Flora vascular del término municipal de Milagro

Ursúa Sesma, M. C. y López Fernández M. L. Flora vascular del término municipal de Milagro. Pub. Biol. Univ Navarra. S. bOT. , 2: 3-34(1983). Se ha estudiado la flora vascular del término municipal de Milagro en salidas periódicas desde enero de 1980 a agosto de 1981. Se han recogido unos 1000 pliegos que correspondieron a 411 taxones. Varias especies parecen novedades para la flora navarra

Paisaje Vegetal y Espectro Ecológico de dos Municipios Navarros (España)

Tomando como referencia el trabajo de BRAUN BLANQUET y 0. DE BOLOS (1957) sobre el Valle del Ebro, se ha realizado un estudio del paisaje vegetal de Marcilla y Milagro, municipios situados en la Ribera de Navarra. Hemos reconocido comunidades vegetales pertenecientes a 14 clases fitosociológicas. Expresamos nuestros resultados mediante dos perfiles fitotopográficos y un espectro ecológico

Consumer behavior: Factors affecting online shopping in Metro Manila

This research project aimed to identify the following: (1) the factors that influence consumers to shop online, (2) the attributes that affect consumer satisfaction, and (3) the factors that contribute to the promotion of online shopping. It also aimed to study how to retain the active online consumers while converting those consumers patronizing the brick-and-mortar businesses. The researchers limited the study on Metro Manila consumers aged 15 to 40 who have experienced online shopping and the potential ones. Survey forms were distributed randomly to qualified respondents in Metro Manila. The results were recorded through the use of Microsoft Excel. The researchers used Multiple Regression to identify the factors that affect online shopping behaviour. The researchers also used Pearson\u27s r correlation to determine if there is a relationship between the importance and satisfaction of the attributes. The results showed that only a small percentage of the online behaviour is explained by the given attributes. Based on the results, the relationship between the importance and satisfaction of the product, service, and payment attributes is moderate, positive while the relationship between the importance and satisfaction of security attributes is weak, positive. The group recommended the online sellers to focus on product information, delivery time, response time, ease of use, privacy of personal information, and security of information to satisfy and retain current and loyal customers also gain more potential customers

Abalone hatchery

This manual contains information on abalone hatchery operation, including site selection, design, culture of natural food, broodstock management, spawning, nursery, packing and transport, and profitability analyses

Elementos clave en el proceso de convivencia con la enfermedad de Parkinson de pacientes y familiares cuidadores

Fundamento. La enfermedad de Parkinson produce un impacto considerable en la vida de las personas. Es necesario identificar los elementos clave que influyen en el proceso de convivencia con la enfermedad de Parkinson para que los profesionales de la salud puedan ayudar a los pacientes y sus familias a convivir lo mejor posible con los cambios y limitaciones producidos por la enfermedad. Material y método. Se llevó a cabo un estudio cualitativo descriptivo. Este estudio se corresponde con la primera fase de un diseño exploratorio secuencial (Mixed-methods) que incluye a su vez una fase cuantitativa. Se realizó un proyecto multicéntrico. Para la recogida de datos se aplicó un muestreo de conveniencia y se utilizó una entrevista semi-estructurada realizada individualmente a pacientes y familiares cuidadores y dos cuestionarios para pacientes: la Escala de Hoehn & Yahr y el Cuestionario PDNMS. Se realizó un análisis de contenido de las entrevistas y estadístico descriptivo de los cuestionarios. Resultados. La muestra la constituyeron 46 participantes. Se identificaron tres elementos clave en el proceso de convivencia con la enfermedad de Parkinson: aceptación, adaptación y automanejo. Estos elementos condicionaron dos modos de convivencia con la enfermedad de Parkinson: una convivencia positiva, caracterizada por sentimientos de armonía, equilibrio, y naturalidad; y una convivencia negativa caracterizada por sentimientos de frustración, pérdida de control y autoestima. Conclusiones. Es esencial que los profesionales de la salud conozcan a fondo estos elementos, así como los factores que los favorecen o dificultan. En la medida que se propicie la investigación en este ámbito y se identifiquen intervenciones efectivas se mejorará la atención integral de la personas en consonancia con las nuevas directrices para la cronicidad.Background. Parkinson’s disease has a considerable impact on people’s lives. It is necessary to identify the key elements that influence the process of living with Parkinson’s disease so that health professionals can help patients and their relatives to live as well as possible with the changes and limitations produced by the disease. Material and methods. A qualitative descriptive study was realized. This study corresponded to the first phase of a sequential, exploratory design (mixed method) that in turn included a quantitative phase. A multicentre project was carried out. Convenience sampling was applied to collect data, a semi-structured interview was realized individually with patients and carer-relatives and two questionnaires with patients: the Hoehn & Yahr scale and the PDNMS questionnaire. Content analysis of the interviews and a statistical description of the questionnaires were used. Results. The sample was made up of 46 participants. Three key elements were identified in the process of living with Parkinson’s disease: acceptance, adaptation and self-management. These elements conditioned the modes of living with Parkinson’s disease: positive living, characterized by feelings of harmony, balance and naturalness; negative living characterized be feelings of frustration, loss of control and self-esteem. Conclusions. It is essential for health professionals to have a deep understanding of these elements, as well as of the factors that favor or hinder them. To the extent that research in this field progresses and effective interventions are identified, comprehensive patient care will be improved in consonance with the new directives for chronicity

A community health worker intervention to improve blood pressure among Filipino Americans with hypertension: A randomized controlled trial

Behavioral interventions utilizing community health workers (CHWs) have demonstrated effectiveness in improving hypertension disparities in ethnic minority populations in the United States, but few have focused on Asian Americans. We assessed the efficacy of a CHW intervention to improve hypertension management among Filipino Americans with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) in New York City (NYC) from 2011 to 2013. A total of 240 Filipino American individuals (112 in the treatment group and 128 in the control group) with uncontrolled hypertension (SBP ≥ 140 mmHg and/or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg) were recruited from community-based settings in NYC. Using a community-based participatory research approach, treatment participants received 4 educational workshops and 4 one-on-one visits with CHWs over a 4-month period, while control group participants received 1 educational workshop. Main outcome measures included BP control, changes in SBP and DBP, and changes in appointment keeping at 8-months. At 8-months, BP was controlled among a significantly greater percentage of treatment group participants (83.3%) compared to the control group (42.7%). The adjusted odds of controlled BP for the treatment group was 3.2 times the odds of the control group (P < 0.001). Both groups showed decreases in SBP and DBP, with greater decreases among treatment participants. Significant between-group differences were also demonstrated in adjusted analyses (P < 0.001). Individuals in the treatment group showed significant changes in appointment keeping. In conclusion, a community-based intervention delivered by CHWs can help improve BP and related factors among Filipino Americans with hypertension in NYC. Keywords: Community-based participatory research, Community health workers, Minority health, Immigrants, Randomized controlled trial, Hypertension, Asian American