Psychometric development of the Hypersexual Behavior Consequences Scale

Background and aims: The past decade has seen an increased interest in understanding hypersexual behavior and its associated features. Beyond the obvious risks for sexually transmitted infections, there is a paucity of literature examining specific challenges encountered by hypersexual individuals. This study investigated and developed a new scale, the Hypersexual Behavior Consequences Scale (HBCS), to assess the various consequences reported among hypersexual patients. Methods: Participants were drawn from a sample of patients recruited in a DSM-5 Field Trial for Hypersexual Disorder (HD). Participants completed the Hypersexual Behavior Inventory, a structured diagnostic interview to assess for psychopathology and HD, and self-report measures of personality, life satisfaction, and the initial item pool for the HBCS. Results: Factor analysis reduced the HBCS items to a single factor solution which showed high internal consistency and stability over time. Higher HBCS scores were positively correlated with higher levels of emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and stress proneness and lower levels of satisfaction with life and happiness. HBCS scores among the hypersexual patients were significantly higher than non-hypersexual patients. Conclusions: The HBCS possesses good psychometric properties and appears to capture various consequences associated with the DSM-5 proposed criteria for HD. The HBCS can be used to aid clinicians and researchers in identifying consequences associated with hypersexual behavior. The HBCS may also prove a useful tool to guide treatment interventions aimed at reducing the negative impact of hypersexuality in patient populations

Availability and Challenges with Journals on Library and Information Profession for First Hand Acquisition of Information

ABSTRACT:-Journals on library and information profession support scholarly communication and update of knowledge among the library and information professionals both in practice and in training. The purpose of the study is to know the available and challenges with journals on library and information profession in Kogi State University Library, Anyigba, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted. The instruments of data collection are questionnaire and personal observation. The questionnaire comprises of tw

Strategic research agenda for biomedical imaging

This Strategic Research Agenda identifies current challenges and needs in healthcare, illustrates how biomedical imaging and derived data can help to address these, and aims to stimulate dedicated research funding efforts. Medicine is currently moving towards a more tailored, patient-centric approach by providing personalised solutions for the individual patient. Innovation in biomedical imaging plays a key role in this process as it addresses the current needs for individualised prevention, treatment, therapy response monitoring, and image-guided surgery. The use of non-invasive biomarkers facilitates better therapy prediction and monitoring, leading to improved patient outcomes. Innovative diagnostic imaging technologies provide information about disease characteristics which, coupled with biological, genetic and -omics data, will contribute to an individualised diagnosis and therapy approach. In the emerging field of theranostics, imaging tools together with therapeutic agents enable the selection of best treatments and allow tailored therapeutic interventions. For prenatal monitoring, the use of innovative imaging technologies can ensure an early detection of malfunctions or disease. The application of biomedical imaging for diagnosis and management of lifestyle-induced diseases will help to avoid disease development through lifestyle changes. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in imaging will facilitate the improvement of image interpretation and lead to better disease prediction and therapy planning. As biomedical imaging technologies and analysis of existing imaging data provide solutions to current challenges and needs in healthcare, appropriate funding for dedicated research is needed to implement the innovative approaches for the wellbeing of citizens and patients

Construir la Universidad, fortalecer las organizaciones populares

Hablar de Universidad, de la Reforma del 18 a la actualidad, es hablar de docencia, investigación y extensión. En pocos meses se habrán cumplido 100 años de una Reforma con lineamientos de avanzada, su “Manifiesto Liminar” así lo demuestra. Ahora bien, un siglo después, entendemos que reflexionar sobre estas “tres patas” de la Universidad Pública implica dejar de pensarlas, mencionarlas, ejercerlas por separado y fortalecer los procesos de integración, interdependencia y sinergia entre estos tres ámbitos. La docencia, la investigación, la extensión tienen lógicas y tiempos diferentes. Pero el encuentro y la retroalimentación entre ellas hacen a la dimensión política de la Universidad. El conocimiento en estado puro, sin una vinculación con la realidad concreta, con intereses y posicionamientos políticos, no es posible. La docencia sólo puede alimentarse de nuevas reflexiones, de nuevas preguntas, de nuevos aprendizajes, y éstos se realizan a partir de enseñar/aprender, a partir de investigar y a partir de vincularnos con otros y poner nuestros conocimientos a prueba de la realidad

Sexism and pornography use: Toward explaining past (null) results

ABSTRACT. Empirical research has failed to provide a clear understanding of the relationship between pornography use and sexism. Study 1 showed an inverse correlation between modern sexism and pornography use, such that participants who used pornography more frequently displayed less sexist attitudes. Study 2 found a positive correlation between pornography use and benevolent sexism, such that participants who used pornography more frequently displayed more benevolent sexism. Our studies provide insight into the largely inconclusive findings of previous research on pornography use and sexist attitudes toward women

Effects of a Delphi consensus acupuncture treatment protocol on the levels of stress and vascular tone in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization: a randomized clinical trial protocol

Abstract Background The variability of published acupuncture protocols for patients undergoing In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) complicates the interpretation of data and hinders our understanding of acupuncture’s impact. In 2012, an acupuncture treatment protocol developed by a Delphi consensus process was published to describe the parameters of best practice acupuncture for Assisted Reproductive Technology and future research. However, there has been no clinical trial utilizing this protocol to assess the effects of acupuncture. This study aims to assess the implementation of Dephi consensus acupuncture protocol and to examine the impact of acupuncture on stress and uterine and ovarian blood flow among women between ages 21-42 years seeking IVF. Methods/Design This study is a one site prospective, two-arm randomized controlled non-blind clinical trial conducted in a medical school-affiliated fertility center . Participants will be randomized 1:1 into either the acupuncture group or the standard of care (no acupuncture) group using computer generated tables. Both groups will have 3 regular clinical visits as their standard IVF care during an approximately 2 to 3 weeks window. Women who are randomized into the acupuncture group would receive three sessions based on the Delphi consensus acupuncture protocol in addition to the standard care. The first treatment will be administered between days 6 to 8 of the stimulated IVF cycle. The second session will be performed on the day of embryo transfer at least 1 h prior to the transfer. The third session will be performed within 48 h post-embryo transfer. Participants will be followed for their pregnancy test and pregnancy outcome when applicable. The outcomes stress and blood flow will be measured by a validated perceived stress scale and vasoactive molecules, respectively. Discussion Although recruitment and scheduling could be challenging at times, the Delphi consensus acupuncture protocol was implemented as planned and well-accepted by the patients. Because of the time-specified sessions around patients’ IVF cycle, it is highly recommended to have on-site study acupuncturist(s) to accommodate the schedule. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials NCT02591186 registered on October 7, 2015

Health-Seeking Behavior, Health-Risk Awareness and Emotional Wellbeing among Adolescents in Makurdi metropolis

<p><strong>This study investigated health-seeking behavior, health-risk awareness and emotional wellbeing among adolescents in Makurdi metropolis. Cross-sectional survey design was used where 274 adolescents in Makurdi metropolis comprising of 126(45.9%) males and 148 (54.1%) females were used. Their ages ranged from 12-22years with a mean age of 17.54years (SD=3.78). Convenience sampling was used for drawing the sample while Health Seeking Behaviour Scale, Health Risk Attitude Scale and the Emotional Wellbeing scale were used for data collection. Simple Linear regression and Standard Multiple Regression were used to test the study hypotheses. Results indicated that there was a significant influence of health seeking behaviour on emotional wellbeing among adolescents. In addition, there was a significant influence of health risk awareness on emotional wellbeing among adolescents. Lastly, there was a significant influence of health seeking behaviour and health risk awareness on emotional wellbeing among adolescents. It was recommended that, that adolescents should make efforts to seek the use of health services immediately they notice signs and symptoms of any ailments. This will ensure that they are physically and emotionally stable. Secondly, adolescents should be given education on some of the major diseases, lifestyles and youthful behaviours that may affect their health negatively. This will enlighten them on the benefits and risks associated with their lifestyles.</strong></p&gt