Specifics of the Perception of Female Corporality by Women Who Resorted to the Services of Aesthetic Surgery

Objectives. The objectives were to study the specifics of cognitive empathy in women with aesthetic surgery towards women with different types of corporality. Background. Body modification technologies are becoming more common and feasible, creating variety of types of female corporality, which demand scientific research and understanding. In the article, appearance is understood as text, expressing personal values, goals and meanings within the framework of a certain semiotic system. Study design. The study examined specifics of cognitive empathy, influence of body image on the quality of life, level of perfectionism, and hierarchy of values. The presence of intergroup differences was established by means of Mann-Whitney criterion and chi-squared Pearson statistic. Participants. 25 women, who underwent aesthetic surgery (27 ± 4,6 years of age) and 25 women who did not change their appearance surgically (25 ± 4,5 years of age). Measurements. The author’s “Appearance as a Statement” method, questionnaires “The influence of body image on the quality of life” by T.F. Cash, “The Multidimensional Scale of Perfec¬tionism” by P. Hewitt and G. Flett, and “Value Orientations” by O.I. Motkova and T.A. Ogneva. Results. It is shown that women with aesthetic surgeries show significantly lower cognitive empathy towards owners of all types of corporality, except for their own type. On the contrary, women who did not change their appearance surgically show high cognitive empathy towards all variants of unconventional corporality (anorexia, overweight, bodybuilding, extreme bodily modifications), except for the female bodies modified by aesthetic surgery. Conclusions. The differences found in the women’s level of cognitive empathy towards owners of different types of corporality depend on their own corporality type.</jats:p

PECULIARITIES OF FORMING NERVO-MENTAL DISORDERS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AMONG MOSCOW STUDENTS DURING THE LEARNING PROCESS AT SCHOOL

The peculiarities of the forming the most common functional deviations and chronic diseases in students in the school ontogenesis dynamics are revealed. The morbidity dynamics of functional disorders and chronic diseases of the nervous system and mental sphere is presented. We analyzed changes in the prevalence of functional visual impairment and chronic diseases of the visual analyzer. The course of the pathological processes after the diagnosis of each student was evaluated according to the data of specially developed catamnesis questionnaires. We found a high level of functional disorders’ occurrence frequency of the nervous system and mental sphere (together) in primary school students and the rapid growth rate of the indicator from the 8th to the 11th forms. Visual impairment is characterized by an increase in the prevalence and unfavorable course of pathological processes during the whole school ontogenesis. The revealed functions of deviation and chronic diseases testify to the negative role of excessive academic load of students, psycho-emotional and visual overstrain in the formation of pathological conditions in school students.</jats:p

Three-year dynamics of the health status of students in bimester organization of the academic year

New bimester model of academic year organization has been implemented at the University school (USH) of Moscow City University (MGPU). It consists of 6–7-week sessions with a two-week vacation. The change in the structure of the educational process is aimed at preventing fatigue of students, psychosomatic disorders and chronic diseases. The comprehensive medical examinations of primary school students have been conducted for 3 years in USH, at the beginning and at the end of the school year. It is estimated that for the period of longitudinal observation the prevalence of chronic diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders did not increase among students.</jats:p

The Influence of LED Lighting in School Recreation Areas on Visual Acuity and Psycho-Emotional State of First Graders in the Dynamics of a Schoolyear

Object: The wide spread of gadgets among modern schoolchildren and their intensive use during breaks in school corridors and recreation areas indicates the necessity of improving illumination in school recreation areas to secure conditions suitable for intensive visual work. Thanks to their technical characteristics, durability and affordable price, LED light sources can ensure the implementation of this task. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of LED lighting of school corridors, halls and recreational facilities on visual acuity and psycho-emotional state of first graders in the course of a schoolyear. Materials and methods: In the corridors and recreation areas of the Dolgoprudninskaya Gymnasium (Moscow Region), fluorescent lamps were replaced by PrLUX-AU-36 LED lamps with Epistar LEDs, opal diffuser, 3600Lm luminous flux, and the color temperature of 4000K. Measurements of artificial lighting were taken before and after installing LED lamps using a TKA PKM 43 light meter. We conducted a study of visual acuity among 67 first graders (aged 7-8) in the annual dynamics from September to May using the Sivtsev-Golovin table placed in the Rota apparatus. Testing was conducted by a highly qualified ophthalmologist. The psycho-emotional state was assessed using the Luscher color test. Results: We observed a significant increase in visual acuity in children over the specified period indicating the absence of negative effects of LED lighting on the organ of vision. The results of the Lusher test proved the absence of negative dynamics, thus demonstrating null adverse health effects of LED lighting in the primary schoolchildren. The studies confirmed that the influence of that light load on vision and its negative non-visual effects were only potential.</jats:p

From traditional to distance learning: hygienic problems of vision protection of students

Introduction. Electronic devices (ED) are widespread among adolescents, filling their daily lives. The trend towards digitalization of all aspects of life is a global trend with the inevitable involvement of young people. The lack of existing preventive measures necessitates scientific research and intensification of work to promote a healthy lifestyle. Materials and methods. In 2019, an online survey was conducted of 200 schoolchildren in grades 9-11, 498 students in 1-6 courses, and 251 parents. In April 2020, an online survey was conducted of 1587 students of 1-6 classes and 500 parents. Measurements of physical factors were carried out at the Dolgoprudnenskaya gymnasium and the N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. One thousand sixty-six schoolchildren and students were examined by an ophthalmologist with the help of the device “ARMISm”. Results. Negative tendencies in the state of the organ of vision, observed by students, are primarily associated with increased use of stationary and mobile ED in all age groups. Students use various ED in places with insufficient artificial illumination. In educational institutions, such places are corridors, halls, recreation, where students use their electronic devices. There are currently no separate requirements for artificial lighting by using information and communication technologies outside of classrooms or work premises. During the period of distance learning, schoolchildren and students have been established to use one more ED in comparison with the period of traditional education. The long-term effect of using mobile ED is still unknown. Conclusions. As a preventive hygienic measure for the protection of vision, it is recommended to use ED only in places with a good level of illumination, including artificial, with limited duration of continuous use of ED, with gymnastics for the eyes during breaks.</jats:p

Risks of developing diseases of an eye and its adnexa in students in conditions of the violation of hygienic rules for the use of electronic devices

Introduction. The process of involving children, adolescents and youth in the constantly developing information space is an objective reality. At the same time, the lack of monitored indices of the safety of electronic devices (ED) for the health of children and adolescents, the lack of a clearly built system of preventive measures require its development and improvement, which will reduce the risk of the digital information environment impact on the health of the younger generation. Materials and methods. The survey using a questionnaire, developed by specialists from the Research Institute of Hygiene and Health Protection of Children and Adolescents in 2017-2020, was used to collect data on the nature of ED using by schoolchildren and students in educational and leisure activities (1218 questionnaires). In 2017-2020, 805 schoolchildren and students from the Moscow gymnasium №12 and the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University underwent an ophthalmological examination. Results. All the surveyed schoolchildren and students used ED. Analysis of the questionnaire data allowed us to determine the duration of continuous use of ED (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) by children, adolescents, and young people during school and vacation time. All categories of respondents both during the academic period and during holidays showed a high duration of continuous use of ED. Thus, the presence of a behavioral risk factor for the uncontrolled use of ED (long duration of continuous work with ED) was shown among all categories of respondents, which may cause the development of eye diseases. The analysis of the results obtained revealed significant negative values of the correlation coefficients between students’ visual acuity and the duration of their continuous use of both stationary (computer) and mobile (smartphone, tablet) ED. Discussion. The introduction of these preventive measures into the daily routine and lifestyle of children, adolescents, and young people will help prevent visual acuity disorders. Conclusion. It is necessary to introduce hygienic rationing of the frequency and duration of the possible influence of ED not only during the educational process but also in leisure time to increase the awareness of parents and the degree of their control over the use of ED. To elevate awareness of all ED users’ categories it is necessary to intensify work to promote the rules for the safe use of ED and related foundations of a healthy lifestyle and self-control over ED use. In connection with the development of the digital educational environment, it is advisable to improve the hygienic standardization of text information in electronic publications for children, adolescents, and students. To prevent the symptoms of eye fatigue, it is advisable to limit continuous work with a bright screen (no more than 60 minutes), followed by a break of at least 15-20 minutes, not related to viewing the illuminated screen, in compliance with the recommendations for relieving stress from the visual analyzer.</jats:p