2,048 research outputs found
Observations regarding consumption of Peruvian native grains (quinoa, amaranth and kañiwa), weight status, and perceptions of potential risk factors, warning signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes among Peruvian adults: A case study
Wheat flour-based foods and rice have replaced native cereals in the diets of many urban-living Peruvians. Urban areas have also seen increases in overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes mellitus prevalence in recent years. The focus of this research is to describe observations regarding consumption of quinoa, amaranth and kañiwa cereals; weight status; and self-described experiences of potential risk factors and warning signs for, and symptoms that may represent complications of, type 2 diabetes mellitus in Peruvian adults living in the city of Arequipa. A survey instrument was developed and administered to 110 subjects (22 diabetics, 88 non-diabetics), middle-aged and over.
Participants with normal BMIs consumed quinoa, amaranth, and kaniwa more frequently than overweight or obese participants. Diabetics reported more frequent consumption of Andean cereals, particularly amaranth, and less frequent consumption of white flour than non-diabetics. Most participants reported eating a diet high in carbohydrates and leading a sedentary lifestyle
CONFRONTING THE WILDFIRE CRISIS: UNDERSTANDING EQUITY AND DECISION-MAKING IN WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
This study investigates how fuel managers incorporate equity and social vulnerability considerations into wildfire fuel reduction treatments on National Forest land and explores the resulting impact on the implementation of wildfire risk reduction policies. Through interviews, managers revealed differing perspectives on prioritizing social vulnerability characteristics and challenges such as insufficient information and resources to inform equitable fuel treatment decisions. These findings illuminate the complexities of integrating considerations of social vulnerability into decision-making processes for wildfire management at the wildland-urban interface, suggesting potential divergence from nationally supported policies aimed at equitably implementing wildfire risk reduction measures. The study findings underscore the importance of addressing challenges associated with access to information and building capacity to enhance the equity and effectiveness of manager’s fuel reduction decision-making
More than Whoever Made You Suffer: A Culturally-Informed Trauma-focused Intervention for Latina Adolescents
This dissertation study explored how the integration of common Latino cultural values within Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) influenced the treatment outcomes of Latina adolescents with a history of trauma. Latino adolescents and their parents often experience great difficulties in attempting to access effective mental health services that are sensitive to their cultural needs. Therefore, the present study sought to understand the impact of participation in Culturally-Modified Trauma-Focused Treatment (CM-TFT) on working alliance, therapeutic engagement, and overall posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology. In this mixed methods study, four adolescents and two mothers participated in CM-TFT. A self-report scale to measure PTSD symptomatology, as well as an ethnic identity and a working alliance measure were used with the participating Latina adolescents. Pre- and post-intervention semi-structured interviews were completed and the use of culturally modified components were tracked throughout CM-TFT. Results revealed that all adolescents and mothers who completed CM-TFT tended to experience their working alliance with me as their therapist as strong and cultural modifications made in treatment were reported as playing an important role in this process. All participants observed a decrease in PTSD symptoms and experienced improvements in their academic and school functioning. These findings contribute to the literature on the impactful influence that cultural modifications have on the working alliance, engagement, and attendance of Latina adolescents in therapy, the importance of parental involvement in trauma-focused therapy, and the how-to factor of modifying trauma-focused interventions for Latina adolescents and their mothers
Efecto de la música barroca en el nivel de ansiedad de pacientes de 5 a 10 años de edad, durante el tratamiento odontológico en el centro especializado en formación odontológica de la Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo de Chiclayo, 2017
El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar el efecto de la música barroca en el nivel de ansiedad de pacientes de 5 a 10 años de edad, durante el tratamiento odontológico en el Centro Especializado en Formación Odontológica (CEFO) de la Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo (USAT) de Chiclayo, 2017. El diseño de este estudio fue de tipo cuasiexperimental, longitudinal y prospectivo. La población de estudio fue determinada mediante los criterios de inclusión y exclusión de la muestra. El instrumento para la evaluación de las variables del estudio fue: la escala de imagen facial (FIS). El análisis de datos se realizó con el software estadístico SPSS versión 24.0. Se utilizó estadística inferencial para presentar la información de las variables y covariables, mediante tablas y gráficos. La prueba estadística utilizada fue la U de Mann Whitney33 con un intervalo de confianza del 95%, aceptando la hipótesis alterna p<0.05. Al evaluar los niveles de ansiedad del grupo experimental se presentó ansiedad leve (82%) y leve moderada (18%); el grupo control obtuvo ansiedad leve (27%), leve moderada (54%), moderada (14%) y moderada severa (5%). En conclusión, la aplicación de la música barroca en niños de 5 a 10 años de edad, durante el tratamiento odontológico disminuyó los niveles de ansiedad
Comorbidities and Race/Ethnicity Among Adults with Stimulant Use Disorders in Residential Treatment
Comorbid physical and mental health problems are associated with poorer substance abuse treatment outcomes; however, little is known about these conditions among stimulant abusers at treatment entry. This study compared racial and ethnic groups on baseline measures of drug use patterns, comorbid physical and mental health disorders, quality of life, and daily functioning among cocaine and stimulant abusing/dependent patients. Baseline data from a multi-site randomized clinical trial of vigorous exercise as a treatment strategy for a diverse population of stimulant abusers (N = 290) were analyzed. Significant differences between groups were found on drug use characteristics, stimulant use disorders, and comorbid mental and physical health conditions. Findings highlight the importance of integrating health and mental health services into substance abuse treatment and could help identify potential areas for intervention to improve treatment outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups
Estrategias basadas en el método Montessori para mejorar la lectoescritura en niños de 5 años de una escuela Ecuador, 2022
La presente investigación tuvo por objetivo general: Elaborar una propuesta
de estrategias basadas en el Método Montessori para mejorar la lectoescritura en
niños de 5 años de una escuela Ecuador, 2022. Las bases teóricas se fundamentan
en la Teoría de la adquisición de lectura y escritura de Uta Frith (1985), explica que
los infantes persiguen su ciclo de adquisición de escritura y lectura, de forma
independiente, es decir, se refiere al intento anterior que hace el niño por manejar
con facilidad el código fonético y las letras. En cuanto a metodología, el estudio fue
de diseño no experimental, tipo descriptivo-propositivo, para lo cual participaron 35
estudiantes de preparatoria a quienes por medio de la técnica de la observación se
les aplicó una ficha de observación como instrumento. Los resultados demostraron
que la variable Método Montessori alcanzó un nivel bajo en el 51,4% de
estudiantes, mientras que la lectoescritura llegó a un nivel regular del 54,3 %. Esto
permitió concluir que una propuesta de mejora enfocada a la ejecución de
actividades lúdicas para el desarrollo de la motricidad fina en los estudiantes,
fortalecerá sus capacidades cognitivas en el desarrollo de lectoescritura
Il corpo e il sacrificio delle donne; Affermazione femminile di sé attraverso il cibo
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Propuesta de implementación de un sistema MRP y un sistema de gestión de inventarios en las áreas de producción y logística para mejorar la rentabilidad de la empresa Metalmecánica Representaciones y Servicios Generales Acaro E. I. R. L
El proyecto se realizó en la ciudad de Trujillo entre los meses de diciembre del año
2017 y marzo del presente año, en la empresa metalmecánica Representaciones y
Servicios Generales Acaro E.I.R.L. El propósito de este trabajo es identificar los
problemas en dicha empresa y plantear alternativas de solución, aplicando
técnicas, métodos y estrategias de ingeniería para aumentar la rentabilidad de la
empresa.
Los problemas encontrados están relacionados con la carencia de ingeniera de
métodos, gestión de producción y gestión de la calidad en el proceso productivo de
tijerales, lo cual, al mejorar o implementar estas herramientas, la empresa tendría
una mejor rentabilidad y se tornaría más competitiva en el sector metalmecánico
de la cuidad. Adicional a esto se le realizará una evaluación económica, donde se
puede verificar que tan rentable es la propuesta de mejora.
En tal sentido, el presente informe contiene las actividades realizadas y funciones
desempeñadas, que favorecieron el cumplimiento de los objetivos y resultados
debidamente planteados a partir de la identificación de los problemas encontrados
en la empresa.The Project has been made in the city of Trujillo between the months of December
of the year 2017 and March of this year, in the company Representations and
General Services Acaro E.I.R.L. The goal of this investigation is to identify the
problems of the company and plant the alternatives of solution, apply techniques,
methods, strategys of engineering to raise the rentability of the company.
The problems found are related to the method engineering and total quality
management, the which get to be applied, will have a better rentability and the
company will be more competitive in the metal mechanic sector of the city. Besides
this we will make an economic and financial evaluation, from which we will obtain
results.
In this sense, the present investigation contains activities realized and functions
made, that will favourize the making of the goals and the results that were made
from the identification of the problems found in the company
Men and women from the STRIDE clinical trial: An assessment of stimulant abstinence symptom severity at residential treatment entry
Background and Objectives
Gender‐specific factors associated with stimulant abstinence severity were examined in a stimulant abusing or dependent residential treatment sample (N = 302). Method
Bivariate statistics tested gender differences in stimulant abstinence symptoms, measured by participant‐reported experiences of early withdrawal. Multivariate linear regression examined gender and other predictors of stimulant abstinence symptom severity. Results
Women compared to men reported greater stimulant abstinence symptom severity. Anxiety disorders and individual anxiety‐related abstinence symptoms accounted for this difference. African American race/ethnicity was predictive of lower stimulant abstinence severity. Discussion and Conclusions
Women were more sensitive to anxiety‐related stimulant withdrawal symptoms. Scientific Significance
Clinics that address anxiety‐related abstinence symptoms, which more commonly occur in women, may improve treatment outcome. (Am J Addict 2015;XX:XX –XX
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