Christian College of Nursing is a South Korean technical college specialized in training for the nursing profession. The campus is located in the country's southwest, in the metropolitan city of Gwangju. The current president is Myeung-sook Koh. It enrolls about 360 students[permanent dead link] and is affiliated with the Gwangju Christian Hospital..
Background: Mental health is defined as the emotional, psychological and social well-being of human beings. In adolescents mental health is typically characterized by a roller coaster of emotional and psychological highs and lows. The most extensive usage of social media is correlated with numerous mental health issues, like anxiety of self-image, eating disorders and other problems which may influence the mental health of adolescent. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted at Hacker Memorial Higher Secondary School, Neyyoor. Students between the age group of 15 - 18 years and studying in Hacker Memorial Higher Secondary School, Neyyoor were selected as samples by Convenience sampling technique. The test on usage of social media on behaviour pattern was conducted 30 minutes through demographic data and structured questionnaire. Results: Out of the sample subjects, 16 (53%) samples sometimes use social media, and 6 (20%) samples very often use social media.8 (27 %) samples behavior was mildly affected, 6 (20%) samples behaviour was moderately affected. There is significant correlation between the social media usage and behaviour pattern score 0.14 which showed positive correlation between usage of social media on behaviour pattern. Conclusion: The study concluded that social media usage influences the behaviour pattern of adolescents.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an intermediate condition between healthy cognitive changes due to aging and dementia, is a risk factor for dementia. Cheonwangbosim-dan (CWBSD) is a traditional herbal medicine widely used to improve mental and physical illness in East Asia. We aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of CWBSD in the treatment of MCI. This clinical trial adopted a double-blind, single-center, parallel-arm, prospective, randomized controlled pilot study design with a full analysis set. Forty-eight participants with MCI were randomized to the control or CWBSD groups. The participants were administered either placebo or CWBSD once daily (at a dose of 3 g) for twenty-four weeks. The primary outcome measure was a change in the Korean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA-K). The secondary outcome measures included memory, quality of life, depression, and level of activity in daily living. Safety measures were conducted by comparing the occurrence of adverse events and changes in blood chemistry parameters, pulse rate, and blood pressure between the two groups. After 24 weeks of treatment, no significant differences in the changes in the total MoCA-K scores were detected between the two groups. Changes in secondary outcomes were not significantly different between the two groups. In the safety evaluation, there was no significant difference between the two groups with regard to the occurrence of adverse events and changes in blood chemistry parameters, blood pressure, and pulse rate. We demonstrated that CWBSD treatment may be safe and does not significantly improve cognitive function, quality of life, daily activities, or depression in individuals with MCI. Further studies are necessary to validate the efficacy and safety of CWBSD in the treatment of MCI. Trial registration Clinical Research Information Service KCT0006787.
Background: The present study was conducted to assess the association between fibrosis-4 score (FIB-4) and pulse pressure (PP) in Korean adults. Materials and Methods: Data on 4,236 adults aged 20 or older were obtained from the 2020 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Results: There were several key findings in the present study. First, compared with the quartile 1 (Q1) of FIB-4, the odds ratio (OR) of high PP (PP > 60 mmHg) was significantly higher in Q2 (OR, 3.469; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.737–6.928), Q3 (OR, 7.256; 95% CI, 3.744–14.061), and Q4 (OR, 16.660; 95% CI, 8.671–32.007). Second, for predicting high PP, the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis for FIB-4 (area under the ROC curve [AUC], 0.787; 95% CI, 0.769–0.804; p < 0.001). In addition, FIB-4 was superior to other non-invasive hepatic fibrosis indices, such as the aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ratio (z = 11.857; p < 0.001) or AST/platelet ratio index (z = 10.024; p < 0.001) for predicting high PP Conclusions: FIB-4 was positively associated with PP and SBP in Korean adults but was inversely associated with DBP. In addition, FIB-4 was superior to other non-invasive hepatic fibrosis indices for predicting high PP.
BackgroundMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediary condition between typical cognitive decline that occurs owing to aging and dementia. It is necessary to implement an intervention to slow the progression from MCI to Alzheimer’s disease. This manuscript reports the protocol for a clinical trial on the effect of acupuncture in patients with MCI.MethodsThe trial will be a randomized, prospective, parallel-arm, active-controlled trial. Sixty-four patients with MCI will be randomized to the Rehacom or acupuncture group (n = 32 each). The participants in the acupuncture group will receive electroacupuncture at GV24 (Shenting) and GV20 (Baihui) and acupuncture at EX-HN1 (Sishencong) once (30 min) a day, twice per week for 12 weeks. The patients in the Rehacom group will receive computerized cognitive rehabilitation using RehaCom software once (30 min) daily, twice weekly for 12 weeks. The primary outcome measure is the change in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale score. The secondary outcome measures are the Geriatric Depression Scale, Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-Korean version-cognitive subscale-3 scores, and European Quality of Life Five Dimensions Five Level Scale. The safety outcomes will include the incidence of adverse events, blood pressure, blood chemistry parameters, and pulse rate. The efficacy outcome will be assessed at baseline and at six weeks, 13 weeks, and 24 weeks after baseline.DiscussionThe findings of this protocol will provide information regarding the effects of acupuncture on MCI.Clinical trial registrationhttps://cris.nih.go.kr/cris/search/detailSearch.do?search_lang=E&focus=reset_12&search_page=M&pageSize=10&page=undefined&seq=25579&status=5&seq_group=25579, KCT0008861.
ABSTRACT: Worldwide, suicide is among the top five causes of mortality in the 15-to-29-year age group. In many countries it ranks first or second as a cause of death among both boys and girls in this age group. Suicide prevention among children and adolescents is therefore a high priority. Given the fact that in many countries and 3 regions most people in this age group attend school, this appears to be an excellent place to develop appropriate preventive action. Also, nowadays suicidal behavior becomes common in adolescents and number of suicidal cases and suicidal attempts increasing gradually. Usually, action is taken always after the incidents but there is less attention given towards preventive measures and finding the exact cause to decrease prevalence of suicidal behavior in adolescent OBJECTIVES: This study aimed at to assess the factors influencing suicidal behavior among college students METHODOLOGY: The research design was descriptive Survey design using descriptive analysis and purposive sampling technique was used to select 30 adolescents who met the inclusion criteria. The data was collected by using questionnaire method. RESULTS: From the data analysis, majority of sample shown inadequate factors, in regard to Socio Economic Factor, 26.66% students have trouble with their colleagues, 23.33% students have break up with their close friend, 20% students have said that they feel socially isolated, 13.33% students have cultural or religious belief that suicide is a noble resolution of personal dilemma, 0.00% students have believed that there is no easy access to any lethal means of suicide, 26.66% student’s friend’s committed suicide, 13.33% students have influenced by the media about suicidal behaviour, 20% students have peer group pressure or self-destructive peer acceptance, 16.66% students have suffered from rejection or provocative behaviour from college mates, 33.33% students have long term financial crisis and 26.66% students feel like taking revenge on someone. In Relation to Psychological Factors, 3.33% students have been diagnosed previously with a mental disorder, 3.33% students have been attempted for suicide earlier, 6.66% students have continuous thoughts of committing suicide, 23.33% students have low self esteem, 26.66% students confessed that have feeling of hopelessness and guilt, 10% students are addicted to alcohol and drugs, 36.66% students have feeling of loneliness and 23.33% have lack of social support. In regard to Family Factors, 6.66% students have continuous quarrel between the members of their family, 16.66% students are suffering from physical/emotional abuse in their family, 26.66% student family members have committed suicide, 20% students face poor communication their family, 16.66% have frequent quarrel with their parents, 43.33% students have confessed that their parents have very high expectation from them, 20% students have excessive authority from their parents and13.33% students have been neglected by their parents. In relation to Physical Factors, 6.66% students are suffering from serious physical illness, 0.00% students are handicapped, 6.66% students are suffering from chronic pain,16.66% students have physical fights with their friends,0.00% students are a victim of sexual abuse and 60% students are satisfied with their present body image. In relation to Academic Factors, 30% students have fear about their college life, 26.66% students have poor coping abilities during stress, 50% students feel excessive burden of exams, 16.66% students worried about poor academic performance, 40% students have lack of confidence in their studies, 6.66% students are a case of academic failure, 10% students are a victim of corporal punishment and 6.66% students are a victim of bullying. In regard with Major Life Events, 10% students have suffered from parental loss, 20% students have suffered from loss of closed one, 16.66% students have problem of love failure and 23.33% students have involved in antisocial
