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Exploratory study into awareness of heart disease and healthcare seeking behaviour among Emirati women (UAE) - Cross sectional descriptive study
Authors: Khan Sarah 
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death among women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2010. Heart attacks usually occur at an older age in women compared to men, consequently the atypical symptoms of heart disease that often appear among women are masked by symptoms of other chronic diseases. Non-recognition of symptoms could explain the reason behind delays in seeking healthcare and the high mortality following a heart attack among Emirati women. This study seeks to a) highlight the awareness of heart diseases among Emirati women and b) to understand Emirati women’s healthcare seeking behaviour. Methods: A cross sectional, descriptive study was conducted using a survey instrument adapted from the American Heart Association National survey. A convenience sample of 676 Emirati women between the ages of 18-55 years completed the questionnaire. Results: The study showed low levels of awareness of heart disease and associated risk factors in Emirati women; only 19.4% participants were found to be aware of heart diseases. Awareness levels were highest in Dubai (OR 2.18, p<0.05) among all the other emirates and in the 18-45 years age group (OR 2.74, p<0.05). Despite low awareness levels, women paradoxically perceived themselves to be self-efficacious in seeking healthcare. Interestingly, just 49.1% Emirati women believed that good quality and affordable healthcare was available in the UAE. Only 28.8% of the participants believed there were sufficient female doctors to respond to health needs of women in UAE. Furthermore, only 36.7% Emirati women chose to be treated in the UAE over treatment in other countries. Conclusion: Emirati women clearly lack knowledge on severity and vulnerability to heart disease in the region that is essential to improve cardiovascular related health outcomes. This study has identified the need for wider outreach that focuses on gender and age specific awareness on heart disease risks and symptoms. The study has also highlighted potential modifiable barriers in seeking healthcare that should be overcome to reduce morbidity and mortality due to heart disease among national women of UAE.
The effect of different exercise programs on bone mineral density and physical function in women with osteoporosis: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Kamberi Lumnije Hoxha 
Published: January 2018

Aim: Osteoporosis is a multifactorial progressive skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone mass. Exercise is widely recommended to reduce osteoporosis, falls and related fragility fractures. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of land exercise (LE) and aquatic exercise (AE) on physical function and bone mineral density (BMD). Methods: Fifty-eight postmenopausal women, aged 50-70 years, diagnosed with osteoporosis according to BMD measures, enrolled in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (LE group) or the control group (AE group). Physical function and BMD were assessed in all subjects in both groups before and after 10 months of intervention. The muscle strength, flexibility, balance, gait time and pain were measured to assess physical function. Bone mineral density at the lumbar spine was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in the baseline anthropometric data. The two groups were similar with respect to age, weight, height, and body mass index (p>0.05). After the exercise program, muscle strength, flexibility, gait time, pain, and bone density (p<0.001) significantly improved with LE compared to AE. There was no significant difference between the two groups in balance at the 10-month follow-up. Conclusion: Significant improvements in physical function and BMD suggest that LE is a possible alternative for postmenopausal women with OP. Clinical rehabilitation impact: In the current available literature there is insufficient data regarding combined regimens, additionally, conclusions from our research can inspire further studies in order to promote land and water based exercise.
The effect of black seed powder on blood glycaemia, blood lipidemia and body composition on adults at risk for cardiovascular diseases: A con-trolled, randomized, single blind, parallel-design study
Authors: Murtezani Ardiana 
Published: January 2018

Recently 42% of the population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome (MetS), while the prevalence of the MetS in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC) is 10-15% higher than in the most developed countries, with generally higher prevalence rates for women. Recent studies proved that black seed may have an effect in reducing the metabolic syndrome factors as well as the cardiovascular diseases risk factors. More studies proved the anti-lipidemic and anti-glycemic effects of blackseed; therefore, it could be used for the management and prevention of the MetS problems. Objectives: To measure the effect of blackseed powder on fasting blood glucose (FBG), hemoglobin (Hb), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), blood pressure (BP), waist circumference (WC) and body composition in participants at risk for cardiovascular diseases. Methodology: The study is a controlled, randomized, single blind, parallel-design study. 60 participants who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases were randomly distributed into 2 treatment groups, the first group was the blackseed powder group while the second group was a placebo-control (corn starch) group. 3 grams per day of each treatment was ingested by the participants for 12 weeks. Results: 51 participants continued the study from both groups (29 black seed, 22 Placebo), there was a significant improvement in Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglyceride levels, WC and the percent of body fat (P-value < 0.05). While it showed no effect on systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels and blood glucose levels for the black seed group compared to the placebo group. Conclusion: Black seed powder has a significant effect on improving Blood lipids levels in blood, WC and percent of body fat while it showed no improvement in blood glucose levels as well as blood pressure levels for individuals at risk for CVD.
Promoting healthy aging in cities
Authors: Bani Ibrahim Ahmed 
Published: January 2018

Introduction: At a time of unpredictable challenges for health, whether from a changing climate, emerging infectious diseases, or the next microbe that develops drug resistance, one trend is certain: the ageing of populations is rapidly accelerating worldwide. For the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond. The consequences for health, health systems, their workforce and budgets are profound. A healthy city is one that is continually creating and improving those physical and social environments and expanding those community resources which enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and developing to their maximum potential. Aim: This presentation focuses on the city as a setting for health promotion and on the role of healthy city projects in promoting healthy aging. Methodology: The main approach of this study is to provide a review of previous research about successful and healthy ageing that have been utilized by many countries in their policy responses towards the demographic changes brought about by ageing. Results: These will be illustrated in this paper through case studies. Conclusion: In the context of the healthy city programs, various activities to promote the health of older citizens have been carried out.
Effect of twelve week training program in blood pressure and heart rate at rest in older hypertensive and normotensive women
Authors: Attia Basma 
Published: January 2018

Introduction: Fasting during Ramadan involves large changes in daily eating patterns which strongly impacts the daily biorhythm and challenges the regular function of the digestive tract. In the UAE more than seven out of ten children and adolescents consume less fiber than recommended. A common problem reported during Ramadan is poor digestion health accompanied by an increase in the occurrence of constipation. Objective: To assess satiety bowel habits body composition blood glycaemia and blood lipidemia after the consumption of high fiber All Bran cereal at Suhur meal. Methodology: This research study is a controlled randomized parallel-design study. Subjects (n= 45) consumed either 90g of All Bran Raisins (11g/100g fiber) or 90g All Bran Flakes (15g/100g) at Suhur for 20 consecutive days compared with control group (n= 36). RESULTS: After 20 days significant differences were found for the intervention group for appetite digestive symptoms and lipid outcomes. Fifteen minutes after Suhur 100% of the high fiber intervention group (n=45) and 32% of the control group (n=36) experienced satisfaction after the meal. Eight hours later 53% of the control group and 23% of the intervention group felt hungry. Bloating symptoms were significantly improved for intervention group compared to the control group and had improved bowel functioning (60.5% 48.6%; P < 0.001 respectively). The high fiber group had significant higher fiber intakes: the control group stayed at 18.5g fiber per day while in the intervention group fiber intake increased from 18 to 25.5g fiber/day. There were no significant changes in body weight % body fat and BMI after 20 days for both groups. Moreover cholesterol and LDL levels have increased significantly in the control group but were maintained in intervention group. Finally, there was no significant increase in blood glucose and triglycerides for the control group. Conclusions: There is a clear positive effect of consuming high fiber breakfast cereal on health and wellbeing during Ramadan with better satiety improved bowel functions and blood lipids. Increasing the intake of dietary fiber/day in Ramadan would have many health benefits for the people in the Arab Gulf countries. This research was funded and supported by Kellogg EMEA.
Associations between vitamin D deficiency, diet and physical activity and the development of gestational diabetes mellitus in Emirati women
Authors: Hashem Sharifa Ali 
Published: January 2018

Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) affects 8-25% of Emirati women and its prevalence is progressively increasing in this population. Concurrently, vitamin D deficiency is a common problem among pregnant Emirati women. Existing literature suggests that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of GDM. Objectives: to investigate the association between vitamin D deficiency, diet and physical activity and the development of GDM. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on Emirati women (n=563) aged 18-45 years, who were free of GDM at baseline and underwent maternal serum screening in eight primary healthcare centers in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Data on demographics, physical activity (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire), diet intake (Food Frequency Questionnaire), anthropometrics and blood pressure were collected at baseline. Also, blood samples were drawn at baseline to measure the fasting blood glucose and the 25 OH D levels. GDM was screened and diagnosed by using the fasting and the75g 2-hour postprandial Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) according to the ADA guidelines at follow up between 24th and 28th weeks of gestation. Vitamin D deficiency was diagnosed according to the NIH and NHS criteria (deficiency if 25(OH)D < 50 nmol/l = 20 ng/ml). Results: Overall, 58% and 26% of pregnant women had vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency respectively. The incidence of GDM was 15.2 %. The adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for developing GDM was 1.27 (95% [CI]: 0.74-2.18, p: 0.37) in vitamin D deficient women versus non-deficient women. The adjusted odds ratio of GDM for sitting time without work was 1.04 (95% CI: 0.92-1.16, p: 0.50). The adjusted odds ratio of GDM was significant in those who ate red meat daily (OR: 6.54, 95% CI: 1.53-27.82, p=0.011). Family history of diabetes and obesity were significant risk factors for the development of GDM (OR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.04-3.51, p: 0.03) and (OR: 2.62, 95%CI: 1.36-5.06, p=0.004) respectively. Conclusion: In this cohort study there was no statistically significant association between vitamin D deficiency in early pregnancy and the development of GDM.
Bimbingan Teknis Penyusunan Proposal Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dan Penulisan Artikel pada Guru-Guru Sekolah dasar di SD N 17 Limau Manis Padang
Authors: Iswari Mega , Kasiyati Kasiyati , Zulmiyetri Zulmiyetri , Ardisal Ardisal 
Published: January 2018

Bimbingan Teknis ini disenggarakan dalam upaya peningkatan atau pemecahan masalah dan peningkatan mutu pendidikan di berbagai bidang. Kegiatan ini diberikan kepada Guru-guru Sekolah Dasar Negeri 17 Limau Manis Padang. Guru-guru Sekolah ini merasa kurang memahami tentang Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Setelah diberikan pelatihan/workshop tentang Penelitian Tindakan Kelas para guru yang terlibat sudah memilik pemahaman atau pengetahuan tentang pengertian penelitian tindakan kelas, karakteristik, prinsip prinsip, langkah-langkah dan alasan pentingnya penelitian tindakan kelas bagi guru di sekolah dasar. Respon guru pun cenderung positif dan menilai sangat baik,Â mereka mendapatkan sesuatu yang baru, hal ini terlihat dari respon positif masing-masing guru dan kepala sekolah dari Sekolah Dasar Negeri 17 Limau Manis Padang. Begitu juga pihak sekolah menyediakan waktu untuk pelaksanaan kegiatan workshop ini dan memfasilitasi tempat serta menerima kegiatan Ipteks ini dengan bersemangat, guru-guru juga mengikuti setiap sesi pelatihan dengan aktif dan antusias dalam melaksanakan kegiatan latihan mulai dari merancang proposal dan menyusun artikel hasil penelitian. Kegiatan ini perlu ditingkatkan untuk sekolah lain.
Mengatasi Masalah Kepercayaan Diri Siswa melalui Konseling Kelompok
Authors: Mulkiyan Mulkiyan 
Published: January 2018

Tahap pengembangan diri tidak terlepas dari peran penting akan kepercayaan diri disamping sebagai sumber motivasi kepercayaan diri juga dapat menjadi faktor dari kesuksesan seseorang. Berdasarkan wawancara terhadap salah satu guru bimbingan konseling (BK) di SMK 1 Depok mengatakan bahwa masih banyak terdapat di antara siswa yang kurang akan rasa kepercayaan diri dalam proses pembelajaran. Hal itu dapat terlihat saat siswa mengikuti pembelajaran yang bersikap grogi, malu, takut untuk menjawab pertanyaan atau mengajukan pertanyaan. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut peneliti menggunakan konseling kelompok. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui penerapan konseling kelompok dalam mengatasi masalah kepercayaan diri siswa. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini DeskriptifÂ Kualitatif. Adapun yang menjadi subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 1 Guru Bimbingan Konseling. Objek penelitian ini adalah tahap-tahap pelaksanaan konseling kelompok dan tehnik yang digunakan dalam mengatasi rasa kepercayaan diri siswa SMK 1 Depok Sleman Yogyakarta. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat tahap-tahap pelaksanaan konseling kelompok di SMK 1 Depok Sleman Yogyakarta dalam mengatasi rasa kepercayaan diri, terdiri dari beberapa tahap yaitu tahap pembentukan, transisi/peralihan, pelaksanaan, dan tahap pengakhiran dengan menggunakan 1 teknik, yaitu teknik umum.
Dinamika Kajian Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Dalam Sripsi Mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab Antara Tahun 2010-2014 Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah Dan Keguruan IAIN Surakarta
Authors: Ghofur Abdul 
Published: January 2018

This research departs from academic anxiety, the thesis is only used as an annual ritual for the graduation requirements of students, regardless of competence standards, methodological, and actuality issues about education, especially ignored Arabic. In this case thesis student of Arabic Education Study Program (PBA) IAIN Surakarta year 201-2015. The few questions that will be answered in this study are: what are the Arabic educational clusters that have been studied; What percentage, which clusters are already saturated and need to be abandoned to avoid repetition; What clusters are still open opportunities to serve as a topic of study in the future; How its adaptability to the new educational issues being in the community, and what are the methodological problems that are often found.
This study includes literary because the data and primary sources are derived from written materials derived from the thesis of students Prodi PBA FITK IAIN Surakarta 2010-2014. This research is descriptive qualitative, data collection using documentation technique. The written data collected and categorized and then analyzed inductively by content analysis method (content analysis). Data analysis technique is an interactive analysis model, namely: data reduction data, and drawing conclusions.
The result of this research shows that from 98 thesis amount, "Typology of Study" data of Thesis student of PBA FITK IAIN Surakarta 2010-2014, a normative study is 72 (73.47%), and the sociology of education is 16 (16.33%). For the actuality of the issue, students of PBA FITK are about the problem of applying methods and approaches in learning Arabic. While issues related to current issues concerning the education of Arabic language, such as translation, content analysis, and character thinking, have not been raised much. While methodologically, the most errors that are found from the students' thesis Prodi PBA is in aspects of the theoretical framework, data analysis, and other grammar.
Transverse myelitis associated with Zika virus infection: a Case Report
Authors: Casagrande Beattriz Vaz Pereira , Sousa Danielle Oliveira de , Machado Adriana Kamilly Leitão Pitman , Mainardi Carolina Ribeiro , Kahwage Carolina Barros 
Published: January 2018

Title: Transverse myelitis associated with Zika virus infection: a Case Report.: The zika virus belongs to the family flaviviridae, and is transmitted by the arthropod Aedes aegypt. Its major importance is related to the several debilitating neurological manifestations associated with it, such as transverse myelitis.
Case: The authors report a case of transverse myelitis in a patient with a previous diagnosis of Zika virus infection. After the image exams and serology, the diagnosis was confirmed and treatment with prednisone was performed with an unsatisfactory clinical outcome.
Conclusion: Brazil is the country of greatest concern worldwide due to the thousands of Zika cases with associated neurological complications, causing sequels and physical disabilities. However, cases worldwide have increased substantially.
Constraining the Accretion Geometry of the Intermediate Polar EX Hya Using NuSTAR, Swift, and Chandra Observations
Authors: Luna G. J. M. , Mukai K. , Orio M. , Zemko P. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
In magnetically accreting white dwarfs, the height above the white dwarf surface where the standing shock is formed is intimately related with the accretion rate and the white dwarf mass. However, it is difficult to measure. We obtained new data with NuSTAR and Swift that, together with archival Chandra data, allow us to constrain the height of the shock in the intermediate polar EX Hya. We conclude that the shock has to form at least at a distance of about one white dwarf radius from the surface in order to explain the weak Fe Kα 6.4 keV line, the absence of a reflection hump in the high-energy continuum, and the energy dependence of the white dwarf spin pulsed fraction. Additionally, the NuSTAR data allowed us to measure the true, uncontaminated hard X-ray (12-40 keV) flux, whose measurement was contaminated by the nearby galaxy cluster Abell 3528 in non-imaging X-ray instruments.
Fear of Crime and Its Relationship to Self-Reported Health and Stress among Men
Authors: Macassa Gloria , Winersjö Rocio , Wijk Katarina , McGrath Cormac , Ahmadi Nader , Soares Joaquim 
Published: January 2018

Background Fear of crime is a growing social and public health problem globally, including in developed countries such as Sweden. This study investigated the impact of fear of crime on self-reported health and stress among men living in Gävleborg County. Design and Methods The study used data collected from 2993 men through a cross sectional survey in the 2014 Health in Equal Terms survey. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out to study the relationship between fear of crime and self-reported health and stress. Results There was a statistically significant association between fear of crime and self-reported poor health and stress among men residing in Gävleborg County. In the bivariate analysis, men who reported fear of crime had odds of 1.98 (CI 1.47-2.66) and 2.23 (CI 1.45-3.41) respectively. Adjusting for demographic, social and economic variables in the multivariate analysis only reduced the odds ratio for self-reported poor health to 1.52 (CI 1.05-2.21) but not for self-reported stress with odds of 2.22 (1.27-3.86). Conclusions Fear of crime among men was statistically significantly associated with self-reported poor health and stress in Gävleborg County. However, the statistically significant relationship remained even after accounting for demographic, social and economic factors, which warrants further research to better understand the role played by other variables.
Aprender estratégicamente: Percepciones de docentes y alumnos de un programa de maestría a distancia
Authors: Salcedo Lobatón Elizabeth 
Published: January 2018

<p>En pleno siglo XXI, en un contexto de cambio tecnológico en que se produce diariamente información y conocimiento nuevo, una competencia transversal fundamental por fortalecer en la formación universitaria, principalmente a distancia, es el aprendizaje estratégico (AE) de los estudiantes. Se propone una noción operacional de AE, que integra en una sola categoría las características del aprender a aprender, del aprendizaje autónomo y autorregulado. Aunque estas categorías observan fundamento y consenso académico, no necesariamente están integradas a los perfiles de competencias que orientan los programas de formación. En una maestría a distancia, que forma profesionales tomadores de decisiones en políticas públicas, se realizó una consulta sobre la necesidad de fortalecer capacidades para aprender estratégicamente. Docentes, alumnos y diseñadores instruccionales expresaron su opinión sobre la relevancia de esta competencia, sobre las capacidades fundamentales que deberían priorizarse para mejorar el perfil de los egresados, sobre el nivel de avance de estas capacidades en alumnos que estudian la maestría, y sobre la responsabilidad que tiene un programa de formación de posgrado en dicha materia. El estudio de caso aporta una visión crítica sobre la incorporación del AE como capacidad transversal en programas de educación superior y de posgrado a distancia, como alternativa para enfrentar los déficits que provienen de la educación básica, del propio perfil de los alumnos y de las debilidades de los procesos de enseñanza a distancia en el nivel universitario.</p>