Hubungan Derajat Merokok Dengan Derajat Eksaserbasi Asma Pada Pasien Asma Perokok Aktif di Bangsal Paru RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2007 - 2010 by Syandrez Prima Putra, Oea Khairsyaf, Julizar Julizar

“…In general, patients had a moderate degree of smoking (41.18%) and moderate degree of asthma exacerbations (78.43%). The statistical analysis was obtained p-value = 0.275 (p<0,05) which means there is no significant correlation between the degree of smoking by the degree of asthma exacerbation.…”
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High Compliance with the 11+ Injury Prevention Program Results in Better Win-Loss Records by Holly Silvers-Granelli, Mario Bizzini, Bert Mandelbaum, Amelia Arundale, Ryan Pohlig, Lynn Snyder-Mackler

“… # Results There were significantly more wins (IG: 10.67±2.63 versus CG: 8.15±3.83, CI, 7.95 -- 9.69, p = 0.005) and fewer losses (IG: 5.56±1.97 versus CG: 8.12±3.59, CI, 5.66 to 7.43, p = 0.002) recorded for the teams using the 11+ program. There was a statistically significant difference between levels of compliance (high, moderate or low) on the dependent variables (wins, losses, and ties), F(3, 22) = 3.780, p =0.004; Wilks' Λ = .435; partial η2 = .340…”
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Internet-Based Supportive Interventions for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia: Randomized Controlled Trial by Yanhong Xie, Shanshan Shen, Caixia Liu, Hong Hong, Huilan Guan, Jingmei Zhang, Wanqi Yu

“…The NPI-Q score of the control group was 8.09 (SD 8.52), the CZBI score was 30.30 (SD 13.05), and the SCIDS score was 50.12 (SD 9.10). There were statistically significant differences in NPI-Q (PPPPPPPPPPPP ConclusionsInternet-based training could significantly reduce the level of behavioral symptoms in older patients with dementia and alleviate the burden on caregivers, enhancing their caregiving abilities. …”
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Bridging the gap: attitudes and practices toward complementary and alternative medicine among oncology patients and healthcare professionals in Croatia by Ljerka Armano, Vanja Vasiljev, Tomislav Rukavina, Denis Juraga, Aleksandar Racz, Aleksandar Racz, Vanja Tešić, Vanja Tešić, Vanja Tešić

“…Data were collected using modified versions of the Health Belief Questionnaire (CHBQ) and Integrative Medicine Attitude Questionnaire (IMAQ). Statistical analysis included descriptive methods and tests such as Chi-square, Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, ANOVA, and post hoc Tukey tests. …”
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Assessing safety culture and second victim experience following adverse events among Romanian nurses: a cross-sectional study by Mirabela Ioana Istrate, Alina Ioana Forray, Marius-Ionuț Ungureanu, José Joaquín Mira, Sorana Alexandra Constantinescu, Răzvan Mircea Cherecheș

“…Utilizing online and onsite surveys facilitated by the Order of Nurses, Midwives, and Medical Assistants in Romania, data were collected between April and June 2022, exploring AEs and related experiences. Statistical analysis included chi-square tests, Student’s t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and logistic regression, using SPSS version 29.0. …”
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Central Obesity and Associated Factors among Adult Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Armed Force Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Adnan Kemal, Mohammed Ahmed, Melese Sinaga Teshome, Kalkidan Hassen Abate

“…An adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was considered to declare a statistically significant association. Results. The prevalence of central obesity in this study was 71.7% (95% CI: 67%–76.4%). …”
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Bioinformatic identification of important roles of COL1A1 and TNFRSF12A in cartilage injury and osteoporosis by Muzi Liu, Shiguo Gong, Xin Sheng, Zihong Zhang, Xichun Wang

“…In addition, we employed SVA and RRA methods to merge the two sets of data, eliminating batch effects and enhancing the statistical power of the analysis. Through WGCNA, we identified gene modules that were closely associated with disease phenotypes and then screened for key genes that intersected with differentially expressed genes. …”
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Efficacy of Physiologically Active nutrients in the Treatment of Asthenic Disorders in Patients with Chronic Diffuse Liver Diseases by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova, A. G. Beniashvili, V. D. Lunkov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Following 4 weeks of the “Hepato Smart” course, a statistically significant decrease in fatigue was noted by D-FIS scores (p = 0.003), as well as a decrease in the level of distress, depression, anxiety and somatization by 4DSQ scores (p = 0.005; p = 0.006; p = 0.003; p = 0.003, respectively). …”
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Identifying Complex Scheduling Patterns Among Patients With Cancer With Transportation and Housing Needs: Feasibility Pilot Study by Allan Fong, Christian Boxley, Laura Schubel, Christopher Gallagher, Katarina AuBuchon, Hannah Arem

“…ResultsThe patients had a median of 88 unique appointments (IQR 60.3), 62 arrived appointments (IQR 47.8), 13 rescheduled appointments (IQR 13.5), 9 canceled appointments (IQR 10), and 1.5 missed appointments (IQR 5). There was no statistically significant difference in count-based adjustments and scheduling complexity bins (χ24P ConclusionsScheduling complexity identifies patients with complex but nonchronological scheduling behaviors who would be missed by traditional count-based metrics. …”
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Nutritional Status and Educational Performance of School-Aged Children in Lalibela Town Primary Schools, Northern Ethiopia by Muluken Ayalew, Alemayehu Bayray, Abate Bekele, Simegnew Handebo

“…The proportional odds ratio (POR) with a 95% CI and P value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results. The overall prevalence of stunting, underweight, and thinness was 29.5%, 35.7%, and 29.5%, respectively. …”
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The relationship between perceptions toward advertising and consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor foods among adults in the United States: results from a national survey by Chan L. Thai, Jacqui Villarreal, Jacqueline A. Thai

“…Planned contrasts show that there was a statistically significant and meaningful difference (p = 0.04) between Non-Hispanic Blacks (mean = 2.85) and Non-Hispanic Whites (mean = 2.52) for trust in food advertising. …”
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Does interprofessional simulation increase self-efficacy: a comparative study by Peter Jaye, Gabriel Reedy, Alastair Ross, Colm Watters, Nicola J Morgan, Rhodri Handslip

“…These findings were confirmed by statistical analysis showing that confidence ratings improved in nurses and doctors overall (p&lt;0.001). …”
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Efficacy of Simple Eye Ointment, Polyethylene Cover, and Eyelid Taping in Prevention of Ocular Surface Disorders in Critically Ill Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Mehdi Ahmadinejad, Esmat Karbasi, Yunes Jahani, Maryam Ahmadipour, Maryam Soltaninejad, Zahra Karzari

“…Descriptive and analytical tests (ANOVA, chi-square, logistic regression, and zero-inflated Poisson regression) were used for statistical analysis by STATA14. Results. The odds of OSD (chances of getting an OSD grade between I and VI) in the ointment group were 0.19 (95% CI: 0.09, 0.41), and the odds of OSD in the polyethylene cover group were 0.06 (95% CI: 0.01, 0.20), showing a significant difference with the tape group (p=0.0001). …”
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Private sector delivery of care for maternal and newborn health: trends over a decade in the Indian state of Bihar by G. Anil Kumar, Sibin George, Moutushi Majumder, S. Siva Prasad Dora, Md Akbar, Tanmay Mahapatra, Rakhi Dandona

“…Birth asphyxia was the leading cause of death in 2016 (37.8%) and 2020–2021 (33.9%) followed by preterm delivery and neonatal pneumonia; a statistically significant reduction was seen in meningitis/sepsis between 2016 and 2020–2021 (77.8%; 95% CI = − 145.4 to − 10.1). …”
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The U.S. Assistance to the MENA Arab Countries under the Trump Administration: The Logic of a Diff erentiated Approach by V. I. Bartenev

“…The second section explains particularities of the statistical data and the methods of its exploration, the third section presents the results of hypothesis testing using aggregated data on aid fl ows to the region, and the fi nal section explains these results, sometimes unexpected, using the data disaggregated by country. …”
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The effect of a community-based health behaviour intervention on healthcare services use among people with type 2 diabetes in Nepal by Grish Paudel, Corneel Vandelanotte, M Mamun Huda, Padam Kanta Dahal, Lal Rawal

“…However, these changes were not statistically significant. Visits to health facilities significantly increased, but only among intervention participants attending more sessions (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.16, 95 % CI:1.05–1.28). …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-Reported Substance Use among Patients with Mental Illness in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study by Kilaye Karino, Joel S. Ambikile, Masunga K. Iseselo

“…The study employed bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses to investigate the association between patient characteristics and self-reported substance use, with statistical significance set at a p value of < 0.05. …”
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Temporal Trends in Serum Homer1 Levels and Their Prognostic Implications in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Prospective Cohort Study by Dai J, Lin Q, Ye L, Chen X, Li Z, Lu C, Chen M, Ba H, Sun J, Cai J

“…As demonstrated by a series of statistical methods, the model had a good performance.Conclusion: Serum homer1 levels are significantly elevated in acute phase after aSAH, and are strongly related to heightened bleeding intensity, poor 90-day prognosis and DCI. …”
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Composite cardiovascular risk factor control in US adults with diabetes and relation to social determinants of health: The All of Us research program by Frances Golden, Johnathan Tran, Nathan D. Wong

“…We investigated the management of five key cardiovascular risk factors—glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), and smoking status. Statistical methods included Chi-square tests for categorical comparisons, t-tests for mean differences, and multiple logistic regression to assess the impact of demographic and socioeconomic factors on risk factor control. …”
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Short-term outcome of endovascular stenting for symptomatic vertebrobasilar stenosis by Mohamed Abdel moneim Abdo Tolba, Mohammed Alaswad, Mohamed Mohamed Tawfik, Ahmed Zaki Akl, Mona Ali Eissa, Hala El-khawas, Hani Mahmoud Zaki Eldin, Mohamed Khaled Ahmed Elewa

“…The modified Rankin score (MRS) score was significantly decreased after 5-month follow-up than pre-operative. There was no statistically significant difference between extracranial and intracranial stenosis regarding the final outcome, residual stenosis, or peri-procedural complications. …”
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