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{"title":"Physical activity and human health","authors":"P. Wojciechowska","doi":"10.5114/MS.2014.47924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2014.47924","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The dynamic development of the automotive industry, transport, and the media means that human life has become much easier. At the same time, the comfortable living conditions have decreased physical activity. Biologically conditioned, the need of activity has been minimised by the ever-increasing pace of life. As a result, it may lead to the loss of physical and mental health. Active recreation is not only an excellent source of activity, but also a source of satisfaction. Youths and adults should therefore spend their free time primarily on various forms of physical activity. Aim of the research: To evaluate the physical fitness of students who regularly practice physical exercise, those who occasionally practice, and those not practicing any form of physical activity. Material and methods: In the research we used a questionnaire of the Ruffier test and an orthostatic test. The study involved a group of 15 people aged 20–25 years. Participation in the study was entirely voluntary and anonymous. The study group consisted only of women. Results obtained from the questionnaire survey were fully reflected during exercise tests performed. Results and conclusions: Only regularly practiced physical activity has an effect on our body. Regular exercise increases our body’s physical capacity. Activity is the best means of prevention of lifestyle diseases. Youths and adults should spend their free time mainly doing various forms of physical activity.","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"25 1","pages":"254-260"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76029447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Personality and methods of coping with stress","authors":"A. Cieślik","doi":"10.5114/ms.2014.42004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2014.42004","url":null,"abstract":"Good health and well-being are the natural desires of every human being. However, people have to cope with various kinds of stress in everyday life. Most people are under stress due to: the situation in the world, unemployment, traffic jam, their manager’s opinion, illness, divorce, etc. The level of stress increases particularly in situations when people sense danger of physical, social or psychological risks. This phenomenon is very common, and many people have come to think that this is something normal in modern life. Stress can cause depression and frustration, and it does not help in achieving goals and being successful. Ordinary people have a negative concept of stress, but stress response also helps one to rise to meet challenges. Some level of stress is recommended because it helps people to solve problems. While under stress one can function better and work faster, it sharpens concentration and increases brain efficiency. At the beginning of the third millennium, stress has become the people’s enemy, so they should learn how to cope with it. It is common knowledge that one cannot avoid stress, so it is important to learn how to control and deal with it.","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"54 1","pages":"57-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88255968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"α1-Antitrypsin level in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax","authors":"D. Serapinas","doi":"10.5114/MS.2013.39981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2013.39981","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: αa1-Antitrypsin deficiency is an under-recognized condition with long diagnostic delays between the first symptoms and diagnosis, and there is evidence that patients with suggestive symptoms may see many physicians before an exact diagnosis is made. An increased incidence of serum a1-antitrypsin deficiency has been reported in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax. Aim of the research: To evaluate a1-antitrypsin level in subjects with spontaneous pneumothorax. Material and methods: Thirty-nine patients with the diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax and 100 ageand sexmatched control subjects were included in the study. a1-antitrypsin concentrations were determined by nephelometry. Serum qualitative Z antitrypsin variant was analyzed using commercial ELISA kits and a1-antitrypsin phenotyping was carried out by means of isoelectric focusing. Results: Spontaneous pneumothorax occurred in 29 patients for the first time; 10 patients had recurrent pneumothorax. There were no significant differences in age and lung function comparing the patients with and without αa1-antitrypsin deficiency. a1-Antitrypsin level was significantly higher in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax (1.53 ±0.23 g/l) than controls (1.34 ±0.31 g/l) (p = 0.03). Conclusions: Elevated serum a1-antitrypsin level in patients with pneumothorax may show the need to inhibit the activity of proteases that are important for lung damage.","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"96 1","pages":"314-317"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90778830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"THE INFLUENCE OF STRESS CONNECTED WITH PROFESSIONAL WORK ON THE OCCURRENCE OF BURNOUT SYNDROME IN NURSES WORKING IN SURGICAL AND MEDICAL TREATMENT WARDS","authors":"G. Nowak-Starz, Barbara Kozak, K. Zdziebło","doi":"10.5114/MS.2013.39183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2013.39183","url":null,"abstract":"1 Department of Developmental Age Research Institute of Public Health Faculty of Health Sciences The Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce Head of the Institute: dr hab. n. hum. Grazyna Nowak-Starz, prof. UJK 2 Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy District Hospital in Lipsko Head of the Dept.: lek. med. Wiktoria Mizak 3 Institute of Oncology and Oncological Nursing Institute of Nursing and Obstetrics Faculty of Health Sciences The Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce Head of the Institute: dr hab. n. med. Maciej Kielar, prof. UJK","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"60 1","pages":"7-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87518104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors among students at the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce","authors":"P. Lewitowicz, A. Horecka-Lewitowicz, O. Adamczyk-Gruszka","doi":"10.5114/MS.2013.38582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2013.38582","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Cervical cancer is the third most common malignant tumour in women. As far as we know today, the main cause of cervical cancer is human papilloma virus (HPV) infection with high grade oncogenic HPV genotypes, as well as co-occurrence of other factors predisposing women to cervical cancer. According to the WHO, the factors include smoking, multiple sexual partners, low socioeconomic status, herpes simplex virus (HSV) co-infection, human immunodeficiency virus infection, and antioxidant and vitamin insufficiency in the diet. Aim of the research: To assess the knowledge of cervical cancer among young women. Material and methods: The survey was carried out in 2010–2012 in a group of 149 female students at the age of 20 ±1 at the Jan Kochanowski Memorial University, Kielce prior to gynaecology, pathology and oncology classes. The questionnaire survey included closed multiple choice questions. The statistical analyais was conducted by means of PQStat ver. 1.4.4 software using ANOVA and Fisher tests. Results and conclusions: The obtained results show that the 94% of the surveyed people are familiar with the impact of HPV infection, but knowledge of accessory risk factors of cervical cancer is at low level. The study revealed that smoking is regarded as another risk factor by 13% of the surveyed people, HSV infection by 9%, multiple sex partners by 21%, and low hygiene level by 25%. Our examination revealed differences regarding the knowledge and available information sources by the respondents’ place of residence. Knowledge level of cervical cancer development depends on the place of residence and reaches the highest level in towns with over 20,000 inhabitants. The main source of information on cervical cancer risk factors is Internet and peer opinions.","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"13 1","pages":"255-259"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89877346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"In search of new methods. Qigong in stuttering therapy","authors":"Pawel Pólrola, Jolanta Góral-Półrola","doi":"10.5114/MS.2013.38580","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2013.38580","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Even though stuttering is probably as old a phenomenon as the human speech itself, the stuttering therapy is still a challenge for the therapist and requires constant searching for new methods. Qigong may prove to be one of them. Aim of the research: The research paper presents the results of an experimental investigation evaluating the usefulness of qigong practice in stuttering therapy. Material and methods: Two groups of stuttering adults underwent 6-month therapy. In group I – the experimental one (n = 11) – the therapy consisted of speech fluency training, psychotherapy and qigong practice. In group II – the control one (n = 12) – it included speech fluency training and psychotherapy. In both groups 2-hour sessions of speech fluency training and psychotherapy were conducted twice a week. Two-hour qigong sessions took place once a week. Results: After 6 months the therapy results were compared with regard to the basic stuttering parameters, such as the degree of speech disfluency, the level of logophobia and speech disfluency symptoms. Improvement was observed in both groups, the beneficial effects, however, being more prominent in the qigong-practising group. Conclusions: Qigong exercises used in the therapy of stuttering people along with speech fluency training and psycho therapy give beneficial effects.","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"27 1","pages":"242-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84532618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Symptoms, medical course and procedures in foetal alcohol syndrome","authors":"A. Horecka-Lewitowicz, P. Lewitowicz, O. Adamczyk-Gruszka, Dariusz Skawiński, M. Szpringer","doi":"10.5114/MS.2013.36893","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2013.36893","url":null,"abstract":"The effects of alcohol consumption by a pregnant woman are irreversible. Developing organs are damaged in children sub­ ject to prenatal alcohol exposure; the central nervous system is the most exposed to the toxic effects of alcohol. The type and extent of the damage in the foetus depends, among others, on the amount of consumed alcohol, the time span during which it is consumed, the stage of development of the foetus, as well as the state of health and the degree of nutrition of the preg­ nant woman. Characteristic symptoms, which are results of the teratogenic effects of alcohol in foetal life, can be observed in subsequent phases of the child’s development. Apart from the somatic changes (especially the characteristic facial appear­ ance and short stature), one may observe disorders in functioning at school, among peers and in the family. Early diagnosis (until the age of 6), the environment in which the child develops, undertaking a therapy adjusted to the capabilities of the patient and the family, adjusting requirements at school and including the whole family in the therapy are significant factors which influence further functioning of the child. Objawy, przebieg i postępowanie w alkoholowym zespole płodowym Symptoms, medical course and procedures in foetal alcohol syndrome Agata Horecka-Lewitowicz, Piotr Lewitowicz, Olga Adamczyk-Gruszka, Dariusz Skawiński, Monika Szpringer 1 Zakład Profilaktyki Społecznej, Instytut Zdrowia Publicznego, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach Kierownik Zakładu: dr hab. n. hum. Monika Szpringer, prof. UJK 2 Zakład Patologii, Instytut Pielęgniarstwa i Położnictwa, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach Kierownik Zakładu: prof. dr hab. n. med. Anna Nasierowska-Guttmejer 3 Zakład Położnictwa, Ginekologii i Pielęgniarstwa Położniczo-Ginekologicznego, Instytut Pielęgniarstwa i Położnictwa, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach Dyrektor Instytutu: prof. dr hab. n. med. Grażyna Rydzewska 4 Zakład Profilaktyki i Epidemiologii Nowotworów, Instytut Zdrowia Publicznego, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach Kierownik Zakładu: prof. dr hab. n. med. Sławomir Dutkiewicz Studia Medyczne 2013; 29 (2): 195–198 Słowa kluczowe: alkoholowy zespół płodowy, uszkodzenie płodu, opóźnienie rozwoju, trudności w nauce, skutki","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"29 1","pages":"195-198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77929293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Economic and social factors and the quality of nutrition of pregnant women","authors":"E. Suliga","doi":"10.5114/MS.2013.36886","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2013.36886","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"13 1","pages":"160-166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87840682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical and nursing problems in Crohn’s disease","authors":"Iwona Wawrzycka, Martyna Gluszek-Osuch, S. Głuszek","doi":"10.5114/MS.2013.36883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/MS.2013.36883","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"17 1","pages":"135-143"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81394393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The idea of palliative and hospice care: a historical overview","authors":"G. Kowalik","doi":"10.5114/ms.2013.36892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2013.36892","url":null,"abstract":"In face of the final phase of a terminal disease, the patient’s family is always in a difficult position. A progressing chronic disease (especially cancer) of one of the family members directly influences the mental and physical state of their closest of kin. Hospice care helps the dying patients and their families. The term “hospitium” is connected through classical Latin to the word “hospes”, which means a person connected with another in a lasting relationship arising out of hospitality, (a host) taking care of newcomers, a traveller, or one visiting a road house. Whereas the concept of palliative care was derived from the following English words: palliate – to relieve pain; palliation – making the symptoms of a disease less severe without curing it. The hospice movement has a very long history, and reaches back to pagan traditions. Initially care was provided in shelters, asylums for the poor and inns. In France, a hospice (asylum) founded in the 15th century for the care over the poorest stands to this day. A great change in the history of nursing was initiated in the 19th century. It was a time of intensive development for medicine and discoveries in the field of biology. Palliative and hospice care as well as palliative medicine owe their professional origins to C. Sanders, the founder of St Christopher’s Hospice in London in 1967. It is also known that in 1987, a palliative care ward began its functioning in Montreal. In Poland, the need to organise household care over seriously ill patients was noticed by H. Chrzanowska (1964), who is seen as the precursor of this kind of care. In the 1980s and 1990s, the idea of hospices experienced a real boom in Poland. Currently a hospice stands for a centre of care over patients in their so-called terminal phase of the disease, where interdisciplinary care is provided. This care creates the conditions for a dignified life until the very end, and thus suffering, pain and death are no longer a problem of the patient alone. Idea opieki paliatywno-hospicyjnej – rys historyczny The idea of palliative and hospice care: a historical overview","PeriodicalId":44061,"journal":{"name":"Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne","volume":"25 1","pages":"188-194"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85101903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}