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{"title":"Perceived stress and burnout in nurses – the moderating role of age and network analysis perspective","authors":"Małgorzata Tatala, Marcin Wojtasiński, Konrad Janowski, Przemysław Tużnik","doi":"10.26444/aaem/191048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/191048","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and Objective. The primary focus of the study was to examine the relationship between stress and burnout among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special emphasis on exploring the moderating impact of age. Building upon Cohen, Camarck and Mermelstein’s notion of perceived stress and Maslach’s comprehensive understanding of burnout, the research aimed to shed light on how these factors interact within the nursing profession. Materials and Method. The research employed a cross-sectional approach, conducting an extensive analysis through online surveys with a substantial cohort of 463 nurses. Two measures were used: the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Results. The results of the study confirmed a positive and notable link between stress and burnout across all identified dimensions. Notably, age emerged as a crucial moderator, demonstrating statistical significance, particularly in the area of reduced personal accomplishment. The moderating effect of age was most pronounced within the oldest age group, highlighting the nuanced role of age in influencing the stress-burnout dynamic among nurses. Additionally, network analysis revealed consistent connectivity between stress and burnout nodes across age cohorts, underscoring the robustness of these associations within the nursing population. Conclusions. The study confirmed the relationship between stress and burnout among nurses and highlights the moderating role of age, especially concerning reduced personal accomplishment. Urgent interventions are needed to equip nurses of all ages with coping strategies, particularly during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141926723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How to get rid of ticks – a mini-review on tick control strategies in parks, gardens, and other human-related environments","authors":"Dagmara Wężyk, Anna Bajer, Dorota Dwużnik-Szarek","doi":"10.26444/aaem/189930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/189930","url":null,"abstract":",","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141656251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surface electromyography vs clinical outcome measures after robot-assisted gait training in patients with spinal cord injury after post-acute phase of rehabilitation","authors":"Bogumił Korczyński, Justyna Frasuńska, Anna Poświata, Anna Siemianowicz, Michał Mikulski, Beata Tarnacka","doi":"10.26444/aaem/189609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/189609","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and Objective. Surface electromyography (sEMG) measurements are a valid method for sublesional muscle activity following spinal cord injury (SCI). In the literature there are few reports evaluating the effect of robotic assisted gait training (RAGT) on the sEMG properties change in SCI patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of RAGT on observed change of sEMG, and in 64 incomplete SCI patients in the sub-acute stage in relation to functional scales. Materials and Method. In the presented single-centre single arm, single-blinded study, the patients were divided into two groups: experimental group with RAGT (exoskeleton EKSO-GT or Locomat-Pro) and the control group with dynamic parapodium training (DPT). The therapy was conducted in two cycles of three weeks for six days a week, with a seven day break between cycles. Obtained measurements were averaged peak muscle amplitude (AMA) in sEMG and maximal torque (MT) on Luna apparatus (muscle strength testing) and functional scales. Results. Statistically significant differences between S0 and S1 were only observed for the change in MT values at the knee joint during extension, and positively correlated with American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale, lower limb motor score, and functional scales. A statistically increased value of the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI-II) and motor score after rehabilitation relative to the initial value, was seen after RAGT in comparison to patients with DPT, but AMA did not differ between patients. Conclusions. sEMG did not provide sufficient information about SCI outcome after RAGT rehabilitation.","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141667135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between dietary variety and anthropometric parameters in community-dwelling older adults: results of a population-based PolSenior study","authors":"Justyna Bylinowska, E. Wierzbicka, A. Białecka-Dębek, Małgorzata Mossakowska, A. Szybalska, Barbara Pietruszka","doi":"10.26444/aaem/190388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/190388","url":null,"abstract":"Association between dietary variety and anthropometric parameters in community-dwelling older adults: results of a population-based","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141678132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Concentration and risk assessment of metals in snow cover monitoring in urban and rural areas.","authors":"Justyna Kujawska, Edyta Wojtaś, Jacek Zaburko, Iwona Kamińska, Joanna Czerpak, Konrad Jamka, Roman Babko, Grzegorz Łagód","doi":"10.26444/aaem/190317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/190317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and objective: </strong>Snow cover serves as a unique indicator of environmental pollution in both urban and rural areas. As a seasonal cover, it accumulates various pollutants emitted into the atmosphere, thus providing insight into air pollution types and the relative contributions of different pollution sources. The aim of the study is to analyze the distribution of trace elements in snow cover to assess the anthropogenic influence on pollution levels, and better understand ecological threats.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The study was conducted in rural areas around the village of Wólka in the Lublin Province of eastern Poland, and in urban districts of the city of Lublin, capital of the Province. Samples were analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry, the Enrichment Factor (EF), and ecological risk indices (RI), were calculated to evaluate the contamination and potential ecological risks posed by the metals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicate higher concentrations of metals like sodium and iron in urban areas, likely due to road salt use and industrial activity, respectively. Enrichment factors showed significant anthropogenic contributions, particularly for metals like sodium, zinc, and cadmium, which had EF values substantially above natural levels. The potential ecological risk assessment highlighted a considerable ecological threat in urban areas compared to rural settings, primarily due to higher concentrations of metals.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The variation in metal concentrations between urban and rural snow covers reflects the impact of human activities on local environments. Urban areas showed higher pollution levels, suggesting the need for targeted pollution control policies to mitigate the adverse ecological impacts. This study underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and comprehensive risk assessments to effectively manage environmental pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141472330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of diet in primary and secondary prevention of periodontitis and non-specific inflammatory bowel diseases. Part II.","authors":"Małgorzata Goździewska, Aleksandra Łyszczarz, Monika Kaczoruk, Emilia Kolarzyk","doi":"10.26444/aaem/190438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/190438","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and objective: </strong>Both periodontitis and non-specific bowel diseases (IBD) are complex chronic diseases, and the elements connecting them are the dysregulated microbiota and abnormal immune response of the host. In turn, in the etiology of these diseases, the common environmental risk factor is improper mode of nutrition. The aim of the study is to review nutritional interventions and effective nutritional protocols applied in periodontitis and IBD. The result of the review will be identification of dietary recommendations exerting a beneficial effect on the reduction of the risk of development and alleviation of the severity of both diseases. At the same time, non-recommended dietary choices will be indicated.</p><p><strong>Review methods: </strong>A review of literature was carried out using the databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Publications were analyzed by a non-systematic literature review aimed at making a brief synthesis of the collected information.</p><p><strong>Brief description of the state of knowledge: </strong>Diets recommended to patients with both periodontitis and IBD included the Mediterranean diet, DASH diet and vegetarian diet; excluding veganism, raw foodism and fruitarianism. For patients with IBD, special dietary recommendations were elaborated on the recommendations of the International Organization for Research into Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IOIBD), and specific diets, i.e. specific carbohydrate diet (SCD), and Groningen anti-inflammatory diet (GrAID). In the process of treatment of oral and intestinal dysbiosis, probiotic therapy is beneficial in both diseases, specified as the Western diet. Non-conventional diets are not recommended.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Diet therapy for inflammatory periodontal diseases and IBD requires extensive individualization; nevertheless, a universal principle is avoidance of highly processed food, and implementation of easily digestible meals based on natural, ecological products. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in primary prevention of both diseases analyzed, whereas in secondary prevention, diet therapy is a valuable supplementation of pharmacotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141472332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of UV-C radiation in inactivation of microorganisms on materials with different surface structures.","authors":"Rafał L Górny, Małgorzata Gołofit-Szymczak, Andrzej Pawlak, Anna Ławniczek-Wałczyk, Marcin Cyprowski, Agata Stobnicka, Magdalena Płocińska, Joanna Kowalska","doi":"10.26444/aaem/189695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/189695","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and objective: </strong>Ultraviolet light in the UV-C band is known as germicidal radiation and was widely used for both sterilization of the equipment and creation of a sterile environment. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of inactivation of microorganisms deposited on surfaces with various textures by UV-C radiation disinfection devices.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Five microorganisms (3 bacteria, virus, and fungus) deposited on metal, plastic, and glass surfaces with smooth and rough textures were irradiated with UV-C light emitted by low-pressure mercury lamp and ultraviolet emitting diodes (LEDs), from a distance of 0.5 m, 1 m, and 1.5 m to check their survivability after 20-minute exposure.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>Both tested UV-C sources were effective in inactivation of microorganisms; however, LED emitter was more efficient in this respect than the mercury lamp. The survival rate of microorganisms depended on the UV-C dose, conditioned by the distance from UV-C source being the highest at 0.5 m and the lowest at 1.5 m. For the tested microorganisms, the highest survival rate after UV-C irradiation was usually visible on glass and plastic surfaces. This observation should be considered in all environments where the type of material (from which the elements of technical equipment are manufactured and may be contaminated by specific activities) is important for maintaining the proper level of hygiene and avoiding the unwanted and uncontrolled spread of microbiological pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141472331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The sense of security of Ukrainians and Belarusians studying in Poland.","authors":"Stanisław Lachowski, Agnieszka Buczaj, Anna Pecyna, Piotr Maksym","doi":"10.26444/aaem/189598","DOIUrl":"10.26444/aaem/189598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and objective: </strong>Due to educational migration to Poland, students from Ukraine and Belarus may experience security to varying degrees. The aim of the study was to check the extent to which people from Ukraine and Belarus studying in Lublin feel safe, taking into account their own life and health. An attempt was also made to establish the relationship between the sense of security and selected features of the surveyed students.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The research was conducted using a survey method among 403 students from Ukraine, Belarus and Poland. Eight independent variables were introduced into the analysis of relationships: gender, age, self-assessment of the financial situation, country of origin, place of origin, place of residence during studies, and year of study. The dependency analysis used Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallisau tests and CATREG optimal scaling analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study showed that both Polish and foreign students assessed the level of safety in Poland and during their studies in Lublin as high. They feel safer during the day than after dark. Polish students are more afraid of theft, rape and being hit by a car than students from Belarus and Ukraine, and students from Ukraine are more afraid of verbal abuse. The predictors influencing students' sense of insecurity are, among others, their financial situation and gender.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The conducted research and analysis of the obtained results suggest that the situation of students from Ukraine and Belarus studying in Lublin, Poland, in terms of safety, is similar to that of Polish students, and even better in some aspects. This result suggests that Lublin is a friendly academic centre for students from across the eastern border of Poland.</p>","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141472333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing a potential therapeutic effect of cannabidiol for lower back pain, requires appropriately designed studies.","authors":"Josef Finsterer","doi":"10.26444/aaem/186635","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/186635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We read with interest the article by Kulesza et al. about a narrative review on the question of whether cannabidiol is really effective in treating lower back pain [1]. After a literature search using suitable search terms and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, the authors included 10 studies in the analysis [1]. One of the articles included was an editorial and four papers were reviews [1]. Cannabidiol has been found to be ineffective in treating lower back pain and further studies are needed to answer the question of interest. The review is impressive, but several points require discussion.</p>","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141472329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intestinal parasitic infections among school children in northern Madagascar","authors":"Wanesa Richert, Daniel Kasprowicz, Daria Kołodziej, Danuta Zarudzka, K. Korzeniewski","doi":"10.26444/aaem/189514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/aaem/189514","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and Objective. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) more than 95% of all parasitic infections reported globally result from poverty, poor personal hygiene practices, open defecation practices, consumption of contaminated drinking water, and improper handling of food. The rates of parasitic infections are particularly high in the paediatric population. One of the low-income African countries, where 75% of residents live below the poverty level, is the island of Madagascar. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among school children living in northern Madagascar. Materials and Method. The screening was conducted in October 2023 and involved a group of 241 school children aged 5–15 years, inhabiting the Mampikony district of Madagascar. Single stool samples were collected from study participants, the samples were fixed in SAF solution, transported from Africa to Europe, and analyzed by light microscopy using 3 different diagnostic methods (direct smear, decantation with distilled water, Fülleborn method) at the Department of Epidemiology and Tropical Medicine, Military Institute of Medicine – National Research Institute in Poland. Results . The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites in the study group was found to be 71.0%. Pathogenic intestinal parasites were detected in 65 patients (27.0%), with Giardia intestinalis being the most prevalent (21.2%). Most infections were caused by potentially pathogenic stramenopila Blastocystis spp. (48.6%). Conclusions. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections is high in the community of school children in northern Madagascar. There is an urgent need to implement long-term prevention measures which would effectively limit the spread of new cases, and reduce the prevalence rates of intestinal infections in the local community.","PeriodicalId":50970,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141354499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}