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Zeitschrift für Forschung und Entwicklung im Bereich Gesundheitserziehung

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Volumen 12, Ausgabe 1 (2024)

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Biomarkers of Wellness Tracking Health at the Molecular Level

Jianhua Zhang*

In the fast-paced world of modern healthcare, the quest for personalized medicine and precision health has led to a growing interest in biomarkers— indicators that can provide valuable insights into an individual's health at the molecular level. Wellness tracking, powered by biomarkers, offers a revolutionary approach to healthcare by allowing for early detection, targeted interventions, and a more proactive approach to maintaining well-being. Biomarkers are measurable indicators of biological processes, conditions, or responses to therapeutic interventions. They can be genes, proteins, hormones, metabolites, or other molecules that are detectable in bodily fluids, tissues, or even exhaled breath. By examining these biomarkers, researchers and healthcare professionals can gain valuable information about an individual's health status, disease risk, and response to treatments. Wellness tracking involves the continuous monitoring of biomarkers to assess and optimize an individual's overall health. This approach goes beyond traditional healthcare, which often focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases after they have already manifested. Instead, wellness tracking aims to identify subtle changes in biomarkers that may indicate early signs of health issues, allowing for proactive and preventive measures.
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Empowering Students a Holistic Approach to Mental and Physical Health Education

Ding-Han Wang

In the fast-paced and demanding world of academia, focusing solely on academic achievements often leads to neglecting the crucial aspects of students' overall well-being. Recognizing the importance of a holistic approach to education, there has been a growing emphasis on incorporating mental and physical health education into the academic curriculum. This article explores the significance of empowering students through a comprehensive approach to mental and physical health, aiming to create a foundation for lifelong well-being. Before delving into the holistic approach, it's essential to understand the prevailing challenges that students face concerning their mental and physical health. Today's students often experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout due to academic pressures, societal expectations, and the increasing use of digital devices. Sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition, and irregular sleep patterns further compound these challenges, negatively impacting students' overall health and academic performance.

 

Forschung

The Elements of an Indoor Air Quality Policy and Management Plan for Nursery Schools

Craig Harlequin1*, Nasrudeen Ally2 and Ameera Fatema Wajidally3

School authorities are expected to provide healthy indoor environments for children. However, managing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a challenge resulting in unhealthy school environment. The IAQ in two nursery schools located in Georgetown was at an unacceptable level due to high particulate matter (PM2.5), airborne bacteria and fungi. It was revealed through discussions with Ministry of Education officials that an IAQ management plan does not exist. Therefore, this study was undertaken to determine the components of an IAQ management plan and policy, as well as global guidelines. A qualitative design was used employing secondary data and interviews as the data collection instruments. The data obtained was used to construct an IAQ management plan for nursery schools. In Guyana, there are no guidelines for IAQ. As a result, the WHO threshold limits for nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, particulate matter and airborne microorganisms were recommended. Exposure to pollutants above the threshold limit can cause severe health implications in children such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The objectives of this paper focused on determining the global guidelines for indoor air quality in schools, the elements of an indoor air quality policy for nursery schools and the elements of an indoor air quality management plan for nursery school. The interviews revealed the components of the IAQ policies should include definition of terms, objectives, guiding principles, applicability, policy outcomes and responsibilities, areas of concern, enforcement and annual review. The results indicated an IAQ management plan can be derived from the IAQ policy.

Forschung

The Lived Experiences of Fijian Male Student Nurses - School of Nursing - Fiji National University: A Mixed Method Study

Osea Masilaca*

Introduction: Globally there are fewer male student nurses than their female counterparts apparently making it a female-oriented profession; while there is an increase in recruitment of males it is not sufficient to create a gender balance. This study explored the lived teaching and learning experiences of Fijian male student nurses including perceptions of families and communities.

Method: A mix-method design was involved where the Inventory of Male Friendliness in Nursing Programs (IMFNP-S) was used to collect data from third year male student nurses at the Fiji School of Nursing. In addition, Focus Groups were used to gain depth of insight about their lived experience.

Results: All male student nurses were invited to participate (n=30) and the response rate was 93% and the male friendliness in the nursing program was at a moderate level (x̄ = 37.39/68); while thematic analysis elicited the following: ‘being single out’ ‘societal and cultural image of male student nurses’ and ‘educational environment and content’

Conclusion: Male student nurses reported experiencing negative portrayals, being ridiculed for being a male in nursing, harassment and discrimination culminating in them feeling singled out. Educators should have strategies to recruit and to acclimatize male student into nursing education.

Forschungsartikel

Research Activity Practices and Affecting Factors among Medical Science Educators in their Early Academic Career

Abebaye Aragaw* and Amha Mekasha

Background: Research activities provide educators with valuable knowledge and skills. Publishing research articles and presenting the findings at conferences are important for medical educators in early academic careers to increase their Contentious Professional Development (CPD). However, the level of their research activity practice and affecting factors has not been investigated at Addis Ababa university.

Objectives: Assessing the level of research activity practices and affecting factors among medical educators in their early academic career at Addis Ababa university, college of health sciences, and school of medicine.

Methods: One hundred ninety-five medical educators in their early academic careers from all departments in the school of medicine participated in this study. Proportional allocation and random sampling techniques were used to select each participant. Socio-demographic and other data were collected using a self-administered pretested questionnaire. Data were entered and processed using SPSS version 25.0. Independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used.

Results: The average number of articles published and presented at conferences per year in the last five years was 0.47± 0.35 and 0.45 ± 0.29, respectively. These publications were significantly higher among participants with a monthly salary of >10,470 than a monthly salary of ≤ 10, 470 (0.45 ± 0.37 vs. 0.39 ± 0.28, p=0.03) Ethiopian Birr. Participants with moderate attitudes had published more articles than participants with less attitude towards research activities (0.65 ± 0.43 vs. 0.20 ± 0.00, p=0.10). Medical educators with a higher academic experience of greater than fifteen years published more research articles than educators with an academic experience of fewer than five years (0.80 ± 0.45 vs. 0.39 ± 0.31, p=0.000). Participants from basic science departments presented more articles at conferences than participants from clinical science departments (0.56 ± 0.29 vs. 0.39 ± 0.28, p=0.000).

Conclusion: Research activities were low and affected by monthly salary and field of the study. Effective research activity programs and improve attitudes toward research activities are crucial to improve research productivity.

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