Overview of methods used in cross-culturalcomparisons of menopausal symptoms and their determinants: Guidelines for Strengthening the Reporting of Menopause and Aging (STROMA) studies [PDF]
This paper reviews the methods used in cross-cultural studies of menopausal symptoms with the goal of formulating recommendations to facilitate comparisons of menopausal symptoms across cultures.
Anderson, Debra +3 more
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Objective Despite well‐described biologic causes, the public views unhealthy lifestyle choices as the primary cause of gout. This study investigated how causal beliefs about gout influence the public's views about its management. Methods In a randomized study, 201 members of the public viewed one of two 2‐minute videos about gout.
Rachel Murdoch +6 more
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Psychological Factors and Entrepreneurial Orientation: Could Education and Supportive Environment Moderate this Relationship? [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to find out the role of individual‘s psychological factors in determining entrepreneurial orientation and to examine if the relationship could be moderated by non-psychological factors?
Asad Javed (Corresponding author) +2 more
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Older Women Face Psychological and Physical Abuse [PDF]
A shorter version of this article appeared on pp. 1–4 of the Summer 2017 print edition.This article examines psychological and physical abuse against women in Alaska who are aged 60 or older and compares these rates to national rates. Psychological abuse
Rosay, André B.
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Objective This study aimed to investigate hand function trajectories over five years in primary hand osteoarthritis (OA). Additionally, determinants of baseline and longitudinal hand function were assessed. Methods A total of 538 patients with both baseline and five‐year study visits were analyzed.
Annemiek V. E. M. Olde Meule +4 more
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Objective To evaluate how modifiable psychosocial factors and fatigue relate to physical functioning in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods In this cross‐sectional study of two demographically distinct cohorts (Approaches to Positive, Patient‐Centered Experiences of Aging with Lupus [APPEAL] and California Lupus Epidemiology Study
Mrinalini Dey +8 more
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Psychological and Job Factors Influencing the Intention to Use Information and Communication Technology Among Teachers [PDF]
Introduction : The usage of information and communications technology (ICT) in educational systems is a flowing and active educational programme. However, prior to its usage, an attempt should be made to identify the factors influencing such a phenomenon.
Mohammad Hassan Seif +3 more
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Midsummer Meltdown: Prospects for the Stock and Housing Markets [PDF]
This paper examines the factors that have led to the recent instability in financial markets, specifically the housing bubble and the recent run-up in stock prices.
Dean Baker
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Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Short‐Term Functional Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Objective Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can accumulate functional status (FS) impairment. We evaluated the association between neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage, as measured by the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), and FS in a national SLE sample.
Baljeet Rai +7 more
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Multivariate analysis of psychological factors related to adolescent smoking
Objective (s): The purpose of this paper is to determine the prevalence and psychological factors of smoking among 1785 students at 30 high schools in Tabriz. Methods: Each student completed a self-administered questionnaire.
Mohammadpoor Asl A. +3 more
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