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The correlation between sleep deficiency and physical activity in relation to excessive body weight among first-year students of the Dental Faculty and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Zagreb: Cross-Sectional Study
No full textUvod: Redovita tjelesna aktivnost i kvalitetan san smatraju se ključnom strategijom za unapređenje zdravlja i opće kvalitete života. Uz to, preveniraju nastanak mnogih kroničnih bolesti, smanjuju stres i poboljšavaju psihofizičko stanje čovjeka. Studenti često zbog promjene okoline i društva, manjka vremena te pronalaska prvog posla ne pridaju veliku važnost svom zdravlju, pa tako i bavljenju tjelesnom aktivnošću i kvalitetnom snu. Iz tog razloga, bitno je procijeniti u kojoj mjeri se studenti prve godine studija bave sportom i kakve su im navike spavanja, kako bi im se u konačnici mogla osvijestiti važnost istih.
Cilj istraživanja: Cilj ovog istraživanja je ispitati povezanost nedostatka sna, tjelesne aktivnosti i prekomjerne tjelesne težine kod studenata prve godine Stomatološkog fakulteta i Fakulteta elektrotehnike i računarstva u Sveučilištu Zagreb.
Metode: Provedeno je presječno istraživanje. Ispitanici su bili studenti oba spola prve godine Stomatološkog fakulteta i Fakulteta elektrotehnike i računarstva na području Zagreba. Podaci su prikupljeni anonimnim upitnikom koje je sakupljao istraživač osobno, u ambulanti Školske i adolescentne medicine Nastavnog zavoda za javno zdravstvo ‘’ Dr Andrija Štampar’’. Prvi dio upitnika čine sociodemografski podaci, drugi dio čine pitanja o tjelesnoj aktivnosti studenata dok u trećem djelu odgovaraju na pitanja o navikama spavanja.
Rezultati: U ovom istraživanju su sudjelovala 193 studenta. Rezultati su pokazali da prakticiranje tjelesne aktivnosti više od 3 puta tjedno prevenira rano buđenje ili nemogućnost usnivanja unutar 30 minuta. Navedeno se pozitivno odnosi na prevenciju pretilosti jer kvalitetna i dovoljna količina sna, u kombinaciji s tjelesnom aktivnošću prevenira nastanak pretilosti.
Zaključak: Većina studenata Stomatološkog fakulteta i Fakulteta elektrotehnike i računarstva se bavi nekom vrstom tjelesne aktivnosti te najveći postotak njih ima normalnu tjelesnu kilažu. Redovita tjelesna aktivnost pridonosi boljoj kvaliteti sna i normalnom ITM. Studenti koji se više puta tjedno bave sportom će imati kraće vrijeme usnivanja, zaspati će unutar 30 minuta i neće se buditi usred noći. Tjelesna aktivnost i kvalitetan san također imaju veliki utjecaj na psihičko zdravlje ljudi te se smatraju ključnom strategijom protiv razvoja depresije i anksioznosti.Introduction: Regular physical activity and quality sleep are considered key strategies for improving health and overall quality of life. Additionally, they prevent the onset of many chronic diseases, reduce stress, and enhance a person's psychophysical state. Students often do not give much importance to their health, including engaging in physical activity and quality sleep, due to changes in their environment and social circles, lack of time, and finding their first job. For this reason, it is important to assess the extent to which first-year students engage in sports and their sleeping habits, in order to ultimately raise awareness about the importance of these factors.
The aim of the research: The aim of this research is to examine the correlation between sleep deprivation, physical activity, and overweight among first-year students at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing at the University of Zagreb.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The participants were first-year male and female students from the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire personally administered by the researcher at the School and Adolescent Medicine Clinic of the Dr. Andrija Štampar Teaching Institute of Public Health. The first part of the questionnaire consisted of sociodemographic data, the second part contained questions about the students' physical activity, and in the third part, they answered questions about their sleeping habits.
Results: In this study, 193 students participated. The results showed that engaging in physical activity more than three times a week prevents early waking or difficulty falling asleep within 30 minutes. This positively impacts the prevention of obesity, as quality and sufficient sleep, combined with physical activity, help prevent the onset of obesity.
Conclusion: Most students at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing engage in some form of physical activity, and the majority of them have a normal body weight. Regular physical activity contributes to better sleep quality and a normal BMI. Students who engage in sports multiple times a week will have a shorter sleep onset time, falling asleep within 30 minutes, and will not wake up in the middle of the night. Physical activity and quality sleep also have a significant impact on mental health and are considered key strategies against the development of depression and anxiety
Personality traits, traditionalism, and artistic preferences
No full textCiljevi ovog istraživanja bili su ispitati povezanost spola, dobi, osobina ličnosti, uvažavanja ljepote te tradicionalizam s preferencijama stilova apstraktnih, reprezentacijskih i pop-art umjetničkih djela te prediktora umjetničkih preferencija. Istraživanje je provedeno putem online ankete te je obuhvatilo 254 sudionika (197 žena i 57 muškaraca), u dobi od 18 do 75 godina. Sudionici su ispunjavali hrvatsku verziju markera velepetorog modela ličnosti IPIP50 uz skalu otvorenosti prema iskustvu, te skalu uvažavanja ljepote i skalu liberalizma za ispitivanje tradicionalizma. Nakon toga, procijenili su 24 umjetnička djela apstraktne, reprezentacijske i pop-art umjetnosti. Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su postojanje povezanosti dimenzija otvorenosti prema iskustvu s preferencijom apstraktne umjetnosti, tradicionalizma s preferencijom reprezentacijske umjetnosti te ekstraverzije i otvorenost prema iskustvu s preferencijom pop-art umjetnosti. Dimenzije ugodnosti i intelekta pokazale su povezanost sa svim stilovima umjetnosti, dok dimenzije savjesnosti i neuroticizma nisu bile povezane s umjetničkim preferencijama. Što se tiče spola i dobi, žene su pokazale veću sklonost prema apstraktnoj umjetnosti, dok su muškarci preferirali reprezentacijsku umjetnost. Dobne razlike bile su u suprotnosti s očekivanjima pri čemu su mlađi sudionici izrazili veću sklonost tradicionalnijim vrijednostima i reprezentacijskoj umjetnosti u odnosu na ispitanike starije životne dobi. Također, dobiveno je da su spol, dob, otvorenost prema iskustvu i uvažavanje ljepote značajni prediktori preferencije apstraktne umjetnosti, a dob, uvažavanje ljepote i tradicionalizam su se pokazali kao značajni prediktori preferencije reprezentacijske umjetnosti. Naposljetku, značajni prediktori preferencije pop-art umjetnosti su dob i uvažavanje ljepote. Provjeren je zaseban doprinos uvažavanja ljepote i tradicionalizma u objašnjenju umjetničkih preferencija te su dobiveni rezultati ukazali na to da je osobina uvažavanja ljepote značajan i pozitivan prediktor preferencija svih stilova umjetnosti, a tradicionalizam samo reprezentacijske umjetnosti.The aim of this study was to examine the relations between gender, age, personality traits, appreciation of beauty and traditionalism with the preferences for abstract, representational and pop-art styles, as well as to identify predictors of artistic preferences. The research was conducted through an online survey, including 254 participants (197 females and 57 males) aged 18 to 75 years. Participants completed the Croatian version of the IPIP50 Big Five markers, including the openness to experience scale, as well as the beauty appreciation scale and liberlism scale for assessing traditionalism. After completing the measures, participants evaluated 24 artworks representing abstract, representational and pop-art style. The results revealed associations between the openness to experience dimension and preference for abstract art, and extraversion and openness with the preference for the pop-art. Agreeableness and intellect dimensions were correlated with preference for all art styles, whereas conscientiousness and neuroticism were not related to any artistic preference. Regarding gender and age, women had stronger preference for abstract art, while men prefered representaional art styles. Age difference were contrary to expectations, with younger particiapants showed greater tendency towards traditional values and representational art compared to older participants. Additionally, gender, age, openness to experience and appreciation of beauty were significant predictors of preference for abstract art; while age, appreciation of beauty and traditionalism were significant predictors of preference for representational art. Finally, significant predictors of preference for pop art were age appreciation of beauty. The study also examined the distinct contributions of beauty appreciation and traditionalism in explaining artistic preferences, revealing that appreciation of beauty is a significant and positive predictor of preferences for all art styles, while traditionalism is a significant predictor only for representional art
The Depiction of Female Characters in Feature Films of Croatian Women Directors from 1991 to 2022
No full textPovijest svjetske i hrvatske kinematografije obilježena je dominacijom muških redatelja, scenarista i producenata, no posljednjih 10-ak godina primjećuje se značajniji utjecaj redateljica čiji su dugometražni igrani filmovi sve češće prepoznati na uglednim filmskim festivalima na kojima bivaju ovjenčani filmskim nagradama. Provedena istraživanja pokazuju kako su žene i dalje češće suočene sa stereotipnim medijskim prikazima, a iznimka nisu ni filmovi. U radu se analizira prikaz ženskih likova u igranim dugometražnim filmovima hrvatskih redateljica koji su nastali u razdoblju od 1991. do 2022. godine. Rezultati dobiveni kvantitativnom i kvalitativnom analizom sadržaja 20 filmova u kojima su kao protagonistice ili glavni likovi prikazane 22 žene pružaju dublji uvid u stvaralaštvo hrvatskih redateljica, istražujući teme koje redateljice obrađuju u svojim filmovima kao i prikaz položaja žena u hrvatskome društvu kojemu redateljice i same pripadaju. Rezultati pokazuju da redateljice najčešće režiraju filmove u čijem je središtu intiman svijet žena, a u filmovima nastalim nakon 2010. godine donose prikaz sve emancipiranijih žena koje samostalno rješavaju sve životne teškoće.The history of world and Croatian cinematography is marked by the dominance of male directors, screenwriters and producers, but in the last 10 years, a more significant influence has been noticed by women directors whose feature films are increasingly recognized at prestigious film festivals where they are crowned with film awards. Conducted researches show that women are still more often faced with stereotypical media representations, and films are no exception. The study analyzes the portrayal of female characters in feature films by Croatian women directors that were created in the period from 1991 to 2022. The results obtained from the quantitative and qualitative content analysis of 20 films in which 22 women are shown as protagonists or main characters provide a deeper insight into the creativity of Croatian women directors, exploring the themes that the women directors deal with in their films as well as the portrayal of the position of women in the Croatian society to which the women directors themselves belong. The results show that women directors most often direct films centered on the intimate world of women, and in films created after 2010, they portray increasingly emancipated women who independently solve all life's difficulties
Unemployment and Employment Measures on The Example of The Republic of Croatia
No full textOvaj rad pruža kvalitativni pregled iskustava i praksi korištenja mjera aktivne politike zapošljavanja, s ciljem istraživanja njihove učinkovitosti koje provodi Hrvatski zavod za zapošljavanje (HZZ). Kroz individualne intervjue s osam sudionika, prikupljeni su podaci tijekom lipnja 2024. godine. Istraživanje je obuhvatilo iskustva korisnika u primjeni mjera aktivne politike zapošljavanja te (pozitivne) učinke koje su te mjere ostvarile. Cilj istraživanja bio je analizirati stavove i iskustva sudionika, kao i učinkovitost mjera iz perspektive korisnika i savjetnika za zapošljavanje zaposlenih na HZZ-u. Sudionici su istaknuli kako mjere aktivne politike zapošljavanja pozitivno utječu na one koji ih koriste, no smatraju da njihova popularnost u javnosti nije dovoljno naglašena. Intervjui sa savjetnicima za zapošljavanje pokazali su da je motivacija korisnika, većinom nezaposlenih osoba, ključan čimbenik u rješavanju problema nezaposlenosti. Njihova iskustva u radu s korisnicima pružila su jedinstvene uvide u praksu zapošljavanja i korištenja mjera te njihovu učinkovitost. Rezultati istraživanja ukazali su na pozitivan utjecaj mjera na povećanje konkurentnosti na tržištu rada, lakši pronalazak zaposlenja i individualni napredak korisnika. Također, istraživanje je istaknulo potrebu za intenzivnijom suradnjom HZZ-a s drugim institucijama u kreiranju budućih mjera, posebno onih namijenjenih dugotrajno nezaposlenim i socijalno ugroženim skupinama.This paper provides a qualitative overview of the experiences and practices related to the use of active labor market policies, with the aim of investigating their effectiveness as implemented by the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ). Data was collected through individual interviews with eight participants during June 2024. The research encompassed the experiences of users in applying active labor market policies and the (positive) effects these measures have had. The aim of the study was to analyze participants' perspectives and experiences, as well as the effectiveness of the measures from the viewpoint of both the users and the employment advisors employed by HZZ. The participants emphasized that active labor market policies have a positive impact on those who choose to use them, but they believe that these policies are not sufficiently promoted in the public. Interviews with employment advisors revealed that the motivation of the users, mostly unemployed individuals, is a key factor in addressing unemployment. Their experience working with clients provided unique insights into the practice of employment and the use of measures, as well as their effectiveness. The research results indicated that these measures positively impact labor market competitiveness, facilitate job placement, and contribute to the individual progress of users. Additionally, the study highlighted the need for more intensive collaboration between HZZ and other institutions in the creation of future policies, particularly those aimed at long-term unemployed and socially vulnerable groups
The Role of the Media in Creating the Image of the Croatian National Football Team on the Example of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Content Analysis of the Portals Sportske novosti, Index.hr and 24sata.hr
No full textDiplomskim radom Uloga medija u kreiranju imidža hrvatske nogometne reprezentacije tijekom Svjetskoga nogometnog prvenstva 2018. Analiza sadržaja portala: Sportske novosti, Index.hr i 24sata.hr ispitano je koliko i kako su navedeni portali izvještavali o hrvatskoj nogometnoj reprezentaciji te jesu li doprinijeli stvaranju pozitivnoga ili negativnog imidža reprezentacije u javnome prostoru. U teorijskome dijelu rada, nakon definiranja korištenih pojmova, daje se pregled dosadašnjih radova o utjecaju novih medija, imidžu, identitetu, medijskom prikazu i povijesti hrvatske nogometne reprezentacije. Polazeći od hipoteze da su portali o uspjesima Hrvatske nogometne reprezentacije na Svjetskom nogometnom prvenstvu 2018. izvještavali emotivnim i senzacionalističkim tonom u istraživačkom dijelu rada korištene su dvije metode. Metodom anketnog upitnika ispitano je mišljenje punoljetnih osoba i studenata Hrvatskog katoličkog sveučilišta o medijskoj subjektivnosti, odnosno njihovoj ulozi u stvaranju negativnog ili pozitivnog ozračja oko nogometne reprezentacije. Upitnikom se također istražilo koji su bili glavni izvori informiranja za vrijeme prvenstva i što je privuklo čitatelje. Metodom analize sadržaja analizirane su odabrane objave na navedenim portalima u razdoblju od odlaska reprezentacije u Rusiju 11. lipnja 2018. do dočeka u Zagrebu 16. srpnja 2018. Zaključno se diskutira u kontekstu relevantne literature dobivene rezultate istraživanja, a obzirom na to da ranije u Hrvatskoj nije provedeno slično istraživanje ovaj rad može biti poticaj i za daljnja istraživanja tematike.Master thesis entitled The Role of the Media in Creating the Image of the Croatian National Football Team on the Example of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Content Analysis of the Portals Sportske novosti, Index.hr and 24sata.hr examined how these portals reported on the Croatian national football team and whether they contributed to creating a positive or negative image of the team in the public sphere. In the theoretical part of the thesis, after defining the key terms used, an overview is provided of previous studies on the influence of new media, image, identity, media representation, and the history of the Croatian national football team. Based on the hypothesis that the portals reported on the successes of the Croatian national football team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in an emotional and sensationalist tone, two methods were employed in the research section. The survey questionnaire method examined the opinions of adults and students of the Croatian Catholic University regarding media bias and its role in creating either a negative or positive atmosphere around the football team. The questionnaire also investigated the main sources of information during the tournament and what attracted readers. Using the content analysis method, posts on the aforementioned portals were analyzed during the period from the team’s departure for Russia on June 11, 2018, to the homecoming celebration in Zagreb on July 16, 2018. Finally, the findings of the research will be discussed in the context of relevant literature. Given that similar research has not previously been conducted in Croatia, this thesis could serve as a stimulus for further studies on this topic
Contribution of Training with a Personal Trainer and Training Routine to Self-Efficacy for Physical Activity and Body-Image
No full textDobrobiti tjelesne aktivnosti na pojedinca su dobro poznate, no unatoč tome, postoje
različiti razlozi zbog kojih neki ljudi nisu tjelesno aktivni, kao što su nedostatak vremena, motivacije ili pristupa odgovarajućim resursima. U tom kontekstu, uspostavljena rutina
treninga i podrška tijekom treninga mogu imati ulogu u oblikovanju samoučinkovitosti i
pozitivne slike o sebi koji posljedično mogu biti temelj redovitog bavljenja tjelesnom
aktivnosti. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati ulogu treniranja s osobnim trenerom i
uspostavljene rutine treninga u objašnjenju samoučinkovitosti u tjelesnoj aktivnosti te
zadovoljstva vlastitim tjelesnim izgledom. Prigodni uzorak je obuhvatio 244 sudionika, od
kojih je 101 muškarac i 142 žene (M = 31,72 (SD = 8,96)), uključujući one koji treniraju s osobnim
trenerom (N = 94) i one koji vježbaju samostalno (N = 150). Podaci su prikupljeni putem online
upitnika LimeSurvey.
Rezultati su pokazali da su sudionici s rutinom treninga izvještavali o višim razinama
samoučinkovitosti i pozitivnijoj slici o sebi u usporedbi s onima bez rutine. Nadalje, sudionici
koji su trenirali s osobnim trenerom pokazali su bolju percepciju vlastite tjelesne slike u
usporedbi s onima koji su trenirali bez osobnog trenera. Međutim, rezultati su pokazali
jednaku razinu samoučinkovitosti sudionika koji su trenirali s osobnim trenerom i sudionika
koji su trenirali bez osobnog trenera.
Ovi nalazi naglašavaju moguću važnost strukturirane rutine treninga u poticanju
samoučinkovitosti i poboljšanju percepcije tjelesne slike. Buduća istraživanja trebala bi istražiti
specifične mehanizme i druge potencijalne faktore koji bi mogli unaprijediti samoučinkovitost
i tjelesnu sliku u različitim populacijama.The benefits of physical activity for individuals are well known. However, despite this,
there are various reasons why some people are not physically active, such as a lack of time,
motivation, or access to appropriate resources. In this context, an established training routine
and support during training can play a role in shaping self-efficacy and a positive body image,
which in turn may serve as the foundation for regular physical activity. The aim of this study
was to examine the role of training with a personal trainer and an established training routine
in explaining self-efficacy in physical activity and satisfaction with one's body image. A
convenience sample included 244 participants, of which 101 were men and 142 were women
(M = 31,72 (SD = 8,96)), including those who train with a personal trainer (N = 94) and those
who train independently (N = 150). Data were collected via an online LimeSurvey
questionnaire.
The results showed that participants with a training routine reported higher levels
of self-efficacy and a more positive self-image compared to those without a routine.
Furthermore, participants who trained with a personal trainer showed a better perception of
their physical appearance compared to those who trained without a personal trainer.
However, the results indicated no difference in self-efficacy between participants who trained
with a personal trainer and those who trained without one.
These findings highlight the potential importance of a structured training routine in
enhancing self-efficacy and improving the perception of physical appearance. Future research
should explore specific mechanisms and other potential factors that could enhance selfefficacy
and body image in different populations
Media representations of true crime and their ethical and legal consequences
No full textEtičko-pravne posljedice kreiranja sadržaja o stvarnom zločinu propitkuju se krajem 1990ih godina pa sve do pojave novih medija. Prekretnicu predstavljaju tehnološka otkrića u području forenzike i javno vještačenje te suđenje serijskim ubojicama koji su, medijskom eksponiranošću, postigli slavu. Kronološkim pregledom koji koristimo u ovom radu uočava se fenomen medijskog izvještavanja o serijskim ubojicama u svrhu upozorenja javnosti, odnosno promjena paradigme u medijskom izvještavanju od naglaska na informativne funkcije koji postepeno prerasta u medijsku funkciju zabave. Pojavom novih medija uočava se činjenica da se pojačana medijska pozornost prema serijskim ubojicama događa u korelaciji s porastom masovnih ubojstava, odnosno pojava serijskih ubojica u želji za postizanjem slave. S početkom u 20. stoljeću započinje proces stvaranja arhetipa psihopata koji iz predmeta masovne prijetnje postaje arhetip „pojedinca iznad društva” te postepeno ulazi u kinematografiju i popularnu kulturu. Miješanje zabavne i informativne funkcije medijskih sadržaja o stvarnom zločinu upravo poteže niz etičkih i pravnih pitanja, pogotovo kada se u obzir uzme korelacija medijskog senzacionalizma i porasta stope masovnih ubojstava (Lankford, 2018). U radu se posebno stavlja naglasak na model prikazivanja medijskog sadržaja stvarnog zločina u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama. Navedeni američki model prikazivanja uspoređuje se s modelom prikazivanja u Hrvatskoj koji je uvjetovan drugačijim pravnim okvirom i etičkim kodeksom novinara. Važnost teme očituje se u popunjavanju sadržajne praznine u znanstveno-stručnim radovima u područje ove problematike, posebice u Hrvatskoj i na hrvatskom jeziku. S obzirom na važnost i praktične reperkusije ove teme, prilično začuđuje vrlo skroman opseg znanstveno-stručnih radova, te se ovaj rad može smatrati jednim od rijetkih radova o ovoj temi iz područja komunikologije. U užem smislu, komunikološka perspektiva iz koje autorica diplomskog rada polazi, zadire u područje teorije medija, psihologije medija te posebno u područje etike medija i odgoja za medije.The ethical and legal implications of creating content about true crime have been questioned from the late 1990s until the emergence of new media. A turning point was marked by technological discoveries in the field of forensics and public expert analysis, as well as the trials of serial killers who, through media exposure, gained fame. A chronological overview used in this paper reveals the phenomenon of media reporting on serial killers for the purpose of public warning, indicating a shift in media reporting from an emphasis on informative functions to a gradual transformation into a media function of entertainment. With the advent of new media, it becomes apparent that increased media attention towards serial killers correlates with the rise of mass murders, where serial killers emerge with a desire for fame. Beginning in the 20th century, the process of creating the archetype of the psychopath begins, transforming from a subject of mass threat into an archetype of the "individual above society," gradually entering cinematography and popular culture. The blending of entertainment and informational functions in media content about true crime raises a series of ethical and legal questions, especially when considering the correlation between media sensationalism and the rise in mass murder rates (Lankford, 2018). The paper particularly emphasizes the model of presenting true crime media content in the United States. This American model is compared with the model of presentation in Croatia, which is conditioned by a different legal framework and journalists' ethical code. The importance of the topic is evident in filling the content gap in scientific and professional works in this field, especially in Croatia and in the Croatian language. Given the importance and practical repercussions of this topic, the very modest scope of scientific and professional work is quite surprising, making this paper one of the few works on this topic in the field of communication studies. In a narrower sense, the communication perspective from which the author of the thesis approaches the topic delves into the areas of media theory, media psychology, and particularly media ethics and media education
Knowledge of nurses/medical technicians on pressure ulcer prevention and attitudes toward education: cross-sectional study
No full textUvod: Pojam dekubitusa označava lokalno oštećenje kože i/ ili tkiva nastalo pod utjecajem djelovanja pritiska i drugih sila uz prisutnost različitih rizičnih čimbenika. U suvremenom svijetu ova ozljeda nastala zbog pritiska predstavlja veliki zdravstveni, socijalni i ekonomski problem. Prevencija je prvi i najvažniji korak u sprječavanju nastanka te medicinske sestre i tehničari u njoj imaju ključnu ulogu. Kao ravnopravni članovi zdravstvenog tima svojim znanjem, iskustvom i vještinama doprinose adekvatnoj skrbi. Kako bi se podigla svijest o važnosti prevencije i sprječavanja nastanka dekubitusa neophodno je procjenjivati znanja i stavove medicinskih sestara/ tehničara o ovoj temi.
Cilj: Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je ispitati znanje medicinskih sestara i medicinskih tehničara o prevenciji nastanka dekubitusa i njihove stavove o važnosti edukacije.
Metode: Provedeno je presječno istraživanje među zaposlenim medicinskim sestrama i tehničarima. Podaci su prikupljeni pomoću anonimnog online upitnika sastavljenog od tri skupine pitanja koji je ispitanicima bio dostavljen putem e-mail adrese te na društvenoj mreži Facebook. Prva skupina pitanja obuhvaćala je sociodemografske podatke, druga skupina se odnosila na znanje o prevenciji nastanka dekubitusa te treća na procjenu stavova medicinskih sestara/ tehničara o važnosti edukacije.
Rezultati: U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 452 ispitanika, utvrđeno je kako većina medicinskih sestara/ tehničara ima pozitivan stav prema edukaciji i zadovoljavajuće znanje o prevenciji dekubitusa. Ukupan udio točnih odgovora na testu znanja o prevenciji nastanka dekubitusa iznosio je 81.47%. Između ostalog utvrđeno je kako ne postoji statistički značajna razlika (p> 0.05, najniža p= 0.1, najviša p= 0.91) u stavovima o važnosti edukacije o dekubitusu između medicinskih sestara i tehničara koji su zaposleni kraće i onih koji su zaposleni dulje od 10 godina.
Zaključak: Većina medicinskih sestara i tehničara (više od 50%) postigla je visoku točnost, preko 80%, na testu znanja o prevenciji nastanka dekubitusa te je većina njih (više od 50%) izrazila pozitivan stav prema ponuđenim tvrdnjama o važnosti edukacije. Medicinske sestre/tehničari s višom stručnom spremom postigli su točnost veću od 70% na testu znanja o prevenciji nastanka dekubitusa dok su medicinske sestre/tehničari s visokom stručnom spremom postigli točnost veću od 80% na istom testu. Važno je napomenuti kako nema statistički značajne razlike u stavovima o važnosti edukacije o dekubitusu između medicinskih sestara/tehničara s manje od 10 godina radnog staža i onih s više od 10 godina radnog staža (p> 0.05).Background: The term decubitus refers to local skin and/or tissue damage caused by pressure and other forces in the presence of various risk factors. In the modern world, this pressure injury is a major health, social and economic problem. Prevention is the first and most important step in occurrence of pressure ulcers, with nurses and technicians playing a key role in education. As valuable members of the healthcare team, they contribute to adequate care with their knowledge, experience and skills. In order to raise awareness of the importance of preventing and planning the occurrence of pressure ulcers, it is necessary to assess the knowledge and attitudes of nurses/technicians on this topic.
Aim: The aim of this research was to examine the knowledge of nurses and medical technicians about the prevention of pressure ulcers and their views on the importance of education.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among employed nurses and technicians. Data were collected using an anonymous online questionnaire consisting of three groups of questions. It was delivered to participants by e-mail address and the social network Facebook. The first group of questions included sociodemographic data, the second group was related to knowledge about the prevention of pressure ulcers, and the third to the assessment of nurses'/technicians' views on the importance of education.
Results: The study involved 452 participants and found that the majority of nurses and technicians have a positive attitude towards education and satisfactory knowledge about the prevention of pressure ulcers. The overall percentage of correct answers on the knowledge test about pressure ulcer prevention was 81.47%. Additionally, it was determined that there is no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05, lowest p = 0.1, highest p = 0.91) in attitudes towards the importance of education about pressure ulcers between nurses and technicians who have been employed for less than 10 years and those who have been employed for more than 10 years.
Conclusion: The majority of nurses and technicians (more than 50%) achieved high accuracy, over 80%, on the knowledge test about the prevention of pressure ulcers, and most of them (more than 50%) expressed a positive attitude towards the statements about the importance of education. Nurses/technicians with an associate degree achieved an accuracy of over 70% on the knowledge test about the prevention of pressure ulcers, while nurses/technicians with a
bachelor’s degree achieved an accuracy of over 80% on the same test. It is important to note that there is no statistically significant difference in the attitudes about the importance of education on pressure ulcers between nurses/technicians with less than 10 years of work experience and those with more than 10 years of work experience (p > 0.05)
Assessing the Knowledge of Patients and Family Members about Rheumatoid Arthritis: a Cross-sectional Study
No full textUvod: Poznavanje bolesti oboljelih od reumatoidnog artritisa (RA) važan je aspekt liječenja, koji im omogućuje donošenje bitnih odluka i poduzimanje svakodnevnih aktivnosti u cilju kontrole bolesti. Cilj: Cilj istraživanja bio je ispitati znanje oboljelih od RA i članova njihovih obitelji o RA. Metode: Provedeno je presječno istraživanje od siječnja do svibnja 2024. koje je uključilo 126 ispitanika podijeljenih u dvije skupine. Prvu skupinu ispitanika činilo je 64 bolesnika oboljelih od RA koji su liječeni na Klinici za reumatologiju, fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju KBC Sestre milosrdnice. Drugu skupinu ispitanika činilo je 62 članova njihovih obitelji (prvi srodnik ili supružnik) koji žive u istom domaćinstvu. Razina znanja bolesnika i njihovo tjelesno funkcioniranje mjereni su pomoću upitnika za samoprocjenu: “Patient Knowledge Questionnaire in Rheumatoid Arthritis (PKQ-RA) i Health Assessment Questionnaire HAQ. Podaci su analizirani primjenom deskriptivnih i neparametrijskih statističkih metoda.
Rezultati: Članovi obitelji postigli su niži rezultat po pitanju znanja o RA u odnosu na bolesnike i ta razlika se pokazala statistički značajnom na razini rizika od 5% (t=2,165; p= 0,032). Bolesnici s RA najniži prosječni rezultat znanja postigli su na subskali koja se odnosi na znanje o zaštiti zglobova i uštedu energije (2,9 od 7 bodova), a najviši rezultat na subskali koja se odnosi na tjelesne vježbe (4,87 od 7 bodova). Spol, dob, stupanj obrazovanja i trajanje bolesti bolesnika s RA nisu korelirali s njihovim razinama znanja. Nije nađena značajna povezanost između funkcionalnog statusa i razine znanja (korelacija je bliska nuli r = 0,032; p>0,05).
Zaključak: Razine znanja bolesnika s reumatoidnim artritisom variraju ovisno o području od loših do dobrih. Članovi obitelji imaju nižu razinu znanja u odnosu na bolesnike. Nije nađena značajna povezanost između funkcionalnog statusa i razine znanja bolesnika.Introduction: Understanding the disease among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients is an important aspect of treatment, enabling them to make crucial decisions and undertake daily activities aimed at controlling the disease.
Objective: The aim of the research was to examine the knowledge of RA patients and their family members about RA.
Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted from January to May 2024 included 126 respondents divided into two groups. The first group consisted of 64 RA patients treated at the Department for Rheumatology, Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation at UHC Sestre Milosrdnice. The second group comprised 62 family members (first-degree relatives or spouses) living in the same household. Patients' knowledge levels and their physical functioning were measured using the self-assessment questionnaires: Patient Knowledge Questionnaire in Rheumatoid Arthritis (PKQ-RA) and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Data were analysed using descriptive and non-parametric statistical methods. Results: Family members scored lower in knowledge about RA compared to patients, and this difference was statistically significant at the 5% risk level (t=2.165; p=0.032). RA patients achieved the lowest average knowledge score on the subscale related to joint protection and energy conservation (2.9 out of 7 points) and the highest on the subscale related to physical exercises (4.87 out of 7 points). Gender, age, education level, and disease duration of RA patients did not correlate with their knowledge levels. There was no significant correlation between functional status and knowledge level (correlation close to zero, r=0.032; p>0.05). Conclusion: Knowledge levels of patients with rheumatoid arthritis vary from poor to good depending on the area. Family members have lower knowledge levels compared to patients. No significant correlation between the functional status and the knowledge level of patients was found
Internet Addiction and Physical Activity of High School Students: Cross-sectional Study
No full textUvod: Virtualni svijet pruža neizmjerne mogućnosti za učenje, komunikaciju i zabavu, no istovremeno predstavlja izazov u smislu ovisnosti i negativnog utjecaja na zdravlje. Problemi povezani s ovisnošću o internetu, poput poremećaja vezanih uz igre i društvene mreže postaju sve učestaliji i ozbiljniji. Ovisnost o internetu može rezultirati smanjenjem tjelesne aktivnosti, povećanjem vremena provedenog sjedeći, te posljedično, negativnim utjecajem na fizičko zdravlje.
Cilj: Ispitati odnos između ovisnosti o internetu i tjelesne aktivnosti kod srednjoškolaca.
Metode: Istraživanje je provedeno među 157 učenika Škole za medicinske sestre Vinogradska i Zdravstvenog učilišta. Podaci su prikupljeni putem online ankete. Anketa se sastojala od sociodemografskih pitanja, upitnika o ovisnosti o internetu (Internet Addiction Test for Adolescent) i upitnika o tjelesnoj aktivnosti (The Physical Acticity Questionnaire for Adolescent (PAQ-A).
Rezultati: Među ispitanicima je utvrđena niža vrijednost tjelesne aktivnosti (M=2,09). Pronađena je statistički značajna razlika između učenika koji sudjeluju u tjelesnoj i zdravstvenoj kulturi (M=2,26)i onih koji ne sudjeluju (M=1,86) (U=2166,00, p=0,013). Sociodemografske značajke poput cjelovitosti obitelji (U=994,00, p=0,966), ekonomski status (KW= 0,799, p=0,671), pedagoške mjere (U=994,00, p=0,966), spol (U=1190,50, p=0,221), život u učeničkom domu (U=1325,500, p=0,420) nisu statistički značajne s obzirom na razinu tjelesne aktivnosti. Većina učenika, njih 93, spada u kategoriju blage ovisnosti (59,2%), kod 49 učenika je prisutna normalna upotreba interneta (31,2%), srednju razinu ima 13 učenika (8,3%) te 2 učenika (1,3%) pokazuje ozbiljnu ovisnost o internetu. Ne postoji statistički značajna razlika povezanost između ovisnosti o internetu i tjelesne aktivnosti (p= 0,745).
Zaključak: Kod učenika je prisutna niža razina tjelesne aktivnosti. Nema značajne povezanosti između ovisnosti o internetu i tjelesne aktivnosti. Kod većine ispitanika prisutna je blaga ovisnost o internetu. Učenici koji imaju predmet tjelesna i zdravstvena kultura su aktivniji od učenika koji nemaju tjelesnu i zdravstvenu kulturu.Introduction: The virtual world offers immense opportunities for learning, communication and entertainment, but at the same time it presents a challenge in terms of addiction and negative impact on health. Problems related to Internet addiction, such as disorders related to games and social networks, are becoming more frequent and serious today. Addiction to the Internet can result in a decrease in physical activity, an increase in time spent sitting, and consequently, a negative impact on physical health.
Objective: To examine the relationship between Internet addiction and physical activity among high school students.
Methods: The research was conducted among 157 students of Vinogradska Nursing School and Health College. The data was collected through an online survey. The survey consists of socio-demographic questions, Internet Addiction Test for Adolescent (IAT) and The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescent (PAQ-A).
Results: A lower value of physical activity was found among the respondents (M=2.09). A statistically significant difference was found between students who participate in physical and health culture (M=2.26) and those who don't (M=1.86) (U= 2166.00; p= 0.013). Sociodemographic features such as family integrity (U=994.00, p=0.966), economic status (KW= 0.799, p=0.671), pedagogical measures (U=994.00, p=0.966), gender (U=1190.50, p=0.221), life in a student dormitory (U=1325.500, p=0.420) are not statistically significant with regard to the level of physical activity. The majority of students, 93 of them, belong to the category of mild addiction (59.2%), 49 students have a normal use of the Internet (31.2%), 13 students have an intermediate level (8.3%) and only 2 students (1.3%) shows a serious addiction to the Internet. There is no statistically significant difference in the relationship between Internet addiction and physical activity (p= 0.745).
Conclusion: Students have a lower level of physical activity. There is no significant association between Internet addiction and physical activity. The majority of respondents have a mild addiction to the Internet. Students who have the subject of physical and health culture are more active than students who do not have physical and health culture