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Analysis of Health Status and Utilization of Hospitalized Health Services Among Africans Living in China
Xu Junfang,
Wang Peicheng,
Qi Tengfei,
Zhang Linqi,
Cheng Feng
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
1-4
Received:
13 November 2018
Accepted:
21 December 2018
Published:
21 December 2018
Abstract: Objective: To understand the health status, health behavior and utilization of hospitalized health services of Africans living in China, and to provide evidence for improving health management of Africans in China. Methods: A face-to-face survey was conducted among Africans living in China by using questionnaires, which included demographic characteristics, self-assessment of health status, health behavior and utilization of inpatient health services. Self-rated health status was measured by SRHMS self-rated health rating scale. Results: 76.0% of Africans were male, with an average age of 27.34±6.73, and 87.5% of Africans had high-risk sexual behaviors. The average scores of physiological, psychological and social health of Africans were 159.7, 113.5 and 102.7 respectively, and the total score of self-rated health assessment was 375.9. Only 1% of Africans had hypertension, diabetes and hepatitis C. Among the Africans, the annual hospitalization rate was 6.7%, and the proportion of patients who should be hospitalized but not hospitalized was 3.8%. Conclusions: The health status of Africans living in China is relatively good, but their health behavior is poor, especially sexual behaviors. At the same time, the utilization of hospitalized health services is relatively inadequate. Therefore, we should carry out various educations on sexual health knowledge for Africans in China in order to raise health awareness, change unhealthy sexual behavior, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and reasonably guide Africans to make effective use of health services.
Abstract: Objective: To understand the health status, health behavior and utilization of hospitalized health services of Africans living in China, and to provide evidence for improving health management of Africans in China. Methods: A face-to-face survey was conducted among Africans living in China by using questionnaires, which included demographic charact...
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Determination of Cotinine and Trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine in Human Serum by LC-MS/MS and Its Application
Daguang Wang,
Kehe Du,
Lijun Shao,
Shiqiao Ma,
Xiaofeng Yang,
Tianyi Liu,
Qian Liu,
Meng Wang,
Hongjun Liu,
Yiqun Wu
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
5-13
Received:
20 March 2019
Accepted:
25 April 2019
Published:
30 April 2019
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: An LC-MS/MS method for determination of Cotinine and Trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine in human serum was developed. Establish a methodology basis for studying tobacco exposure and health.METHOD: After protein precipitation with acetonitrile, the analytes and internal standard (I.S.), Cotinine-d3, were separated on a ZORBAX SB-Phenyl analytical column using the mobile phase of methanol (containing 0.3% formic acid) and water (containing 0.15% formic acid). Detection was carried out by electrospray positive ionization mass spectrometry in the multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. RESULT: Cotinine , Trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine and I.S. were eluted at 2.56 min, 1.58min and 2.56 min, respectively. The calibration curves were linear and ranges for cotinine, trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine were respectively 0.05-500 ng·mL-1 and 0.50~1250 ng·mL-1. The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 0.05 ng·mL-1 for cotinine and 0.50 ng·mL-1 for trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine.Inter- and intra-day relative standard deviations were both less than 11%, and the relative errors were within ±7%. The mean extract recoveries were 98.54% (Cotinine)and 100.24% (trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine). CONCLUSION: It is a rapid, sensitive, selective and reliable method for the determination of cotinine and trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine in human serum in human serum. The cutoff value can be determined by measuring the content of cotinine in human serum, which provides a basis for distinguishing between smoking and non-smoking.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: An LC-MS/MS method for determination of Cotinine and Trans-3’-Hydroxycotinine in human serum was developed. Establish a methodology basis for studying tobacco exposure and health.METHOD: After protein precipitation with acetonitrile, the analytes and internal standard (I.S.), Cotinine-d3, were separated on a ZORBAX SB-Phenyl analytical c...
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Comparisons of Teaching and Living Environment Monitoring Results Between Public and Private Schools in Luohu District in 2005-2018
Wu Haosheng,
Yu Xiaoyang,
Li Weishan,
Peng Yan,
Chen Weifeng,
Liao Qingxiang,
Zhang Wen,
You Jie,
Xia Wei
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
14-19
Received:
16 August 2019
Accepted:
23 September 2019
Published:
9 October 2019
Abstract: Objective To survey the hygiene condition of teaching and living environment of public and private primary and secondary schools in Luohu District of Shenzhen, and to compare the differences between public and private schools, so as to provide scientific reference for further improvement of school health environment. Methods During 2005-2018, 82 schools in Luohu District of Shenzhen City were monitored according to School Health Work Regulations and Comprehensive Evaluation of School Health GB/T 18205-2012, including 60 public schools and 22 private schools. Results 2976 classrooms, 457 libraries and 63 gymnasiums were monitored during 2005-2018. Among them, the qualified rate of average classroom area per capita, distance between blackboard and front desk, desk and chair configuration, blackboard reflection ratio, back wall reflection ratio, blackboard surface illumination, environmental noise in all schools were relatively low. There are significant differences between public schools and private schools in classroom per capita area, distance between blackboard and front desk, desk and chair configuration, blackboard size, window-to-floor ratio, back wall reflection ratio, classroom lighting, and environmental noise and toilet hygiene indicators. Conclusion There are some shortcomings in classroom sanitation and toilet allocation in schools of Luohu District, and they perform well in public places and dormitories. There are significant differences in the health environment between public and private schools in many aspects, especially in the classroom health environment. Comparatively, the teaching and living environment of public schools is better than that of private schools.
Abstract: Objective To survey the hygiene condition of teaching and living environment of public and private primary and secondary schools in Luohu District of Shenzhen, and to compare the differences between public and private schools, so as to provide scientific reference for further improvement of school health environment. Methods During 2005-2018, 82 sc...
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