1.Effects of Xiehuo Bushen Decoction on survival and differentiation of transplanted neural stem cells in brains of rats with intracerebral hemorrhage
Pengcheng ZHONG ; Xingqun LI ; Qinghua LIANG ; Wenfang LUO ; Qinger LIU ; Jiekun LUO ; Tao TANG ; Yuan LIN
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2008;6(6):626-31
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of Xiehuo Bushen Decoction (XHBSD), a compound Chinese herbal medicine, on the survival and differentiation of transplanted neural stem cells (NSCs) in brains of rats with intracerebral hemorrhage, and to explore the mechanism of Xiehuo Bushen formula in promoting the survival of transplanted NSCs. METHODS: NSCs separated from hippocampuses of neonatal SD rats were cultured. Sixty-five panel reactive antibody (PRA) positive SD rats were selected by lymphocytotoxicity methods. The PRA positive rats were made into intracerebral hemorrhagic model and divided into three groups: cerebral hemorrhage group (n=15), NSCs transplanted group (n=25) and XHBSD group (n=25). XHBSD was orally administered after 5-bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU)-marked NSCs were transplanted in brains of rats with intracerebral hemorrhage in the XHBSD group. Rats in the other two groups were administered distilled water. The expressions of interferon gamma (IFN-gamma) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) mRNAs were measured by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR); the numbers of BrdU and 200 kD neurofilament (NF200) positive cells were detected by double-labeling immunofluorescence method. RESULTS: The expression of IFN-gamma mRNA was down-regulated significantly in the XHBSD group, but the expression of IL-4 mRNA was up-regulated significantly (P<0.05). The numbers of BrdU and NF200 positive cells were also increased remarkably in the XHBSD group. CONCLUSION: XHBSD can promote the survival and differentiation of transplanted NSCs, which may be related to inducing the expression of IL-4 mRNA and inhibiting the expression of IFN-gamma mRNA.
2.A multi-center study of different modes of peritoneal dialysis on sleep quality
Wenjie SHI ; Yun LIU ; Qinger WANG ; Tingting ZHOU ; Guoxiang LIU ; Ling BO ; Aiping XIAO ; Ye ZHAO ; Guangmin CHENG ; Wenyan LIU ; Ying ZHOU ; Yusheng YU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2016;(2):182-186
Objective To investigate the continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis ( CAPD) and daytime ambulatory perito-neal dialysis ( DAPD) on sleep quality. Methods This is a multi-center cross-sectional survey, we used the Pittsburgh Sleep Index Scale ( PSQI) ,the unified investigating time, the organized trained peritoneal dialysis nurses qualified to conduct research full-time. Survey content includes general information, sleep index, laboratory tests, dialysis adequacy and other indicators, and the results were pooled analysis. Results A total of eight hospitals of 325 patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis were included in this study,which CAPD patients and DAPD Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale scores were 6.88 ±2.43,6.71 ±2.69, the difference was not statisti-cally significant (P>0.01).DAPD patients had a lower sleep efficiency than CAPD patients, but it had no difference between subjec-tive feeling, CAPD patients were more likely to have more nocturnal cough, snoring and other symptoms and lower quality of life in mental status scores than DAPD patients(P<0.01). Conclusion Sleep quality of peritoneal dialysis patients scored lower than the norm.Dialysis modes have an impact on sleep quality of patients, health care workers should fully assess the physical and mental state of the patients in order to select the appropriate mode of dialysis.
3.Development of Risk Assessment Index System on HIV infection among young students based on Delphi method
Yefei LUO ; Yaoyao DU ; Huifang XU ; Yuncong CHEN ; Yuzhou GU ; Yanshan CAI ; Zhigang HAN ; Weiyun HE ; Zhilu YAO ; Qinger LIANG ; Fanghua LIU ; Lirui FAN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2021;42(11):1918-1922
Objective:To develop a Risk Assessment Index System (RAIS) on HIV infection among young students based on Delphi method and to provide individual HIV infection risk assessment, targeted prevention and control measures.Methods:Delphi method was applied to determine the index system and weight of the assessment tool through three rounds of expert consultation and overall consideration of opinions and suggestions from 19 experts.Results:The positivity coefficients of three rounds of expert consultation were 100%. The authority coefficient of experts was between 0.887 and 0.945. The Kendall's W coefficients through first, second and third round specialist consultation was 0.379, 0.329 and 0.248, respectively (all P<0.001). The coefficients of variation in the third round were all less than 0.25, indicating that experts' opinion tend to be consistent and the results are highly reliable. The HIV infection risk assessment index system among young students consisted of 7 first grade indices and 54 second grade indices, of which weight was calculated. Conclusions:The RAIS on HIV infection for young students was initially established based on Delphi method, and could be used in the development of HIV infection risk assessment tools for personalized prevention and intervention among young students. However, the reliability, validity and effect of this assessment index system need to be further evaluated.
4.Cluster analysis on survey of sexual health characteristics and health education demands in young students
Yefei LUO ; Lirui FAN ; Yuncong CHEN ; Yuzhou GU ; Yanshan CAI ; Zhigang HAN ; Weiyun HE ; Zhilu YAO ; Qinger LIANG ; Fanghua LIU ; Yaoyao DU ; Huifang XU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2021;42(11):1923-1929
Objective:To explore the difference of sexual health characteristics and demands in students in different groups, and provide the basis for targeted sexual health eduction for AIDS prevention in young students.Methods:A survey was conducted based on the requirement of health education about sexual health and AIDS prevention in young students by the education department of Guangdong province. A two-step cluster analysis was performed on the survey data obtained by convenient sampling, the variables and number of clusters included were determined by combination of analysis results and professional knowledge. The demographic characteristics, the content and form of sexual health education needed were compared among different groups.Results:Survey data of 3 884 students were collected, and six variables were used for classification: cognition or occurrence masturbation, sexual behavior, frequency of sexual information acquisition, number of acceptable sex partners and AIDS knowledge awareness rate. By these variables, the students were classified into three levels of risk groups: high risk group (46.6%), medium risk group (39.9%) and low risk group (13.5%). As for demographic characteristics, high risk group, with a median age of 19 years, had the highest proportions of boys (65.9%), students with non-heterosexuality orientation (15.2%), urban residents (58.2%), only children (30.8%) and undergraduates (54.7%). Medium risk group, with a median age of 19 years, had the highest proportions of girls (82.7%) and vocational college students (34.0%). Low risk group, with a median age of 18 years, had the highest proportions of rural residents (52.4%), non-only child (80.6%), senior high school students (41.3%), non-boarding students (17.5%) and students without internship and part-time job experience (43.2%). In terms of health education demands, high risk group had a higher demand of information about self-identity, sexual safety, sexual decision making, contraception, abortion, and sexually transmitted disease or AIDS prevention. Medium risk group paid more attention to value on love and marriage, sexual assault. Low risk group showed a higher demand of adolescent physiology knowledge. Compared with low risk group, high risk group had a higher demand of peer education, Internet/multimedia, anonymous counseling and other forms of sexual health education. The differences were significant.Conclusion:The characteristics, sexual knowledge awareness, attitude and behavior, and health education demands of young students in different groups are different, so health education materials and methods should be developed according to the characteristics of different groups to enhance the acceptance and enthusiasm of students and improve the quality of sexual health education.
5.Influence of self-categorized deviation in knowledge, attitude and practice for sexual health on the willingness to seek help for corresponding problems among young students
Yuzhou GU ; Qinger LIANG ; Yuncong CHEN ; Yefei LUO ; Yaoyao DU ; Zhilu YAO ; Fanghua LIU ; Weiyun HE ; Yanshan CAI ; Zhigang HAN ; Lirui FAN ; Huifang XU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2021;42(11):1937-1941
Objective:To evaluate the effect of "self-categorization" on decision of health preference and the influence of self-categorized deviation in knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on the willingness of seeking help for sexual health among young students.Methods:From March to April 2019, young students who used a WeChat applet for sexual health and HIV infection risk assessment, which is called "Detective Bear" were recruited and investigated. According to the consistency between the self-categorization of KAP for sexual health and the systematic categorization from their honest answers, the participants were allocated into three groups: consistent, low or high status, according to their judgment on sexual information acquisition, sexual attitude, and the actual number of sexual experiences. Logistic regression was used to analyze the differences in the willingness to seek help for sexual health problems between the three groups.Results:2 009 students with an average age of (19.2±1.1) were included. 54.7% (1 099/2 009) were female, and 98.4% (1 976/2 009) were college, undergraduate or postgraduate students. 49.0% (984/2 009) were in the consistent group, 10.9% (219/2 009) had a lower self-categorization, 40.1% (806/2 009) had a higher self-categorization. Compared with the consistent group, students with lower self-categorization of KAP for sexual health were less likely to assess HIV voluntary counseling and testing (a OR=0.65, 95% CI: 0.43-0.99). However, students with higher self-categorization seemed to dislike seeking help for sexually transmitted diseases (a OR=0.76, 95% CI: 0.59-0.98). Conclusions:Deviation in self-categorization of KAP for sexual health will reduce the young students' willingness to seek help for related problems. Especially those with lower self-categorization, lack of risk consciousness, and refuse to assess counseling and testing may increase the HIV/AIDS epidemic among this population. It is necessary to strengthen the capacity of self-assessment for young students while promoting sex education.
6.Design and analysis of testing results of a WeChat applet for sexual health and HIV infection risk assessment in young students
Lirui FAN ; Yuzhou GU ; Yefei LUO ; Yuncong CHEN ; Yaoyao DU ; Zhigang HAN ; Yanshan CAI ; Weiyun HE ; Qinger LIANG ; Zhilu YAO ; Fanghua LIU ; Huifang XU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2021;42(11):1942-1947
Objective:To summarize the design and analysis of testing results of a WeChat applet, which is called "Detective Bear", for sexual health and HIV infection risk assessment in young students, and evaluate its feasibility and effectiveness.Methods:Based on self-categorization theory, by using cluster analysis and Delphi expert consulting method, the framework of WeChat applet, risk assessment index system and preventive intervention content were determined. Young students were recruited by student associations for the application test, the results of the repeated tests and the satisfaction survey were collected and analyzed.Results:The study included 393 participants who repeated the test twice and 750 participants who volunteered to participate in the satisfaction questionnaire survey. The applet contains five modules: self-role judgment, self-test, risk assessment, assessment report generation and background management. The risk assessment module contains 6 first-level indicators and 55 second-level indicators. Assessment report generation module includes role diagnosis type, radar chart of HIV sexual health KAP and intervention prescription. In 393 students who repeated the test, the awareness of AIDS to be a serious sexually transmitted disease, the epidemic trend in young students in China, with active seeking HIV testing services and caring the infected improved. The satisfaction survey showed that 75.7% of students (568/750) accepted the applet, 86.5% (649/750) agreed the evaluation report, 83.1%(623/750) thought that there were some problems, but it was easy to use, 93.3% (700/750) said they can learn something from the applet and 84.1% (631/750) satisfied with the page design. Some students thought the questionnaire was too long and somewhat difficult to complete ( P<0.05), and some reported that more can be learned ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The applet integrates AIDS prevention related knowledge and practice into a challenging, interesting, interactive game and provide individualized, concrete risk assessment and self-intervention for young students, which can effectively help students to improve the awareness of AIDS related knowledge and get links for access to condoms, testing and other intervention services. However, its large-scale application and long-term effect need to be further tested.