1.The mediating effect of self-efficacy between social support and fear of dementia among middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas
Ruiying ZHANG ; Hengxu WANG ; Lihua LIU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(9):1218-1223
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of self-efficacy between social support and fear of dementia among middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas.Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study. A total of 271 middle-aged and elderly people from 5 rural villages in Hunan Province were selected as research objects by the convenient sampling method from January to March 2023. A questionnaire survey was conducted using General Information Questionnaire, Social Support Rating Scale (GSES), Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), and Fear of Dementia Scale (FODS). Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlation between self-efficacy, social support, and dementia fear of dementia among middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas. The mediation effect was tested using the SPSS macro program Process 4.1.Results:A total of 280 questionnaires were sent out, and 271 were effectively collected, with an effective recovery rate of 96.79% (271/280). The scores of GSES, SSRS, and FODS of 271 middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas were (22.86±6.94), (38.88±8.66) and (55.79±13.88), respectively. Pearson correlation analysis showed that social support was positively correlated with self-efficacy ( r=0.571, P<0.01), while fear of dementia was negatively correlated with social support and self-efficacy ( r=-0.368, -0.338; both P<0.01). Self-efficacy partially mediated between social support and fear of dementia, and the mediating effect was -0.111, accounting for 32.17% of the total effect. Conclusions:Self-efficacy partially mediates between social support and fear of dementia. Medical staff should pay attention to the improvement of self-efficacy of rural middle-aged and elderly people, provide continuous social support, and reduce the level of fear of dementia.
2.Pregnancy distress and related factors in late trimester pregnant women
Hengxu WANG ; Chaofeng LI ; Mingxiang ZHENG ; Tian YUAN ; Lijun LI ; Lihua LIU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(5):407-412
Objective:To investigate the current situation of pregnancy distress and related factors in the third trimester of pregnancy,and explore its association with self-compassion and emotional inhibition.Methods:A total of 214 women in the third trimester of pregnancy were selected and measured the pregnancy pain,self-compassion and emotional depression levels of pregnant women in the third trimester with the Tilburg Pregnancy Pain Scale(TPDS),Self-Compassion Scale(SCS),and Emotional Suppression Scale(EIS).Results:The average score of pregnancy distress of 214 pregnant women in the third trimester was(26.7±4.9),with a medium level of pregnan-cy distress.Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the total scores of pregnancy distress in the third trimes-ter of pregnancy were negatively associated with the accompanying situation of the lover(β=-0.15,P<0.05),the number of accompanying prenatal examinations(β=-0.24,P<0.05)and the total scores of self-compassion(β=-0.12,P<0.05),while positively correlated with gestational age(β=0.14,P<0.05),complications(β=0.15,P<0.05),and the total score of emotional suppression(β=0.17,P<0.05).Conclusion:Pregnancy distress is common in pregnant women in the third trimester,which may be related to gestational age and complications,companionship of loved ones,number of accompanying prenatal examinations,self-compassion level and emotional inhibition.
3.Preparation of Lonicerae japonicae flavonoids liposome membrane and its antibacterial mechanism against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Rui XIONG ; Shipeng ZHANG ; Hengxu LIU ; Lu WANG ; Xiaodan LAI
China Pharmacy 2024;35(21):2616-2621
OBJECTIVE To prepare Lonicerae japonicae flavonoids liposome membrane (LFLM), and to study the mechanism of its anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). METHODS L. japonicae flavonoids liposome (LFL) were prepared by ethanol injection with phospholipids and cholesterol as carriers. LFLM was prepared by loading LFL in mixed membranes of chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol. The particle size of LFL, polydispersity index (PDI) and release rate of LFLM were measured. A control group, LFLM low-concentration group (2.5 mg/mL), LFLM-medium concentration group (5 mg/mL), LFLM high-concentration group (10 mg/mL), positive group (10 μg/mL vancomycin), and combination therapy group (10 mg/mL LFLM and 10 μg/mL vancomycin) were set up. The effects of LFLM on MRSA colony formation and survival as well as the formation of MRSA biofilm were evaluated. The contents of K+, Mg2+, lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), and alkaline phosphatase (AKP) in the supernatant of MRSA were determined. mRNA expressions of mecA and mecR1 in MRSA were determined. RESULTS The particle size of LFL was (80.91±3.96) nm, and the PDI was 0.26±0.07. The release rate of LFLM was 55% within 12 h and 73% within 36 h. Compared with the control group, the number of MRSA colony formation decreased significantly in LFLM medium-concentration and high-concentration groups, and the positive group (P<0.05). The ratio of dead to live bacteria, biofilm inhibition rate, and the contents of K+, Mg2+, LDH and AKP were increased significantly (P<0.05), while the mRNA expressions of mecA and mecR1 were decreased significantly (P<0.05). The combination of LFLM and vancomycin further enhanced the anti-MRSA effect. CONCLUSIONS LFLM is prepared successfully in the study and has good drug release characteristics. LFLM can exert anti-MRSA activity by promoting cell wall and membrane damage, and suppressing the mRNA expression of mecA and mecR1.