1.Effect and mechanism of different concentrationsof resveratrol on hypermucinous Klebsiella pneumoniae
YU Feng ; XU Xianyun ; YANG Xiaojun
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(5):566-
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effects and mechanisms of resveratrol on in vitro growth and biofilm formation of hypermucinous Klebsiella pneumoniae(HMKP), so as to provide a preliminary theoretical basis for the development of new antimicrobial drugs. Methods Clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae, non-repetitive, collected from March to October 2023, were identified for species and sensitivity to common antimicrobials using the VITEK-2 compact automatic microbial identification system. The mucous characteristics of the strains were assessed via a string test, and the broth microdilution method determined the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of resveratrol. The effects of different concentrations of resveratrol on the growth of hypermucinous Klebsiella pneumoniae were observed by the bacterial growth curve method, and the effects of different concentrations of resveratrol on HMKP biofilm were determined by the crystal violet staining method. Real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the expression levels of virulence-related genes (aerobactin, rmpA, and mrkD) in HMKP. Data plotting and analysis were performed using GraphPad Prism 9.0. Results A total of 122 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae were collected, with 29 strains testing positive in the string test (HMKP). Among these, 26 strains were allergic to commonly antimicrobial drugs, such as cephalosporins and their enzyme inhibitors, quinolones, and aminoglycosides, while 3 strains were identified as carbapenem-resistant hypermucinous Klebsiella pneumoniae (HM-CRKP). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of resveratrol for all HMKP strains exceeded 512 μg/mL. Resveratrol concentrations of 256 μg/mL and 128 μg/mL significantly reduced the growth capacity and biofilm formation capacity of HMKP (P<0.05) and decreased the expression levels of virulence-related genes rmpA and mrkD. Conclusions Resveratrol can inhibit the growth and biofilm formation of HMKP. The mechanism may be related to the downregulation of virulence-related genes expression, specifically rmpA and mrkD.
2.Development, validities and reliabilities of the Counseling Skills Rating Scale for Psychological Aids Hotline
Hong LIANG ; Cuiling WANG ; Yongsheng TONG ; Ning WANG ; Liting ZHAO ; Lanlan XIN ; Xianyun LI ; Yu PANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2017;31(7):538-542
Objective:To develop the Counseling Skills Rating Scale for Psychological Aids Hotline (CSRSPAH),an instrument to objectively assess the quality of process of counseling or intervention provided by hotline operators,and to test its validities and reliabilities.Methods:A draft of the scale,which consisted of 50 items under 5 dimensions,was designed in line with previous researches and the practice.In pilot study,supervisors at Beijing psychological aids hotline,assessed tape recorded sessions and gave feedbacks on the draft of the scale.The scale had been revised based on the pilot study.Twenty-eight items were deleted,and several items were rephrased.Finally,a scale which consisted of 22 items within 3 dimensions,i.e.counseling process,attitude,and communication skill,was developed.The scoring standards of the scale were also developed.To evaluate the IntraClass Coefficients (ICC) of the CSRSPAH,each of the tape records of 37 callings from 2005 to 2007 were assessed by 7 supervisors independently,using the scale.And the tape records of other 318 callings from 2013 to 2014 were also assessed by supervisors,using the CSRSPAH.The results of the 318 assessed callings were used to test the construct validities with the Confirmative Factor Analysis.The Cronbach a coefficients of the total score and three dimensions,the discriminant indices of every items,and correlations of each items and each dimensions were calculated,based on the 318 assessed callings.Results:One of the items (referral) was deleted due to excessive amount of missing data.Results of cortfirmative factor analysis of the remained 21-item scale revealed that the 3-factor construct structure of the scale was robust.The fitting indices of the confirm factor analysis were,x2/df=675.21/186,CFI =0.92,NNFI =0.91,RMSEA =0.10,SRMR =0.08.The Cronbach α coefficients of the total score,scores of counseling process,attitude,and communication skill,were 0.89,0.68,0.81 and 0.77,respectively.The ICCs of the inter-rater reliabilities of the total score and 3 dimensions of the scale were 0.67,0.59,0.59,and 0.67,respectively.The discriminant indices of all the 21 items ranged from 0.09 to 0.32.The correlation coefficients of scores of each items and scores of 3 dimensions and total scores were greater than 0.30,and reached statistical significance.Conclusion:The validities and reliabilities of the Counseling Skills Rating Scale for Psychological Aids Hotline are acceptable.The scale could be used in assessing the quality of hotline counseling or intervention,and related studies in the future.
3.Related factors of attempted suicide among Beijing psychological aids hotline callers
Yu PANG ; Fude YANG ; Yongsheng TONG ; Liting ZHAO ; Cuiling WANG ; Hong LIANG ; Xianyun LI ; Jing AN
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2015;(7):533-538
Objectives:To explore the prevalence and correlates of attempted suicide among Beijing psycho-logical aids hotline callers,in order to provide knowledge of hotline-based suicide prevention.Methods:From De-cember 2002 to December 2008,all the effective callers who consulted themselves'psychological problem,by Bei-jing psychological aids hotline were interviewed by professional hotline operators during the consulting calling.Data of whether callers attempted suicidal behavior in 2 weeks prior to the calling,gender and other 5 demographic char-acteristics of callers were collected via hotline interview.A questionnaire including depression screening scale,com-mon psychiatric symptoms such as delusion,hallucination,etc.,a history of substance abuse or dependence,a histo-ry of suicidal behavior,having had acute or chronic life events,and severity of hopeless was used during hotline in-terview.Logistic regression model was used.Results:In 22 415 interviewed callers,362 (1.6%)callers (233 fe-males)reported that they attempted suicidal behavior in 2 weeks prior to the calling.After adjusted for demographic characteristics,prior suicidal behavior 2 weeks before calling (OR=4.43,95%CI:3.37-5.83),hopelessness (OR=2.01,95%CI:1.52-2.67),substance abuse (OR=1.97,95%CI:1.48 -2.62),acute negative life events (OR=1.94,95%CI:1.49-2.52),and severe depressive symptoms (OR=1.45,95%CI:1.08-1.95)were associatedwith attempted suicide among hotline callers.Conclusion:The rates of attempted suicide among hotline callers are probably high.Suicide prevention in hotline would shed light on improving coping skills for life events and sub-stance abuse problems for hotline callers.
4.Influencing factors and epidemiological characteristics of common pneumonia pathogens and severe pneumonia in preschool children in Xining Area
Xianyun YU ; Fangjing WANG ; Jingjing XU ; Jinmei HE ; Chongzhi XU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(4):69-72
Objective To explore the epidemic characteristics of common pneumonia pathogens in preschool children in Xining area and analyze the influencing factors of progression to severe pneumonia. Methods A total of 522 preschool children with pneumonia who were treated in our hospital from May 2021 to March 2024 were retrospectively selected as the research subjects. Sputum samples from children were taken to identify the pathogens and analyze their pathogenic epidemic characteristics.According to the diagnostic criteria in the 2019 version of “Standards for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children”, determine whether it is severe pneumonia, and collect the clinical data of the children.Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of the progression of common pneumonia to severe pneumonia. Results Among the 522 children with pneumonia, 522 cases were infected with pathogens, of which 447 cases were single infection (85.63%), 75 cases were mixed infection (14.36%). A total of 597 pathogens were detected, including 257 viruses (43.05%), 240 bacteria (40.20%), 68 mycoplasma pneumoniae (11.39%) and 32 chlamydia pneumoniae (5.36) . The detection rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae (149, 24.96%) and respiratory syncytial virus (118, 19.77%) were higher. Logistic regression results showed that length of hospital stay (OR=2.235, 95% CI: 1.552-3.439), ICU admission (OR=2.426, 95% CI: 1.769-3.881), intestinal microbiota disorder (OR=1.626, 95% CI: 1.335-2.842), multi-drug resistance (OR=2.086, 95%CI 1.417-2.905), mixed infection (OR=3.134, 95% CI : 2.217-8.857), nutritional risk (OR=2.783, 95% CI: 2.038-4.764), CRP (OR=2.589, 95% CI: 1.805-4.117), PCT (OR=1.486, 95%CI: 1.077-1.649), and white blood cells (OR=1.329, 95% CI: 1.021-1.536) were all associated with the risk of severe pneumonia (P<0.05). Conclusion The main pathogens of pneumonia in preschool children in Xining are Streptococcus pneumoniae and respiratory syncytial virus. Paying attention to the treatment of children with intestinal disorders, multiple infections, and malnutrition is of great significance to improve the progression of pneumonia.