1.Association between occupational stress and health-related quality of life among grassroots medical personnels
JIN Yi ; QU Hongbo ; YANG Feifei ; LU Xiaomiao ; SHI Yu
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(7):654-658
Objective:
To investigate the association between occupational stress and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among grassroots medical personnels, so as to provide the reference for improving their physical and mental well-being.
Methods:
From March to May 2024, medical staff from nine street community health service centers in Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province were selected by a convenient sampling method. Basic information was collected through questionnaire surveys. Occupational stress was assessed using the Core Occupational Stress Measurement Scale. Health utility value and the Visual Analog Scale (EQ-VAS) score were investigated using the European Quality of Life Five-Dimension Five-Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire. The association between occupational stress and HRQoL was analyzed using multiple linear regression model.
Results:
A total of 909 individuals were surveyed, including 141 males (15.51%) and 768 females (84.49%). The average occupational stress score was (24.41±9.45) points. The average health utility value was (0.96±0.07), with 372 individuals (40.92%) experiencing health problems in at least one dimension. The primarily problems were pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression, with 249 (27.39%) and 265 (29.15%) individuals, respectively. The average EQ-VAS score was (86.62±13.84) points. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that occupation (nurses, β'=0.101; pharmacists, β'=0.101; medical technicians, β'=0.090), professional title (intermediate, β'=-0.079; associate senior, β'=-0.081; senior, β'=-0.101), and occupational stress (β'=-0.288) were influencing factors for health utility value. Occupation (nurses, β'=0.087; pharmacists, β'=0.146; medical technicians, β'=0.073) and occupational stress (β'=-0.226) were influencing factors for EQ-VAS score. After adjusting for variables such as gender, age, educational level, occupation, professional title, work experience, and monthly income, grassroots medical personnels with higher occupational stress score had lower health utility values (β'=-0.296) and EQ-VAS score (β'=-0.237).
Conclusions
Occupational stress can reduce the HRQoL among grassroots medical personnels. It is recommended to regularly assess occupational stress levels and intervene early to address their psychological and physical health issues.
2.Analysis of prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among preschool children with disabilities in Bengbu
LI Ping, ZOU Xiaosong, TIAN Ruixue, ZHANG Jiaye, ZHUO Feng, JIANG Wenrui, LU Xiaomiao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(6):864-867
Objective:
To understand the oral health status and associated factors of preschool children with disabilities in Bengbu City, so as to provide evidence for preventing dental caries in children with disabilities.
Methods:
From September 2021 to March 2022, a total of 405 preschool children with disabilities from two rehabilitation institutions in Bengbu were randomly selected for oral health examination, questionnaire survey and physical examination. The caries prevalence rate among disabled children was analyzed. After grouping based on childrens BMI, the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and dental caries among children was explored. Multivariate binary Logistic regression analysis was employed to investigate the factors associated with dental caries occurrence in children.
Results:
The prevalence of dental caries in preschool children with disabilities was 74.07%, with rates of 71.01% for boys and 77.27% for girls. There was a significant difference in caries prevalence between boys and girls aged 5(66.67%,88.24%) (χ2=7.53, P<0.05). There were significant differences in the dmft index among different BMI groups (underweight: 240, normal weight: 606, overweight:30,obese:60,H=35.66,P<0.05). BMI was negatively correlated with dmft(r=-0.50,P<0.01). Frequent tooth brushing (2-3 times daily), the use of fluoride toothpaste, limited intake of sugary foods (< 2 times/d) in the past six months, and exclusively breastfeeding within first six months were negatively correlated with the occurrence of dental caries in disabled children (OR=0.09,0.41,0.24, P<0.05). Sleep forward to eat,parental education level of junior high school or lower, and parental education of vocational school or high school were positively correlated with dental caries (OR=3.18,5.95,3.99,66.95,7.75,P<0.05).
Conclusions
The caries prevalence rate of disabled children in Bengbu City is high and is influenced by multiple factors. It is time to strengthen the oral health training for parents and teachers in educational institutions, pay attention to childrens oral health care, and help disabled children improve their quality of life.
3.Immediate reconstruction of palatomaxillary defects by mandibular osteomuscular flap pedicled with temporalis and radial forearm free flap
Kai ZHANG ; Tao XU ; Jincheng XU ; Tingyi GAO ; Liang LIU ; Xiaomiao LU ; Baoquan LU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2012;35(4):272-275,后插2
Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of mandibular osteomuscular flap pedicled with temporalis and radial forearm free flap to repair palatomaxillary defects. Methods From March 2008 to March 2011,nine patients with palatomaxillary defects following malignant tumor ablation,were repaired with mandibular osteomuscular flap pedicled with temporalis and radial forearm free flap. According to Brown's classification for the maxillectomy defect,eight cases were type Ⅱ B and 1 case was type Ⅱ C. There were 6 males and 3 females with an average age of 57 years(range,34-68 years). Results All the 9 osteomuscular flaps and forearm flaps survived.The patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months with an average of 14 months. The patients acquired satisfactory appearance and complete functional restoration except 1 case of chondrosarcoma of recurrence was encountered 6 months after operation. Conclusions Palatomaxillary defects were reconstructed by mandibular osteomuscular flap pedicled with temporalis and radial forearm free flap immediately.It is easy to elevate,safe,and there were no donor site problems.This is an ideal method of repairing the palato maxillary defects.
4.Regulatory effects of nerve growth factor on the differentiation of goat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells into osteoblasts
Xiaomiao LU ; Enqun WANG ; Dayong SUN ; Juhui ZHANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2010;26(1):29-32
Objective: To investigate the effects of nerve growth factor(NGF) on the differentiation of goat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) into osteoblasts. Methods: The goat BMSCs were cultured in vitro and the marker proteins on the BMSCs surface were identified by flow cytometry. The third passage of BMSCs were randomly divided into blank control group, osteoblasts control group, NGF group and experimental group. The activities of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and osteocalcin (0C) were examined and the of von Kossa staining method was used to observe the osteogenic differentiation. Results: CD90 and CD105 were strong positive while the CD34 and CD45 were negatively expressed in BMSCs. The activities of ALP and OC was significantly higher in the experimental group than that in the other three groups(P<0.05). The staining of von Kossa was positive and the black calcium nodules were appeared in the the osteoblasts control group. The number and the area of the calcium nodules were greater in the experimental group. But there were no significant differences of each index between the NGF group and the blank control group. Conclusion: NGF can′t induce goats BMSCs to osteoblasts, but can clearly promote the differentiation of goats BMSCs.


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