The purpose of the study was to evaluate perception of body weight (PBW) of women who live in two different regions of the Antalya provincial center in Turkey with different socioeconomic status (SES) and whose ages range from 50 to 65. A cross-sectional survey was conducted. Association with PBW was investigated using multiple logistic regression analyses; correct PBW of women in middle SES was 0.28 times more than those in upper-middle and upper SES. Health professionals should take unemployed women with high body mass index and low SES as a target group.
The tilt illusion (TI) describes the phenomenon in which a surround inducer grating of a particular orientation influences the perceived orientation of a central test grating. Typically, inducer-test orientation differences of 5 to 40 degrees cause the test orientation to appear shifted away from the inducer orientation (i.e. repulsion). For orientation differences of 60 to 90 degrees, the inducer typically causes the test grating orientation to appear shifted toward the inducer orientation, termed here “large-angle” attraction. Both repulsion and large-angle attraction effects have been observed in contrast-modulated as well as luminance-modulated grating patterns. Here, we show that a secondary, “small-angle” 0 to 10 degrees attraction effect is observed in contrast-modulated and orientation-modulated gratings, as well as in luminance-modulated gratings that are relatively low in spatial frequency, low in contrast, or contain added texture. The observed small-angle attraction, which can exceed in magnitude that of the repulsion and large-angle attraction effects, is dependent on the spatial phase relationship between the inducer and test, being maximal when in-phase. Both small-angle attraction and repulsion effects are reduced when a gap is introduced between the test and inducer. Our findings suggest that small-angle attraction in the TI is a result of assimilation of the inducer pattern into the receptive fields of neurons sensitive to the test.
The aim of this study was to investigate some noncommunicable diseases and to determine the frequency of the risk in adult adults living in rural areas. Materials and Methods: The study consists of 612 voluntary participants (population 2570) over 40 years of age registered eight rural districts in Antalya. Cardiovascular disease risk level HeartSCORE, obesity body mass index, diabetes FINDRISK and capillary blood sample, depression frequency CES-Depression scale and cancer screenings were evaluated by national cancer screening methods. Results: It was found that individuals had the "very high" risk for cardiovascular disease 50.1%, "high risk and very high risk" for diabetes 30.7%, and 55.2% obese. It was determined that 24.9% of the individuals felt depressed and 17.0% did not enjoy life. In cancer screenings; of the women, 50.8% had Human Papilloma Virus DNA test in five years, 23.1% of the women had a mammography within two years. During the study, 77 women were taken Human Papilloma Virus DNA test and four women were found to be suspect. In addition, 27.6% of participants were examined for immunochemical fecal occult blood test. It was determined that the results of the four individuals were suspect. Conclusion: Participants are willing to participate in screening when health care system are available. Mobile health screenings in a rural district are influential for finding suspect non-communicable diseases cases. Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, kırsal alanda yaşayan erişkin bireylerde bazı bulaşıcı olmayan hastalıkları taramak ve bu hastalıklar için risk sıklığını belirlemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma, Antalya'da sekiz kırsal alanda, kayıtlı olan 40 yaş üstü 612 gönüllü katılımcıyı (evren 2570) kapsamaktadır. Araştırmada, kardiyovasküler hastalık risk düzeyi HeartSCORE, obezite beden kitle indeksi, diyabet FINDRISK ve kapiller kan örneği, depresyon sıklığı CES-Depresyon ölçeği ve kanser taramaları ulusal kanser tarama yöntemleriyle değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların %50.1'inin kardiyovasküler hastalık riski "çok yüksek", %30.7'sinin diyabet riskinin "yüksek ve çok yüksek", %55.2 sinin obez olduğu tespit edildi. Bireylerin %24.9'unun depresif hissettiği ve %17.0'ının yaşamdan zevk almadığı belirlendi. Kanser taramalarında; kadınların %50.8'inin son beş yıl içinde Human Papilloma Virüs DNA testi, %23.1'ü son iki yıl içinde mamografi yaptırmıştır. Araştırma sırasında 77 kadından Human Papilloma Virüs DNA testi alınmış ve dört kadın şüpheli bulunmuştur. Katılımcıların %27.6'sı immünokimyasal gaitada gizli kan Testi açısından incelenmiş ve dört kişinin sonuçlarının şüpheli olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Katılımcılar sağlık sistemi mevcut olduğunda taramaya katılmaya isteklidirler. Kırsal bir alandaki mobil sağlık taraması şüpheli bulaşıcı olmayan hastalık vakalarını bulmak için etkilidir.
Context:
The difference between actual and perceived risk levels shows distorted risk perception. Unrealistic perceptions of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks and insufficient knowledge about CVD risk factors can not only hinder the adoption of a positive lifestyle change but also obstruct preventive efforts.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the concordance between perceived and actual risks, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity levels.
Design:
This descriptive study included 522 community-dwelling adults in 2 different regions of Antalya/Turkey. The actual CVD risk level of the participants was determined using the “HeartScore program,” actual body weight was determined according to BMI, and actual activity levels were found using the “International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF).” The perceived risks were measured with the CVD Risk and Risk Factors Perception Determination Questionnaire. CVD Risk Factors Knowledge Level (CARRF-KL) Scale was used to calculate the participants' level of knowledge about the risk factors.
Results:
There was no concordance between the participants' actual and perceived CVD risks. A below-average agreement was found between the participants' actual and perceived BMI levels. In terms of actual measurements, it was seen that slightly obese individuals have a realistic perception. There was a weak agreement between the actual and perceived physical activity levels of the adults. Knowledge about the CVD risk factors of adults does not affect the perception of CVD risk and BMI and physical activity.
Conclusions:
Adults have an optimistic risk perception regarding CVD risk, BMI, and physical activity levels. It may be beneficial to periodically assess actual risks to change skewed perceptions of CVD and risk factors. These findings will inform the development of tailored intervention strategies and policies for these adults.
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