Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006.

OBJETIVO: Determinar si existe asociación entre los factores predisponentes planteados y la sintomatología y grado de preeclampsia. METODOS: Se recolecto datos sobre factores predisponentes de las historias clínicas de 118 pacientes gestantes preeclámpticas del Hospital María Auxiliadora. Luego se procedió a la clasificación y análisis de datos. Las variables cuantitativas fueron agrupadas y convertidas a categorías, se uso el chi-cuadrado para determinar si hay asociación entre los factores: sociodemográficos (edad, nivel educativo, nivel socio-económico, estado civil), factores fisiopatológicos (edema, hemoglobina, tipo de preeclampsia tratamiento antihipertensivo) y propios de la gestación (paridad, semana de gestación, control prenatal). RESULTADOS: El 37.3% de gestantes se encuentran en edades no extremas para gestar. Solo 28% de las gestantes se encuentran en el rango de 30-35 años. El mayor porcentaje de gestantes 77.1% cuenta con estudios de secundaria. Se encuentra asociación entre el nivel de hemoglobina y el tipo de cuadro clínico. Se encontró que el mayor porcentaje de gestantes tiene estado civil conviviente lo que puede influir psicológicamente. La preeclampsia se presenta en mayor porcentaje en los extremos de la paridad, en las primigestas y gran multigestas. CONCLUSIONES: Existe asociación entre los factores predisponentes sociodemográficos, propios del embarazo y fisiopatológico con el grado de preeclampsia y su sintomatología. Solo la edad tuvo asociación con el tipo de preeclampsia. Si existe asociación entren tipo de preeclampsia y semana de gestación con tipo de preeclampsia. El control prenatal solo tuvo asociación con el cuadro clínico. Se puede concluir que si existe asociación entre los factores propios del embarazo y con las variables dependientes. Los factores predisponentes de tipo fisiopatológicos se encontró asociación entre el edema, comorbilidades, tratamiento antihipertensivo e interrupción del embarazo con el tipo de preeclampsia, no se halló asociación con el nivel de hemoglobina.

University of Macau / Faculty of Arts and Humanities. / Department of Chinese

Zugl.: Osnabrück, Univ., veränd. Diplomarbeit / Hergestellt on demand

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Carleton University, 1985. / Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

In this thesis the chance-constrained linear goal programming approach is developed to cover the following cases when the parameters have non-negative distributions: the exponential and the 'chi-square distributions. Case 1, when the right hand side coefficients are exponential or chi-square random vdriables. Case 2. when the input coefficients are exponential or chisquare random variables. The following have been achieved: For Case 1 1. We have developed a method for constructing deterministic linear goal programs equivalent to the original probabilistic linear goal programs. 2. We have given a probabilistic interpretation to the deviational random variables and the deviational random variable levels. For Case 2 We have developed a method for constructing deterministic nonlinear goal programs through the definition of the probabilistic deviational variables. 4. We have transformed the equivalent deterministic nonlinear goal programs into equivalent signomial goal programs. S. We have developed a computational algorithm for solving nonlinear goal programs generally and, more particularly, deterministic nonlinear goal programs equivalent to chance-constrained goal programs. iii 6. We have proved that Sengupta! s-transformation for obtaining deterministic programs equivalent to chanceconstrained programs does-not lead to solvable programs. 7. We have-formulated and solved a practical application - namely that of finding the "optimal distribution of exports and, imports to the marine, ports" using the methods and the algorithm presented in the thesis. The methods can be used when a program has mixed goals, some with right hand side coefficients or input coefficients that are exponential or chi-square random variables; -others, deterministic, that is without random variable parameters.

A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Zululand in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: Community Psychology in the Department of Psychology, 2008. / Increasing amounts of scientific evidence has suggested mat a mind-body exercise, such as Tai Chi, is related to improvements in mental health, emotional well-being and stress reduction. No prior study has examined the effect of Tai Chi exercise amongst street children. Working within the context of community health psychology, the present study evaluated a Tai Chi program with street children within the South African context. The research design was quasi-experimental with the participants from places of safety within the surrounds of Durban attending Tai Chi exercise sessions twice per week for 16 weeks. This programme was pre- and post-tested with a focus group interview and Carol Ryff s standardized psychological well-being scale. Statistically significant improvements in the following measures of psychological well-being were found: autonomy, personal growth, environmental mastery, purpose in life, positive relations with others and total psychological well-being. Qualitative findings revealed an increase in positive feelings, improved physical fitness and mental health, and stress reduction. Further outcome evaluations by stakeholders (child care worker, Department of Health Officials, Tai Chi teacher) supported the qualitative findings, as well as indicating increased self-confidence and a positive synergy within the group. / The South African National Research Foundation (NRF)

Though the idea of pre-impact recovery preparedness planning has recently been promoted by federal and state governments, very little research has been done to evaluate how it affects the process of disaster recovery. This research attempts to understand how pre-impact recovery planning affects housing reconstruction by examining the relationship of pre-impact recovery planning with housing reconstruction speed and the use of mitigation techniques during housing reconstruction. This study was conducted by comparing two cases, the City of Los Angeles, California and Taichung County in Taiwan. This study finds that having a pre-impact preparedness recovery plan increases the speed of housing reconstruction. The relationship between having a pre-impact recovery preparedness plan and the extent to which hazard mitigation is integrated into the recovery process is not very clear, but the experience of the City of Los Angeles suggests that having a pre-impact recovery plan allows local officials to make more effective use of the “window of opportunity” after disaster.

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