2020, Volume 14, Issue 1

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    Alcohol consumption among students in the Lublin region of Poland
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-03-04) Mandziuk, Marta ; Wasilewska, Małgorzata ; Lukács, Andrea
    Background. Alcohol is a psychoactive addictive substance that is a frequent part of student life, where consumption levels can be high. This study aimed to determine the level of alcohol consumption among students in the Lublin province. Material and methods. The study was carried out in 2018, using 700 freshmen from the Lublin province (456 women – 65.14% and 244 men – 34.86%) who completed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) on the Internet. Results. The vast majority of the respondents drink alcohol (80% – 560 people), every fifth respondent declared abstinence (20% – 140 respondents). The gender of the respondents significantly differentiated the level of alcohol consumption (χ2=42.262; p<0.0001). More women than men consumed alcohol at a low risk of developing alcohol-related disorders (89.04%, i.e. 406 women – 71.72%, i.e. 175 men). The value of BMI significantly differentiated the level of alcohol consumption (χ2=17.513; p=0.008). Conclusions. Most respondents consume alcohol at low-risk. Gender and BMI value significantly determine alcohol consumption. It is therefore extremely important to organize at universities cyclical preventive lectures on the harmful effects of alcohol consumption, highlighting its different impact on men and women. Physical activity plays a positive role in promoting health, even when at the same time unhealthy habits such as excessive alcohol consumption occur. Therefore, the possibility of participation in the university in the afternoon sports and recreation classes should be particularly promoted among students.
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    Analysis of resistance to antimycobacterial drugs among MTBC strains isolated from cattle in Poland as a threat to human health
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-02-24) Weiner, Marcin ; Krajewska, Monika ; Zabost, Anna ; Augustynowicz-Kopeć, Ewa ; Szulowski, Krzysztof
    Background. Tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease affecting humans and animals. It is caused by mycobacteria that are part of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). The etiological agent causing bovine tuberculosis is mycobacteria bovis: Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium caprae. According to the World Health Organization bovine tuberculosis is classified as direct zoonosis. Material and methods. T he s tudy m aterial c onsisted o f 1 29 M TBC s trains i solated f rom Polish cattle, which were microbiologically analyzed. The resistance phenotype was tested for first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis in humans. The drugs included streptomycin, isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. The MTBC strains tested in this study were isolated from cattle tissue post mortem so that the determination of drug resistance could meet only the epidemiological criterion. Results. Polish strains of mycobacteria bovis have not acquired environmental resistance despite the huge dynamics of changes in the phenotype of mycobacterial tuberculosis resistance. Strains classified as M. bovis are characterized by natural resistance to PZA, which is typical of this species. Conclusions. Drug resistance imposes the use of additional drugs. Drugs that are less effective than the basic drugs, drugs causing side effects more frequently and drugs that are much more expensive.
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    Assessment of vitamin D content in dietary supplements sold in EU pharmacies and supermarkets
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2019-08-23) Żukiewicz-Sobczak, Wioletta Agnieszka ; Wołyńczuk, Klaudia ; Sobczak, Paweł ; Santoro, Francesco
    One of the main fat-soluble vitamins is vitamin D, whose primary function is the regulation of calcium-phosphate metabolism and mineralization of bone tissue. Vitamin D occurs in two forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) – found in plants and fungi (mainly yeasts) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) – produced in animals. Hypovitaminosis of vitamin D leads to metabolic bone diseases in children and adults and can also affect the incidence of many chronic diseases such as: multiple sclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, cancer, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease and heart failure. The aim of the current study was to assess the content of vitamin D in dietary supplements available in pharmacies and supermarkets in the EU. The evaluation involved analysing the ratio of vitamin D content in supplements in relation to the typical demand of the organism. This study assessed 15 popular over-the-counter dietary supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, lozenges and lollipops for children as well as in the form of effervescent tablets. On the basis of the labels on the packaging, the vitamin D content of the supplements was assessed in relation to the dietary demands of the body. Self-administration of over-the-counter multivitamin supplements is not an optimal way to increase vitamin D levels. It is recommended, therefore, that individuals requiring vitamin D supplementation seek specialist medical advice to optimal treatment strategies.
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    Changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) power during subdominant (left) hand finger movements in females with different alpha rhythm characteristics
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-03-04) Morenko, Alevtyna ; Morenko, Olena ; Dmytrotsa, Olena ; Poruchynsky, Andriy ; Korzhyk, Olha
    Background. This study investigates the indicators of electroencephalographic (EEG) oscillatory activity and processes that are correlated with manual movements executed by the subdominant (left) hand in women with a high or a low individual α-frequency. Material and methods. 113 healthy right-handed women from the ages of 19 to 21 were divided randomly into two experimental groups with high (n = 59, IαF > 10.25 Hz) and low (n = 54, IαF ≤ 10.25 Hz) individual EEG α-frequency (IαF). EEG power during flexion or extension of the subdominant hand fingers was evaluated. Results. Manual movements performed by women, especially those exhibiting high modal α-frequency, were accompanied by reduced α and β power in mid and posterior cortical areas. These changes occurred in combination with a local power increase in α1-oscillations in the frontal leads. A local increase of α3-activity in the frontal cortex areas was also revealed in women with low IαF. In this same group of women, generalized increases in EEG power of θ-, β- and γ-oscillations were observed in the cortex. Conclusions. These results revealed a greater redundancy of brain processes in women with low IαF power compared to women with high α-frequency.
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    Dietary supplements that contain biotin do not influence fluorescence thyroid-stimulating hormone values when screening for congenital hypothyroidism in newborns
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-02-24) Oprea, Oana Roxana ; Barbu, Stefan Valeriu ; Dobreanu, Minodora ; Hutanu, Adina
    Background. Biotin levels may interfere with immunological tests that use biotin-streptavidin complexes. Although the recommended daily intake (RDI) of biotin is 30 μg, some dietary supplements that are available without prescription contain double or even tenfold the RDI. Material and methods. To asses if biotin levels influence thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) serum concentrations using two different methods (chemiluminescent assay [CLIA] and fluorescent immunoassay [FEIA]), 110 samples from newborns and 64 samples from pregnant women in the first trimester were collected. Participants completed a questionnaire regarding dietary supplement use. Biotin levels were determined using the ELISA technique. Results. Biotin levels for newborns were 0.004-0.170 ng/ml and for pregnant women were 0.070-0.155 ng/ml (22 women were taking supplements containing from 30 μg to 35 mg of biotin). Biotin levels were below the value of 400 ng/ml stated by the manufacturer of the CLIA method to influence TSH levels. The FEIA manufacturer does not state the influence of biotin levels in the insert. Correlation tests results between TSH value and biotin were r=-0.1 for CLIA method and r=0.04 for FEIA method. Conclusions. According to our results, TSH values are not influenced by biotin levels even if the RDI was exceeded.
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    The effect of concomitant gastroesophageal reflux disease on clinical course and lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-04-09) Titkova, Anna
    Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in modern society and can lead to the development of comorbidities. Among the last, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is frequently present, but often gets a close attention from doctors in the treatment of pulmonary patients. The aim of the current study was to determine the characteristics of clinical and lung disorders in the pathogenesis of COPD with concomitant GERD. Material and methods. We examined 113 COPD patients with isolated COPD or with COPD and concomitant GERD. All the patients underwent spirography, endoscopy, radiological and pH-metric procedures. Results. Many patients (95%) with concomitant pathology complained of heartburn, dysphagia, especially after meals, burning tongue, hoarseness and a lump in the throat. Among COPD patients without concomitant GERD, both clinical pulmonary manifestations met with almost the same frequency but were less pronounced (p>0.05). During the lung examination, we determined the level of FEV1, VC, FVC, FEF25-75 and FEV1/FVC, which differed significantly in COPD patients (p<0.05) compared to predicted normal values in human of the same sex, age, height and body weight. In the COPD with concomitant GERD cohort, a sharp decrease in spirography indices was found compared to patients with isolated COPD (p<0.001). Conclusions. COPD patients with concomitant GERD had significantly greater extraesophageal manifestations and lung disorders compared with COPD patients without comorbidity.
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    Health-related behaviors of seniors in rural versus urban areas: a cross-sectional study
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-04-08) Omelan, Aneta Anna ; Zielińska, Iwona ; Wziątek, Bogdan ; Bielinis, Ernest ; Podstawski, Robert
    Background. In Polish cities, many organizations help senior citizens (60+), and many targeted programs support their healthcare. Rural areas, in contrast, have been very much neglected. The main goal of this study was to obtain data on selected health-related behaviors of seniors living in urban and rural areas. We compared exercise, eating habits, smoking and alcohol consumption. Material and methods. The study was conducted in Poland among people aged 60 and above living in remote rural areas (n=128) and the city (n=146). Interviews were used to conduct surveys and collect lifestyle data. The differences between urban and rural seniors were determined in a significance test of two structure coefficients at a significance level of α=0.05. Results. Some major differences between the two groups were observed: 23.35% of the rural and 15.75% of the city seniors did not exercise (p=0.0008); rural seniors smoked more (16.40%) than city seniors (7.53%; p=0.0225) and drank more units of alcohol at one time and tended to consume more animal protein. Conclusions. The findings suggest that social policies and local programs aimed at improving quality aging should take into account local differences between rural and urban senior communities and tailor actions accordingly. Rural seniors need more interest and support from both government institutions and social organizations.
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    Physical activity in primary and secondary physioprophylaxis
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-02-24) Kubińska, Zofia ; Zaworski, Kamil ; Mysula, Igor ; Pocztarska-Głos, Agata
    Physioprophylaxis is a physiotherapeutic procedure consisting in counteracting, slowing down, inhibiting or removing adverse effects associated with an incorrect lifestyle, involutionary changes and disease processes. Physical activity (PA), health education, reduction of risk factors, and functional diagnostics are used to implement these goals. Physioprophylaxis makes it possible to avoid or stop the development of functional problems or disorders. It enables the prevention of civilization diseases, aging processes and disability by performing professional and daily activities ergonomically. Physioprophylaxis introduces PA and behaviors that strengthen the factors influencing health protection by preventing health threats. The lack of theoretical studies devoted to physioprophylaxis highlights the need to examine this topic. The purpose of this article is to describe an exemplary description (the author’s) of primary and secondary physioprophylaxis using PA as an integral component of physical therapy, including its tasks. Primary physioprophylaxis strives to prevent the occurrence of diseases, and is directed towards healthy people. Secondary physioprophylaxis involves patients and is a selective process that prevents the recurrence of the disease being treated and also reduces other risks to health. Physioprophylaxis focusing on health threats in healthy people has been scientifically demonstrated to maintain and strengthen the current physiological and functional state. It is also a way to minimize the scope of adverse disorders associated with diseases for people with medical conditions achieved using PA.
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    Processing information in the go/nogo/go paradigm: interactions between cognitive function and the autonomic nervous system
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-04-09) Lyzohub, Volodymyr ; Kozhemiako, Tetiana ; Palabiyik, Ahmet Alperen ; Khomenko, Serhii ; Bezkopylna, Svitlana
    Background. The association between cognitive function and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) was studied using a go/nogo/go paradigm. Material and methods. Cognitive tasks involved determining signal modality, visual shapes or word meaning, as well as quick error-free reactions with the left (gol) or right (gor) hand or motor inhibition (nogo). The rate of signal presentation increased gradually (30, 60, 90 and 120 per minute). The ANS was examined based on heart rate variability (HRV), scattergram area (S), periodic (SD2) and aperiodic (SD1) oscillations of correlation rhythmography (CR). Results. Differentiation of verbal and visual cues presented at a low rate was associated with increased activity of cognitive and neurophysiological mechanisms of ANS regulation, coordinated sympathoparasympathetic interaction, and enhanced integrative processes. High rate presentations led to divergent changes in cognitive function and ANS: increased HRV and decreased SD1 and SD2, increased number of errors, and decreased motor reaction time and S. Conclusions. Interactions between cognitive function and ANS were related to the rate of presentation and signal modality: increased interactions occurred with low rate presentations, whereas, high rate (visual) presentations impaired performance and also reduced autonomic-cognitive interactions.
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    Value orientations and risky sexual behaviour among first year university students
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2020-02-11) Kalina, Ondrej
    Background. There is strong evidence that values play an important role in basic patterns of human behaviour, but there is a lack of support for this with respect to sexual behaviour. This study examines the relationship between the value orientations of young adults and their sexual behaviour. Material and methods. The Rokeach Value Survey (18 terminal values – desirable end-states; 18 instrumental values – desirable modes of conduct) and a questionnaire on sexual behaviour (number of sexual partners in one’s lifetime, condom use, and sex with an unknown person) were administered to 832 students (355 males; mean age = 20.5 years). Six factors were extracted from the Rokeach Value Survey. Logistic regression was performed on students who had had sexual experience (n = 455) using the measures pertaining to risky sexual behaviour as outcomes and each of the value factors as separate predictors. Results. T he s tudents w ith h igh s cores o n t he v alue f actors r elating t o S ocial O rientation (Capable, Clean, Obedient, Polite, Responsible, Honest) and Sense of Fellowship (Broad-Minded, Helpful, Forgiving) were less likely to report risky sexual behaviour than the students with low scores on these value factors. Conclusions. Individuals who consider socially oriented values to be more important are less likely to engage in risky sexual behaviour. The promotion of safe sex should take health values into account.