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Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the impact of circadian rhythm disorders on sleep disorders, fatigue and health problems of navy sailors from the perspective of their health behavior. During its voyage, navy crews have obvious problems such as sleep disorders and fatigue, among which the circadian rhythm disorder was the most common. Warning system, special environment at sea, pressure and other factors can lead to the occurrence of circadian rhythm disorders. Methods: The primary data was used in this research with a sample size of 278 and Smart PLS was used for statistical analysis. Results: According to empirical data, the impact of circadian rhythm disorders was significant on sleep disorders, fatigue and health problems of navy sailors. The research is novel in the literature because very few studies have discussed the circadian rhythm disorders in the context of navy sailors. Conclusion: The research implications in the theory are reliable to enhance the body of knowledge of circadian in the significant way. Furthermore, the study has some practical implications to work on to enhance the practices to improve the health of navy sailors during their long time in the sea.

Objectives: In this study, we examine influencing factors and demand forecast of single disease demand in Chinese public hospitals. Methods: We conducted a preliminary screening of the literature, according to a literature search strategy and inclusion and exclusion criteria. Related Chinese and English articles between 2000 and 2022 were searched in the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, PubMed, and Elsevier databases and Google Scholar. The Jadad literature scoring mechanism was used, and Stata/SE version 12.0 software was used to perform a meta-analysis of the effect size of literature statistics. The outcome index was the 2-week visit rate. Results: We included 13 articles for meta-analysis. Their combined effect size and 95% confidence interval for chronic disease, age, gender, economic factors, medical insurance form and education level were 3.43 (2.26, 5.51), 2.53 (1.74, 3.68), 1.3 (1.16, 1.46), 2.31 (1.16, 4.61), 3.2 (2.98, 3.45) and 1.35 (1.14, 1.6), respectively. Results revealed that for patients with chronic diseases, those>60 years of age and families with better economic conditions and higher levels of education correlated with a higher demand for medical services among families with medical insurance for urban residents. Conclusion: Using meta-analysis, we analyzed the factors that affect the demand for medical services in China. From demographic and economic factors, national medical insurance policies and residents' health status, we analyzed the relationship between patients with a single disease and other factors. With respect to the influence of medical service demand, relevant departments should take effective measures to increase medical service demand according to the influencing factor of the 2-week visit rate and simultaneously provide scientific theoretical guidance for medical reform.

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to explore the impact of education in changing child health behavior in China and mediating role of information technology. Methods: The theoretical framework of this study incorporated variables including mental health literacy, health education, information technology, and health behavior. This is a quantitative study that has utilized secondary data for determining the results. Based on the cross-sectional data collection method, 778 responses were considered for structural equation modeling. Smart PLS 3 was used to validate the research hypotheses. Results: We found that health education and mental health literacy have a substantial impact on Chinese child health behavior. Furthermore, our data also revealed that the mediating role of information technology is useful for children's health behavior enhancement. Conclusions: The health behavior of children is influenced by education and information technology mediates the health education-health behavior relationship.

Objectives: The ability to cope with diseases and the methods of protection from infections has become an essential part of everyday life. The magnitude of the changes caused by the pandemic goes well beyond economic, psychological and sociological realms, and creates a new life cycle. This study, aims to determine the effect of individual awareness related to COVID-19 on individuals' hygiene behaviors. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional scale based study carried out between May and September 2021 in the 6 different districts of Northern Cyprus. The results come from 403 participants. A socio-demographic form and the COVID-19 Awareness and Hygiene Scales are applied to the participants. Results: We found a positive and statistically significant correlation between the general scores of participants from the COVID-19 Awareness Scale and COVID-19 Hygiene Scale. As the participants' scores in the COVID-19 Awareness Scale increased, so did their scores of the COVID-19 Hygiene Scale. Conclusions: Individuals' awareness related to COVID-19 had a positive effect on their hygiene behaviors during the pandemic. Accordingly, the acquisition of proper hygiene behaviors by individuals should be one of the most important strategic measures that societies should take against infectious diseases.

Objective: Three types of leisure activities such as sedentary, social, and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) have been identified as essential factors that influence mental health outcomes among older adults with diabetes. In this study, we aimed to investigate what types of leisure activities are associated with mental health outcomes among older adults with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We used 2020 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data. We extracted 310 records from 3266 individuals diagnosed with diabetes and conducted a hierarchical regression analysis to investigate the research question. Results: LTPA was the strongest predictor of reduced loneliness and stress and increased happiness and life satisfaction among older adults with diabetes. Discussion: Our findings highlight the relationship between different types of leisure activities and mental health for older adults with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data suggest that LTPA, social leisure, and sedentary leisure reduce loneliness and stress and improve happiness and life satisfaction.

Objective: In this study, we analyzed the effects of online friendship networks on Internet game frequency and time among university students.Methods: Our participants were 34 university students. Online friendship networks were analyzed by social network analysis and degree, closeness, and betweenness centrality. Internet game frequency showed the average frequency of playing Internet games during a week and Internet game time indicated the average time during the day. Results: The Out-degree centrality of online friendship networks, and Out-closeness centrality and Internet game time showed positive (+) correlations. In addition, analysis of causal relationships showed that only Out-degree centrality had a positive (+) effect on Internet game time. Conclusion: To prevent immersion in games and their negative effects, we recommend persons form relationship networks with other friends who have positive goals such as hobbies, leisure activities, and learning.

Objectives: To determine the effect of quality of sleep (SL) and self-reported health (SRH) on burnout (BO) and whether burnout, in turn, impacts work performance (WP) among employees of the Higher Educational Institutions (HEI's). Methods: Data was collected using the survey method using questionnaire items adapted from the literature. The final sample consisted of 138 employees. A two-step procedure was conducted using AMOS by first employing confirmatory factory analysis followed by structural equation modeling. Results: The results supported the hypotheses proposed in the study as SL positively and significantly impacted employee burnout. Similarly, SRH was found to have a significant positive association with BO while BO significantly and negatively affected WP. Conclusion: Employees' work performance reduces with increased burnout which is aggravated due to poor sleep quality and self-reported health; hence, the study provides insightful contribution for managers and workers to focus on improving work performance by reducing burnout.

Objective: I examined the relationships between psychological capital (PsyCap), academic adjustment, and tendency toward procrastination in 3 groups of students in higher education-an ethnocultural minority group (Israeli Arabs), a neurotypical ethnocultural majority group (Israeli Jews), and an ethnocultural majority group diagnosed with learning disabilities (Israeli Jews with learning disabilities). The goal was to deepen and expand understanding of the factors that affect academic adjustment. Methods: Overall, 449 post-secondary students enrolled in various academic institutions in Israel participated in the study. The data were collected using an online Qualtrics questionnaire. Results: First, I hypothesized a positive relationship between PsyCap and academic adjustment and a negative relationship between those 2 variables and academic procrastination. This hypothesis was fully corroborated. Second, I hypothesized that students from an ethnic minority group and majority students with a diagnosed neurological disability would present lower levels of PsyCap and academic adjustment and higher levels of academic procrastination than a majority neurotypical group. The hypothesis was only partially confirmed. Third, I hypothesized that the higher the PsyCap, the lower the degree of academic procrastination and, in turn, the higher the academic adjustment. The hypothesis was confirmed. Conclusion: The findings can help support the design of academic assistance programs to improve the integration into higher learning of students who belong to special groups.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the effects of group prenatal health care combined with happiness training on delivery mode and maternal role adaptation in elderly primiparous women. Methods: A total of 110 elderly primiparous women who were expected to deliver in hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 were selected and assigned to two equal size groups: Group A and Group B. Results:After the nursing intervention, the natural delivery rate of Group A was 85.45%, significantly higher than that of Group B at 52.73% (P<0.05). The initial feeding time and first lactation time of Group A were significantly shorter than those of Group B, and the 48-hour lactation volume was higher than that of Group B (P<0.05). The RAQ scores of Group A, including maternal role happiness score, the baby's impact on the mother's life score, baby's daily living care ability score, and maternal role belief score, were all higher than those of Group B (P<0.05). The GWB score of Group A was significantly higher than that of Group B, while the EPDS score was significantly lower than that of Group B (P<0.05). Conclusion: Group prenatal health care combined with happiness training can improve the delivery mode of elderly primiparous women, help them adapt better to their maternal role, and enhance their subjective sense of well-being.

Objective: We aimed to construct an evaluation index system for the core competencies of specialist nurses in pediatric emergency care using the Delphi method. Methods: We preliminarily defined 3 levels of evaluation indices for the core competencies in this nursing specialty through literature review and qualitative analysis. We conducted 2 rounds of expert consultation (using the Delphi method) to screen, revise, and finalize the indices. Results: Two rounds of inquiry sufficiently defined the evaluation index system for the core competencies. The evaluation index system consists of 70 tertiary indices, 17 secondary indices, and 6 primary indices. The authority coefficients of the 2 rounds were 0.859 and 0.876, respectively, and the effective response rates of both rounds was 100%. Conclusion: The proposed evaluation index system is reliable, comprehensive, and professional, providing a quantifiable basis for the evaluation and appraisal of the core competencies in this area of nursing specialization.