Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitati, 2015 (vol. 6), issue 1-2
Short sleep duration in relation to body weight and blood pressure among Czech adults
Zlata Kapounová, Martin Forejt, Julie Bienertová Vaąků
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):7-14 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.001 
Study objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate possible associations between obesity related anthropometric determinants and blood pressure measurements according to the self-recorded number of daily hours of sleep within the adult Czech population.Methods: A total of 478 women and men aged 18-65 years were included between the years 2006-2010. The research methodology consisted of anthropometric measurements and bioelectrical impedance for the classification of body parameters, and the measurement of blood pressure (BP). Data on sleep duration were obtained using 24-hour time diaries in which the total hours of sleep...
Contribution immunochemical methods in diagnosis and prevention of cervical dysplastic changes
Jana Vaculová, Jaroslav Horáček
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):15-23 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.002
Cervical cancer is the world's fourth most frequent malignancy within the female population. Despite the established screening, incidences in the Czech Republic occur at a rate of about 20 cases per 100,000 women and with a mortality rate around 9 out of 100,000 women. The main factor of dysplasia and subsequent cervical cancer is the chronic infection with the human papillomavirus. This occurs when the oncogenic HPV types inactivate regulatory proteins of a cell and leads to uncontrolled cell proliferation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefits of immunochemical methods in the diagnostics of HPV infection in dispensarized patients with...
The degree of difficulties during performance of activities of daily living in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jana Maňhalová, David Kimmer, Andrea Schönbauerová, Valérie Tóthová
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):24-31 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.003
Introduction: The presenting paper deals with the degree of difficulties during the performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CHOPN). This serious disease is characterized by the obstruction of airways which is caused by chronic bronchitis or pulmonary emphysema.Aim: The aim of this paper is to present subjectively felt quality of life in the ill with CHOPN in the area of independence where we have focused on problems of ADLs performance.Methodology: The paper relates to the research grant project No. 120/2012/S, which is implemented under the financial support...
Factors influence on the entry into fatherhood
Adéla Cápová
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):32-39 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.004
Objectives: The scope of this article focuses on issues related to family planning from the men's point of view. The men's participation in studies on family planning and reproduction is increasingly recognized as important; both men and women make important contributions to bringing children into life.Methods: Data of qualitative research were collected in interviews with 170 Czech men aged between 25 and 50. A grounded theory approach was used to analyse the data.Results: The results show strong social pressure determining the ideal form of material and psychosocial background for offspring confronts current generation...
How can prejudices and stereotypes affect everyday life of Roma women?
Lenka Lidová, Alena Kajanová, ©árka Tovt
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):40-45 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.005
This article deals with problems of prejudices and stereotypes; namely their impact on Roma women's lives. The goal of the publication was to study and analyze how a Roma woman experiences her feminity in a societal context and within her family.In the first part, the theoretical knowledge concerning just stereotypes and prejudices is described. We explain these concepts, causes and the impact on social perception. Another part is devoted to the life of a Roma woman. We describe her social role and the overall position in the family and society. We also describe the impact of stereotypes and prejudices on the life of a Roma woman.After description...
Integration of people with visual disabilities
Jitka Bienertová
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):46-54 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.006
People with disabilities represent a significant group of citizens in the Czech Republic. On the basis of qualified estimates, the number of these people in the Czech Republic is approximately 10% of the general population (the number of people with visual disabilities is about 0.6%). Integration of people with disabilities is currently a priority for both professional and amateur societies, as it plays an important role in many dimensions of a human life (social, health and economic importance, etc.). Integration is considered a situation in which an individual is able to live in the surrounding society. These people feel accepted by this society...
Interactive education-preventive programme as efficient prevention means for contact of children and dogs
Marie Chlopčíková
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):55-67 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.007
The paper reflects the efficiency of the new interactive education-preventive programme that has demonstrated improved children's knowledge in the area of basic rules of safe contact with dogs. The goal of the quantitative study consisted in comparing, with the help of pilot and feedback questionnaires, children's knowledge in the area of responsible and safe approach to dogs before and after passing the interactive educational prevention programme. The questions of the pilot questionnaire mapped the basic children's knowledge and experience with regard to their approach to dogs. The feedback questionnaire assessed purposefully the children's knowledge...
Review
The relationship between values and education: A philosophical analysis of contemporary Nigerian reality
Anthony Afe Asekhauno, Joseph Oke Omoro
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):68-74 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.008
Human beings develop values; values are taught and learned; values and education are intricately related. Since every society desires order, and thus evolves a system of principles that could bring about the realization of such values, such societies, therefore, must develop a scheme to educate its citizens regarding its core values: that there are certain deeds which should never be done, certain freedoms which should never be invaded, and some things which are supremely sacred. This is the basis of education in the transmission of societal values. This article adumbrated that values are the basic elements and foundation for morality. Therefore, the...
EXPERIENCING ACTIVE FATHERING DURING PRENATAL PERIOD
Andrea Schönbauerová, Mária Boledovičová
JNSS 2015, 6(1-2):75-82 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2015.009
Fatherhood and identification with father's role is an important period in human life; the issue of parenthood and fatherhood is very relevant particularly at present when the society faces family crisis. The article summarizes the information and suggestions on the importance, characteristics and experiencing of active fathering in individual periods - during pregnancy, delivery and shortly after delivery. In connection with reducing time of stay in the hospital facility after delivery, there is very little time for the parents to get sufficient information and instructions to care for their baby and to strengthen their parent competences. A solution...