BACKGROUND: Regular evaluation of foot posture should be performed to determine whether foot-level interventions are necessary because changes in foot posture may contribute to lower-limb overuse injuries. This pilot study aims to test the level of pronation in judokas. METHODS: A total of 61 judokas from Slovakia and the Czech Republic participated in the study, including 36 members of the youth team. Based on sex, the sample was composed of 42 males and 19 females with a mean ± SD age of 16.82 ± 2.41 years. Pronation was measured by the navicular drop test on the foot. RESULTS: According to the data, the mean ± SD pronation in males was 0.86 ± 0.34 cm on the right foot and 0.89 ± 0.34 cm on the left foot. The mean ± SD navicular drop measurement for the right foot was 0.874 ± 0.20 cm and 0.878 ± 0.23 for the left foot. No correlation between pronation and age (r = 0.29), height (r = 0.04), body mass index (r = 0.02), or years of judo training (r = 0.22) was found. CONCLUSIONS: This study of judoka pronation values is the first of its kind, providing novel insights into the biomechanics of judo athletes. The findings indicate that sex and age do not significantly influence pronation, suggesting that training and technique may play a more critical role in movement patterns.
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- biomechanika MeSH
- bojové sporty * fyziologie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- noha (od hlezna dolů) * fyziologie MeSH
- pilotní projekty MeSH
- pronace * fyziologie MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Česká republika MeSH
- Slovenská republika MeSH
Cieľom štúdie bolo poskytnúť pohľad na vnímanie nenávistnosti voči migrantom v kontexte základných ľudských hodnôt. Porozumenie tomu, ako jednotlivci vnímajú a reagujú na nenávisť voči migrantom, je kľúčové pri riešení tejto problematiky. Metóda. Reprezentatívnej vzorke obyvateľov a obyvateliek Slovenska (N = 649) na základe kvótnych charakteristík pre pohlavie, vek, vzdelanie, bol prezentovaný súbor 20 náhodne vybraných komentárov obsahujúcich rôzne úrovne nenávisti. Účastníci a účastníčky hodnotili charakter textu, t.j. či je/nie je prejavom nenávistnosti, a ich mieru súhlasu s textom. Na meranie hodnotovej orientácie bol použitý Schwartzov dotazník hodnotovej orientácie (PVQ 21). Údaje boli spracované v programovacom jazyku R, využitím deskriptívnej štatistiky a Pearsonových korelácií. Pre grafické zobrazenie multivariátnych údajov bol využitý radarový graf. Výsledky poukazujú na rozdiely vo vnímaní nenávistnosti v súvislosti so základnými ľudskými hodnotami. Osoby s vysokým skóre v tradičných hodnotách (t.j. úcta k tradičnej kultúre) vnímali nenávistnosť inak v porovnaní s osobami s vysokým skóre v univerzalizme (t.j. toleranciou a ochranou blahobytu všetkých ľudí). Osoby uprednostňujúce hodnotu bezpečnosti (t.j. osobnú, či národnú bezpečnosť) sa ukázali byť tolerantnejší voči nenávisti na internete. Štúdia zdôrazňuje potrebu verejných a vedeckých diskusií a tiež intervenčných programov zameraných na odstránenie online nenávisti voči migrantom.
Aim. This study aims to provide insight into people’s perception of hate speech against migrants in the context of human values. Understanding how individuals perceive and respond to hate speech is crucial in addressing this issue. Method. A representative sample of Slovak inhabitants (N=649) based on quota characteristics for gender, age, and education was presented with a set of 20 randomly selected comments, containing different levels of hate speech. The participants evaluated the character of the text, i.e., it is/is not a hate speech, and their level of agreement with the text. The Schwartz Value Orientation Questionnaire (PVQ 21) was used to measure value orientation. Data processing was performed in R programming, using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlations. A radar chart as a graphical method of displaying multivariate data was used. Results. The results point to differences in the perception of hate speech in relation to human values. Individuals with a high score in traditional values (i.e., respect for traditional culture) perceived hate speech differently compared to individuals with a high score in universalism (i.e., tolerance and protection for the welfare of all people). Individuals preferring the value of security (i.e., personal, national security) proved to be more tolerant of hate speech on the Internet. The study highlights the need for public and scholarly discussions, and intervention programs tackling online hate speech against migrants.
INTRODUCTION: Many patients have prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection, which can affect patient quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study is to determine the quality of life in patients with long COVID, compared with healthy controls. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was a prospective cross-sectional study using an anonymous online survey. The SF-36 questionnaire was chosen for quality of life measurement. The survey was distributed through the Facebook social media platform targeting groups of patients with long COVID. The control group was made up of physiotherapy and physical education students. RESULTS: There was a significant difference in physical function, with a mean score of 94.9 (±9.4) among the students, compared to long COVID patients with a mean score of 66.2 (±25.4) (p < 0.001). A similar result was found in the physical role (p < 0.001). The overall quality of life score for college students was 578.0 (±111.9), and the overall score for patients with long COVID was 331.9 (±126.9). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with long COVID had a lower quality of life compared to the healthy control group, and this was associated with the negative effect of long-COVID. Lower quality of life in patients with long COVID is an important therapeutic goal, which requires attention.
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- COVID-19 * epidemiologie MeSH
- kontrolní skupiny MeSH
- kvalita života * MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- postakutní syndrom COVID-19 MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- průřezové studie MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption is an important issue. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can affect alcohol consumption later in life. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to test the association between ACE and the alcohol consumption in college students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study on college students was conducted during December 2021 and January 2022, Through the school web system, students received a standard questionnaire on alcohol consumption (AUDIT) and ACEs. The study involved 4,044 participants from three universities in Slovakia. RESULT: Compared to men, the incidence of emotional abuse by a parent, physical abuse by a parent, and sexual abuse was significantly higher in women (p < 0.001). Furthermore, women reported greater emotional and physical neglect (p < 0.001). The incidence of a high or very high AUDIT score in college students with ACE-0, ACE-1, ACE-2, ACE-3, and ACE-4+ was 3.8, 4.7, 4.1, 6.4, and 9.3%, respectively. CONCLUSION: More adverse childhood experiences were associated with increased alcohol consumption in both male and female university students. Baseline drinking was higher in male students, but increased drinking in relation to an increase in ACEs was higher in female students. These results point to gender-specific driving forces and targets for intervention.
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- časopisecké články MeSH
Introduction: There is currently a strong scientific evidence about the negative health consequences of physical inactivity. One of the potential tools for promoting physical activity at the institutional level of the Ecological model is to create conditions and settings that would enable pupils, students and employees engage in some form of physical activity. However, physical activities as a subject are being eliminated from the study programs at Slovak universities. The purpose of the study was to find current evidence about the level of structured physical activity and health-related variables in university students in Košice. Material and methods: The sample consisted of 1,993 or, more precisely, 1,398 students who attended two universities in Košice. To collect data, students completed a questionnaire and were tested for body height, body weight, circumferential measures and percentage body fat. Results: The university students did not sufficiently engage in a structured physical activity. A large number of students had either low or high values of percentage body fat and BMI and high WHR values. Conclusions: Our findings have shown that the research into physical activity of university students should receive more attention.
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- časopisecké články MeSH
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- kosterní svaly anatomie a histologie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- muskuloskeletální a nervový systém - fyziologické jevy MeSH
- počítačové zpracování obrazu metody přístrojové vybavení MeSH
- postura těla * MeSH
- zobrazování trojrozměrné metody přístrojové vybavení MeSH
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- lidé MeSH
- Publikační typ
- práce podpořená grantem MeSH
