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PubMed1985

[Sensory evaluation and acceptability study, at the consumer level, of bread supplemented with sweet lupine flour].

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of incorporating sweet lupine flour (SLF) to bread, upon the organoleptic characteristics and acceptability of the product. The substitution levels were 3, 6, 9 and 12%. The sensory evaluation test was done by 25 trained judges using the hedonic scaling method (9 to 1 scoring). Internal and external characteristics of appearance, color, aroma, texture, bitterness and flavor, as well as general acceptability, were measured. Sensory evaluation results of the external characteristics were significant at the 9 and 12% SLF levels for color (p less than 0.05) while the other parameters did not show significant differences. In regard to the internal characteristics, a significant difference for color was found at the 3% level of SLF (p less than 0.05); and at 6, 9 and 12% SLF levels, for appearance (p less than 0.05). The general acceptability was good at all the levels tested, with no significant differences among them. An acceptability study at the consumer level for 9% lupine flour bread was carried out in a group of 90 girls, aged 10-12 years, during a 10-day period. The results showed a very good acceptability of the product (p less than 0.01). The results of this study indicate that the incorporation of 6% SLF to the bread, did not affect adversely its sensory properties. Moreover, the acceptability of bread containing up to 12% SLF was excellent.

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PubMedDate not supplied

Acceptance of ostomy and the visitor role in a self-help group for ostomy patients.

The helper therapy principle, which underscores the benefits from helping another person, has been relatively unexplored in the self-help movement. This study examined whether persons enrolled in the United Ostomy Association, a self-help group for ostomates, who functioned in a helping role as visitors demonstrated a greater level of acceptance of their ostomy than those persons enrolled in the same group who have not served in the visitor role. Results indicated that visitors' acceptance of their own ostomies was significantly higher than nonvisitors'. The length of time since visitors and nonvisitors had their first ostomy surgery was not a significant factor in the person's acceptance of ostomy. There was a significant relationship between the person's level of acceptance of ostomy and the length of time the individual had served in the visitor role. Serving in the visitor role contributed significantly to predicting a higher level of acceptance of the ostomy. The length of time since surgery was a significant predictor to serving in the visitor role. Factors of age, sex, type of ostomy, and length of time since surgery did not contribute significantly to predicting a higher level of acceptance of the ostomy.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1994

Ontario patients' acceptance of waiting times for knee replacements.

OBJECTIVE: To determine waiting times for an initial orthopedic consultation and subsequent knee replacement surgery in Ontario and patients' acceptance of these waiting times. METHODS: Mailed patient survey to 185 randomly selected knee replacement recipients discharged from 5 Ontario hospitals between 1985 and 1990, with telephone followup after 2 mailings, implemented between May and July, 1992. Patients were asked about waiting times for their initial orthopedic consultation and subsequent knee replacement surgery and their acceptance of these waiting times. RESULTS: Of the 185 patients, 40 were excluded because they were deceased, unable to respond, or not traceable. Of the 145 eligible patients, 127 or 87.6% responded. The median waiting times for an initial consultation and for knee replacement surgery were 4.0 and 9.5 weeks, respectively. Waiting times did not change significantly over the 5-year study period (Pearson correlation coefficients: 0.07, p = 0.53, for consultation, and -0.08, p = 0.44, for surgery). The waiting times for consultation and surgery were acceptable to 93.2% (95% confidence interval: 88.7-97.7%) and 88.1% (95% confidence interval: 82.3-93.9%) of respondents, respectively. The average acceptable surgical waiting time of 13.2 weeks was significantly shorter than the not acceptable average of 34.3 weeks (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The average waiting periods for an initial orthopedic consultation and subsequent knee replacement surgery were relatively short, and the majority of patients considered their waiting times acceptable.

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PubMedDate not supplied

[Evaluation of the acceptability of a formula for children with diarrhea in a marginal community].

Evaluated the acceptability of a nutrition formula consisting of pumpkin-rice chicken and oils; in a marginal community to children between the ages of 7 months to 5 years old when acute diarrhea was present. The acceptability was also evaluated in the mothers, who indicated that they liked food very little. Nevertheless, they admitted that they would give the product to their children. During the period of study 26 cases of diarrhea were reported of the 26 children, 6 children consumed all the food offered, 16 children showed variable acceptance and only 4 children reject the food completely. By age-groups, the acceptability was 75.69% for children between the ages of 7 months to one year. 72.90% acceptability for ages between 13 months to 2 years and 78.28% for ages between 25 months to 5 years old. The total acceptability was 75.66%. All cases presented marked decreased in diarrhea and an increased in the consistency of the feces with the third dose.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1996

[Major depressive episodes in patients over 70 years of age. Evaluation of the efficiency and acceptability of tianeptine and mianserin].

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this multicenter study was to compare the efficacy, acceptability and impact on quality of life of tianeptine (T) and mianserine (M) in patients over 70 years of age with major depression. METHODS: Fulfilment of the DSM IIIR criteria for major depression with a total Montgomery and Asberg depression rating scale (MADRS) of at least 25 and a Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HARS) of at least 18 were required for inclusion. The 315 men and women enrolled in the study were given, by double blind assignment, either T: 37.5 mg/day, T: 25 mg/day or M: 30 mg/day. Treatment duration was 6 months in all three groups and follow-up continued for 3 months after withdrawal of tianeptine or mianserine. The main efficacy criterion was the MADRS score evaluated at each of 6 visits at day 15 (D15) and month 1 (M1), M2, M4, M4.5 and M6. The HARS score was another efficacy criterion. Overall assessment of efficacy and acceptability was done at each visit by the patient and the investigator. Both the patient and the physician estimated global effectiveness on a quality of life scale at M1, M3, M6 and M9. RESULTS: In the intention-to-treat population (n = 299), the antidepressant efficacy of tianeptine and mianserine was not significantly different, whether assessed as effect on anxiety or on quality of life. Scores however tended to be better in the T: 37.5 mg group. Acceptability was good as shown by the low number of adverse events in all 3 groups, but at D15, the incidence of impaired vigilance or equilibrium was significantly lower in the T: 25 mg group than in the M: 30 mg group, emphasizing the advantage of tianeptine in decreasing the risk of falling. Physician-assessed tolerance and acceptability was significantly different at M3 (p = 0.014) and at M6 (p = 0.028) in favor of T: 37.5 mg, indicating that though increasing dosage does not improve efficacy, there is no risk of poorer acceptability. CONCLUSION: These findings reconfirm the antidepressive efficacy, acceptability and safety of tianeptine. They also confirm the anxiolytic aspect associated with the antidepressive effect of tianeptine without any sedative effect. Tianeptine is particularly well indicated in the treatment of depression in elderly or very elderly subjects.

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PubMed1997

Comparison of socially accepted and rejected children with mental retardation.

The influence of social behavior and social cognitive skills on social status of children with mental retardation was investigated by comparing socially accepted and socially rejected children. A sociometric survey conducted with 764 children in 34 regular education classrooms identified 20 socially accepted and 20 socially rejected students with mental retardation. Accepted children displayed a higher level of social behavior and a lower level of sensitive-isolated behavior. The two groups also differed in their social cognitive skills. In response to social problems, accepted children chose friendly-submissive goals and generated a low rate of positive outgoing strategies, whereas rejected children chose friendly-assertive goals and generated a high rate of positive outgoing strategies. Findings point to the value of examining differences between children with mental retardation who are accepted and rejected in inclusive settings and underscore the importance of social behavior and social cognitive skills in the acceptance-rejection process.

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PubMed1992

Treatment acceptability ratings for sexual offenders: effect of diagnosis and offense.

Case description methodology was used to obtain treatment acceptability ratings for mentally retarded and nondisabled (normal) sex offenders across three different offenses (masturbation, rape, and child fondling) and eight interventions. For both diagnostic groups, social-sexual skills training (SST) was the most acceptable treatment except in cases of rape, fondling of a minor, and public masturbation. For these offenses, SST was as acceptable as aversive treatments and incarceration. The addition of a positive treatment component to a preexisting aversive intervention did not result in significantly different acceptability ratings relative to ratings of aversive interventions alone. Respondent's history as a victim of sexual abuse did not affect treatment acceptability ratings for prison, medication, or use of noxious odors.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2004

Children's acceptance and tolerance of chlorhexidine and benzydamine oral rinses in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced oropharyngeal mucositis.

Oral care is of great importance in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced oropharyngeal mucositis. Although considerable attention has been given in improving oral care practices, patients' acceptance and tolerance of oral rinses is a continuing problem in oral care. A randomized crossover design was used to determine the relative acceptability and tolerability of chlorhexidine and benzydamine oral rinse agents in children receiving chemotherapy. At the end of the study, each subject was asked to compare these two agents in relation to stinging and taste, as well as his/her perception in reducing mucositis. Thirty-four children aged 6-17 years completed two courses of chemotherapy during which they alternately practiced oral care using chlorhexidine then benzydamine or benzydamine then chlorhexidine. All of the children tolerated the agents well and continued with rinsing throughout the study. Only a few children had to resort to diluting the agents with normal saline or water. Fifty-nine percent of children reported that the stinging associated with benzydamine was more accepted than chlorhexidine. The taste of both these agents was accepted by 50% of children. Approximately 60% of children reported that chlorhexidine was more helpful than benzydamine in reducing mucositis. About 47% and 50% of them preferred chlorhexidine and benzydamine in their subsequent chemotherapy, respectively. In conclusion, chlorhexidine and benzydamine are acceptable and well-tolerated by children over the age 6 years old.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

Patients' acceptance of waiting for cataract surgery: what makes a wait too long?

The patient's perspective about waiting for elective surgery is an important consideration in the management of waiting lists, yet it has received little attention to date. This study was undertaken to assess the acceptability of personal waiting times from the perspective of patients, and to examine waiting time and patient characteristics associated with the perception that a wait for cataract surgery is too long. The international prospective study was conducted in three sites with explicit waiting systems: Manitoba, Canada; Denmark; and Barcelona, Spain. Patients over the age of 50 years were recruited consecutively from ophthalmologists' practices at the time of their enlistment for first-eye cataract surgery. Anticipated waiting time, opinions about personal waiting time, and patients' visual and health characteristics were identified by means of telephone interviews. The 550 patients interviewed at the time of enlistment for surgery anticipated waits varying from < 1 to 24 months. Clinical visual acuity measures were obtained from patients' ophthalmologists/cataract surgeons. Results indicated that anticipated waiting time was the strongest predictor of patients' tolerance of waiting for cataract surgery. Patient dissatisfaction increased with the duration of the anticipated wait. Patients in all three sites were accepting of waits of three months or less, and considered waits exceeding six months to be excessive. Response to waits between three and six months varied across study sites. Patients with low tolerance for waiting had greater self-reported difficulty with vision, as assessed by a Cataract Symptom Score and expressed trouble with vision. Patients' acceptance of waiting was not associated with clinical visual acuity measures or socio-demographic characteristics. The patient perspective on acceptability of waiting times for cataract surgery suggests that restricting waiting times to less than six months and preferably less than three months and utilizing self-reported measures of visual difficulty in prioritizing patients may contribute to improved management of waiting systems. Patients are more tolerant of their personal waiting times than responses to questions about waiting for elective surgery in general would indicate, and appear to accept waiting times that are longer than those identified as reasonable by specialists.

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PubMed1998

Women's expectations and acceptance of cyclic induced HRT bleeds.

OBJECTIVES: To assess women's expectations and acceptance of cyclic induced HRT bleeds before and after their participation in a 1-year study and to compare the impact of these cyclic bleeds with that of previous menstrual bleeds. METHODS: A structured bleeding questionnaire was used to gather information: at baseline (before screening) on previous menstrual cycle patterns and accompanying discomfort, oral contraceptive use, current smoking habits, parity and the acceptance, preferences and expectations regarding HRT-induced bleeds. Women with amenorrhoea of 6 months or more and FSH levels (35 IU/l then received a daily oral dose of 1 mg 17 beta-oestradiol on days 1-28, combined with either 5 or 10 mg dydrogesterone on days 15-28, for 12 months (13 cycles of 28 days). At the end of their participation, women were again interviewed about their actual experiences with HRT-induced bleeds. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty-four women completed the questionnaire at baseline and 141 (including 131 completers) responded at the end. At baseline, 82% indicated to be pleased that menstruation had ceased, but nevertheless 94% stated that return of periods would be acceptable. At the end, 91% still found the occurrence of cyclic bleeds acceptable; this mostly depended on the perceived benefits outweighing the discomfort. Of the women who actually experienced bleeds (101) 60% regarded discomfort and blood loss less than during their previous menstrual cycles. A regular cycle pattern was considered more important than modest flow and short duration. CONCLUSIONS: In contrast to other studies, the acceptance of renewed vaginal bleeds in our study was high.

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PubMed2003

Maternal serum screening for Down syndrome--opinions on acceptance from Swedish women.

BACKGROUND: Different screening procedures are becoming an important part of health care. Information about screening and its consequences can be difficult to both impart and understand. This study examined women's theoretical acceptance of a new screening procedure, before its introduction. METHODS: A group of women (n = 823), who had made an informed choice about the form of foetal diagnosis they wished for, were also asked, in a questionnaire, about their opinion on the acceptability of serum screening for Down syndrome. The main purpose of the this was to ascertain their feelings when making a choice. RESULTS: Replies were received from 80.4%. The answers indicated that serum screening would be acceptable to 86% of the women who had chosen a second trimester ultrasound examination. Of the women who had chosen amniocentesis, 51% would consider the test acceptable as a first alternative. CONCLUSIONS: The ease with which the women were able to make their choice of prenatal diagnosis had bearing on their degree of acceptance of serum screening for Down syndrome.

Adult↗
PubMed2003

Better acceptance of Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) for colorectal cancer screening during hospitalization.

INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of illness and death in the Western world. Screening with fecal occult blood test (FOBT) significantly reduces the death rate and the incidence from CRC but these tests are not widely accepted. We investigated the possible contribution of hospitalization to a better acceptance of CRC screening. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From October 1998 through September 2000, 721 consecutive patients between 45 and 75 years of age admitted for various reasons were asked for participation in the study. They were asked to participate in FOBT-screening. In case of refusal of FOBT they were asked a second time after detailed information. In patients who accepted 3 consecutive FOBT's were performed. In case of positive FOBT results colonoscopy and gastroscopy were performed. RESULTS: 149 (82 male/67 female) patients were included. 94 (63.5%) of them agreed to undergo FOBT primarily and 10 (6.8%) secondarily after detailed information. The total acceptance rate of the FOBT was 69.8% (m/w : 69.1%/71.6%). In one of 5 cases with a positive FOBT result colorectal cancer (CRC) was diagnosed. Information on repetition of FOBT after one year could be obtained from 82 patients (55%). 37 patients (45%) had undergone repeated FOBT. None of the 37 patients was motivated by the FOBT screening during hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS: Staying in a hospital offers a good chance to achieve a higher acceptance of the FOBT. Therefore, hospitalization may contribute to a better colorectal cancer prevention. However, motivation to regularly repeat screening does not last in all patients. Therefore, public campaigns as well as medical counseling need to continuously stress the necessity of CRC screening procedures.

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PubMed2006

Knowledge and acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccination: perspectives of young Australians living in Melbourne, Australia.

BACKGROUND: This paper explores knowledge of and attitudes toward sexually transmissible infections, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and vaccine acceptability among young people in Australia. It also explores factors influencing acceptance and attempts to identify gender differences in knowledge and acceptance. METHODS: The study employed a qualitative approach and involved 14 in-depth interviews with young men and women aged between 18 and 23 years who reside in Melbourne, Australia. RESULTS: The findings suggest that knowledge of HPV is inadequate; however, this was not found to have any impact on vaccine acceptance, which was reported as high. No clear gender differences were found in virus and vaccine knowledge and vaccine acceptance. CONCLUSION: It is clear in the present study that vaccination is generally viewed positively by the young men and women involved in the study and the health beliefs of these individuals have been shaped largely by several factors including cost of the vaccine, access to the vaccine and personal susceptibility to the virus.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2002

Temperament and acceptance of dental treatment under sedation in preschool children.

The major aim of the study was to investigate whether differences concerning acceptance of dental treatment and amnesia after rectal sedation with midazolam can be explained by temperament traits in the child. Fifty children (1.5 4.0 years), consecutively referred for dental extractions because of dental trauma or caries, were sedated with midazolam 0.3 mg kg(-1) rectally. Level of sedation (state of mind) was assessed according to Wilton before and 10 min after administration of the sedative. The children's acceptance of procedures during the oral examination, the administration of the sedative, and the dental treatment were assessed according to Holst. Acceptance of an injection of local anesthesia and tooth extraction was dichotomized as satisfactory (n = 26) or unsatisfactory (n = 24). The parent assessed temperament using the Emotionality Activity Sociability (EAS) Scale of Child Temperament. Amnesia was evaluated by the parent on the following day. The relation between temperament and outcome variables was analyzed using a multiple logistic regression analysis. Children regarded as shy by the parent were at significantly greater risk of unsatisfactory acceptance of the dental treatment (P< 0.05). High scores of negative emotionality were significantly related to less amnesia (P < 0.05). We conclude that parental ratings of their child's temperament are valuable in predicting a child's acceptance of dental treatment under sedation.

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PubMed1998

Acceptance of dental care following early extractions under rectal sedation with diazepam in preschool children.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of amnesia in preschool children on their later acceptance of dental care. Forty-six 4-6-year-old children, who between 2 and 4 years previously had had primary incisors extracted because of trauma, were reexamined for dental health and acceptance of dental care. The extractions had been performed under rectal sedation with diazepam (0.7 mg/kg body weight). Information about dental treatment and degree of cooperation during the intervening period was obtained from records at the referring clinic. The parents were interviewed about their child's experience of amnesia concerning the extractions, background variables, and experiences of dental care before the follow-up examination. Amnesia concerning the extractions was reported in 85% of the children. Twenty-nine percent had on some occasion exhibited behavior management problems (BMP) during the intervening period. Lack of amnesia was significantly associated with BMP (P< 0.002). Children without amnesia concerning the extractions tended to accept dental care less well at the reexamination. Parents were able to predict their child's acceptance of dental care at the follow-up with a significant degree of success (P= 0.02). In conclusion, amnesia in preschool children concerning extractions seems to be essential to facilitate positive acceptance of future dental care.

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PubMed2006

Acceptability of caesarean delivery to antenatal patients in a tertiary health facility in south-west Nigeria.

Today, caesarean section is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures the world over. Despite the well-documented record of safety, the strong aversion of women in sub-Saharan Africa to the procedure, especially in the presence of life-threatening indications, is of great concern to many obstetricians. This cross-sectional study, aimed at assessing the knowledge of the patients about caesarean section and its acceptability as mode of delivery, was conducted among antenatal patients at a University Teaching Hospital in south-west Nigeria. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used. Among the 201 patients surveyed, a high level of acceptability of caesarean section (85%) was found. However, 96.5% of those who would accept would give consent only after seeking the opinion of other people, especially their husbands. Previous major surgery and caesarean section were found to favour its acceptability, while age, tribe, marital status and the woman or her husband's educational status did not have any influence. With proper health education, especially during antenatal care, many more women would find caesarean section acceptable.

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PubMed2002

The acceptability of male circumcision to reduce HIV infections in Nyanza Province, Kenya.

Compelling epidemiological evidence showing a significant association between lack of male circumcision and HIV infection has prompted calls for consideration of male circumcision interventions as a strategy for reducing HIV prevalence in highly affected areas where circumcision is little practiced and transmission is predominantly heterosexual. Little is known about whether male circumcision interventions would be acceptable or feasible in traditionally non-circumcisng areas of Africa. This study assesses the acceptability of male circumcision in the Luo, a large, traditionally non-circumcising ethnic group in western Kenya. Separate focused group discussions with adult Luo men and women and semi-structured interviews with clinicians were conducted in Nyanza Province, Kenya. The primary barriers to acceptance of male circumcision were cultural identification, fear of pain and excessive bleeding and cost. The main facilitators were association of male circumcision with better hygiene and reduced risk of infection. Both men and women were eager for promotion of genital hygiene and male circumcision, and they desired availability of circumcision clinical services in the Province's health facilities. Clinicians lacked the knowledge and resources to offer safe circumcision counselling and services. If results from this study are valid for other areas of sub-Saharan Africa, acceptability of male circumcision as a means to reduce STDs and HIV is higher than previously suspected. Further studies are needed in other regions to assess the feasibility of introducing acceptable male circumcision information and services to reduce HIV transmission.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2001

Older adults' acceptance of psychological and pharmacological treatments for depression.

Two hundred participants aged 65 and older recruited from 4 different family medicine clinics rated the acceptability of 3 different treatments for geriatric depression: (a) cognitive therapy (CT), (b) cognitive bibliotherapy (CB), and (c) antidepressant medication (AM). Results showed that the acceptability of the treatments is a function of the severity of the symptoms of the depressed patient to whom they would be applied. CT and CB were rated as more acceptable than AM when patient symptoms were mild to moderate. However, CT was more acceptable than both CB and AM when patient symptoms were described as severe. Acceptability ratings were not related to the raters' own depressive symptoms. The practical implications of these results are discussed.

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