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[Effect of immersion hypokinesia on the characteristics of programmed-type voluntary movements].

The effect of immersion hypokinesia on the precision of programme-type voluntary movements was investigated using standard test movements and quantitative analytical methods. The exposure did not cause disorders in the programme mechanisms but reduced significantly the precision range of the motor control system. The loss of precision was at its maximum (by 100% and over) on immersion day 3. The universality and consistency of the above changes indicated their close association with the specific exposure while the fast rate of their development suggested their reflex nature.

Bed Rest↗
PubMed1990

HIV antibody testing among adults in the United States: data from 1988 NHIS.

Data collected from 21,168 adults using the 1988 AIDS supplement to the National Health Interview Survey were examined to determine awareness of and experience with HIV antibody testing in the United States. Three-fourths of adults knew of the blood test for HIV antibodies; awareness was lower among Blacks, Hispanics, older adults, and those less educated. Overall, 17 percent of adults had been tested; of these, 73 percent because of blood donation, 14 percent through other non-voluntary programs (such as military induction), and 16 percent sought testing voluntarily. While a smaller proportion of Black and Hispanic adults had been tested, they were more likely than their White non-Hispanic counterparts to have been tested voluntarily. Persons who reported belonging to groups with high-risk behaviors were also more likely to have been voluntarily tested. Most of those tested voluntarily received their test results, but only one-third also received prevention information. Three percent of adults plan to be tested voluntarily in the next year; about half will seek testing through their doctor or health maintenance organization.

AIDS Serodiagnosis↗
PubMed1986

[Chronometric study of a posturo-kinetic program associated with voluntary movement].

Posturo-kinetic programming was investigated by a simple reaction time paradigm. Standing subjects performed voluntary upper limb elevations differing by the importance of their destabilizing effect on the initial balance. It was shown that: The reaction time varied according to the destabilizing effect of the forthcoming movement. These variations were due to differences in the duration of postural adjustments which were shown to precede voluntary movement. Duration of pre-motor period, corresponding to delay between the response signal and the onset of the earliest postural adjustment, did not depend on parameters of the forthcoming movement.

Humans↗
PubMed1989

HIV testing in prisoners: is mandatory testing mandatory?

We studied 977 newly incarcerated Oregon inmates to compare voluntary versus mandatory human immunodeficiency virus antibody (HIVAb) testing in the prison setting. All inmates were offered HIVAb counseling and testing. Blood drawn for routine syphilis serology from those who declined this offer was also tested for HIVAb after personal identifiers had been removed. Only 1.2 percent (12) prisoners were HIV positive. However, 62.5 percent (611) inmates were at risk for HIV infection by being an intravenous drug user, a male homosexual, or hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) positive. The ratio of at-risk, as yet uninfected inmates to those already HIV infected was 53 to 1. Two-thirds of all inmates including those at-risk chose to receive counseling and testing. In areas where most at-risk inmates are not yet infected, it may be more appropriate for HIV prevention activities in prison to focus on voluntary programs that emphasize education and counseling rather than mandatory programs that emphasize testing.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

Quality assessment of cyclosporine monitoring by 32 Canadian laboratories.

The Canadian Quality Assurance Program was initiated in June 1989, and is a voluntary program which currently encompasses all 32 laboratories involved in the measurement of cyclosporine (CsA) across Canada. Two whole blood samples from control or clinical patients (kidney, liver and heart) containing unknown concentrations of CsA are circulated to each participating laboratory monthly, and analyzed by all techniques employed within that laboratory. Four analytical methods are currently employed: HPLC (n = 4). Sandimmun SP (n = 3), CycloTrac SP (n = 27) and TDx (n = 3). Four laboratories reported survey results in more than one methodology. Results from all participating centers are analyzed monthly. The mean, SD, standard deviation index and range are reported to each laboratory with information coded to preserve confidentiality. Accuracy, precision, recovery, analytical specificity, linearity and blank studies have been performed. This report covers the period from June 1989 to April 1990.

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PubMed1977

Advocacy and compliance factors in a voluntary selective screening program.

To evaluate factors responsible for compliance with a voluntary selective screening program, we surveyed 495 participants and 212 nonparticipants in a screening program for Tay-Sachs disease. Knowledge about the program and motivation are the most important factors in compliance. The primary incentive for participation was to avoid having abnormal children in future generations.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

The impact of a drug information sheet on the understanding and attitude of patients about drugs.

A proposed Food and Drug Administration program to require written information with prescription drugs could cost $500 million annually; the American Medical Association has implemented a similar, voluntary program costing more than $3 million. However, the educational impact of written drug information has not been studied. We evaluated one-page drug information sheets using an objective examination. The baseline score of 71 patients was 3.9 of 6.0. Patients tested before and one day after receiving the drug sheet improved their score by +1.4. In the second phase, patients randomized to receive the drug sheet improved their score after one month by +1.1; those not given the sheet had no improvement. Changes in attitudes and incidence of reported adverse effects seemed to be random and unrelated to the information sheet. Thus, a drug information sheet may be a useful adjunct to patient education.

Attitude↗
PubMed1992

Reducing the number of uninsured by subsidizing employment-based health insurance. Results from a pilot study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether employers who do not provide health insurance would offer such benefits after a 50% reduction in the price of health insurance. DESIGN: Using a survey of 530 firms at two sites in New York State, we estimate the number of firms that added insurance during 1988 as a percentage of firms that were eligible for the subsidy. We use this proportion as an estimate for the number of firms that would have added insurance in the absence of the subsidy program. We then estimate the number of firms adding insurance during the initial year of the program, 1989. SETTING: The subsidized health insurance pilot projects were available in Brooklyn and in the Albany-Plattsburgh-Poughkeepsie region of New York State. INTERVENTION: New York State subsidized the price of health insurance, reducing it by 50%. Eligible employers were responsible for paying the remaining portion of the premium. RESULTS: The subsidized health insurance products increased the number of small firms (under 20 employees) offering insurance by a small amount, approximately a 3.5 percentage point increase. When fully implemented and assuming all eligible employers were aware of the program, the subsidy would increase the proportion of firms offering insurance by 16.5 percentage points. We view this as an upper boundary. CONCLUSIONS: Increased program visibility and allowing the employee to share in the premium payment may increase the number of employers offering insurance. Even under ideal conditions, however, the results highlight the limitations of voluntary programs to increase the number of employers offering health insurance.

Health Benefit Plans, Employee↗