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Vasectomy: An underused contraceptive technique

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Shrivastava S., Shrivastava P., Ramasamy J.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2013

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vol. 3

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issue 2

190-192

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Despite access to an array of different contraceptive measures, overpopulation persists in being a major public health concern. Vasectomy is a safe, simple, cost-effective outpatient technique for male sterilization performed under local anesthesia. Irrespective of the multiple benefits associated with vasectomy, acceptance rates among clients have been extremely poor in different settings. To counter this lack, the following have been advocated by program managers: 1) the implementation of multiple measures, such as using mass media to undo the myths and misconceptions associated with vasectomy; 2) the active involvement of men in decision-making pertaining to matters of reproductive health and family planning; 3) the engagement of both spouses in assisting the couple to take an informed decision; 4) the provision of manpower with adequate training regarding procedure and men’s reproductive health needs; 5) the involvement of different stakeholders; and 6) the integration of all reproductive health and family planning services under one roof. To conclude, vasectomy is the most dependable and cost-effective approach of contraception for couples who have completed their family.

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Analiza wybranych zmiennych psychologicznych u mężczyzn i kobiet uzależnionych od alkoholu. Wstępne wyniki

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Chodkiewicz J., UŁ I. P.

Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Psychologica

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2005

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vol. 09

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The aim of the study is to compare the level of psychological variables among male and female alcoholics beginning therapy. The following psychological variables was examined: stress intensity, coping with stress strategies, expectations and convictions (a sense of self-worth and efficacy, acceptance of illness, life satisfaction, optimism, health value), emotions variables (control of anger, anxiety and depression and the level of anxiety as a state and trait). 109 alcohol dependent people participated in the study – 47 women and 62 men. There were a lot of statistical differences between those two groups. These differences are associated with stress intensity, strategies of coping with stress, a sense of self-worth and efficacy, illness acceptance, depression and the level of anxiety as a trait. The observed differences can guide the treatment of alcohol dependent woman.

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Effect of individual finger skin temperature on vibrotactile perception threshold

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Harazin B., Harazin-Lechowska A., Kałamarz J.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2013

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vol. 26

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issue 6

930-939

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Objectives: In healthy people, the vibrotactile perception threshold (VPT) at fingertips depends on a given measurement method and on individual characteristics such as age, gender and finger skin temperature. The aim of the study was to compare the VPT values in 2 groups of healthy subjects with different finger skin temperature. Materials and Methods: The study group comprised 56 males and 76 females, who formed pairs matched with respect to age, gender and body mass index (BMI) but differing in terms of finger skin temperature at pre-launch testing. The finger skin temperature of less than 29°C indicated the subjects with "cold hands" and that of more than 29°C, the subjects with "warm hands". The measuring system made use of P8 pallesthesiometer (EMSON-MAT, Poland) and the measurement procedure was in compliance with the ISO 13091-1:2001 standard. VPT measurements were performed for the index, middle and ring fingers of both hands at the frequencies of 4 Hz, 25 Hz, 31.5 Hz, 63 Hz, 125 Hz and 250 Hz. Results: The findings of the study revealed that the mean VPTs among the subjects with "cold hands" were significantly higher than the corresponding values among the subjects with "warm hands". Conclusions: The type of individual peripheral thermoregulation should be considered when assessing the VPT and determining its reference values.

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Physical Activity among Women and Men in Time Off from Work

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Gorbaniuk J., Chuchra M.

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2018

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vol. 65

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issue 10: Nauki o rodzinie - English Online Version

165-178

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Introduction. Research on the literature shows different and sometimes contradictory data about the physical activities of women and men. Aim. The goal of the research study is to compare selected aspects of physical activity in women and men. Material and methods. 100 men and 100 women were selected and tested using the “pairing method” and examined in terms of four variables: place of residence, education, marital status and age. A specially prepared survey questionnaire was used. Results. Men and women differ in terms of certain aspects of physical activity (especially its types), while their motivations and limitations only slightly differ. Conclusions. Women significantly more often prefer walking as a physical activity, while men prefer running, swimming, and using the weight room and gym for team sports. On working days, women have significantly less free time than men. The only motivating factor for physical activity that differentiates both groups is the “beauty” motif that is more often present in women. The groups do not differ in terms of obstacles keeping them from undertaking physical activity, although women more often reported a lack of time.

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Chlapci neplačú: depresie u mužov v kontexte rodu

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Žilinská M., Smitková H.

Psychologie a její kontexty

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2017

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vol. 8

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issue 1

87 - 97

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Objective: Deeper understanding of depression amongst men in the gender context in the current research is missing (Emslie, Ridge, Hunt, 2006; Oliffe et al., 2010; Smith, 1999). This study aims to put the male experience of depression into gender framework, using gender as an analytical tool for better understanding of depression in men both in a social and cultural frame as well as a subjective experience. Method: Nine semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with men in Slovakia who are having or had a direct experience with depression. Gender was used as an analytical tool in order to contextualize the experiences of men with depression in a social context and power relations. Results: The research identified various gender aspects - from power, the influence of traditional male roles, concealing emotions, distancing yourself from yourself to 8 identified positive aspects of depression: awareness of their own vulnerability, realization that different emotions are part of the life, higher sensitivity and empathy towards others, social responsibility in raising awareness about depression, closer contact with oneself, new - adult identity, courage to seek help and courage to be vulnerable and sensitive. The research also indicates the presence of intersectionality, offers the possibility of applying research findings to practice, and highlights the need to pay closer attention to gender aspects when examining depression as well as for direct work with men who suffer from depression. Conclusion: Our findings recommend paying closer attention to gender aspects while examining depression as well as for direct work with men who suffer from depression.

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“Gender troubled” – from the production and reproduction of masculinity to the forms of overcrossing gender: Men in psychotherapy and normative patterns of masculinity – consistency and transformation

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Frąckowiak-Sochańska M.

Miscellanea Anthropologica et Sociologica

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2017

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vol. 18(2)

91-114

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This article locates itself within the field of social studies with a special focus on the borderline of sociology and psychology. It attempts to analyze the patterns of social behavior of men in psychotherapy and answer the question as to what extent the problems affecting the mental health of men reflect certain constructions of gender that function in modern society. The empirical basis of the article is data obtained during in-depth interviews with psychotherapists. This data was analyzed in accordance with the rules of the Grounded Theory Method. The research shows that gender is a category commonly used in summaries and interpretations of experiences of individuals. The analysis of the research material makes it possible to identify the most important problems of mental health of men, and to deduce directions and mechanisms of changes in men gender schemes in contemporary society. On the basis of the results of the study recommendations for further research in this field and for therapeutic work with men have been formulated.

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Korean Cinema’s Female Writer–Directors and the ‘Hegemony of Men’

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Howson R., Yecies B.

Gender, rovné příležitosti, výzkum (Gender, Equal Opportunities, Research)

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2015

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vol. 16

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issue 1

14-22

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The South Korean film industry represents a masculine-privileged gender regime that over the last few decades has shown a newfound strength both at home and abroad. However, challenging this masculine privilege are a growing number of important though unheralded female writer–directors operating in both the independent and commercial sectors of the industry. In this article, we present a case study that explores the work of five of these female writer–directors within this context. We begin by asking two key questions: can female writer–directors find a voice within the Korean film industry that challenges the traditional gender stereotypes both within the industry and in the wider Korean culture? How can the Korean experience connect to the Western experience? The first methodological step in explicating the case study is the setting out of a particularly Western theoretical approach that emphasises the idea that masculine privilege exists hegemonically within the so-called “hegemony of men.” We then go on to highlight specific elements in the work of these female writer–directors that expose aspects of both challenge and constraint within the hegemony of men. We conclude that although the work of these female writer–directors indeed challenges tradition and gendered stereotypes sustained within the hegemony of men, such challenges represent moments of reformism rather than revolutionary systematic change.

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Uważność a radzenie sobie ze stresem u kobiet i mężczyzn

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Stańko-Kaczmarek M., Kardasz Ł., Koza J., Piwońska M., Siwińska W., Sokołowska K.

Człowiek i Społeczeństwo

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2023

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vol. 55

141-162

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The study aimed to expand knowledge of the relationship between mindfulness trait and coping styles in stressful situations, taking into account gender differences. Based on previous research findings, it was expected that mindfulness would be positively associated with Active Coping and Seeking Support styles and negatively associated with Avoidant Coping and Helplessness styles. In addition, differences in levels of mindfulness and coping styles were expected between women and men, as well as a moderating effect of gender on the relationship between mindfulness and coping styles. The study included 259 participants. The Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory in the short version and the Mini-CO PE Inventory were used. A positive correlation was observed between the level of mindfulness and strategies from the Active coping group. A negative correlation between mindfulness and Helplessness strategies was also found. The results also showed that women had significantly lower levels of the mindfulness trait and a greater tendency to use the Support Seeking, Avoidant Behavior, and Helplessness styles than men. In addition, women with higher mindfulness had a lower tendency to use the Helplessness style, while this relationship was not significant for men. The study contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between mindfulness and stress coping by gender.

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Wieloletni systematyczny wysiłek fizyczny jako czynnik modyfikujący występowanie miażdżycy subklinicznej u mężczyzn aktywnych zawodowo

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Kwaśniewska M., Rębowska E., Jegier A., Kostka T., Pietruszyński R., Lesiak T., Kozińska J., Drygas W.

Medycyna Pracy

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2013

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vol. 64

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issue 6

785-795

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Background: Optimal dose of physical activity in the prevention of atherosclerosis remains unclear. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) on selected indices of atherosclerosis in the working-age population of men. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in a cohort of asymptomatic men participating in follow-up examinations in the Healthy Men Clinic, Medical University of Lodz. Of the 132 men who responded to the invitation to participate in this study, 101 men were eligible for the non-invasive assessment of subclinical atherosclerosis indices. Self-reported PA was assessed by interviewer-administered validated questionnaires. During the latest follow-up subclinical atherosclerosis was measured by assessing the coronary artery calcification (CAC), the carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and the reactive hyperemia index (RHI) using peripheral arterial tonometry (EndoPAT2000). Results: Preliminary results have been elaborated in the group of 60 men (mean age: 61.3±8.85 years). The participants were predominantly white collar workers with low occupational LTPA. The cohort was divided into 3 groups according to the LTPA level. Both dose and energy expenditure of recreational PA significantly correlated with CA, IMT and RHI in the whole cohort. The majority of men maintained their baseline PA throughout the observation period. Men with the highest LTPA level had significantly lower mean CAC, IMT (p < 0.01), and significantly higher mean RHI (p < 0.05) compared to the least active group. On final examination men with high PA had also the most favorable cardiovascular profile. Conclusions: The preliminary results indicate the protective effect of high LTPA level in the context of subclinical atherosclerosis in men. Med Pr 2013;64(6):785–795

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Wprowadzenie: Optymalna dawka wysiłku fizycznego w profilaktyce miażdżycy jest przedmiotem badań. Celem analizy jest ocena zależności między wieloletnim poziomem aktywności fizycznej a wybranymi wskaźnikami subklinicznej miażdżycy w grupie aktywnych zawodowo mężczyzn. Materiał i metody: Do udziału w projekcie zaproszono wieloletnich podopiecznych Poradni Zdrowego Człowieka Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi bez objawów chorób układu krążenia. U wszystkich uczestników przeprowadzano wywiad, przedmiotowe badanie lekarskie i badania dodatkowe. Poziom AF był oceniany za pomocą standaryzowanych kwestionariuszy. Spośród 132 mężczyzn, którzy odpowiedzieli na zaproszenie, do nieinwazyjnej oceny wskaźników subklinicznej miażdżycy zakwalifikowano 101 osób. Przeprowadzono ocenę grubości kompleksu intima-media tętnic szyjnych (IMT), wskaźnika uwapnienia naczyń wieńcowych (CAC) i wskaźnika reaktywnego przekrwienia (RHI) metodą endoPAT 2000. Wyniki: Wyniki wstępne opracowano w grupie 60 mężczyzn w wieku 61,3±8,8 lat. Badani najczęściej deklarowali małą aktywność fizyczną, związaną z pracą zawodową. Badaną kohortę podzielono na 3 grupy w zależności od wyjściowego poziomu rekreacyjnej aktywności fizycznej (leisure-time physical activity - LTPA). Większość badanych utrzymała wyjściowy poziom LTPA trakcie całej obserwacji. W ostatnim badaniu kontrolnym grupa o najwyższym poziomie LTPA charakteryzowała się najkorzystniejszym profilem ryzyka sercowo-naczyniowego. Zarówno dawka AF, jak i wydatek energetyczny istotnie korelowały z CAC, IMT oraz RHI. W grupie o wysokim poziomie LTPA odnotowano istotnie niższy średni wskaźnik CAC, IMT (p < 0,01) oraz istotnie wyższy średni RHI (p < 0,05) w porównaniu z grupą o najmniejszym wydatku energetycznym. Wnioski: Analiza wstępna wskazuje na protekcyjny efekt wieloletniego wysokiego poziomu LTPA w zakresie występowania subklinicznej miażdżycy u mężczyzn. Med. Pr. 2013;64(6):785–795

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Wiek i aktywność fizyczna mężczyzn w czasie wolnym a ich sprawność fizyczna

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Jopkiewicz A., Bogdan N. S.

Rocznik Lubuski

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2018

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vol. 44

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issue 2a

283-296

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Physical fitness is related to the general condition of the whole human body, not only its locomotor apparatus. Fitness determines the actual ability to perform all motor activities that decide about man's vigor. It results from the beneficial and detrimental influence of ordinary physical activity and is related to health. The authors evaluated diversification of health-related fitness in adult men in relation to their age and physical activity in leisure time. The study involved 841 men aged 20-59. It evaluated selected morphological, muscle, motor, and circulatory-respiratory components of health-related fitness (H-RF). The participants were classified into fo-ur age groups: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50-59; and into three groups regarding physical activity in leisure time, characterized by: high, medium, and low physical activity. It was observed that higher physical activity in men in leisure time is linked to higher and preferable values of various health-related components of physical fitness. Physical activity in leisure time, similarly to age, is a factor that highly diversifies physical fitness in men. The study results reveal unequivocally that since hypokinesis (occurring from an early age) is a feature typical of the contemporary life, health benefits of physical activity in leisure time, in individual and social aspects, are undeniable.

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Sprawność fizyczna wiąże się ze stanem całego organizmu człowieka, a nie tylko z jego aparatem ruchu. Oznacza aktualną możliwość wykonywania wszelkich działań motorycznych, decydujących o zaradności człowieka w życiu. Jest efektem korzystnego i niekorzystnego wpływu zwykłej aktywności fizycznej, wykazując związek z poziomem stanu zdrowia. W pracy dokonano oceny zróżnicowania sprawności fizycznej w ujęciu zdrowia dorosłych mężczyzn w odniesieniu do wieku i ich aktywności fizycznej w czasie wolnym. Badaniami objęto 841 mężczyzn w wieku 20-59 lat, u których dokonano oceny wybranych komponentów morfologicznych, mięśniowych, motorycznych i krążeniowo-oddechowych spraw¬ności fizycznej w ujęciu zdrowia (H-RF). Wyróżniono cztery grupy wiekowe: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 i 50-59 lat, a w zakresie aktywności fizycznej w czasie wolnym trzy grupy: charakteryzujących się dużą, średnią i małą aktywnością fizyczną. Zaobserwowano, że wyższa aktywność fizyczna mężczyzn w czasie wolnym wiąże się z wyższymi i bardziej pożądanymi wartościami różnych komponentów sprawności fizycznej w ujęciu zdrowia. Aktywność fizyczna w czasie wolnym okazała się, podobnie jak wiek, czynnikiem silnie różnicującym sprawność fizyczną mężczyzn. Wyniki tych badań wskazują jednoznacznie na korzyści zdrowotne aktywności fizycznej w czasie wolnym zarówno w wymiarze jednostkowym, jak i społecznym, gdyż cechą współczesnego życia jest hipokinezja, występująca już od najwcześniejszych lat życia.

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Christian Feminism, Gender, and Human Essences: Toward a Solution of the Sameness and Difference Dilemma

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McLeod-Harrison M. S.

Forum Philosophicum

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2014

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vol. 19

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issue 2

169–191

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Christian feminist theory faces many stresses, some due directly to the apparent nature of Christianity and its seeming patriarchy. But feminism can also be thought inherent in Christianity. All people are made in God’s image. Christians should view women and men as equals, just as they should see people of all races as equals. The basic question discussed, within a biblical and philosophical framework, is if it possible for Christian feminist theory to hold that there is an essence to being a woman, being a man or being human all the while recognizing vast differences among women, among men and among human persons? I propose a beginning solution to this problem.

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The Macbeth Effect

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Sharma M.

Uniwersyteckie Czasopismo Socjologiczne

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2015

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issue 11

61-66

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This article is about gender equality in teh process of decision making at the EESC, which is an advisory body of the European Parliament. As the embodiment of civil society in Europe, the role of the EESC is to promote participatory democracy and the values upon which European integration is founded. But women are rarely member of EESC. In fact women represent 51% of society, if they do not have an equal representation - in effect the majority is being turned into the minority. If we accept that democracy is a mere concept and not reality, then we do not have gender balance in the decision-making process, which leads to policies bein set by men for men. Gender equality as a fundamental right and a commonvalue in the EU. The following is an unique compilation of views, articles and opinion expressed by Madi Shrama in her work as an entrepreneur, a member of the European Economic and Social Committee and a freelance journalist.

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Mužský element v hodové tradici na Uherskohradišťsku

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Tarcalová

Národopisný věstník

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2009

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vol. 26_(68)

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issue 2

27-35

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The oldest historical resources and records about “hody” (traditional feast organized on the occasion of dedication of a church to a patron saint) from the 19th and 20th centuries mention existence of parades and the special position of boys and men in the whole “Hody” festival. “stárci” (selected senior boys) played the principal role in the life of the youth in the villages of Uherskohradišťsko. They were the driving force of all cultural and social events in the village, the main organizers of “Hody”. They were elected by “chasa” (all senior youth) for one year and they acquired certain rights and duties. the election of “stárci” was a great ceremony and a matter of prestige for the male youth. “stárci” had special attributes out of which “právo” (a wooden stick decorated with flowers, ribbons and spangles) was the most important one. Until the mid-20th century, girls did not take part in the “Hody” parade at all. It was performed solely by boys and married men. one evening was reserved for the married men. As part of the entertainment, they also had priority to a solo dance. In this way, “stárci” showed respect of the community of unmarried youth to married men who helped them to prepare “Hody”. The role of “stárci” has decreased within the last one hundred years, nonetheless it is still dominant. The boys are still conscious of the importance of this function.

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Care for health among Polish men, taking into account social and economic factors, as well as the type of work

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Hildt-Ciupińska K., Pawłowska-Cyprysiak K.

Medycyna Pracy

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2021

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vol. 72

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issue 4

351-362

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BackgroundEpidemiological studies show that an inappropriate healthy lifestyle is a major incidence factor, inter alia, for cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, obesity, as well as premature deaths, especially among men.Material and MethodsIn order to check the attitudes of men towards health and health behaviors, a questionnaire-based research was carried out among 600 men active on the labor market. Several standard questionnaire tools were used: the Positive Health Behaviors Scale (PHBS), the List of Personal Values for measuring the place of health in the value hierarchy; the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale, the Work Ability Index, the Psychological Sex Inventory, and the Work–Life Balance Subscale of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ II). Additionally, an independent questionnaire was developed.ResultsIn the PHBS, men could score 0–111 pts; the average score was 70.98 pts. A high level of care for health expressed in the scores ranging 80–111 pts was achieved by less than one-third of the respondents. One of the 4 groups (referred to as the “Active”) achieved the best result according to PHBS, with an average score of 77 pts. The worst group (referred to as the “Frustrated”) achieved an average of 54.5 pts. The latter performed physical or mixed work, and half of them worked shifts, including nights.ConclusionsThe selected 4 groups were not found to differ from one another as much as the authors had expected, but they pointed to a very important aspect determining health care, namely socio‑‑economic factors. There is a great need to conduct health education among men in Poland, targeted especially at young, low-educated and blue-collar workers. The areas of lifestyle that need to be changed are: nutrition, physical activity and preventive examinations. Med Pr. 2021;72(4):351–62

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Komizm [Comism]

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Bystroń J. S.

Studia Litteraria et Historica

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2016

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issue 5

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BystronaliaNowa odsłona SLH powstała pod patronatem Jana Stanisława Bystronia, jednego z niewielu polskich etnografów świadomych szkodliwości megalomanii narodowej i irracjonalności przesądów dotyczących obcych. Etnografia w odmianie Volkskunde rozwijała się w krajach Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej przeważnie na podłożu volkizmu. Etnografia Bystronia była jednym z chwalebnych wyjątków od tej reguły.

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Zaburzenia osobowości u kobiet i mężczyzn. Przegląd literatury

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Ochojska D., Pasternak J.

Edukacja-Technika-Informatyka

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2019

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vol. 10 Numer specjalny

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issue 1

68-73

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Studies on people with personality disorders take into account different aspects of their functioning, diagnostic difficulties and determinants of abnormalities in personality development. Themain variable that is considered in these this article is gender. The present overview mainly refersto the differences and similarities between men and women in terms of the specificity of personality disorders.

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Badania dotyczące osób z zaburzeniami osobowości uwzględniają różne aspekty ich funkcjonowania, trudności diagnostyczne oraz uwarunkowania nieprawidłowości w rozwoju osobowości. Zmienną, którą w tych analizach uwzględniono, jest płeć. Poniższy przegląd badań odnosi się głównie do różnic i podobieństw pomiędzy kobietami i mężczyznami pod kątem specyfiki zaburzeń osobowości.

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Legal Regulation of the Activities of the Office of the General Inspection and Human Rights Department of the National Police of Ukraine in the Sphere of Promoting the Implementation of the Common National Gender Policy

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Romanenko S.

Copernicus Political and Legal Studies

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2023

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vol. 2

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issue 2

22-32

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In the conditions of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, the issues of equal rights of women and men, prevention and counteraction of any manifestations of discrimination, including on the basis of gender, require a comprehensive approach for their effective solution and consolidation of the efforts of all state and public institutions. Ukraine continues to take decisive steps to overcome this problem, following the Euro- Atlantic and NATO course. Ukraine supports the policy of gender equality aimed at overcoming all forms of discrimination based on gender. Ukraine has embraced gender equality as a fundamental global standard, a cornerstone of democratic societies. The nation is actively working towards attaining authentic and factual equality between women and men, underscoring its commitment to fostering a society where equal opportunities and rights are afforded to individuals of all genders. Evidence of this is the active implementation of international and European legislation and the implementation of its provisions in the practical activities of state bodies and institutions of all levels. In order to overcome gender stereotypes, education is actively developing, the institutional capacities of state bodies and institutions, local self-government bodies are being strengthened. Furthermore, statistical research indicates that women continue to face restricted access to resolutions in armed conflicts, despite their significant contributions to humanitarian efforts. Women remain underrepresented in key sectors like security and defense, particularly at decision-making levels. This includes both military and civilian roles within the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Police, and international peacekeeping operations, highlighting an ongoing imbalance in gender representation within these critical areas. In view of the above, the issue of gender equality in the security and defense sector of Ukraine, in particular, in the bodies of the National Police, deserves special attention and remains relevant. The responsibility for implementing a cohesive state gender policy within the units of the National Police of Ukraine lies with the Human Rights Office of the General Inspection and Human Rights Department of the National Police of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as the Human Rights Office). Despite the considerable volume of the legal framework outlining a diverse range of competences for the Human Rights Office as a subject of administrative and legal relations, it can be confidently stated that there has been no thorough examination of the regulatory and legal aspects governing the activities of the Human Rights Office in the field of implementing the unified state gender policy. This lack of comprehensive study contributes to the presence of numerous gaps in the legislative foundation of the Human Rights Office’s activities. All this actualizes the topic of the corresponding scientific research, testifies to its scientific and practical usefulness, taking into account the recent significant intensification of domestic law-making processes aimed at defining the legal foundations of gender equality and nondiscrimination, the integration of European and international legislation into domestic legislation.

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Muži do škol? Ano! Ale : Potřeba mužů v primárním vzdělávání

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Fárová N.

Gender a výzkum / Gender and Research

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2018

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vol. 19

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issue 1

82-104

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In recent public discussions in Europe on the advantages of mixed-gender teams, many voices have been calling for more men in primary education. The urgent need to get more male teachers into primary education exists also in the Czech Republic. In a highly feminised environment, the prevailing view is that we need more male role models and male teachers who are already in kindergartens and elementary schools are presented as unique and exceptional. Behind this idea lies the belief that female teachers need to be ‘complemented’ by male teachers, because female collectives are not that helpful - and may even be harmful - without the presence of men. The crucial question is: When we are asking for more ‘good male role models’ in primary education, what type of masculinity are we looking for? The aim of the paper is to identify the problematic assumptions underpinning the discourse on the shortage of male teachers. This paper is based on qualitative ethnographic research conducted in kindergartens and elementary schools between 2013 and 2017, which included interviews with different actors in primary education in the Czech Republic.

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Anthropometric indicators as predictors of the risk of metabolic syndrome in adult working men

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Brudecki J., Chrzanowska M.

Anthropological Review

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2015

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vol. 78

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issue 1

67-77

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Measurement of body weight, height, waist and hip circumference is a standard procedure that allows to better define the risk of metabolic syndrome. The aim of the study is to determine the usefulness of anthropometric indicators such as BMI, WC (waist circumference), WHR, WHtR and percentage of body fat to predict the metabolic cardiovascular risk in the adult male population of Krakow, as well as an attempt to determine the metabolic cardiovascular risk with the original anthropometric risk index. The study included 405 men from the population working in the T. Sendzimir Steelworks in Kraków at the age of 30-69 years. Anthropometric measurements: body height measured to the nearest mm, circuits (waist, hips) measured to the nearest centimetre, the percentage of fat (the type of electronic scales Tanita BF 300) measured according to the standard protocol by the same technician and biomedical indicators assessing the functional status of organism, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose and blood pressure measured with a mercury manometer. As a measure of goodness of fit for the indices of risk (and their components), the AUC method was used for the ROC curves to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic test. The results show that significant in predicting the risk of metabolic syndrome are not only standard anthropometric measurements specified in the standards of WHO, EGIR, NCEP and IDF. In addition, it is important to take into account the amount of fat and calculate the cumulative risk index based on all relevant measurements and indicators.

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Perceived health status among middle-aged Polish people in relation to selected demographic and social factors

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Kaczmarek M., Skrzypczak M.

Anthropological Review

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2012

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vol. 75

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issue 2

93-105

EN

Self-rated health is an important measure of health status and outcomes and plays a significant role in the quality of life. The main purpose of the study was to estimate selected demographic and socio-economic factors associated with perceived health status among middle-aged Polish people. The sample being studied consisted of 5,776 women and 2,191 men aged 35-65 years, participants of two nation-wide cross-sectional surveys: the survey on middle-aged women’s health and quality of life (WOMID) and the survey on men’s health and quality of life, both conducted in 2000-2004. Participants were administered a gender-specific questionnaire on demographic, socio-economic status, lifestyle behaviours and self-rated health. The subjectively evaluated health status was then correlated with sex, age, marital status, place of residence, education level, financial situation, types of leisure time and the tobacco use. Data were processed using uni- and multivariate statistical procedures including the logistic regression models LOGITs and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA). It was found that the perceived health status was associated with women’s and men’s age, and in women with their menopausal status. Women were likely to evaluate their health significantly worse than men. It was found that marital status, educational attainment and financial well-off were the factors significantly associated with perceived health status in both women and men. In concluding remarks it should be stated that the health perception of women and men in mid-life is significantly related to their socio-economic status.

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