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The teenager as the patient: influence of social factors on medical activity of teenagers in the field of reproductive health

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Surmach M.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2012

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vol. 2

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issue 2

43-51

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Background: Teenagers tend to abandon the programs of preventive and therapeutic medical care established for them in infancy by their pediatricians and parents. Purpose: To assess the influence of social factors on the health behaviours of Belarusian teenagers in the field of reproductive health. Material and methods: We analyzed the medical activity of Belarusian teenagers ages 15 to 18 during (March through June 2010) using a questionnaire. The sample of 463 females and 486 males representatively reflects the set of teenagers of Belarus. Results: In the group of adolescents interviewed, it was revealed that medical activity was insufficient; medical knowledge is mismatched with their requirements for health. Among social factors, such as accommodation, education of parents, socioeconomic status, and family structure, the last one appeared to be the most significant. Within families, teenagers more often received information concerning reproductive health from their mothers. Problems related to reproductive health were ranked differently depending on the age and gender of the teenagers. A positive dependence on timely reference for medical aid based on the educational level of parents was found. Conclusions: The medical activity of teenagers is insufficient, and their health care knowledge in the field of reproductive health does not align with their requirements for health

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Social Determinants of Suicides in the Czech Republic between 1995 and 2010

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Katrňák T., Tyrychtrová L.

Sociologický časopis. Czech Sociological Review

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2016

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vol. 52

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issue 3

293-319

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The text is concerned with suicides in the Czech Republic. It seeks to determine which social variables, and to what extent, have affected suicidal behaviour since 1989. The authors draw on Durkheim’s theory that society prevents suicidal tendencies. They formulate six hypotheses to account for the effects of social variables (year, sex, age, education, and marital status) on suicide rates, which they test using data from 1995 to 2010. Their findings show that time weakens the odds for committing suicides. Regardless of the time, women and people who are young, more educated, and living in a marriage face the lowest risk of suicide. That marriage works as a shield against suicide is especially true for men (its protective function for women is significantly lower). In the period observed, there was a relative increase in the effect of two social variables: middle age (45–69 years) and lower education. The structure of variables explaining suicide rates changed during the time period observed.

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Escalation of tuberculosis notification: an analysis of associated social factors

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Miandad M., Nawaz-ul-Huda S., Burke F., Azam M., Khan I.

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series

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2016

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vol. 33

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issue 33

91-101

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Studies have revealed that socioeconomic factors such as those pertaining to unmarried respondents, dependency, housing congestion and room sharing are associated with tuberculosis rates not only in developing countries but also in developed countries. Karachi has been identified as one of the most vulnerable cities where the spread of TB is increasing with the passage of time. The purpose of the present study is to assess TB notification with reference to some social factors in order that the findings of this study may provide helpful information for guidance related to social and economic policy formulation, at least at the local level to combat and eliminate tuberculosis. The methodology was based on NTP registered patients’ data and social factor analysis data which were acquired through questionnaire survey from notified patients. The result pertaining to TB notification reveals an increasing trend during the last seven years from 2007 until 2013. The notification of female patients compared to that of males is high, which is evidence of the fact that women in Pakistan are more affected but a comparison of patients to the total population in the respective years i.e. the patient population ratio, reveals a decreasing trend. The findings of the study emphasize that the problem of TB control can be resolved expeditiously with the cooperation of the public sector, which should be motivated to meet the core requirements of the programme at various administrative levels and strongly enforced standards of quality of life.

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Influence of social and religious factors in Polish Sejm elections, 2001–2007

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Bilska-Wodecka E., Matykowski R.

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series

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2015

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vol. 30

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issue 30

7-22

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The analysis presented herein addresses the issue of social and religious diversity within the Catholic Church and its influence on voter turnout and Sejm election results in Poland. The paper covers election results from 2001 to 2007. Both organizational-institutional characteristics and social-religious characteristics of the Church have been taken into account when assessing the impact of the Church on regional differences in political support for selected political factions in 2005. The impact of each factor on the support level for a given party or political orientation in a regional (spatial) context was assessed on the basis of the degree of coincidence of the factors of interest, measured using the coefficient of correlation.

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Руйнування фонетичної системи мови під впливом соціяльних чинників

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Mykytiuk O.

Studia Ucrainica Varsoviensia

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2015

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vol. 3

123-133

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The article considers the phonetic and orthographic means that create the uniqueness of the national ethos. The deformation of Ukrainian phonetic features is revealed to have been caused by a number of social factors, which include: the lack of a state language policy, the consistent destruction of the native language of the nation, systematic Russian expansion in the areas of information and culture, the results of the colonial past, and state intervention in the internal laws of the language. The impact of alien (Russian) speech on the phonetic system of the Ukrainian language is shown, which has resulted in numerous pronunciation errors. The destruction of linguistic, melodic, volume, vocality and other language characteristics is described. The suggestions and the experience of the Spelling Project of 1999 on the phonetic system of the language are analysed.

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SOCIAL FACTORS INFLUENCING SPORT PARTICIPATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA

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Yakubu S. I., Olalekan A. S., Ikazuagbe J. K., William O. R., Khadijat A. S.

Journal of Physical Education & Health - Social Perspective

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2019

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vol. 8

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issue 13

14-24

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The study was conducted to investigate the social factors influencing sport participation among secondary school students in Oyo West Local Government Area, Oyo State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the research; the population of the study was all 10,385 secondary school students in Oyo West Local Government, Oyo State. Multistage random sampling technique which included purposive, proportionate and random sample techniques were used to select 642 of the students. The instrument for data collection was a researchers-designed questionnaire, validated by experts and the reliability coefficient was r = .76. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage for the demographic characteristics and inferential statistics of chi-square was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Results of the study indicated that the following factors: parental influence n = 642, χ2 (9) = 505.321 > 16.92, sport facilities n = 642, χ2 (9) = 455.184 > 16.92, gender n = 642, χ2 (9) = 331.588 > 16.92, and economic status n = 642, χ2 (9) = 447.408 > 16.92 significantly influenced sport participation among secondary school students in Oyo State. It was concluded that sports participation among secondary school students is greatly influence by these social factors. Therefore, it is recommended that parents should encourage their children to participate in sports, and the government should support the school authorities in provision of adequate sport facilities for schools. Equal opportunities should be provided for both male and female students to fully participate in sports.

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Social factors conditioning the tourist activity and destinations of Chicago Polonia

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Ziółkowska-Weiss K.

Turyzm

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2017

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vol. 27

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issue 2

113-121

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Staying in social groups is inseparably connected with the process of socialization and upbringing. Educational environments play a significant role in shaping human attitudes, including those towards tourist activity. Family and school are part of those educational environments whose impact is of a special nature. The main objective is to present the social factors conditioning tourist activity and destinations among Chicago Polonia. Among these factors, the family situation, family patterns, a lack of family tradition, membership of an organization, an individual desire to discover new places and a lack of free time have been distinguished. The aim is to check whether affiliation to an organization influences a greater frequency of tourist trips of Chicago Polonia and whether it has an impact on the choice of tourist destination.

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Społeczne uwarunkowania stylu życia osób starszych

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Kowalewski T.

Pedagogika Społeczna

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2018 (R. XVII)

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issue 3(69)

91-108

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Pojęcie „styl życia” rozpowszechniło się w ciągu ostatnich kilkudziesięciu lat. Mimo tak krótkiego czasu zyskało znaczenie społeczne i gospodarcze. Znaczenie gospodarcze uwidacznia się w stylu konsumpcyjnym osób starszych i w prozdrowotnym styl życia. Wzrasta potencjał „silver generation”. Zarazem jednak pojęcie to jest jeszcze niedostatecznie doceniane przez badaczy. Autor przedstawia wybrane aspekty dyskursu teoretycznego nad pojęciem „styl życia”. Jednym z najważniejszych uwarunkowań społecznych stylu życia osób starszych jest ich uczestnictwo w kulturze. Szczególnego znaczenie w przekazie międzypokoleniowym mają dzieci i wnuki. To tworzy innowacyjne formy więzi społecznej. Uwarunkowania społeczne (uczestnictwo w kulturze, więzi społeczne, praca, miejsce zamieszkania) wpływają, ale nie determinują, stylu życia osób starszych.

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The concept of lifestyle has spread over the past several decades. Despite such a short period, it gained social and economic significance. The economic significance is evident in the consumption style of the elderly and in their pro-healthy lifestyle. The “silver generation” potential is growing. Yet, the concept of lifestyle has not been fully acknowledge by researchers. The author presents selected aspects of theoretical discourse on the concept of lifestyle. One of the most important social factors determining lifestyle of the elderly is participation of older people in culture. Children and grandchildren are particularly important in terms of the intergenerational transmission. Such a transfer develops the sense of an innovative, social bond. Social factors such as participation in culture, social bonds, work and place of residence the lifestyle of older people, but do not affect but do not determine it.

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Differences in nutritional status of preschool children in the context of the maternal social characteristics

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Potocka A., Jacukowicz A.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2017

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vol. 30

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issue 5

811-821

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Objectives It is generally accepted that maternal factors are important in maintaining the adequate nutritional status of young children. This study was aimed at verifying whether mother’s socio-demographic (age and relationship status) and socio-economic features (education and professional status) differentiate the child’s nutritional status. Material and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between April and October 2013. Five hundred thirty mothers of preschool children from 5 different regions of Poland were interviewed. Mothers were interviewed on their socio-demographic and socio-economic status. To assess the child’s nutritional status, body mass index (BMI) z-score and the diet indicators were calculated, such as the percentage of the estimated average requirement for energy (%EAR), the percentage of energy coming from carbohydrates (%EC), fat (%ET) and proteins (%EP). Percentage of the estimated average requirement for energy, %EC, %ET and %EP was obtained from 24-h dietary recalls conducted with the mothers. Results The results showed that mother’s education and professional status did not differentiate any of the indices of the child’s nutritional status. However, maternal age and her relationship status occurred significant (ANOVA; p < 0.05). Children of younger mothers had higher BMI z-score and higher %EC as compared to children of older mothers. Moreover, %EAR was higher among children of single mothers and it was closer to the recommended nutrition standards as compared to children of mothers with a partner. Conclusions When a child is diagnosed with any type of malnutrition, it is worth assessing various factors that might influence the nutritional status, such as child’s social background (e.g., maternal factors). Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2017;30(5):811–821

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Socio-demographic dimension of tourism development in Ukraine

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Trunina I., Druzhynina V., Zahorianska O., Pryakhina K.

Biblioteka Regionalisty

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2020

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issue 20

170-179

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Over the last decade, the tourism industry is considered to be an engine of economic development in many countries of the world. On the other hand, tourism as an important socio-economic phenomenon of modern times is closely related to the development of society and is subject to its laws, so the purpose of the research is defined as: the systematization of the existing approaches, identification and justification of the main socio-demographic factors for the development of the tourism industry in Ukraine against the backdrop of the world tourism industry. The scientific novelty: analysis of previous studies has identified the key demographic and social factors that have a direct impact and determine the main trends in tourism in Ukraine. The indirect social indicator for the level and quality of population life is determined as the disposable income per person; its comparative and retrospective analysis in the context of Ukrainian regions makes it possible to identify potentially promising areas for the development of tourism business with the existing demand from the local population.

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W ostatnim dziesięcioleciu branża turystyczna stała się motorem rozwoju gospodarczego w wielu krajach świata. Z drugiej strony turystyka, jako ważne społeczno-ekonomiczne zjawisko, jest ściśle związana z rozwojem społeczeństwa i podlega jego prawom, dlatego też cel badań definiuje się jako: usystematyzowanie istniejących podejść, identyfikacja i uzasadnienie głównych czynników społeczno-demograficznych rozwoju branży turystycznej na Ukrainie na tle światowej branży turystycznej. Analiza wcześniejszych badań pozwoliła zidentyfikować kluczowe czynniki demograficzne i społeczne, które mają bezpośredni wpływ na turystykę na Ukrainie i determinują główne jej trendy. Pośredni wskaźnik społeczny dotyczący poziomu i jakości życia ludności określa się jako dochód na osobę; jego analiza porównawcza i retrospektywna w kontekście regionów ukraińskich pozwala zidentyfikować potencjalnie obiecujące obszary dla rozwoju branży turystycznej z uwzględnieniem potrzeb miejscowej ludności.

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Opóźnienia w leczeniu kobiet z rozpoznaniem raka piersi a wybrane czynniki demograficzne i społeczne

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Cipora E.

Medycyna Pracy

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2019

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vol. 70

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issue 1

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Background Up to now, there have been very few studies concerning delay issues in the treatment of breast cancer in Poland. The aim of the study was to determine the time and causes of delay in the treatment of women diagnosed with breast cancer and the importance of demographic and social factors on the occurrence of delays in the implementation of therapy. Material and Methods The study was conducted in 2015–2016 in the Podkarpackie Oncology Centre in Brzozów for a group of 231 women. The time criterion of the delays in the treatment of women suffering from breast cancer was more than 1 month from the first oncological consultation to therapy initiation. The diagnostic poll method and medical documentation analysis were used. Research tools included a survey questionnaire and research protocol. The collected material was subjected to the statistical analysis using the χ2 test. The values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results Delays were noted in 62.8% of the study participants and the mean delay time took 12.6 weeks. The main causes of the delays were: fear that the diagnosis would be confirmed, long waiting time for specialist investigations and their results, age, marital status and professional activity. No statistically significant correlation was found between profession, education level and the place of residence with therapy delays. Conclusions Delays in the treatment of breast cancer patients were noted in the majority of study participants. A correlation was observed between the delays and chosen sociodemographic factors. Med Pr. 2019;70(1):89–98

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Wstęp W Polsce przeprowadzono dotychczas niewiele badań dotyczących opóźnień w terapii raka piersi. Celem niniejszej pracy było określenie przyczyn i skali problemów tego rodzaju oraz wskazanie roli czynników demograficznych i społecznych w występowaniu opóźnień w leczeniu. Materiał i metody Badania zostały przeprowadzone w latach 2015−2016 w Podkarpackim Ośrodku Onkologicznym w Brzozowie na grupie 231 kobiet. Jako kryterium czasowe opóźnienia w leczeniu kobiet chorych na raka piersi przyjęto okres co najmniej 1 miesiąca od pierwszej konsultacji onkologicznej do podjęcia leczenia. W badaniach zastosowano metodę sondażu diagnostycznego i analizę dokumentacji medycznej. Narzędziami badawczymi były kwestionariusz ankiety i protokół naukowo-badawczy. Zebrany materiał poddano analizie statystycznej z użyciem testu χ2. Za istotne statystycznie przyjęto p < 0,05. Wyniki Opóźnienia w leczeniu dotyczyły 62,8% kobiet z badanej grupy, a średni czas zwłoki wyniósł 12,6 tygodni. Przyczynami opóźnień były najczęściej: lęk przed potwierdzeniem rozpoznania nowotworu, długi czas oczekiwania na badania specjalistyczne i ich wyniki, ponadto wiek, stan cywilny i aktywność zawodowa pacjentek. Nie stwierdzono istotnej statystycznie zależności między wykonywanym zawodem, poziomem wykształcenia i miejscem zamieszkania badanych a występowaniem opóźnień w leczeniu. Wnioski Opóźnienia w leczeniu kobiet chorych na raka piersi dotyczyły większości badanych. Stwierdzono związek opóźnień z wybranymi czynnikami demograficznymi i społecznymi. Med. Pr. 2019;70(1):89–98

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Język wobec czynników społecznych. Nowa leksyka języka polskiego 2. połowy XX – początków XXI wieku jako zwierciadło życia społecznego

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Wysoczański W.

Roczniki Humanistyczne

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2022

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vol. 70

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issue 6

221-232

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Taking the reference of language to social life as a starting point, the influence of social factors within the new lexis of the Polish language from the second half of the 20th to the beginning of the 21st century is examined. The study of socially conditioned lexis (new words and word compounds) allows us both to perceive the basis of social nominative demand and the regularities of the social function of names, as well as to throw light on selected social fields. The analysis shows, in particular, the social stratification, attitudes and social activity of people, reflects the realities and circumstances of civic-social life, and illustrates, in a multifaceted way, the coexistence of people within the community.

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Obierając za punkt wyjścia odniesienie języka do płaszczyzny życia społecznego, rozpatruje się wpływ czynników społecznych w nowej leksyce języka polskiego 2. poł. XX – pocz. XXI wieku. Przeprowadzone dociekania społecznie uwarunkowanej leksyki (nowych słów i związków wyrazowych) pozwalają zarówno dostrzec podstawy społecznego zapotrzebowania nominacyjnego oraz prawidłowości społecznej funkcji nazw, jak i naświetlić wybrane dziedziny społecznego. Analiza ukazuje zwłaszcza rozwarstwienie społeczne, postawy oraz aktywność społeczną ludzi, odzwierciedla realia i okoliczności życia obywatelsko-społecznego, wieloaspektowość współbycia ludzi w społeczności.

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Preferencje osób z dysfunkcją wzroku w zakresie korzystania z informacyjno-komunikacyjnych technologii wspomagających

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Śmiechowska-Petrovskij E.

Forum Pedagogiczne

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2017

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vol. 7

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issue 1

185-196

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The article discusses the issue of blind and visually impaired people’s preferences in choosing assistive technology. Assistive technology is an important tool for them as it helps in the process of education, communication and mobility by compensating the lack of visual information. The article, which is based on a research, shows possibilities and barriers of using AT by people with vision problems and places a special emphasis on the social factors determining preferences in choosing hardware and software. Review and analysis of empirical data allowes to formulate important conclusions for the practice of education and rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired people.

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W artykule podjęto zagadnienie preferencji osób z dysfunkcją wzroku w zakresie korzystania z informacyjno-komunikacyjnych technologii wspomagających. Osoby niewidome i słabowidzące dzięki wykorzystaniu technologii wspomagających kompensują brak lub ograniczenie informacji dostarczanych kanałem wzrokowym, koniecznych do zdobywania wiedzy, komunikowania się i mobilności. W artykule omówiono możliwości i bariery wykorzystania technologii wspomagających przez osoby z dysfunkcją wzroku ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem czynników społecznych warunkujących preferencje wyboru sprzętu i oprogramowania – na podstawie badań (głównie zagranicznych) podejmujących te kwestie. Przegląd i analiza danych empirycznych posłużyły do sformułowania wniosków istotnych dla praktyki tyflopedagogicznej.

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The teenager as the patient: influence of social factors on medical activity of teenagers in the field of reproductive health

Social Determinants of Suicides in the Czech Republic between 1995 and 2010

Escalation of tuberculosis notification: an analysis of associated social factors

Influence of social and religious factors in Polish Sejm elections, 2001–2007

Руйнування фонетичної системи мови під впливом соціяльних чинників

SOCIAL FACTORS INFLUENCING SPORT PARTICIPATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Social factors conditioning the tourist activity and destinations of Chicago Polonia

Społeczne uwarunkowania stylu życia osób starszych

Differences in nutritional status of preschool children in the context of the maternal social characteristics

Socio-demographic dimension of tourism development in Ukraine

Opóźnienia w leczeniu kobiet z rozpoznaniem raka piersi a wybrane czynniki demograficzne i społeczne

Język wobec czynników społecznych. Nowa leksyka języka polskiego 2. połowy XX – początków XXI wieku jako zwierciadło życia społecznego

Preferencje osób z dysfunkcją wzroku w zakresie korzystania z informacyjno-komunikacyjnych technologii wspomagających