The Anti-Asian American Pacific Islander Bias Survey: Anti- Asian Bias Spectrum from Microaggressions to Violence

 

Abstract

Background: Anti-Asian bias is not a new phenomenon. The murders of eight victims at spas in Georgia with six of the victims being Asian women has caused a new generation to speak up about the discrimination that is directed toward those who identify as Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

Objectives: The brief Anti-Asian American Pacific Islander Bias Survey (AAAPIBS) was developed to view how discrimination shows up from microaggressions to violence on the spectrum of Anti-Asian bias.

Methodology: A convenience sample of occupational therapy practitioners and Asian American women in academia in the U.S. were given the survey.

Results: Anti-Asian discrimination occurs on a spectrum which has two major themes: Perpetual Foreigner and Model Minority. One new item emerged which was cultural appropriation from AAPI practices which are sources of cultural strengths and support, e.g. Mindfulness.

Implications: Anti-AAPI bias hinders the complete participation of AAPI Peoples in our society.

Keywords: Cultural appropriation; Envied Outgroup; Microaggressions; Model Minority; Perpetual Foreigner

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Acupuncture in the Quality of Life of Rheumatoid Arthritis

 

Abstract

Objectives: Health and quality of life (QoL) go hand in hand in the path taken daily by multidisciplinary teams, in health promotion and disease prevention, in search of the patient’s overall satisfaction. This study evaluates the effect of acupuncture on the QoL of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Methodology: Analytical, cross-sectional observational study, analysed 50 patients outlining 3 hypotheses to observe interactions: H1, acupuncture has a mediating effect on QoL assessment; H2, disease activity score (DAS28 CRP) is influenced by acupuncture and H3, QoL and RA disease activity are related

Results: QoL is favorably influenced by acupuncture, with a mean value after complementary acupuncture treatment (tcA) higher than at baseline, assuming a significance level of 0.05. Acupuncture is also a positive mediator in reducing disease activity, achieving 44% of patients in remission and no patients with high disease activity after treatment. It was observed that there is a slight constructive trend in the relationship between QoL and disease intensity, in patients under tcA

Conclusion: The treatment of RA with optimization of QoL and reduction of disease intensity is the most clinically aspired goal, which requires disease management and the offer of therapeutic suggestions able to reach the targets more effectively and efficiently. Acupuncture seems to play an important role when complemented to the already established therapeutic attitudes, in order to achieve the objectives

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Pandemic Scenario in India: A Review

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The COVID-19 has made many a change in daily livelihood of us. We are the present generation who has witnessed a pandemic in their lifetimes. In this context it is very much relevant to get an idea about any kind of remedial procedures were discussed or mentioned in literature down the ancient history of India. India is mother of ancient civilization. There are various discoverers which were made by Indian scientists in ancient times and now these are recognized by modern science. Amongst them most important is ayurveda. In present years, the herbal ameliorating role of ayurveda in various kinds of diseases is accepted by the modern scientific and/ medical personnel. In this quest I have made some survey of literature (both online and offline). Based upon the available information the present review was designed. I divided my study in two parts. In the beginning, we will look into the occurrence of pandemics in ancient India. Second, we will put some light regarding the remedial procedures and /measures taken to stop the spread of pandemic mentioned in ayurveda. In this regard, I have got very interesting results. I noted occurrence of pandemic in India times back to B.C.E and this was prevalent in 19th century as well. For prevention of this pandemic number of measures are mentioned in ayurveda including quarantine, isolation, home isolation etc. As part of remedial measures, boosting up of immunity, reframing and refreshing of metabolic systems of body, different tests and methods for enhancing lung capacity, physical mobility (in forms of yoga and meditation) is prescribed as non-invasive methods. Thus, present study will encompass the rich cultural as well as scientific heritage of ancient India.

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