Nowadays, myths and superstitions are present in spite of scientific and technological developments, especially when trying to solve problems that escape human understanding. This study was aimed at determining the existence of superstitions and myths in the university community, investigating their origins, influences, adoption and credibility, correlating them with people's level of knowledge. It is a descriptive/analytical research conducted at Teaching Units in the Area of Health of the Federal University of Goiás. The technique of content analysis was utilized for data analysis. Two categories have been created: Personal Attitudes related to Superstitions and Influences and Destruction of Superstitions. It was found out that there is a clash between popular and scientific knowledge, either leading to the exclusion of popular wisdom, to its 'veiled' maintenance, or even to an alliance between the two types of knowledge.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0034-71672004000600017 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
The Comparative Efficacy of Burs Versus Piezoelectric Techniques in Third Molar Surgery: A Systematic Review Following the PRISMA Guidelines.
Medicina (Kaunas)
December 2024
Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.
: Third molar (wisdom tooth) extraction is one of the most common surgical procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Traditional rotary instruments and burs have long been the standard tools for this procedure. However, recent advancements in surgical techniques, such as piezoelectric surgery, have gained popularity due to their purported advantages in terms of precision, safety, and postoperative outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFace matching as a majority: Getting the best from a crowd.
Perception
December 2024
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic.
For unfamiliar faces, deciding whether two photographs depict the same person or not can be difficult. One way to substantially improve accuracy is to defer to the 'wisdom of crowds' by aggregating responses across multiple individuals. However, there are several methods available for doing this.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnveiling the Biography of Sigmund Freud With Pediatric Dentistry Insights.
Cureus
September 2024
Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar, IND.
Born in Freiberg, Moravia (now the Czech Republic), Austrian psychiatrist Sigmund Freud was the forerunner of psychoanalysis, a ground-breaking approach to understanding the human mind. Originally studying neurology at the University of Vienna, Freud soon became fascinated with the psychological origins of mental illness. He developed theories on repression, the unconscious mind, and the significance of dreams because he saw dreams as windows into hidden conflicts and impulses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSuper SEI-Forming Anion for Enhanced Interfacial Stability in Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries.
Adv Mater
November 2024
Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China.
Article Synopsis
- Lithium metal electrodes in rechargeable batteries face issues like high reactivity and significant volume changes, leading to degradation in performance over time.
- A new approach introduces a super SEI-forming anion (SSA) that enhances the stability of the interface on lithium electrodes, improving how well the surface is covered and how uniformly it distributes.
- The use of SSA significantly boosts the lifespan and performance of lithium metal batteries, offering over five times the cycle life compared to traditional anions, paving the way for better battery technologies.
Factors affecting the readiness for hospital discharge of initially treated pulmonary tuberculosis patients in China: a phenomenological study.
BMC Public Health
August 2024
Department of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Changsha Central Hospital Affiliated to University of South China, Changsha, China.
Background: Despite readiness for hospital discharge widespread popularity since readiness for hospital discharge introduction in 1979 and extensive study, readiness for hospital discharge among pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients has not yet been investigated. Moreover, the factors influencing this process remain unclear.
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing readiness for hospital discharge in initially treated PTB patients using the capability, opportunity, motivation-behavior (COM-B) model.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!