Lack of health risk awareness in low-income Chinese youth migrants: assessment and associated factors

Background Although overweight/obesity is becoming a public health issue in low income countries, there is a paucity of evidence concerning overweight/obesity in Ethiopia. The aim of the study was to assess the magnitude of overweight/obesity and associated factors among second cycle primary school children in Kirkos Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A school based cross-sectional study was conducted among 482 children from May to June, 2019. Data were collected using a questionnaire and checklist. Data were entered using EpiData version 3.1 and exported into SPSS version 22.0. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done to identify factors associated with overweight/obesity. Level of statistical significance was declared at p ≤ 0.05. Results The overall magnitude of overweight/obesity was 21.2%. The magnitude of overweight was 13.7% while obesity was 7.5%. Vehicle availability, being from private school, not having friend(s), preferring sweet foods, eating breakfast irregularly, watching movies/Television while eating and physical inactivity were the factors significantly associated with overweight/obesity among second cycle primary school children. Conclusions The magnitude of overweight/obesity was high in the study area. Therefore, health and education sectors should promote healthy lifestyle to curb child overweight/obesity.

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Inpatients’ experience and the associated factors: A cross-sectional study at Lung hospital, Son La, in 2020

Journal of Health and Development Studies ◽

10.38148/jhds.0504skpt21-007 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 05 (04) ◽

pp. 110-116

Author(s):

Huu Thang Nguyen ◽

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Thi Nguyet Minh Doan ◽

Thanh Huong Tran ◽

Hai Thanh Pham

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Income Group ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Middle Income ◽

Medical Facilities ◽

Middle Income Group

Objectives: Medical facilities with an autonomous tendency always try to serve positive and pleasant experiences to improve the brand name, increase patient satisfaction and loyalty. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 245 inpatients at Lung Hospital in Son La province in 2020. To describe the current situation of the inpatient's experience at Lung Hospital in Son La province by 2020 and its related factors. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 245 inpatients at Son La Lung Hospital Results: The study showed that the total score of inpatients’ experience ranged from 22 points to 57 points and the mean of it was 39.7 (6.13) points. Subject's experience scores were divided into 2 groups, the satisfied group accounted for 32.7% and the percentage of the unsatisfied group was 67.3%. As compared to men, a higher total score of women was (OR: 1.134; 95% CI: 0.284-0.997). The urban area group’s score was 1,190 times higher than that of those who live in rural and mountainous areas (95% CI: 1,010 - 1,400). The middle-income group had more positive experience than the low-income group (OR: 1.180; 95% CI: 1.010 - 1.370). Conclusions: Our research showed that gender, living area and economic condition affected the total score of inpatients’ experience at the Lung hospital. Keywords: Patient experiences, inpatient treatment, hospital, associated factors

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Poor glycemic control and associated factors among diabetic patients in Ethiopia; A Systemic review and meta-analysis

10.1101/19004986 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Berhane Fseha Teklehaimanot ◽

Abadi kidanemariam Berhe ◽

Gebrehiwot Gebremariam Welearegawi

Keyword(s):

Glycemic Control ◽

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Poor Glycemic Control ◽

Systemic Review ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Optimum Level

AbstractIntroductionThe major global public health problems now days are diabetes especially the burden is high in low income countries including Ethiopia due to the limited resource for screening and early diagnosis of the diabetes. To prevent diabetic complications including organ damage and micro vascular complications blood glucose level should be maintained at an optimum level. However there was no pooled national picture on poor glycemic control and its associated factors.MethodsDifferent data base searching engine including PubMed, Google scholar, the Cochrane library, MEDLINE,, HINARY and African journal online (AJOL) were used. The Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal Tools and Newcastle Ottawa scale for assessing the quality of cross sectional studies were used for quality assessment. The meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 14 software. I2 statistic and egger weighted regression were used to assess heterogeneity and publication bias.ResultsA total of 134 studies were identified from different database searching engines and other sources. After removing for duplication, absence of abstract and review of the full text 12 studies were including in the meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of poor glycemic control among diabetic patients in Ethiopia is 64.72% with 95% confidence interval 63.16-66.28%. The sub group analysis of poor glycemic control among diabetic patients in different region of the country shows consistent and high prevalence of poor glycemic control ranging from 62.5% in Tigray region to 65.6% in Oromia region of the country. Residence, dyslipidemia and diet adherence were significantly association with poor glycemic control among diabetic patients in Ethiopia.ConclusionThe prevalence of poor glycemic control among diabetic patients was high in Ethiopia and consistent across different regions of the country. The most important factors associated with poor glycemic factor among diabetic patients were being rural residence, having dyslipidemia and not adhering to dietary plan.

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Suicidal ideation during pregnancy: prevalence and associated factors among low-income women in São Paulo, Brazil

Archives of Women s Mental Health ◽

10.1007/s00737-012-0263-5 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 135-138 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Hsiang Huang ◽

Alexandre Faisal-Cury ◽

Ya-Fen Chan ◽

Karen Tabb ◽

Wayne Katon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

São Paulo ◽

Low Income Women

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Consumer health risk awareness model of RF-EMF exposure from mobile phones and base stations: An exploratory study

International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing ◽

10.1007/s12208-019-00222-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 125-145 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rojalin Pradhan ◽

Mahim Sagar ◽

Tushar Pandey ◽

Ishwar Prasad

Keyword(s):

Health Risk ◽

Mobile Phones ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Base Stations ◽

Consumer Health ◽

Risk Awareness

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563: Race and Parity as Associated Factors for Obesity among Low-Income Women

American Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/aje/161.supplement_1.s141b ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 161 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S141-S141

Author(s):

A C Goulart ◽

F M Silva ◽

M A Cardoso ◽

P A Lotufo ◽

I M Benseñor

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Low Income Women

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2020/3408789 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Demelash Wachamo ◽

Yadessa Tegene ◽

Abdisa Tibeso ◽

Assefa Washo

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Transmitted Disease ◽

Low Income Countries ◽

Reproductive Health Services ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Arsi Zone

Background. Young people are challenged with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems due to limited access to services and information. It contributes a high burden of sexually transmitted disease, unsafe abortion, and premature mortality, especially in low-income countries like Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed at assessing the SRH service utilization and associated factors among college students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia region, Ethiopia. Methods. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 519 randomly selected college students from January 01, 2019, up to April 30, 2019. Data were collected through self-administered pretested questionnaires. Data entry and analysis for descriptive and logistic regression models were performed by using SPSS (version 23). The result was declared as statistically significant at p < 0.05. Results. The utilization of at least one SRH service in the last twelve months was seen in 304 (58.6%) students. Mainly information and counseling (81.3%), voluntary testing and counseling for HIV (80.6%), condom service (37.2%), pregnancy test (35.5%), family planning services (33.2%), and abortion care services (26.0%) were most frequently utilized. The students’ aged between 20 and 24 years [AOR = 2.05, 95% CI: 1.38–3.06], female students [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.30–2.82], those not living with family [AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.05–2.26], those who discussed about SRH with family/friends [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.31–2.82], and those who participated in school clubs [AOR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.19, 2.58] more frequently used SRH service compared with their counterparts. Conclusions. The utilization of SRH services was low when compared with other studies and needs improvements to tackle RH-related problems. It requires pertinent health education and the SRH club at higher educational institutions is crucial.

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Epidemiology and associated factors of atopic dermatitis in Malagasy children

Allergy Asthma & Clinical Immunology ◽

10.1186/s13223-019-0398-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

F. A. Sendrasoa ◽

I. M. Ranaivo ◽

N. H. Razanakoto ◽

M. Andrianarison ◽

O. Raharolahy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Low Income ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Age Of Onset ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

History Of ◽

The Mean ◽

Urban And Rural Areas ◽

Duration Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Little is known about the epidemiology and associated factors of childhood AD in the markedly different, low-income, tropical environment like Madagascar. Methods We aim to assess the epidemiology and associated factors of AD in individuals fewer than 15 years of age in Antananarivo Madagascar. It was a retrospective and descriptive study over a period of 7 years (2010 to 2016) in children 6 months to 14 years in the Department of Dermatology, Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar. The diagnosis of AD was based on clinical data. Results The prevalence of AD was 5.6% in children aged 6 months to 14 years. The details of 151 cases of atopic dermatitis were analyzed. The mean age of patients was 4 years. There was a female preponderance (sex ratio: 0.7). A family history of AD was noted in 56 cases (37%). No association between breast-feeding and AD was found. The age of onset of AD was before the age of 3 months in 7.5% and between 6 months to 5 years in 70%. Children born in March (dry season) had the highest risk of AD. Consultations for AD increased during the winter (from July to October; p = 0.005). However, the prevalence of AD was similar in urban and rural areas. Conclusion Weather may have an impact on the prevalence of atopic dermatitis in Madagascar. No significant correlation was found between the duration of breastfeeding and AD, as well as urbanization.

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Pre-frailty, frailty and associated factors in older caregivers of older adults

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.11606/s1518-8787.2020054001655 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

Roberta De Oliveira Máximo ◽

Ingrid Cristina Lopes ◽

Allan Gustavo Brigola ◽

Bruna Moretti Luchesi ◽

Aline Cristina Martins Gratão ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Clinical Aspects ◽

Frailty Phenotype ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Older Caregivers

INTRODUCTION: Providing care to an older adult is an activity that requires considerable physical effort and can cause stress and psychological strain, which accentuate factors that trigger the cycle of frailty, especially when the caregiver is also an older adult. However, few studies have analyzed the frailty process in older caregivers. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the prevalence of pre-frailty, frailty and associated factors in older caregivers of older adults. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted including 328 community-dwelling older caregivers. Frailty was identified using frailty phenotype. Socio-demographic, behavioral and clinical aspects, characteristics related to care and functioning were covariables in the multinomial logistic regression. RESULTS: The prevalence of pre-frailty and frailty were 58.8% and 21.1%, respectively. An increased age, female sex, not having a conjugal life, depressive symptoms and pain were commonly associated with pre-frailty and frailty. Sedentary lifestyle was exclusively associated with pre-frailty, whereas living in an urban area, low income and the cognitive decline were associated with frailty. A better performance on instrumental activities of daily living reduced the chance of frailty. CONCLUSION: Many factors associated with the frailty syndrome may be related to the act of providing care, which emphasizes the importance of the development of coping strategies for this population.

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