Source identification of pollution and health risks to metals in household indoor and outdoor dust: A cross-sectional study in a typical mining town, China

2021 ◽  
pp. 118551
Author(s):  
Suzhen Cao ◽  
Dongsen Wen ◽  
Xing Chen ◽  
Xiaoli Duan ◽  
Linlin Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Source Identification ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mining Town ◽  
Outdoor Dust ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

scholarly journals Exploring the Knowledge Levels of Bankers on Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
JUSTICE JONATHAN ◽  
Stephen Baba ◽  
Etornam Kwawudade Kezia ◽  
Solomon Abambila ◽  
Charity Gyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Growing Economy

Background: Overweight and obesity are becoming serious public health menace in the world today. Weight gain is skyrocketing across the globe due to growing economy, fast food expansion and a shift towards more sedentary living. However, most people lack knowledge regarding risks associated with overweight and obesity. Aim: The study aimed to explore the knowledge level of bankers in the Ho Municipality on the health risks associated with overweight and obesity. Methodology: A cross-sectional study design with quantitative method was employed. The study spanned from September 7, 2018 to April 25, 2019. A self-administered questionnaire and convenience sampling technique were used to obtain data. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics 21 Developer and the results presented in statistical tables and graphs. Results: Of 136 participants investigated, 67 (49.3%) were between 31 - 40 years. 2 participants (1.5%) were underweight, 49(36.0%) had normal weight, 43(31.6%) were overweight while 42 (30.9%) were obese. The study revealed that female bankers were prone to overweight (37.78%) while the males were prone to obesity (56.52%). Participants generally had low knowledge and awareness on health risks of overweight and obesity. Conclusion: Most bankers in the Ho Municipality were overweight and obese due to insufficient knowledge and low awareness on the risks associated with overweight and obesity. Public education and awareness creation are urgently needed to stem the tide.

Secondhand smoke exposure in indoor and outdoor locations in airports across Europe and the US: A cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjie Pang* ◽  
Frances Stillman ◽  
Andrea Soong ◽  
Laura Zheng ◽  
Esther Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Us ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

scholarly journals Utilization of Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers and Associated Health Risks Among Healthcare Professionals Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desta Assefa H/mariam ◽  
Tadesse Gudeta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Skin Damage ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Sanitizer

Abstract Background: Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a crucial and widely used product to avert the rapid spreading of corona-virus disease (COVID-19). However, frequent apply of alcohol-based hand sanitizer mainly at the point-of-care can cause health risks and shortages in and outside the healthcare facilities. The present study was designed to assess the utilization of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and the incidence of associated health risks among health care professionals in COVID-19 pandemic times. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jimma University Medical Center, Ethiopia, between April 01 and June 27, 2020. The collected data were analyzed and described using IBM SPSS Statistics software version 21.Results: Ninety-six health care professionals with 28.69+4.048 years of mean age participated in the study. 95.8% of them practiced alcohol-based hand sanitizers to avert COVID-19 virus transmission in the healthcare setting and community. But they were challenges to practice hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The common problems were alcohol-based hand sanitizers unavailability 66(68.8%), costly 50(52.1%), and skin damage 8(8.3%). Most of them experienced health risks such as skin dryness 60(62.5%), skin irritation 27(28.1%), ocular irritation 11(11.5%), cough 11(11.5%), and others. These health risks resulted in that 9(9.4%) of them did not practice hand hygiene by alcohol-based hand sanitizers (p-value = 0.999). Conclusion: To prevent COVID-19 virus transmission by alcohol-based hand sanitizers, health care professionals faced different challenges, such as access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers and reported health risks. Therefore, the regulatory and public health bodies should promote local production of alcohol-based hand sanitizers with careful follow-up, and its health risks management plan should gain attention.

Health risks among women desiring pregnancy within one year: a cross-sectional study in Maharashtra India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayashree Sachin Gothankar ◽  
Prakash Doke ◽  
Sonali Palkar ◽  
Amruta Chutke ◽  
Archana Patil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Parity ◽  
Tribal Women ◽  
One Year ◽  
Low Consumption

Abstract Background Health of women during preconception phase though critical is comparatively ignored period in her life cycle. Presence of health risks are judged as hazardous to well-being of women and her forthcoming progeny. The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of health risks and its comparison between blocks.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted in two tribal and two non-tribal blocks in Nasik district, Maharashtra, India. Currently married women desiring conception within one year were included as study participants. Sample size was estimated to be 6,951. Data was collected by trained Accredited Social Health Activists using validated interview schedule. Anthropometric measures of women were recorded in standard manner. Body Mass Index criteria were used to assess the nutritional status.Results Mean age of women was 23.19 ± 3.71 years and 16% of them were adolescents. Illiteracy rate was higher in tribal than non-tribal women. Commonest reported occupation was farming. Despite being high parity and gravida status more tribal women desired pregnancy. Substance abuse was high among tribal women. Majority of women consumed meal with family members or with husband. Although 35% of women had low consumption of protein and calorie, yet most of them perceived to have abundant food.Conclusion Health risks namely younger age, illiteracy, farming with moderate to high-intensity work, high parity, low consumption of protein and calories and undernutrition were found to be prevalent and the risks were significantly more among tribal women. “Continuum of care” must include preconception care.

scholarly journals The nutrition and health risks faced by pregnant adolescents: Insights from a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. e0178878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phuong Hong Nguyen ◽  
Tina Sanghvi ◽  
Lan Mai Tran ◽  
Kaosar Afsana ◽  
Zeba Mahmud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Pregnant Adolescents ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Utilization of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers and Associated Health Risks among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desta Assefa ◽  
Tadesse Gudeta
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Skin Damage ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Sanitizer

Abstract Background Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a crucial and widely used product to prevent the spreading of corona-virus disease (COVID-19). However, frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer mainly at the point-of-care can cause health risks and shortages in and outside the healthcare facilities. Objective The present study was designed to assess the utilization of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and the incidence of associated health risks among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jimma Medical Center, Ethiopia, between April 01 and June 27, 2020. The collected data were analyzed and described using descriptive statistical tests with SPSS version 21. Results Ninety-six healthcare workers with 28.69 ± 4.048 years of mean age participated in the study. 95.8% of them used alcohol-based hand sanitizers to prevent COVID-19 virus transmission in the healthcare setting and community. But they encountered challenges to practice hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The common problems were alcohol-based hand sanitizers unavailability 66(68.8%), costly 50(52.1%), and skin damage 8(8.3%). Most of them experienced health risks such as skin dryness 60(62.5%), skin irritation 27(28.1%), ocular irritation 11(11.5%), cough 11(11.5%), and others. These health risks caused that 9(9.4%) of them do not practice hand hygiene by alcohol-based hand sanitizers (p-value = 0.999). Conclusion To stay safe from COVID-19, healthcare workers faced different challenges, such as access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers and reported health risks. Therefore, the regulatory and public health bodies should promote local production of alcohol-based hand sanitizers with careful follow-up, and its health risks management plan should gain attention.

scholarly journals A Comparison of the Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Circumcised and Uncircumcised Adult Males in Rustenburg, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blanchard Mbay Iyemosolo ◽  
Tawanda Chivese ◽  
Tonya Marianne Esterhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
South Africa ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Mining Town

Abstract BackgroundSouth Africa has a persistent burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Male circumcision has been shown to be effective in preventing HIV, and STIs but data are scarce on the protective effect of circumcision in high-risk populations such as migrant miners. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of medical and traditional circumcision on the prevalence of STIs after adjusting for other risk factors in Rustenburg, a mining town in North West Province, South Africa.MethodsThis cross-sectional study used baseline data collected from a cohort study. Adult males in a mining town were assessed for STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis) using syndromic assessment. Data on circumcision status and other risk factors for STIs were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Multivariable log binomial regression was used to assess the independent effect of circumcision on STI presence after adjusting for confounders.ResultsA total of 339 participants with a median age of 25 years (IQR 22-29) were included in the study, of whom 116 (34.2%) were circumcised. The overall STIs prevalence was 27.4% (95% CI 22.8% to 32.6%) and was lower in the circumcised participants compared with those who were uncircumcised (15.5% vs 33.6%, respectively, p<0.001). Both medical (OR 0.57, 95% CI 0.34-0.95, p = 0.030) and traditional circumcision (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.13-0.86, p = 0.022) were strongly associated with a lower risk of STIs after adjustment for employment and condom use. ConclusionIn this high-risk population, with a relatively high prevalence of STIs, and where one third of males are circumcised, both medical and traditional circumcision appear to be protective against STIs.

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