scholarly journals Risk Factors for Suicide Attempt: A Retrospective Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S85-S85
Author(s):  
L. Castaldo ◽  
L. Mazzone ◽  
G. Serra ◽  
S. Vicari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Family History ◽  
Mood Disorder ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Average Length ◽  
History Of ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

IntroductionSuicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents.ObjectivesTo investigate suicidal behaviors among Italian adolescents.AimsTo assess the rates of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SA) and the associated risk factors in patients admitted to emergency department (ED) of the Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital.MethodsRetrospective study based on data of patients admitted to the ED from 1 January 2011 to 30 May 2016 who required a neuropsychiatric (NPI) consultation. We analyzed:– outcome of the NPI consultation (hospitalization or discharge);– risk factors for SA and SI;– methods employed for SA.ResultsThe number of NPI consultations for SI and SA increased from 6.45% in 2011 to 13.3% in 2015. More than 90% of consultations recommended hospitalization in the psychiatric unit (137 patient [66% female]; mean age of 15.5 ± 1.6 years) with average length of stay of 13.64 ± 10.63 days. Risk factors for SI and SA were non-suicidal self-injury, family conflicts and previous suicide attempts. Subjects evaluated for a SA reported a significantly higher frequency of family history of mood disorder (χ2 = 5.94; P = 0.02) and a comorbid substance abuse (χ2 = 4.49; P = 0.03) when compared with SI group. The method most frequently used to attempt suicide was ingestion of medications (52.83%).ConclusionsThere was an increasing demand of NPI consultation of SA and SI in the last years. A family history of mood disorder and a history of substance abuse are risk factors able to differentiate between SI and SA.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Study on Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension at Sipaghat of Sindhupalchowk District, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Naresh Manandhar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Percent Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Hypertension is a progressive cardiovascular syndrome arising from complex and interrelated etiologies. Males have slightly higher prevalence than female in most of countries of Southeast-Asian region.Objective: The objective of study is to find out prevalence and the risk factors of hypertension at Sipaghat, Sindhulchowk, Nepal.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sipaghat of Sindhupalchowk district in May 2016 and 260 persons were selected randomly. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was higher in male (25.4%) than female (17.4%). Mean age of study population was 42.08 years with standard deviation, 15.95 years. Variables namely age group, smoking, alcohol consumption and family history of hypertension were found to be significant at 5 percent level of significance. Alcohol consumption and smokers have more than two times higher chance of getting hypertension compared to alcohol non-consumer and nonsmoker with 95% confidence intervals were 1.08-4.80 and 1.21-6.10, respectively. Persons with family history of hypertension have 3.8 times more chance of getting hypertension compared to no family history of hypertension with 1.89-7.61 of 95% confidence interval.Conclusion: Lifestyle modification reduces blood pressure which prevents or delays the incidence of hypertension. Hypertension can be controlled and prevented by modifying the lifestyle. People should be advised to avoid modifiable risk factors of hypertension like smoking, consumption of alcohol and physical inactivity through health education programs.Nepalese Journal of Statistics, 2017, Vol. 1, 73-82

A retrospective study on breast cancer presentation, risk factors, and protective factors in patients with a positive family history of breast cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 469-473
Author(s):  
Ying Yi Liaw ◽  
Foong Shiang Loong ◽  
Suzanne Tan ◽  
Sze Yun On ◽  
Evelyn Khaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Family History ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
History Of

Profile of depression in women attending antenatal clinics in Blantyre District, Malawi

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S419-S419
Author(s):  
G. Chorwe-Sungani ◽  
J. Chipps
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Antenatal Depression ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
History Of ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

IntroductionDepression is one of major health problems affecting pregnant women in low resource settings. It can lead to poor uptake of antenatal services. Data about prevalence of antenatal depression and associated risk factors remain scanty in Malawi. The study settings were eight selected antenatal clinics in Blantyre district, Malawi. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence of antenatal depression and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Blantyre district, Malawi.MethodsThis was a quantitative study which used a random sample of 97 pregnant women. Ethical approval was granted by relevant bodies. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data.ResultsPrevalence of antenatal depression in Blantyre district was 25.8% (n = 25). Risk factors associated with antenatal depression included: “being distressed by anxiety or depression for more than two weeks during this pregnancy”; “feeling that pregnancy has been a positive experience”; “having a history of feeling miserable or depressed for two weeks or more before this pregnancy”; “relationship with partner is an emotionally supportive one”; “experiencing major stresses, changes or losses in the course of this pregnancy”; “having history of physical abuse when growing up”, and “having concerns about being or becoming a mother”.ConclusionThis study has shown that antenatal depression is prevalent in Malawi. It suggests that psychosocial interventions targeting pregnant women may be necessary to reduce antenatal depression and associated risk factors. However, further research regarding ways for assisting pregnant women to build and strengthen their psychosocial support structures is needed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Psoriasis Vulgaris and Its Associated Risk Factors in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 390-395
Author(s):  
Syeda Ujala Sohail ◽  
Nasima Iqbal ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
Sarwath Fatimee ◽  
Ayesha Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Family History ◽  
Psoriasis Vulgaris ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
P Value ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Aim: To find out the prevalence of psoriasis vulgaris and its associated risk factors. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at Rawalpindi Leprosy Hospital during January 2019 to December 2019. Methodology: The diagnosed cases of Psoriasis Vulgaris (PsV) were included in the study. All the patients were investigated on the basis of an in depth Performa. The Performa include all the relevant clinical and family history of the patient along with the personal details. Data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. All the numerical variables were presented as mean with standard deviation while categorical data as frequency and percentages. The association of risk factors with the Psoriasis was calculated by using the Chi-square test. p-value less than 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: Mean age with standard deviation of patients was 34.7±14. Most of the diagnosed patients were male and below 40 years of age, only 4.2% cases were having positive family history of Psoriasis and found significant correlation. The frequency of onset of symptoms in adolescent was more as compared to childhood i.e. 95.3% and 4.7% respectively. Majority of psoriasis cases (65.3%) were from non-smoker group and having strong association with smoking. The frequency of arthritis among psoriasis patients was 23.7% and majority of the patients, who developed arthritis were those having age <40 year and were suffering from psoriasis since 5-10 years. Conclusion: Current study concluded that Psoriasis vulgar is having higher prevalence rate among male and below 40 years of age group. The results also suggested a strong association of severity of psoriasis with certain risk factors including family history, age of onset of symptoms, smoking and arthritis.

Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Suicide Attempts Among Patients With Severe Psychiatric Disorders in Eastern Morocco

Crisis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Barrimi ◽  
Khalid Serraj ◽  
Ismail Rammouz ◽  
Rachid Alouane ◽  
Najoua Messaoudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Personal History ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Risk Factors For Suicide

Abstract. Background: Suicide attempts are common in patients with severe psychiatric disorders; however, they are rarely studied in this population. Aims: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors associated with suicide attempts among patients with severe psychiatric disorders. Method: This is a cross-sectional study of patients admitted to the Mohammed VI University Hospital of Psychiatry in Oujda, Morocco. Results: A total of 250 patients with a psychiatric disorder were recruited in this study. Among these, 78 cases (31.2%) had a personal history of suicide attempts. A personal history of suicide attempt was significantly higher among women compared to men (45.5% vs. 27.2%, p = .0099). The most common method of suicide attempts was jumping from heights (31%). Patients with a personal history of suicide attempts had a significantly higher prevalence of alcohol consumption ( p = .0063), family history of psychiatric disorders ( p = .002), family history of suicide attempt ( p = .00004), and family history of suicide ( p = .018) compared to those who had never made suicide attempts. Limitations: As suicidal behavior is highly stigmatized in Morocco, the number of patients who have made a suicide attempt may be underestimated. Conclusion: Our findings justify the need to provide specialized support to psychiatric patients with risk factors for suicide attempts.

scholarly journals Prediction of Length of Hospital Stay and Immediate Outcome of Children Suffering From Bronchiolitis on the Bases of Associated Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Bithi Debnath ◽  
Sajani Islam ◽  
Nazmul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Wood Burning ◽  
History Of ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Length Of Hospitalization

Background: Bronchiolitis is the most common reason for hospitalization among children younger than 2 years. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the possibility that the associated risk factors in children suffering from bronchiolitis could predict the length of hospital stay and also to observe the immediate outcome. Methodology: This prospective study was conducted in a district hospital of Bangladesh in a period of two years from January 2011 to December 2012. Patients aged 2 years or less fulfilling inclusion criteria for bronchiolitis and required admission were enrolled in this study. Patients having comorbidities and who were discharged before fulfilling the study criteria for discharge were excluded from the study. Treatment was given according to National Guidelines for the Management of Bronchiolitis. All demographic, clinical and laboratory data were recorded in a prefixed questionnaire and analyzed. Results: Among 100 patients, 60% cases were hospitalized for 4 days or more. Mean duration of hospital stay was 4.37±1.93 days. Patients of male sex (67%), younger than 6 months of age (71%), preterm birth (21%), weight-for-age was either ≥2SD (60%) or ≤3SD (23%) were hospitalized for longer duration. Length of hospitalization was also increased in patients with family history of asthma (37%), smoking (75%), using wood-burning stoves for cooking (89%) and no previous history of respiratory distress (81%). Exclusively breastfed infants (41%) stayed hospital for shorter duration than those who fed partially (53%) or not at all (6%). All patients were improved in this case series (100%). Conclusion: Bronchiolitis patients having male sex, age less than 6 months, preterm born, partially breast fed , family history of asthma, exposure to smoking and wood-burning stoves were deduced to be significant risk factors for prolongation of length of hospitalization. Further research is needed to determine how these risk factors contribute to the development of the disease and prolong the length of hospital stay. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2020;7(2):67-71

scholarly journals Risk factors of asthma in the Asian population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Yie Sio ◽  
Fook Tim Chew
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Family History ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Asian Population ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background and objective An increasing trend of asthma prevalence was observed in Asia; however, contributions of environmental and host-related risk factors to the development of this disease remain uncertain. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis for asthma-associated risk factors reported in Asia. Methods We systematically searched three public databases (Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus) in Feb 2021. We only included articles that reported environmental and host-related risk factors associated with asthma in the Asian population. Random-effect meta-analyses were conducted for frequently reported asthma-associated risk factors to provide an overall risk estimate of asthma development. Results Of 4030 records obtained from public databases, 289 articles were selected for review. The most frequently reported asthma-associated risk factor was the family history of allergy-related conditions. The random-effect asthma risk estimates (pooled odds ratio, OR) were 4.66 (95% confidence interval (CI): 3.73–5.82) for the family history of asthma, 3.50 (95% CI: 2.62–4.67) for the family history of atopy, 3.57 (95% CI: 3.03–4.22) for the family history of any allergic diseases, 1.96 (95% CI: 1.47–2.61) for the family history of allergic rhinitis, and 2.75 (95% CI: 1.12–6.76) for the family history of atopic dermatitis. For housing-related factors, including the presence of mold, mold spots, mold odor, cockroach, water damage, and incense burning, the random-effect pooled OR ranged from 1.43 to 1.73. Other risk factors with significant pooled OR for asthma development included male gender (1.30, 95% CI: 1.23–1.38), cigarette smoke exposure (1.44, 95% CI: 1.30–1.60), cigarette smoking (1.66, 95% CI: 1.44–1.90), body mass index (BMI)–related parameters (pooled OR ranged from 1.06 to 2.02), various types of air pollution (NO2, PM10, and O3; pooled OR ranged from 1.03 to 1.22), and pre- and perinatal factors (low birth weight, preterm birth, and cesarean section; pooled OR ranged from 1.14 to 1.32). Conclusions The family history of asthma was the most frequently reported risk factor for asthma development in Asia with the highest risk estimate for asthma development. This suggests a major role of the genetic component in asthma pathogenesis. Further study on asthma genetics is required to improve the current understanding of asthma etiology.

In-Patient and Post-Discharge Suicides in Tyrol 2004–2011

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S292-S292
Author(s):  
E.A. Deisenhammer ◽  
E.M. Behrndt ◽  
G. Kemmler ◽  
C. Haring ◽  
C. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Patient Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Commit Suicide

IntroductionPsychiatric patients constitute a high-risk population for suicide. In-patient status and the period after discharge are of particular interest concerning risk assessment.ObjectiveTo assess risk factors for in-patient and post-discharge suicides.MethodsThe Tyrol suicide register was linked with the registers of three psychiatric departments/hospitals of the region. Suicides were categorized according to whether the suicide was committed during a hospital stay or within 12 weeks after discharge or whether the suicide subject had not recently been hospitalized. Groups were compared with regard to demographic and clinical variables. Further, case-control comparisons were performed for the in-patient and post-discharge groups.ResultsDuring the study period (2004–2011) 30 in-patients, 89 post-discharge and 592 not recently hospitalized suicides were identified. Groups differed in terms of gender distribution, history of suicide attempts, warning signals and suicide methods. Compared with controls matched for a number of variables, in-patient suicides were significantly more suicidal and depressed at admission, reported more often a recent life event and showed less often aggressive behavior and plans for the future. Post-discharge suicides had more often a history of attempted suicide, depressive and thought disorder symptomatology, a ward change and an unplanned discharge and less often a scheduled appointment with a non-psychiatric physician.ConclusionsSuicide victims differ with regard to whether they die during, shortly after or not associated with a hospitalization. Compared to controls there are specific risk factors for those who commit suicide during a hospital stay and within 12 weeks after discharge.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Thyroid Dysfunction and Associated Risk Factors among Nepalese Diabetes Mellitus Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saroj Khatiwada ◽  
Rajendra KC ◽  
Santosh Kumar Sah ◽  
Seraj Ahmed Khan ◽  
Rajendra Kumar Chaudhari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Relative Risk ◽  
Family History ◽  
Thyroid Disease ◽  
Thyroid Dysfunction ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Objectives. To assess thyroid function and associated risk factors in Nepalese diabetes mellitus patients.Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 419 diabetes mellitus patients at B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. Information on demographic and anthropometric variables and risk factors for thyroid dysfunction was collected. Blood samples were analysed to measure thyroid hormones, blood sugar, and lipid profile.Results. Prevalence rate of thyroid dysfunction was 36.03%, with subclinical hypothyroidism (26.5%) as the most common thyroid dysfunction. Thyroid dysfunction was much common in females (42.85%) compared to males (30.04%)p=0.008and in type 1 diabetes (50%) compared to type 2 diabetes mellitus (35.41%)p=0.218. Diabetic patients with thyroid dysfunction had higher total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol in comparison to patients without thyroid dysfunction. Significant risk factors for thyroid dysfunction, specifically hypothyroidism (overt and subclinical), were smoking (relative risk of 2.56 with 95% CI (1.99–3.29,p<0.001)), family history of thyroid disease (relative risk of 2.57 with 95% CI (2.0–3.31,p<0.001)), and female gender (relative risk of 1.44 with 95% CI (1.09–1.91,p=0.01)).Conclusions. Thyroid dysfunction is common among Nepalese diabetic patients. Smoking, family history of thyroid disease, and female gender are significantly associated with thyroid dysfunction.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF UNDIAGNOSED HYPERTENSION AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG ADULTS IN GAJIDA TOWN, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Mukhtar Yakubu Gajida ◽  
Dr. Shumaila Hanif ◽  
Aishat Shittu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family History ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
World Health ◽  
Undiagnosed Hypertension ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Hypertension is a world health problem which is strongly related with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature deaths. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and associated risk factors among adults in Gajida town. The blood pressure (BP) of 364 participants was measured. Risk factors of high BP (age, gender, obesity, occupational stress, family history, educational level, dietary habits and smoking) were assessed. The data obtained was analyzed using both descriptive and interferential statistics. The descriptive (mean, standard deviation & percentage) and inferential (Pearson, Spearman & Mann-Whitney-U) statistics were used to summarize/analyze the data at P<0.05 using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) (version 16.0). Out of 364 participants, 185 (50.8%) were males and 179 (49.2%) were females. On average, participant’s age was 33 years, systolic blood pressure (SBP) was 110 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was 80 mm Hg and BMI was 19.96 kg/m2. About 153 (41.9%) of the participants were housewives and 138 (37.9%) were not educated. Prevalence of undiagnosed HTN was 23.6%. Gender, age, BMI, and educational level were found to be associated significantly (P ≤ 0.05) with HTN. Occupational stress, history of HTN, family history of HTN, dietary habits and smoking showed no significant relationship (p ≥ 0.05). A moderate prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension was found among adults in Gajida town. Hypertension is associated with gender, age, BMI, and educational level. There is a need to detect and manage cases of undiagnosed hypertension through regular measurements.

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