scholarly journals 543 Clinical and demographic features of morphea patients with mucocutaneous involvement: A cross sectional study from The Morphea of Adults and Children (MAC Cohort)

2020 ◽  
Vol 140 (7) ◽  
pp. S74
Author(s):  
H.T. Jacobe ◽  
S. Prasad ◽  
S.M. Black ◽  
S. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Demographic Features

scholarly journals 218. Changes in Dental Antibiotic Prescribing in the United States, 2012–2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S111-S111
Author(s):  
Swetha Ramanathan ◽  
Connie H Yan ◽  
Colin Hubbard ◽  
Gregory Calip ◽  
Lisa K Sharp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Antibiotic Prescribing ◽  
Prescription Data ◽  
Oral Antibiotic ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prescribing Trends ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Linear Regressions

Abstract Background Data suggest dental antibiotic prescribing is increasing with relatively less documented about prescribing trends in adults and children. Therefore, the aim was to evaluate trends in antibiotic prescribing by US dentists from 2012–2017. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of US dental prescribing using IQVIA Longitudinal Prescription Data from 2012 to 2017. Prescribing rates (prescriptions [Rx] per 100,000 dentists), mean days’ supply, and mean quantity dispensed were calculated monthly across eight oral antibiotic groups: amoxicillin, clindamycin, cephalexin, azithromycin, penicillin, doxycycline, fluoroquinolone, and other antibiotics. Descriptive frequencies and multiple linear regressions were performed to obtain trends overall and stratified by adults (≥ 18) and children (< 18). Results 220, 325 dentists prescribed 135 million Rx (94.0% in adults). 61.0% were amoxicillin, 14.4% clindamycin, 11.7% penicillin, 4.4% azithromycin, 4.3% cephalexin, 2.0% other antibiotics, 1.4% doxycycline, and 0.7% fluoroquinolones. Prescribing increased by 33 Rx/100,000 dentists (p< 0.0001) each month for all antibiotics. Amoxicillin (p< 0.0001) and clindamycin (p=0.02) prescribing rate increased by 73 and 5 Rx/100,000 dentists, respectively. Prescribing decreased by 8, 12, and 2 Rx/100,000 dentists for cephalexin (p< 0.0001), doxycycline (p< 0.0001), and fluoroquinolones (p=0.008), respectively. Mean days’ supply increased for amoxicillin, penicillin, and clindamycin (p< 0.0001), and decreased for cephalexin (p< 0.0001).Mean quantity dispensed decreased (p< 0.0001) for all groups except azithromycin and doxycycline. Among adults, cephalexin prescribing rates (7 Rx/100,000 dentist; p< 0.0001) and other antibiotics days’ supply (p< 0.0001) decreased. Among children, azithromycin prescribing rates (1 Rx/100,000 dentists, p=0.02), and fluoroquinolone and other antibiotics days’ supply (p< 0.0001) decreased. Conclusion These findings support dental antibiotic prescribing is increasing, specifically for amoxicillin and clindamycin. Further, trends differed between adults and children. Understanding what is driving these trends is important to target dental antibiotic stewardship efforts. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals The impact of socio-demographic features on anxiety and depression amongst navy veterans after retirement: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitris Georgantas ◽  
Andreas Tsounis ◽  
Ioannis Vidakis ◽  
Maria Malliarou ◽  
Pavlos Sarafis
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Demographic Features

High-risk behaviors and demographic features: a cross-sectional study among Iranian adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ghahremani ◽  
Mahin Nazari ◽  
Maryam Changizi ◽  
Mohamad Hossein Kaveh
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Demographic Features

Abstract Background and objectives High-risk behaviors are considered to be a serious threat among adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of unhealthy and high-risk behaviors and their relationship with demographic features in adolescents living in Shiraz, Iran. Materials and methods The present descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 483 students in the 10th grade of high school. The data were collected using a demographic information form and a modified adolescents high-risk behaviors questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using the test-retest method. Afterwards, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software (IBM), version 22 and were analyzed using the chi-square (χ2) test, logistic regression analysis and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results High-risk health behaviors were significantly correlated to adolescents’ gender, parents’ occupations and education levels, length of residency in Shiraz and talking about important things with one’s parents (p < 0.03). Gender predicted 52% of variance of bullying behaviors at school [Exp(B) = 0.502, p < 0.03, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.261–0.996]. In fact, most high-risk behaviors were associated with gender (p < 0.001). Indeed, bullying was mostly reported in boys, while being hopeless or sad, suicide attempts and appropriate weight loss behaviors were mostly reported among girls. Additionally, the frequency of smoking cigarettes and using hookahs was higher among girls compared to boys (23.1% for smoking cigarettes and 39.6% for using hookahs). However, no significant correlation was observed between gender and smoking cigarettes and using hookahs (p > 0.704 for smoking cigarettes and p > 0.118 for using hookahs). The most prevalent high-risk behaviors were physical fighting (51.1%), being sad or hopeless (35.2%), alcohol abuse (26.7%), overweight (14.7%) and obesity (8.1%) in both genders. Based on the results, only 26.5% of the adolescents had sufficient physical activity. Besides, the adolescents’ weight scores were significantly correlated to eating green salads (p < 0.01), which was seen more among overweight adolescents. Conclusion The findings indicated that adolescents’ gender and their parents’ roles should be taken into consideration in designing health promotion programs, such as mental health and its related skills. This would eventually result in the prevention and reduction of unhealthy habits.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Experience of Neonatal Resuscitation among Midwives in Tamale

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afizu Alhassan ◽  
Abdul-Ganiyu Fuseini ◽  
Wahab Osman ◽  
Alhassan Basour Adam
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Resuscitation ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Demographic Features

Background. Efforts to reduce under-five mortality across the globe are being hindered by a disproportionately high rate of neonatal deaths. About a quarter of these neonatal deaths are caused by birth asphyxia. Available evidence shows that effective neonatal resuscitation delivered by providers skilled in and knowledgeable about neonatal resuscitation can significantly reduce neonatal mortality rates. Objectives. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine knowledge and experience in neonatal resuscitation among midwives in Tamale, and the factors associated with their knowledge on neonatal resuscitation. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study involving all midwives practicing in three large hospitals in Tamale. We developed a questionnaire to collect data on demographic characteristics of participants, and their knowledge and experience in neonatal resuscitation. We used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 21, to analyse the data. Demographic characteristics of participants were summarized using descriptive statistics. Pearson’s correlation was used to determine associations between knowledge and some selected demographic features, while the one-way ANOVA was conducted to determine differences in level of knowledge based on the demographic features. Results. 98.1% of the participants in this study had insufficient knowledge on neonatal resuscitation. Midwives at the Tamale Central Hospital demonstrated a statistically significantly higher level of knowledge (24.67 ± 2.79, p = .014), compared to those at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (22.92 ± 4.56, p = .028) and Tamale West Hospital (21.50 ± 6.24, p = .021). Those who had a first-degree qualification in midwifery and those with a Post-NAC/NAP midwifery certificate had a statistically significantly higher knowledge than those with a diploma in midwifery. Training in neonatal resuscitation was associated with more knowledge in neonatal resuscitation (r(158) = .195, p = .013). In terms of experience, 55% of the participants in this study were not experienced in performing neonatal resuscitation. There were no differences in their level of experience based on their academic qualification, work place, and years of practice as a midwife. Conclusion. Considering the generally low level of knowledge and experience of midwives in neonatal resuscitation as discovered in this study, there is an urgent need for government to provide more opportunities for all practicing midwives to be trained in this important lifesaving skill.

scholarly journals PLACENTA ACCRETA IN PLACENTA PREVIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (05) ◽  
pp. 892-896
Author(s):  
Farzana Majid ◽  
Robina Ali ◽  
Shazia Shaheen
Keyword(s):  
Placenta Accreta ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Scarred Uterus ◽  
Demographic Features ◽  
Previous Cesarean

Objective: To calculate the frequency of placenta accreta in placenta previawith or without scarred uterus and compare clinico demographic features of cases with orwithout placenta accreta. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study:Department of Obst & Gynae Allied Hospital, Faisalabad from 1st June 2007 to 31st May 2008.Methodology: 200 patients of placenta previa, 100 with history of previous cesarean sectionand 100 without history of previous C-section fulfilling inclusion criteria were taken. They wereevaluated by history, examination and ultrasound noting placental location and type. Placentaaccreta was diagnosed during delivery. Results: Out of 200 patients, frequency of placentaaccreta was significantly increased with history of previous C-section. It was 20% in patientswith previous C-sections and 6% in patients without previous C-sections. Conclusions: Ourdata suggests that frequency of placenta accreta is greater in patients with previous C-sectionand its frequency increases with increasing number of C-sections especially with anterior andcentral placenta previa.

scholarly journals Ichthyosis affects mental health in adults and children: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 951-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qisi Sun ◽  
Ivy Ren ◽  
Theodore Zaki ◽  
Kaitlin Maciejewski ◽  
Keith Choate
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adults And Children
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