scholarly journals Identifying Differences in Risk Factors for Depression and Anxiety in Pediatric Chronic Disease: A Matched Cross-Sectional Study of Youth with Lupus/Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and Their Peers with Diabetes

2015 ◽  
Vol 167 (6) ◽  
pp. 1397-1403.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Knight ◽  
Pamela Weiss ◽  
Knashawn Morales ◽  
Marsha Gerdes ◽  
Melissa Rearson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Prevalence and severity of interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease: a nationwide, cross-sectional study

2012 ◽  
Vol 71 (12) ◽  
pp. 1966-1972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragnar Gunnarsson ◽  
Trond Mogens Aaløkken ◽  
Øyvind Molberg ◽  
May Brit Lund ◽  
Georg Karl Mynarek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Clinical and Immunological Profile of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and a Comparison of Four Diagnostic Criteria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin John John ◽  
Mohammad Sadiq ◽  
Tina George ◽  
Karthik Gunasekaran ◽  
Nirmal Francis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunological Profile ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Organ Systems

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) was initially described as a chronic immune-mediated disease with overlapping features of systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. We conducted a cross-sectional study to describe the clinical and immunological profile of patients with MCTD and to compare the four diagnostic criteria, namely, Sharp, Kasukawa, Alarcón-Segovia, and Khan criteria. A total of 291 patients who were admitted from June 2007 to June 2017 and fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in the study. A clinical diagnosis of MCTD was made in 111 patients, of whom 103 (92.8%) were women. The mean age at presentation was 39.3 years (SD±11.6). The most common organ systems that were involved were musculoskeletal system (95.5%), skin and mucosa (78.4%), and the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems (56%). The maximum sensitivity was for the Kasukawa criteria with a sensitivity of 77.5% (95% CI 68.4-84.6) and specificity of 92.2% (95% CI 87-95.5). The Kahn criteria and Alarcón-Segovia criteria had the maximum specificity; the Alarcón-Segovia criteria had a sensitivity of 69.4% (95% CI 59.8-77.6) and a specificity of 99.4% (95% CI 96.5-99.9), while the Kahn criteria had a sensitivity of 52.3% (95% CI 42.6-61.7) and a specificity of 99.4% (95% CI 96.5-99.9). The sensitivity and specificity of Sharp criteria were 57.7% (95% CI 47.9-66.87) and 90% (95% CI 84.4-93.8), respectively.

Association of serum KL-6 levels with interstitial lung disease in patients with connective tissue disease: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 663-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekin Oktay Oguz ◽  
Orhan Kucuksahin ◽  
Murat Turgay ◽  
Mustafa Turgut Yildizgoren ◽  
Askin Ates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interstitial Lung Disease ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Clinical and Therapeutic Characteristics of Cancer Patients in the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6654
Author(s):  
Hamad S. Alyami ◽  
Abdallah Y. Naser ◽  
Eman Zmaily Dahmash ◽  
Mohammad H. Alyami ◽  
Osamah M. Belali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Icu Admission

Aims: Due to the continuous changes in modern lifestyle and the need to explore the effect of these changes on the risk of developing cancer, ongoing research on the epidemiology and characteristics of cancer patients is requested. This study explored the epidemiology of cancer, its characteristics, treatment patterns, and risk factors in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using cancer patients’ medical records at Asir Central Hospital in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Active patients’ records were extracted between January 2013 and December 2019. Results: A total of 2038 patients were identified during the study period, with a mean age of 60.9 (SD: 19.0) years. The patients had survived with their cancer for a median duration of 4 years (IQR: 2–6). Around 4.6% of the patients required ICU admission with a median period of 9 days (IQR: 5–14.75). The death rate during the study period was 10.9%. Around 20.8% of the cases were metastatic, of which 77.8% were at stage four of metastasis, and 19.7% of the patients were receiving chemotherapy for their disease. The most common types of cancer were malignant neoplasms of digestive organs, comprising 40.8% of the sample. Older age (60 years and above) and using specific chronic disease medications were predictors associated with a higher risk of death due to cancer (p < 0.05). Smoking history, using specific chronic disease medications, and having previous surgery were predictors associated with a higher risk of ICU admission (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Breast, colon, and liver cancers were the most prevalent in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Several modifiable cancer risk factors were identified. The results of this study should support decision-makers in the initiation of programs for key modifiable risk factors that enhance lifestyle changes and reduce cancer risks.

scholarly journals Study on the Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety among Diabetes Mellitus patients in Tertiary Care Hospital- A Prospective Cross-sectional Study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Pem Tamang
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most predominant, chronic disease afflicting globally with its amplifying burden. The association of diabetes with psychological disorders exists with depression and anxiety being the most common, often remains undiagnosed or unidentified eventually leading to a decline in functional abilities and self-care, worsening the health profile of the patients and contributing to both morbidity and mortality. This study explores the association of psychiatric problems with diabetes mellitus and their related risk factors. Objectives: To investigate the association and the prevalence of psychiatric disorders (depression and anxiety) among diabetic patients and access their associated risk factors. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted for six months in 105 diabetic patients from the outpatient department. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used to evaluate the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. Results: Overall 53(50.5%) were observed with the symptoms of anxiety while 45(42.9%) with symptoms of depression respectively. The prevalence of marked anxiety and depression was observed higher in a female. Anxiety and depression were also common among participants with moderate social support. Anxiety and depression were greater among patient who were illiterate (OR=1.50, 95% CI 0.92-5.38), unemployed (OR=7.50, 95% CI 1.29-43.61) with low income (PR=3.09 95% CI 0.92-10.36) and who were retired (OR=6.00, 95% CI 0.81-44.35).Conclusion: The result showed a high prevalence of depression and anxiety among female than in the male. Most of the patients developed moderate or severe anxiety and depression. Various factors such as low income, age, low education, unemployed, uncontrolled diabetes were associated with anxiety and depression. Awareness programs and health education should be conducted. Counseling and appropriate medication should be initiated to reduce future complications.   Key words: 

Identifying inequities in an urban Latin American population: a cross-sectional study in Australian primary health care

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Luis Sanchez ◽  
Tracey Johnson ◽  
Suzanne Williams ◽  
Geoffrey Spurling ◽  
Joanne Durham
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

In Australia, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds often face inequitable health outcomes and access to health care. An important, but under-researched, population is people of Latin American descent. A cross-sectional study obtained clinical data on Latin American Spanish-speaking patients from Brisbane’s south-west. Extracted data included demographic characteristics, risk factors, chronic disease and service use. A total of 382 people (60.5% female, 39.5% male), mainly from El Salvador and Chile and predominantly older people (70% over 50 years), were identified. Compared with the general Australian population, the proportion of people with dyslipidaemia, diabetes, arthritis and musculoskeletal, mental health disorders and being obese or overweight was high. There was also a higher use of the 20–40min general medicine consultation than in the general population. The proportion of patients receiving health promotion and chronic disease management activities was higher than in other reports. However, there were gaps in the provision of these services. The study shows an ageing population group with significant risk factors and an important burden of chronic disease and comorbidity. Addressing inequalities in health for culturally and linguistically diverse populations demands improvements in healthcare delivery and targeted actions based on a solid understanding of their complex health needs and their health, social and cultural circumstances.

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