Investigation of the prevalence of pressure ulcers and patient-related risk factors in hospitals in the province of Erzurum: A cross-sectional study

Objective: The main aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of pressure ulcers (PU) and related risk factors of PU development in hospitalised patients in Italy. Furthermore, the study investigated the association between risk factors for PU present on admission and the development during hospitalisation (hospital-acquired pressure ulcer, HAPU). Methods: A cross-sectional study, using two separate designs at two separate timepoints: 2010 and 2015. The methodology used to measure PU prevalence was that recommended by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP). Results: The total sample was 7681 hospitalised patients (3011 patients in 2010, 4670 in 2015). Prevalence of PU in hospital was 19.5% in 2010 and 17% in 2015. The number of patients with PU present on admission were 9.60% in 2010 and 9.42% in 2015. Patients with HAPU were 5.08% in 2010 and 5.87% in 2015. Older age and comorbidities, and a total Braden score of ≤16 were positively associated with PU present on admission and HAPU in hospitals (p<0.05). A longer length of stay appeared to correlate positively with a better clinical outcome for PU if there were already present on admission. Heterogeneous results emerged for length of stay of >30 days and being admitted to intensive care unit (ICU). Conclusion: Our results are comparable with other European and Italian studies. Most of the risk factors associated with PU development have been confirmed. However, further studies are needed to examine the effects of context on PU present on arrival and HAPU, especially regarding hospital length of stay.

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Neutering increases the risk of obesity in male dogs but not in bitches — A cross-sectional study of dog- and owner-related risk factors for obesity in Danish companion dogs

Preventive Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104730 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 170 ◽

pp. 104730 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

C.R. Bjørnvad ◽

S. Gloor ◽

S.S. Johansen ◽

P. Sandøe ◽

T.B. Lund

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Companion Dogs ◽

Related Risk

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Prevalence of domestic violence during pregnancy and related risk factors: a cross-sectional study in southern Sweden

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/1472-6874-14-63 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Hafrún Finnbogadóttir ◽

Anna-Karin Dykes ◽

Christine Wann-Hansson

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Southern Sweden ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Risk ◽

Violence During Pregnancy

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Apical periodontitis and related risk factors: Cross-sectional study

Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacial ◽

10.1016/j.rpemd.2015.08.004 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 56 (4) ◽

pp. 226-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Joana Correia-Sousa ◽

Ana Raquel Madureira ◽

Manuel Fontes Carvalho ◽

Ana Moura Teles ◽

Irene Pina-Vaz

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Apical Periodontitis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Risk

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Prevalence and distribution of hypertension and related risk factors in Jilin Province, China 2015: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020126 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. e020126 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Junduo Wu ◽

Tianyi Li ◽

Xianjing Song ◽

Wei Sun ◽

Yangyu Zhang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Alcohol Drinking ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Jilin Province ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Risk ◽

Modifiable Factors

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension and its related factors in Jilin province, China.DesignA cross-sectional study in four cities and four rural counties in Jilin as part of a national Chinese study.Participants and settingA total of 15 206 participants who were ≥15 years old and were selected using a stratified multistage random sampling method.Main outcome measuresThe prevalence of hypertension.ResultsThe prevalence of hypertension in Jilin province was 24.7%. Moreover, the prevalence of hypertension increased with age in both sexes, and was higher in men than in women. The modifiable factors that were associated with hypertension were body mass index, smoking and alcohol drinking. The risk factors identified are similar to those in southern China, except smoking, which has no association with hypertension prevalence in the South.ConclusionsAge, sex, body mass index, smoking and alcohol drinking were risk factors of hypertension. Control of these related risk factors, especially smoking, may be helpful in the treatment and management of hypertension in Jilin province.

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Associations of Individual-Related and Job-Related Risk Factors with Nonfatal Occupational Injury in the Coal Workers of Shanxi Province: A Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0134367 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. e0134367 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Yan Cui ◽

Shuang-Shuang Tian ◽

Nan Qiao ◽

Cong Wang ◽

Tong Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Occupational Injury ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Shanxi Province ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Risk ◽

Coal Workers

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Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, Abdominal Obesity, and Obesity-Related Risk Factors in Polish Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10040790 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 790

Author(s):

Piotr Matłosz ◽

Justyna Wyszyńska ◽

Muhammad Asif ◽

Agnieszka Szybisty ◽

Muhammad Aslam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Abdominal Obesity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Measurements ◽

Excess Adiposity ◽

Related Risk ◽

Weight Excess

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity, abdominal obesity (AO), and obesity-related risk factors in children aged 5–6 years from Poland. The study was conducted at 22 randomly selected kindergartens representing each city district. A cross-sectional study of 1172 children aged 5–6 years was conducted using questionnaire forms and physical measurements. The physical measurements included body height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and body fat percentage (BFP). A univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to evaluate the risk factors for excess weight, excess adiposity, and abdominal obesity (AO). The prevalence of excess weight (BMI ≥ 85th percentile) was 11.0%. The prevalence of excess adiposity (BFP ≥ 85th percentile) was 42.3%. Prevalence of AO (WC ≥ 90th percentile) was higher in girls compared to boys (14.9% vs. 10.7%, respectively). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that children whose both parents were obese had significantly higher risk of excess weight, excess adiposity, and AO. Lower education level of fathers was associated with higher risk of excess weight and excess adiposity in children, while a lower level of maternal education was associated with higher risk of AO in children. Screen time over 120 min per day, participating less than once a week in at least 60 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and birth weight over 4000 g were associated with excess weight, excess adiposity and AO. Moreover, cesarean delivery was associated with higher risk of excess weight and excess adiposity, and lower socio-economic status with higher risk of AO. This study revealed that excess adiposity and AO differed by gender. Parental obesity, screen time, MVPA, and birth weight could be significant determinants of excess weight, excess adiposity and AO in Polish preschool children.

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