scholarly journals COVID-19 Knowledge and Pandemic-Associated Distress among the Hospital Pharmacist Workforce in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Dongliang Yang ◽  
Xueying Ma ◽  
Songnian Fu ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Aizezijiang Aierken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Hospital Pharmacist ◽  
World Health ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Sufficient Knowledge ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire

Abstract Background: The unprecedented disruption brought about by the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had produced tremendous influence on the practice of pharmacy. Sufficient knowledge of pharmacists was needed to deal with the epidemic situation, however, outbreak also aggravated psychological distress among healthcare professionals. Therefore, this study aimed to determine knowledge about the pandemic and related factors, prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among hospital pharmacists of Xinjiang Province, China. Methods: An anonymous online questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted via WeChat, a popular social media platform in China, during the COVID-19 outbreak from 23th to 27th February 2020. The survey questionnaire consisted of 4 parts including informed consent section, demographic section, knowledge about COVID-19 and assessment of overall mental health through World Health Organization Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). A score of 8 or above on SRQ-20 was used as cut-off to classify the participant as in psychological distress. SRQ-20 score and related knowledge score were used as dependent variables, demographic characteristics (such as gender, age, monthly income, etc) were used as independent variables, and univariate binary logistic regression was used to screen out the variables with p<0.05. Then, the filtered variables were used as independent variables, multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze associations with sufficient knowledge of COVID-19 and psychological distress. Results: A total of 365 pharmacists participated in the survey, fewer than half (35.1%, n=128) of pharmacists attained a score of 6 or greater (out of 10) in overall disease knowledge, and most were able to select effective disinfectants and isolation or discharge criteria. In multivariable model, age ages 31-40(OR=3.25, p<0.05), ages 41-50(OR=2.96, p<0.05) vs >50 (referent); primary place of practice in hospitals: drug supply (OR=4.00, p<0.01), inpatient pharmacy(OR=2.06, p<0.01), clinical pharmacy (OR=2.17, p<0.05) vs outpatient pharmacy (referent); monthly income Renminbi (RMB, China’s legal currency) 5000-10000 (OR=1.77, p<0.05) vs <5000 (referent); contact with COVID-2019 patients or suspected cases (OR=2.27, p<0.01); access to COVID-19 knowledge remote work+ on-site work(OR=6.07, p<0.05), single on-site work (OR=6.90, p<0.01) vs remote work (referent) were related to better knowledge of COVID-19. Research found that 18.4% of pharmacists surveyed met the SRQ-20 threshold for distress. Self-reported history of mental illness (OR=3.56, p<0.05) and working and living in hospital vs delay in work resumption (OR=2.87, p<0.01) were found to be risk factors of psychological distress. Conclusion: Further training of COVID-19 knowledge was required for pharmacists. As specific pharmacist groups were prone to psychological distress, it was important for individual hospitals and government to consider and identify pharmacists’ needs and take steps to meet their needs with regard to pandemic and other work-related distress.

scholarly journals Knowledge towards Strabismus and Associated Factors among Adults in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Aragaw kegne Assaye ◽  
Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn ◽  
Natnael Lakachew Assefa ◽  
Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gondar Town

Introduction. Strabismus/squint is an ocular misalignment in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. It is an avoidable cause of blindness and has a global prevalence which ranges from 2% to 6%. Knowledge of eye diseases is important in encouraging people to seek early treatment, which further helps in reducing the burden of visual impairment. Studies in Ethiopia showed that the level of good knowledge was 37%. There is a lack of information regarding knowledge and related factors of strabismus in the study area and limited in Ethiopia at large. Objective. The aim of this study was to asses knowledge about strabismus and associated factors among adults in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested structured questionnaire through face to face interview from April 17 to May 01, 2019. Using multistage random sampling, 553 participants were included. Data from the entire questionnaire were coded, entered into Epi info version 7, and exported to SPSS version 20 for processing and analysis. Binary logistic regression was fitted, and variables with P value <0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression were considered as statistically significant. Results. A total of 553 adults with a response rate of 93.25% participated in the study. The median age was 33 (IQR = 14) years. Among the participants, 52.3% (95% CI: 47.9–56.4) had good knowledge towards strabismus. Being a student (AOR = 2.15, (95% CI: 1.11–4.13) was positively associated, while monthly income >5000 birrs (AOR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.26–0.76) was negatively associated with good knowledge about strabismus. Conclusion. Almost half of the participants had good knowledge. Occupation and monthly income had a significant association with knowledge about strabismus. Since the source of information (TV/radio and Internet) was extremely important for the reliability and the level of knowledge, it is better to have sufficient media coverage.

THE RELATED FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEN

2018 ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
Thanh Ngoc Cao ◽  
Tam Vo ◽  
Van Chi Le
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
World Health ◽  
Total Testosterone ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Osteoporosis In Men

Objective: To determine the related factors of osteoporosis in men. Subjects and Methods: Cross sectional study performed on 110 patients with osteoporosis and 104 subjects without osteoporosis, men aged 50 and over in Cho Ray Hospital and University Medical Center from 09/2013 to 03/2017. Diagnosis of osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density by DXA according to criteria of World Health Organization. Data on anthropometry, history of smoking, fracture, alcoholism, physical activities and levels of β-CTX, osteocalcin, testosterone were collected. Result: The related factors for decrease in bone mineral density at femoral neck, total hip included dropped total testosterone, elevated β-CTX and reduced BMI. The related factors for decrease in bone mineral density at lumbar spine included dropped total testosterone, elevated β-CTX, reduced BMI and elevated androgen index. The results of analysis logistic regression showed the relationship between osteoporosis and testosterone (OR: 0.98; KTC 95% 0.97 - 0.99), β-CTX (OR: 1.05; KTC 95% 1.03 - 1.07). Logistic regression equation predicted the probability of osteoporosis was log(odds(P)) = -8.79 + 0.05*β-CTX -0.02*Testosterone. Conclusion: The related factors of osteoporosis in men include decreased total testeosterone, elevated β-CTX. Key words: osteoporosis, men, bone mineral density, bone tunover marker, β-CTX, osteocalcin

scholarly journals Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Correlates of Insomnia in China College Student During the COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Yu ◽  
Xingxing Li ◽  
Gangqiao Qi ◽  
Liang Yang ◽  
Wenbo Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire

Objective: The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) broke out in Hubei Province and spread rapidly to the whole country, causing huge public health problems. College students are a special group, and there is no survey on insomnia among college students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence and related factors of insomnia in college students during the period of COVID-19.Method: A total of 1,086 college students conducted a cross-sectional study through the questionnaire star platform. The survey time was from February 15 to February 22, 2020. The collected information included demographic informatics and mental health scale, Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) to assess sleep quality, Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) to assess general psychological symptoms, Chinese perceived stress scale (CPSS) to assess stress. We used logistic regression to analyze the correlation between related factors and insomnia symptoms.Results: The prevalence of insomnia, general psychological symptoms and stress were 16.67, 5.8, and 40.70%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gender (OR = 1.55, p = 0.044, 95% CI = 1.00–2.41), general psychological symptoms (OR = 1.49, p &lt; 0.01, 95% CI = 1.40–1.60) and living in an isolation unit (OR = 2.21, p = 0.014, 95% CI = 1.17–4.16) were risk factors for insomnia of college students.Conclusion: Our results show that the insomnia is very common among college students during the outbreak of covid-19, and the related factors include gender, general psychological symptoms and isolation environment. It is necessary to intervene the insomnia of college students and warrants attention for mental well-being of college students.

Obstacles to Claiming Permanence and Injury-Relatedness for “Posttraumatic” Headache

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Robert J. Barth
Keyword(s):  
Complete Recovery ◽  
World Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Posttraumatic Headache ◽  
Sixth Edition ◽  
Causative Relationship ◽  
Short Period ◽  
The One ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Subjective Reports

Abstract “Posttraumatic” headaches claims are controversial because they are subjective reports often provided in the complex of litigation, and the underlying pathogenesis is not defined. This article reviews principles and scientific considerations in the AMAGuides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides) that should be noted by evaluators who examine such cases. Some examples in the AMA Guides, Sixth Edition, may seem to imply that mild head trauma can cause permanent impairment due to headache. The author examines scientific findings that present obstacles to claiming that concussion or mild traumatic brain injury is a cause of permanent headache. The World Health Organization, for example, found a favorable prognosis for posttraumatic headache, and complete recovery over a short period of time was the norm. Other studies have highlighted the lack of a dose-response correlation between trauma and prolonged headache complaints, both in terms of the frequency and the severity of trauma. On the one hand, scientific studies have failed to support the hypothesis of a causative relationship between trauma and permanent or prolonged headaches; on the other hand, non–trauma-related factors are strongly associated with complaints of prolonged headache.

Association of demographic and work-related factors with psychological distress among oil workers in Kuwait

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Al-Adsani ◽  
K. Khudadah ◽  
H. Ali ◽  
O. Booz ◽  
M. Moussa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Oil Workers

World Health Organization Self-Reporting Questionnaire 20--Tigrigna Version

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfit Brhane Netsereab ◽  
Meron Mehari Kifle ◽  
Robel Berhane Tesfagiorgis ◽  
Sara Ghebremichael Habteab ◽  
Yosan Kahsay Weldeabzgi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire

Exploring patient-provider factors for risk of developing Multi-drug Resistance Tuberculosis in Southern Ethiopia: Qualitative Operation Research (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yitagesu Habtu ◽  
Tesema Bereku ◽  
Girma Alemu ◽  
Ermias Abera
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
World Health ◽  
Multi Drug Resistance ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Drug Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Resistant Tuberculosis ◽  
Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

BACKGROUND Ethiopia is one of among thirty high burden countries of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the regions of world health organization. Contextual evidence on the emergence of the disease is limited at a program level. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to explore patient-provider factors that may facilitate the emergence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. METHODS We used a phenomenological study design of qualitative approach from June to July, 2015. We conducted ten in-depth interviews and 4 focus group discussions with purposely selected patients and providers. We designed and used an interview guide to collect data. Verbatim transcribes were exported to open code 3.4 for emerging thematic analysis. Domain summaries were used to support core interpretation. RESULTS The study explored patient-provider factors facilitating the emergence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. These factors as underlying, health system and patient-related factors. Especially, the a shows conflicting finding between having a history of discontinuing drug-susceptible tuberculosis and emergence of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. CONCLUSIONS The patient-provider factors may result in poor early case identification, adherence to and treatment success in drug sensitive or multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Our study implies the need for awareness creation about multi-drug resistant tuberculosis for patients and further familiarization for providers. This study also shows that patients developed multi-drug resistant tuberculosis though they had never discontinued their drug-susceptible tuberculosis treatment. Therefore, further studies may require for this discording finding.

scholarly journals COVID-19-Related Changes in Perceived Household Food Waste in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1104
Author(s):  
Kelly Cosgrove ◽  
Maricarmen Vizcaino ◽  
Christopher Wharton
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
The United States ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Binomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Fresh Vegetables

Food waste contributes to adverse environmental and economic outcomes, and substantial food waste occurs at the household level in the US. This study explored perceived household food waste changes during the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors. A total of 946 survey responses from primary household food purchasers were analyzed. Demographic, COVID-19-related household change, and household food waste data were collected in October 2020. Wilcoxon signed-rank was used to assess differences in perceived food waste. A hierarchical binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine whether COVID-19-related lifestyle disruptions and food-related behavior changes increased the likelihood of household food waste. A binomial logistic regression was conducted to explore the contribution of different food groups to the likelihood of increased food waste. Perceived food waste, assessed as the estimated percent of food wasted, decreased significantly during the pandemic (z = −7.47, p < 0.001). Food stockpiling was identified as a predictor of increased overall food waste during the pandemic, and wasting fresh vegetables and frozen foods increased the odds of increased food waste. The results indicate the need to provide education and resources related to food stockpiling and the management of specific food groups during periods of disruption to reduce food waste.

Mental Health Status of a Latin American Community in New South Wales

1996 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert McDonald ◽  
Carmen Vechi ◽  
Jenny Bowman ◽  
Robert Sanson-Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
New South ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
New South Wales ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Threshold Score ◽  
Hunter Region

Objective: To determine the levels and predictors of psychological distress within a Latin American community in the Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. Method: Participants (n=184) were interviewed in their homes by a bilingual interviewer using a specially prepared questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Results: Of the 13 independent variables examined, two demographic and two immigrant-related variables were significantly associated with an above-threshold score: marital status, employment status, perceived discrimination, and dissatisfaction with life in Australia. Conclusions: Compared to results from other community surveys, the levels of psychological distress within this Latin American community appear to be relatively high.

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