Elder abuse and neglect in two different socioeconomic districts in Izmir, Turkey

Objective: To determine and compare the prevalence and risk factors of elder abuse in elderly population in two different districts in Izmir, Turkey.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 497 subjects selected by cluster sampling.Results: The prevalence of physical and financial abuse among the elderly in the district of low socioeconomic status was 1.5% and 2.5%, respectively, while among the elderly in the district of high socioeconomic status, it was 2% and 0.3%, respectively. However, the prevalence of elder neglect in the two districts was 27.4% and 11.2%, respectively. Prevalence of neglect was associated with infrequent contact with relatives, little or no income, and fewer years of education among the elderly in the low socioeconomic district. In the high socioeconomic district, neglect was associated with fewer years in education, poor health status and having chronic status.Conclusion: The prevalence of abuse among the elderly living in the two different districts was low. However, nearly one-fifth of elderly people were exposed to neglect.

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Low socioeconomic status aggravated associations of exposure to mixture of air pollutants with obesity in rural Chinese adults: A cross-sectional study

Environmental Research ◽

10.1016/j.envres.2020.110632 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 194 ◽

pp. 110632

Author(s):

Runqi Tu ◽

Jian Hou ◽

Xiaotian Liu ◽

Ruiying Li ◽

Xiaokang Dong ◽

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Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Air Pollutants ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chinese Adults ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic

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Prevalence of falls in elderly in Brazil: a countrywide analysis

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0102-311x2011000900015 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (9) ◽

pp. 1819-1826 ◽

Cited By ~ 69

Author(s):

Fernando Vinholes Siqueira ◽

Luiz Augusto Facchini ◽

Denise Silva da Silveira ◽

Roberto Xavier Piccini ◽

Elaine Tomasi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Female Gender ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

The North ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Falls In Elderly

We conducted a cross-sectional study of a sample of 6,616 elderly living in urban areas of 100 municipalities in 23 Brazilian states, who responded to questions on the occurrence of falls in the 12 months prior to the interview, and occurrence of fractures due to the falls. The prevalence of falls among the elderly was 27.6% (95%CI: 26.5-28.7). Among those reporting falls, 11% had suffered fractures as a result. Of the elderly, 36% had received guidance about the precautions necessary to prevent falls, and about 1% had required surgery. Falls were associated with female gender, older age, low socioeconomic status, obesity and sedentary lifestyles. The prevalence of falls differed significantly between the North and other regions of Brazil. The study shows a high prevalence of falls, and underlines the need for preventive strategies targeting modifiable risk factors.

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Nutritional anaemia in children in post supplementation era: A cross sectional study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v12i6.35036 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 44-49

Author(s):

Rajesh Kumar ◽

Manoj Kumar Singh ◽

Vineet Kumar Singh ◽

Pankaj Kumar ◽

Sheo Pratap Singh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Female Children ◽

B12 Deficiency ◽

Folate And Vitamin B12

Background: Nutritional anemia is still the primary cause of anemia despite of various nutritional programmes in developing countries. Aims and Objective: The present study was planned to asses Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia in developing countries. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in Agra in collaboration with Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi. Admitted children of age 6 months to 14 years having signs and symptoms of anaemia were included in the study. Sample size calculated was 157. All the cases were subjected to CBC, GBP, serum iron, ferritin, folate and vitamin B12 level estimation. Results: Out of 672 children, 157 children with clinical feature of anaemia were enrolled in the study. Among these 157 children, 52.87% were male. Percent proportion of anaemia was highest among toddlers (27.39%) and lowest in adolescent (10.83%). The maximum cases were of urban area (65.6%) and middle socioeconomic status (47.13%). Most of the children were undernourished/underweight (60.4%). Mean iron level was significantly low in female children, children of rural areas, low socioeconomic status and malnutrition/underweight. Mixed iron, folate and B12 deficiency was found in 48.41%, 30.57% and 22.93% cases respectively. In 24.20% cases no deficiencies were found and were classified as anaemia due to some unspecified causes. Conclusion: Nutritional deficiency anaemia is contributing to a large proportion of anaemic patients. More intensified programmes are needed especially for female children, children of rural areas, low socioeconomic status and malnutrition/underweight.

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Accelerometer-measured physical activity among adolescents in a multicultural area characterized by low socioeconomic status

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2016-0061 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Andreas Fröberg ◽

Christel Larsson ◽

Christina Berg ◽

Cecilia Boldemann ◽

Anders Raustorp

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Organized Sports ◽

Wear Time

Abstract Purpose: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe and analyze accelerometer-measured sedentary time and physical activity (PA) among adolescents in a multicultural area characterized by low socioeconomic status (SES). Method: Seventh-graders (n=114 (girls n=66), mean age: 12.8±0.5 y) were recruited from three schools in a multicultural area of the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. Sedentary time and PA were measured with ActiGraph™ accelerometers. Result: Of total wear-time, 70 (±6)% was sedentary, with girls being more sedentary than boys. Girls had less light PA (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) than boys. Similar patterns were shown during in-school and out-of-school hours. During wear-time, 53% had a mean of ≥60 min of MVPA per day, but only 6% of the girls and 24% of the boys were sufficiently physically active every day. Girls had more sedentary bouts of ≥10 min and fewer MVPA bouts of ≥5 min per day than boys. Those who participated in organized sports spent a mean of 15 more minutes of MVPA per day compared to those who did not. No association was observed between body mass index (BMI) and sedentary time and PA. Conclusion: Only a few adolescents from a Swedish multicultural area characterized by low SES met the PA recommendations every day, and girls were more sedentary and less physically active than boys. Adolescents involved in organized sports had more of MVPA per day than their non-involved peers. Sedentary time and PA were not related to BMI.

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Socio-demographic determinants of undernutrition of preschool children attending anganwadis in rural ICDS block, North Kerala

Indian Journal of Forensic and Community Medicine ◽

10.18231/j.ijfcm.2021.031 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 153-156

Author(s):

S Nithiya

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Family Income ◽

Economic Status ◽

Child Growth ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Growth Monitoring ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic

Child growth and health is recognized as an important public health indicator for monitoring nutritional status and health in a population. 1. To study the socio demographic profile of the preschool children (3-6years) attending anganwadis in Kunnamangalam. 2. To study the association between socioeconomic status and undernutrition.A cross sectional study was done among 30 anganwadis from June 2014 to June 2015 by cluster sampling method. Data regarding socio demographic factors, prevalence of undernutrition were collected by using a pre tested semi structured questionnaire. Socio economic status of the study population was classified according to Modified Kuppu Swamy’s Scale. Education, Occupation and total monthly family income of the highest earning member was used for the stratification into various classes. Data analysed using SPSS version 16 software.Out of 300 children, 204 (68%) belonged to Upper lower strata, 74 (24.7%) were lower middle, 19 (6.3%) were upper middle and 3(1%) belonged to upper class. Prevalence of underweight children was significantly higher in children among those belonging to lower socioeconomic status. The study suggests to focus on preschool children for growth monitoring especially in low socioeconomic families, approaching them through the help of anganwadis, and educating mothers of low socioeconomic status on health on promoting program for underfives.

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Association between regular walking and periodontitis according to socioeconomic status: a cross-sectional study

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-019-49505-2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Su-Jin Han ◽

Kwang-Hak Bae ◽

Hyo-Jin Lee ◽

Seon-Jip Kim ◽

Hyun-Jae Cho

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Inflammatory Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Periodontal Index ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Physical activity reduces the risk and mortality risk of inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to examine the relationship between regular walking and periodontitis in a Korean representative sample of adults according to socioeconomic status. Data acquired by the Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2014 and 2015 were used. The survey was completed by 11,921 (5,175 males; 6,746 females) participants (≥19 years). Individuals without values on periodontitis were excluded, and 9,728 participants remained. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was done using socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, income, education), oral health-related variables (flossing, interdental brushing, community periodontal index), oral and general health status and behaviour (smoking, diabetes mellitus), and regular walking. In all models, subjects who walked regularly had significantly lower risks of periodontitis. After adjusting for age, gender, income, education, smoking, diabetes mellitus, flossing, and interdental brushing, the odds ratio for periodontitis in subjects who walked regularly was 0.793 (95% Confidence interval: 0.700–0.898). Non-regular walking groups showed similar social gradients. Risk of low socioeconomic status was not significant in the regular walking group after adjusting for age, gender, income, and education. This study found that regular walking is associated to lower prevalence of periodontitis and can attenuate the relationship between periodontitis and low socioeconomic status.

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Pyoderma Gangrenosum is Associated with Low Socioeconomic Status: A Single-Site, Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy ◽

10.23937/2469-5750/1510105 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Vromans Anna Maria ◽

Williams Josiah ◽

Bashyam Arjun M ◽

Huang William W ◽

Feldman Steven R ◽

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Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Pyoderma Gangrenosum ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Single Site ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic

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Avaliação da Satisfação do Paciente Hospitalizados em Relação ao Atendimento Fisioterapêutico

Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.17921/2447-8938.2018v20n3p200-204 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 200

Author(s):

Maristela Prado e Silva Nazario ◽

Anna Caroline Morilha de Oliveira Hermoza ◽

Edivania Rodrigues de Araujo Oliveira ◽

Walkiria Shimoya Bittencourt ◽

Ariane Hidaldo Mansano Pletst

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Speech Disorders ◽

Hospitalized Patients ◽

Cognitive Level ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Level Of Satisfaction

Resumo A qualidade é considerada um dos fatores decisivos para estabelecimento de metas específicas, assim como a satisfação do cliente, que tem o propósito de melhorar a efetividade dos cuidados prestados. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o grau de satisfação com o atendimento fisioterapêutico no âmbito hospitalar. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, em pacientes internados de ambos os sexos, maiores de 18 anos com condições de responder a um questionário sobre a avaliação da satisfação do atendimento recebido. Pacientes gravemente enfermos, em pré-operatório, com distúrbios da fala e com baixo nível cognitivo foram excluídos do estudo. Participaram do estudo 52 pacientes (idade 58,7±12,4 anos para o sexo masculino e 56,6±14,9 anos para sexo feminino). A maioria (76,9%) dos pacientes era de baixo nível socioeconômico. Os resultados mostram que os pacientes apresentam um bom nível de satisfação com o atendimento fisioterapêutico em relação ao terapeuta-paciente, aos membros da equipe de atendimento, à dinâmica e à infraestrutura do hospital. Respostas negativas figuraram apenas em algumas questões referentes à infraestrutura do hospital e trabalho multiprofissional. A questão relativa à satisfação com o atendimento da fisioterapia, em geral, obteve 23,1% de respostas “excelente”, 44,2%% de “ótimo” e 32,7% de “bom” e, dentro deste contexto, foram considerados satisfatórios. Conclui-se que os pacientes hospitalizados possuem baixo status socioeconômico e estão satisfeitos com o atendimento fisioterapêutico recebidos no âmbito hospitalar. Palavras-chave: Fisioterapia. Satisfação dos Pacientes. Hospitalização.Abstract Quality is considered one of the decisive factors for specific targets, as well as customer satisfaction, with the aim of improving the effective quality of care. The objective was to assess the satisfaction degree with the physical therapy care in hospitals. A cross-sectional study was carried out in hospitalized patients of both sexes, older than 18 years with conditions to respond to a questionnaire on the assessment of satisfaction of received care . Critically ill patients in the preoperative period, with speech disorders and low cognitive level were excluded. Results: The study included 52 patients (age 58.7 ± 12.4 years for males and 56.6 ± 14.9 years for females). The vast majority (76.9%) patients were of low socioeconomic status. The results show that patients have a good level of satisfaction with the physiotherapy on the therapistpatient relationship, to members of the service team, the dynamics and the hospital infrastructure. Negative responses figured in just a few issues of hospital infrastructure and multidisciplinary work. The question on satisfaction with the physiotherapy service in general obtained 23.1% of answers “excellent”, 44.2% of “good” and 32.7% “good”, and within this context, they were considered satisfactory. It is concluded that hospitalized patients have low socioeconomic status and are satisfied with the physiotherapeutic care received in hospitals.Keywords: Physiotherapy Specialty. Patient Satisfaction. Hospitalization.

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