Gender differences in prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of hypertension: findings from the WHO STEPs survey in a rural community of Vietnam

Introduction: Non-communicable diseases have along duration and slow progression. It is estimated that the attribution of NCDs in mortality has been rising gradually in Nepal. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with NCDs in Biratnagar, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among government employees in Biratnagar, Nepal from August to December 2016. We used self-administrated modified WHO STEPS survey questionnaire and distributed to all government employees of Biratnagar Sub-Metropolitan. We used complete filled 323 questionnaires to analyze and draw the results. Results: The prevalence of NCDs was found 72 (22.3%). Hence, 322 (99.6%)government employees had exposed at least one established risk factor of the NCDs. The prevalence of use of any type of tobacco products was 60 (18.5%) and consumption of alcoholic products was 187 (57.9%). More than two-thirds respondents answered that they consumed fruits once a week. Most government employees consumed vegetable regularly.The majority 193 (59.6%) respondents used motorcycle and electric rickshaw as means of transportation. Out of the total participants 60 (18.6%), 19 (5.9%), and 6 (1.9%) reported hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases respectively. Conclusions: Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases has been seen in Government Employees in Biratnagar, Nepal. Most of them had at least one associated factor related to NCD was found.

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Tobacco use and its determinants in the 2015 Kenya WHO STEPS survey

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-018-6058-5 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (S3) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Christine Ngaruiya ◽

Hussein Abubakar ◽

Dorcas Kiptui ◽

Ann Kendagor ◽

Melau W Ntakuka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Tobacco Use ◽

Steps Survey ◽

Who Steps

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Sociodemographic Determinants of Low Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Bangladeshi Adults: Results From WHO-STEPS Survey 2010

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1177/1010539517699059 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 189-198 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Md Nazmul Karim ◽

M. Mostafa Zaman ◽

Md Mujibur Rahman ◽

M. A. Jalil Chowdhury ◽

H. A. M. Nazmul Ahsan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Steps Survey ◽

Sociodemographic Determinants ◽

Who Steps

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Gender Differences In Modernization Of Leisure: Changing Trends In Sports And Recreation In Rural Punjab

Pakistan Journal of Gender Studies ◽

10.46568/pjgs.v13i1.184 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 81-100

Author(s):

Ayesha Farooq ◽

Khalil Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Rural Community ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Leisure Activity ◽

Social Institutions ◽

Sample Survey ◽

Interview Schedule ◽

Traditional Sports ◽

The Village ◽

Larger Sample

The main objective of present study is to measure changes in leisure activities of a rural community in the Punjab, Pakistan. Gender differences and changes in participation of sports are also assessed over a period of fifty years. The changes have been identified from 1960s through 2008 retrospectively. Data are taken from a larger sample survey covering various social institutions in the village. An interview schedule permitting multiple responses was developed to interview persons, age 55 + years. Out of 223 eligible persons, 109 respondents (54 males and 55 females) were systematically selected. Our findings are based on descriptive and trend analyses. It is found that watching television is a popular leisure activity in the village. Leisure activities such as folklores, visiting neighbors and smoking huqa disappeared during the last two decades. Traditional sports are almost replaced by modern ones such as cricket, football and badminton from 1990s and onwards. Girls have also started participating in outdoor games which used to be exclusively meant for boys.

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