Association between marital status and insomnia-related symptoms: findings from a population-based survey in Japan

Abstract Background Marital status is one of the socio-economic factors associated with health. Several studies have indicated a significant association between marital status and insomnia. The increases in the percentages of unmarried people in Japan are expected to produce a significant impact on insomnia. The purpose of this study was to examine the association between marital status and insomnia. Methods The participants were 35 288 people aged 30–59 years selected from the 2010 comprehensive survey of living conditions. We categorized marital status into five groups: single, married couples living with other family members, married couples living without other family members, widowed and divorced. Insomnia-related symptoms (IRS) were based on the participants who chose the answer, ‘I couldn’t sleep’. Sex-specific multivariable odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of IRS according to marital status were calculated using the logistic regression model, which was adjusted for potential confounding factors. Results The proportions of people with IRS were 2.5% in men and 2.8% in women. The multivariable ORs (95% CI) were 1.15 (0.89–1.49) for single, 1.69 (1.11–2.58) for divorced and 1.01 (0.73–1.39) for married couples living without other family members in men, and 1.56 (1.20–2.03) for single, 2.43 (1.83–3.22) for divorced and 1.31 (1.01–1.71) for married couples living without other family members in women. Conclusions We found divorced men and single, divorced and married women living without other family members had higher IRS than those who were married couples living with other family members in Japanese. This association was more evident in unemployed men.

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Readmission after Adult Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Population-Based Inpatient Cohort Study in Taiwan

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/0194599818813337 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 160 (3) ◽

pp. 559-566 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Ying-Shuo Hsu ◽

Wei-Chung Hsu ◽

Jenq-Yuh Ko ◽

Te-Huei Yeh ◽

Chia-Hsuan Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Odds Ratio ◽

International Classification Of Diseases ◽

Population Based ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Risk Of Bleeding ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Classification Of Diseases ◽

Insurance Database ◽

Population Based Survey

Objective To investigate readmissions among adult inpatients who underwent uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) in Taiwan. Design Population-based survey. Setting Retrospective study with the National Health Insurance Database. Methods All cases of inpatient adult UPPP (age >20 years) from 1997 to 2012 were identified through International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification. Factors associated with readmission within 30 days after surgery were analyzed. Results A total of 38,839 adults with UPPP were identified (mean age, 39.3 years; men, 73.7%). The incidence of UPPP was 14.6 per 100 000 adults, which increased from 1997 to 2012 (6.7 to 16.7 per 100,000, Ptrend < .001). The rates of readmission for any reason, readmission for bleeding, reoperation for bleeding, and 30-day mortality were 4.2%, 1.7%, 1.0%, and 0.14%, respectively. Young age increased the risk of reoperation for bleeding, and old age increased the risk of readmission for any reason and mortality. Men had an increased risk of readmission and reoperation. Hypertension was associated with an increased risk of readmission for any reason (odds ratio [OR], 1.29; 95% CI, 1.10-1.51), bleeding-related readmission (OR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.52-2.36), and reoperation (OR, 2.47; 95% CI, 1.84-3.30). Concurrent hypopharyngeal surgery was associated with an increased risk of readmission for any reason (OR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.07-1.66) and bleeding-related readmission (OR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.25-2.27). Finally, the use of steroids was associated with an increased risk of bleeding-related readmission and reoperation. Conclusions The incidence of adult UPPP increased from 1997 to 2012 in Taiwan. Age, sex, comorbidity, concurrent hypopharyngeal surgery, and drug administration were associated with readmission after inpatient UPPP.

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Women’s Autonomy and Support for Wife Beating: Findings From a Population-Based Survey in Jordan

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.25.3.409 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 409-419 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Natalia Linos ◽

Marwan Khawaja ◽

Mohannad Al-Nsour

Keyword(s):

Regression Models ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Population Based ◽

Married Women ◽

Wife Beating ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Hypothetical Scenario ◽

Population Based Survey

The aim of this study is to examine attitudes among married women toward wife beating and to investigate the hypothesis that female individual empowerment is associated with such attitudes within a broader context of societal patriarchy in Jordan. The study uses data from a cross-sectional survey of a representative sample of married women (n = 5,390) conducted in 2002. Associations between acceptance of wife beating and several women’s empowerment variables, including decision-making power, as well as other risk factors were assessed, using odds ratios from binary logistic regression models. The key finding is that the vast majority (87.5%) of Jordanian women believe that wife beating is justified in at least one hypothetical scenario, and justification is negatively associated with empowerment variables and some demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic factors.

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SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in a high-altitude setting in Peru: adult population-based cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽

10.7717/peerj.12149 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. e12149

Author(s):

Charles Huamaní ◽

Lucio Velásquez ◽

Sonia Montes ◽

Ana Mayanga-Herrera ◽

Antonio Bernabé-Ortiz

Keyword(s):

High Altitude ◽

Adult Population ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Ecological Studies ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

San Sebastian ◽

Population Based Survey

Background There are several ecological studies, but few studies of the prevalence of SARS-COV-2 at high altitude. We aimed to estimate the population-based seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 in three settings of Cusco at the end of the first wave among adults. Methods A population-based survey was conducted in September 2020, in three settings in the region of Cusco: (1) Cusco city at 3,300 meters above the sea level (m.a.s.l.), (2) the periphery of Cusco (Santiago, San Jerónimo, San Sebastián, and Wanchaq) at 3,300 m.a.s.l., and (3) Quillabamba city, located at 1,050 m.a.s.l. People aged ≥ 18 years within a family unit were included. The diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection was based on identifying anti- SARS-CoV-2 total antibodies (IgM and IgG) in serum using the Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 chemiluminescence test. Results We enrolled 1924 participants from 712 families. Of the total, 637 participants were anti-SARS-CoV-2 seropositive. Seroprevalence was 38.8% (95% CI [33.4%–44.9%]) in Cusco city, 34.9% (95% CI [30.4%–40.1%]) in the periphery of Cusco, and 20.3% (95% CI [16.2%–25.6%]) in Quillabamba. In 141 families (19.8%; 95% CI [17.0%–22.8%]) the whole members were positive to the test. Living with more than three persons in the same house, a positive COVID-19 case at home, and a member who died in the last five months were factors associated with SARS-COV-2 seropositivity. Dysgeusia/dysosmia was the symptom most associated with seropositivity (aPR = 2.74, 95% CI [2.41–3.12]); whereas always wearing a face shield (aPR = 0. 73; 95% CI [0.60–0.89]) or a facial mask (aPR = 0.76, 95% CI [0.63–0. 92) reduced that probability. Conclusions A great proportion of Cusco’s city inhabitants presented anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies at the end of the first wave, with significant differences between settings. Wearing masks and face shields were associated with lower rate of seropositivity; however, efforts must be made to sustain them over time since there is still a high proportion of susceptible people.

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Factors Associated With Health Service Utilization in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: A Population-Based Survey

Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.2188/jea.je20120123 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 320-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Amarsanaa Gan-Yadam ◽

Ryoji Shinohara ◽

Yuka Sugisawa ◽

Emiko Tanaka ◽

Taeko Watanabe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Service ◽

Service Utilization ◽

Health Service Utilization ◽

Population Based ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Population Based Survey

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Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Fecal Incontinence: Results From a Population-Based Survey

Gastroenterology ◽

10.1053/j.gastro.2018.01.062 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 154 (6) ◽

pp. 1672-1681.e3 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Stacy B. Menees ◽

Christopher V. Almario ◽

Brennan M.R. Spiegel ◽

William D. Chey

Keyword(s):

Fecal Incontinence ◽

Population Based ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Population Based Survey

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CagA helicobacter pylori seropositivity and life style factors associated with peptic ulcer in a population based survey.

Digestive and Liver Disease ◽

10.1016/s1590-8658(01)80482-5 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 33 ◽

pp. A82

Author(s):

G. Masalal ◽

G. Del Giudice ◽

I. Milli ◽

M. Grifagni ◽

D. Berf ◽

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Keyword(s):

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Peptic Ulcer ◽

Life Style ◽

Population Based ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Population Based Survey

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Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Vietnamese Americans: A Population-Based Survey

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health ◽

10.1007/s10903-016-0526-8 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 801-808 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Janet N. Chu ◽

Phuoc V. Le ◽

Chris J. Kennedy ◽

Stephen J. McPhee ◽

Ching Wong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Population Based ◽

Vietnamese Americans ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Population Based Survey

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Gambling-Related Harms for Affected Others: A Finnish Population-Based Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18189564 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (18) ◽

pp. 9564

Author(s):

Sari Castrén ◽

Kalle Lind ◽

Heli Hagfors ◽

Anne Salonen

Keyword(s):

Family Members ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Population Based ◽

Gambling Problem ◽

Problem Gambler ◽

Harm Minimization ◽

Type Of Gambling ◽

Gambling Harms ◽

Population Based Survey ◽

Emotional Harm

Aims This study explores the prevalence of being a past-year affected other (AO) of a problem gambler by gender. The aims were to study the amount and type of gambling-related harms (GRHs) for subgroups of AOs and to distinguish GRH profiles for AO subgroups. Methods A total of 7186 adults aged 18 years and over participated in the Gambling Harms Survey evaluating year 2016. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. Results Of all respondents, 12.9% were defined as past-year AOs (women 13.7%; men 12.1%). The proportion of affected non-family members (ANFs) was 8.4%, and 5.6% were affected family members (AFMs). AFMs were usually women, and ANFs were usually men. Emotional, relationship, and financial harms were the most common types of harm. The odds of experiencing financial harm were highest for the 18- to 34-year-olds (OR 1.82) and for those whose partner/ex-partner had a gambling problem (OR 3.91). Having a parent/step-parent (OR 1.93) and child/stepchild (OR 3.64) increased the odds of experiencing emotional harm, whereas male gender (OR 0.50) and being an ANF (OR 0.58) decreased emotional harm. Relationship harm was evident for partners/ex-partners (OR 1.97–5.07). Conclusions GRH profiles for AO subgroups varied, which emphasizes the need for effective harm minimization strategies for those in need.

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Anemia among Men in Malaysia: A Population-Based Survey in 2019

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182010922 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (20) ◽

pp. 10922

Author(s):

S Maria Awaluddin ◽

Nik Adilah Shahein ◽

Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim ◽

Nor Azian Mohd Zaki ◽

Nur Hamizah Nasaruddin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Men ◽

Population Based ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Public Health Significance ◽

Younger Age ◽

Younger Men ◽

Health Significance ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia ◽

Population Based Survey

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia and factors associated with anemia among men in Malaysia. The researchers used data from the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS). The hemoglobin levels of men aged 15 years and above who gave their consent was measured using the HemoCue® Hb 201+ System©. The majority of them (87.2%) were men aged 15–59 years, referred to as the younger age group in this study. The prevalence of anemia among men was 12.6% (95% confidence interval (CI): 10.9, 14.5). The prevalence was higher among older men (30.7%; 95% CI: 26.6, 35.1) than younger men (10.0%; 95% CI: 8.2, 12.2). Anemia among men was associated with older age (adjusted odds ratios (aOR) = 3.1; 95% CI: 2.1, 4.4) and those with diabetes (aOR = 1.5; 95% CI: 1.2, 2.1) via a logistic regression analysis. In conclusion, older men were more affected by anemia than younger men in this study. Anemia among older men in Malaysia is at the level of moderate to severe public health significance. The likelihood of developing anemia is increased among older men with diabetes compared to older men without diabetes. These often-overlooked issues among men need to be detected and treated early in order to prevent complications and improve their quality of life.

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