Factors associated with depression among prisoners in Mizan prison institute, southwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethelehem Girma ◽  
Abonesh Taye ◽  
Wondimagegn Wondimu ◽  
Melese Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Physically Inactive

Purpose In spite of the vulnerability of prisoners to depression and their increased number, the issue has not been thoroughly investigated in Ethiopia. In particular, the determining factors of depression have not been exhaustively identified. Thus, the purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of depression and associated factors among prisoners in Mizan prison institute, southwest Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 6–27, 2020. A total of 340 randomly selected prisoners were included. Depression was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-nine and participants were considered to be in a state of depression if they scored five and above. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the association between the outcome variable (depression) and the independent variables (factors). The odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to measure the strength of association. The final significance was decided using a p-value < 0.05. Findings The prevalence of depression was 29.9% (95% CI: 25%, 34.8%). Prisoners whowere not participating in the duty work of the prison had 55% (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.22, 0.93) less odds of depression compared to those who were participating in the duty work. Similarly, physically active respondents had 81% (AOR = 0.19; 95% CI: 0.10, 0.35) less odds of depression than physically inactive respondents. Moreover, undernourished participants had two times (AOR = 2.03; 95% CI: 1.08, 3.82) higher odds of depression than normal participants. Research limitations/implications Considering their risk of exposure compared to the general population and the limitations of cross-sectional study design, special care should be provided to the prisoners’ mental health. Moreover, priority attention should be given to the undernourished, physically inactive and those who are participating in duty work in the prison. Originality/value This study demonstrated important and modifiable factors associated with prisoners’ depression. It also evaluated the contribution of new variables (such as participation in the duty work, nutritional status and physical activity) that were not considered in previous local studies.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of depression among diabetic outpatients attending diabetic clinic at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212110662
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ebrahim ◽  
Dawit Tamiru ◽  
Behailu Hawulte ◽  
Tadesse Misgana
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Introduction: Depression is one of the most common comorbid psychiatric disorders among diabetic patients. Depression among diabetic people has led to poor treatment adherence, defective treatment outcomes, and consequently worsened quality of life. However, there is a limited study conducted to assess the magnitude and factors associated with depression among diabetic patients in Ethiopia including this study area. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with depression among adult diabetic outpatients attending diabetic clinic in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 407 adult diabetic outpatients on treatment in Ethiopia in 2020. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 was used to assess depression among randomly selected samples. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was fitted to identify factors associated with depression among diabetic outpatients. A p value less than 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was considered statistically significant. Results: The overall prevalence of depression among diabetic outpatients was found to be 48.9% (95% confidence interval: 44.2%, 53.4%). Being female (adjusted odds ratio = 1.50, 95% confidence interval: 1.39, 2.73), Khat chewing (adjusted odds ratio = 1.88, 95% confidence interval: 1.22, 2.93), having poor and moderate social support (adjusted odds ratio = 1.79, 95% confidence interval: 1.07, 2.98 and adjusted odds ratio = 1.90, 95% confidence interval: 1.14, 3.17, respectively), taking both oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin medication (adjusted odds ratio = 1.33, 95% confidence interval: 1.13, 2.80) and duration of diabetes mellitus for more than 6 years (adjusted odds ratio = 5.40, 95% confidence interval: 3.42, 8.14) were significantly associated with depression. Conclusion: This study revealed a relatively high prevalence of depression in diabetic outpatients. A lesser level of social support, taking oral and insulin treatment regimes, longer duration of illness, using Khat, and being female were associated with depression among diabetic outpatients. Therefore, early screening and identification of such factors could help ameliorate some of the deleterious effects of depression in diabetic outpatients.

scholarly journals HIV Preventive Behaviors and Associated Among Gold Mining Workers in Dima District, Southwest Ethiopia, 2019: Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadesse Nigussie ◽  
Qaro Qanche ◽  
Tewodros Yosef ◽  
Wondimagegn Wondimu ◽  
Adane Asefa
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Gold Mining ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background: The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is increasing over time, leading to a significant number of life losses. According to the USAID 2018 report, 36.9 million (35.1 million adults) people globally were living with HIV, 1.8 million people became newly infected with HIV, and 940 000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2017. Mining workers are at high risk of acquiring HIV and infecting others, while successful preventive m easures are a key solution. Objective: To assess HIV preventive behaviors among gold mining workers in Dima district, southwest Ethiopia, 2019Methods and materials: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1st to 31st, 2019. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews. The collected data were coded and entered into Epidata version 4.2.0.101, cleaned, and analyzed using SPSS version 21 statistical software. A binary logistic regression was conducted to determine the association using odds ratios at 95% confidence intervals. A P-value of less than 0.05 considered as the level of significance for HIV preventive behaviors. Results: Of 279 (61.3%) of the respondents have good practices of HIV prevention. Factors associated with good preventive practice were not alcohol drinkers (AOR= 2.86, 95%CI:1.30-6.29), not chew Khat (AOR= 2.09, 95%CI: 1.09-4.02), having good knowledge about HIV (AOR=1.81, CI:1.16-2.83), favorable attitude towards HIV prevention (AOR=4.76, 95%CI:3.02-7.49), and high perceived susceptibility to HIV were (AOR=2.63, 95%CI:1.63-4.24).Conclusion: Only about 61% of the mining workers in the study area were practiced HIV preventive behaviors. Not alcohol drinkers, having good knowledge about HIV, having a favorable attitude toward HIV prevention, and having high perceived susceptibility to HIV were factors associated with the practice of HIV preventive behaviors. Efforts have to be made by local governments and other concerned bodies to increase preventive behavior.

scholarly journals Level of completion along continuum of care for maternal and child health services and factors associated with it among women in Arba Minch Zuria Woreda, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereje Haile ◽  
Mekdes Kondale ◽  
Eshetu Andarge ◽  
Abayneh Tunje ◽  
Teshale Fikadu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuum Of Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Child Health Services ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complication Readiness ◽  
Factors Associated

ABSTRACTBackgroundCompletion along continuum of care for maternal and newborn health(MNH) service like antenatal care, skilled birth attendance and postnatal care services is one of the currently recommended strategies to reduce both maternal and neonatal mortality to achieve the global target of ending preventable maternal and under five children’s mortality. Although studies on factors affecting each segment of MNH services were well documented in Ethiopia, there is a dearth of evidence on the level of continuum of care and factors associated with it. Thus, this study tries to fill this gap in the country in general and in the study area in particular.MethodsA community-based cross sectional study was conducted among 438 postnatal women who gave births in the last one year in Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance Site. The sample women were selected by using computer generated random numbers from the list of women who gone at least six-weeks after birth. A pre-tested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was entered and coded in Epi-data and analysed using SPSS software version 23. Binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with the outcome variable.ResultsThe overall completion along the continuum of care was 42(9.7%). The factors significantly associated with continuum of care completion were early antenatal booking (before 16 weeks) [AOR: 10.751, CI (5.095, 22.688], birth preparedness and complication readiness [AOR: 2.934, CI (1.414, 6.087), pre-pregnancy contraception utilization [AOR: 3.963, CI: 1.429,10.990], employed women [AOR: 2.586, CI: ((1.245, 5.371))], and planned pregnancy [AOR: 3.494 CI :(1.068, 11.425)].ConclusionCompletion along continuum of care was low in the study area. Thus, efforts in improving completion of the cares should focus on early booking during antenatal period, reducing unplanned pregnancy, and improvement on birth preparedness and complication readiness interventions.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome in vulnerable population in northern Brazil: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 291-301
Author(s):  
Mayzza Campina Rodrigues ◽  
Erika Silva Maciel ◽  
Fernando Rodrigues Peixoto Quaresma ◽  
Luis Fernando Castagnino Sesti ◽  
Francisco Naildo Cardoso Leitão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
International Diabetes Federation ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
Vulnerable Population ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Introduction: metabolic syndrome (SM) is a set of metabolic imbalances that are associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, in addition to other chronic non-communicable diseases. SM has been gaining prominence in the scientific community mainly due to link with the increase of the obesity epidemic in the world. Objective: To analyze the factors associated with metabolic syndrome and its prevalence in a vulnerable population in the Northern Region of Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with artisanal fishers from the state of Tocantins, and data collected between 2016 and 2017 were used. The outcome variable for MS was defined according to the criteria of the International Diabetes Federation. The following variables were assessed: socioeconomic and demographic information, fish consumption, and smoking. For statistical and data analysis, the Shapiro–Wilk test, Poisson regression, Student's t-test, and interquartile regression were evaluated. Results: The general prevalence rate (PR) of MS was 31.9% higher in women than in men. The factors associated with MS were economic class and smoking, and there was an association between socioeconomic class and smoking (p=0.015). The most prevalent component was abdominal obesity with a rate of 62.5% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 54.5, 70.5). The prevalence of MS in terms of sex (PR=2.27, 95% 1.04 CI, 4.92, p=0.037), smoking (PR=2.40, 95% CI, 30, p=0.003) and years of professional experience (>10 PR=2.07, 95% CI 1.06, 4.05, p=0.033) was also assessed. Conclusion: In the present study, the prevalence of SM was associated with smoking and socioeconomic status, which is considered high when compared to the worldwide prevalence. These findings highlight the importance of looking at public policies so that health services can develop actions that generate greater adherence to good health practices by the population.

scholarly journals COMMON MENTAL DISORDER AMONG ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSERS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roselma Lucchese ◽  
◽  
Paloma Cinthia Duarte Silva ◽  
Tainara Catozzi Denardi ◽  
Rodrigo Lopes de Felipe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Objective: to estimate the prevalence of the probability of common mental disorders among abusers of alcohol and other drugs. Method: a cross-sectional study. The sample was made up of 234 individuals undergoing treatment and rehabilitation for chemical dependence in private clinics and in a Psychosocial Care Center in the Southeast area of the state of Goiás, Brazil. Instruments on sociodemographic profile, use of licit and/or illicit drugs, and a questionnaire that tracks common mental suffering were applied. Results: the outcome variable was the probability of common mental disorder, with 37.2% of the total of the sample. Association between the probability of common mental disorders and the female gender (odds ratio=4.06; 95% CI 1.56-10.56), age ≤25 years old (odds ratio=3.00; 95% CCI 1.41-6.38), and use of marijuana in life (odds ratio=2.83; 95% CI 1.38-5.78) were found. Conclusion: the study showed an association between the use and abuse of drugs and risk for common mental disorders.

MRSA-ST398 in livestock farmers and neighbouring residents in a rural area in Germany

2011 ◽  
Vol 140 (10) ◽  
pp. 1800-1808 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. BISDORFF ◽  
J. L. SCHOLHÖLTER ◽  
K. CLAUßEN ◽  
M. PULZ ◽  
D. NOWAK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dense Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Nasal Swabs ◽  
Livestock Farmers ◽  
Mrsa St398 ◽  
Private Farm

SUMMARYPrevalence of and risk factors associated with MRSA-ST398 carriage in 1872 (response 70%) farmers and neighbouring residents in a pig- and poultry-dense area in Germany were investigated using a cross-sectional study and self-sampling nasal swabs. In the population, 1% without occupational livestock contact and 24% with occupational livestock contact tested positive for MRSA-ST398. The group without occupational livestock contact was 3·8 times [95% confidence interval (CI) 1·5–9·3] more likely to be colonized if a household member had livestock contact and 3·2 times (95% CI 1·4–7·4) more likely if they regularly made private farm visits (e.g. to buy eggs or milk). In the group with occupational livestock contact, pig contact had an odds ratio of 7·1 (95% CI 2·9–17·2) for MRSA-ST398 acquisition. This is the first study to associate private farm visits with acquisition of MRSA; more research to explore the exact transmission routes is necessary.

scholarly journals Prevalence And Factors Associated With Depression Among Adults With Sickle Cell Disease at Mulago Hospital, Uganda: a Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Mubangizi ◽  
Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu ◽  
Ismael Kawooya ◽  
Christine Sekaggya-wiltshire
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Past ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Abstract BACKGROUND Depression among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) is under diagnosed and undertreated due to the overlap of symptoms and signs of SCD and depression. The study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression among adults attending the SCD out-patient clinic in Mulago Hospital, Uganda. METHODS This was a cross sectional study in which 255 adults with SCD were enrolled. Participants were evaluated for depression using the Self Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) and a score of 6 was considered diagnostic of depression. Demographic data was collected with a pre-tested study questionnaire. Perceived social support was measured using the 12-item multidimensional social support scale and, self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Blood samples were taken to obtain a complete blood count. Modified poisson regression analyses were used to determine associations of depression. RESULTS The prevalence of depression was 68.2% (95% C.I; 62–74) with a median age of 21 years. The factors independently associated with depression were pain crisis in the last month (prevalence ratio (PR) = 1.07, 95% CI: 1.04–1.07, p = 0.001), history of a hospital admission in the past 6 months (PR = 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01–1.07, p = 0.012), formal education (PR = 0.79, 95% CI: 0.59–0.97, P = 0.008) and a low social support rating (PR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.53–0.84, P = 0.0019) CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of depression in adults with SCD is high with up to two thirds of patients having some form of depression. The major risk factors were low level of education, low social support, pain crises in the past month and hospital admissions in the last 6 months.

scholarly journals Magnitude and associated factors of caesarean section deliveries among women who gave birth in Southwest Ethiopia: institutional-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayenew Mose ◽  
Haimanot Abebe
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Pregnancies ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Caesarean section is a life-saving comprehensive obstetric procedure of women and newborn performed during childbirth-related complications and should be universally accessible for all pregnant mothers globally. Appropriate use of caesarean section can reduce maternal and perinatal mortality. However, inappropriate use of caesarean section can negatively affect infant health, women health, and future pregnancies. The magnitude and factors associated with caesarean section delivery were not consistent and will vary between different hospitals of Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed at assessing the magnitude and factors associated with caesarean section deliveries in Southwest Ethiopia. Methods and Materials An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1 to February 29, 2020. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 551 study participants. A pretested, structured, and face-to-face interview was used to collect data. Data were entered into Epi-data version 4.2.0 and exported to SPSS version 23 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify factors associated with caesarean section deliveries. P values < 0.05 result were considered as a statistically significant association. Results The magnitude of caesarean section deliveries was found to be 32.5 % (95 % CI; 28.6%-36.7 %). Mothers resided in an urban area [AOR = 2.58, (95% CI; 1.66–4.01)], multiple pregnancies [AOR = 3.15, (95% CI; 1.89–5.23), malpresentation [AOR = 3.05, (95% CI; 1.77–5.24)], and previous history of caesarean section [AOR = 3.55, (95% CI; 2.23–5.64) were factors associated with caesarean section deliveries. Conclusions Caesarean section deliveries were found high in the study area. Mothers resided in an urban area, multiple pregnancies, malpresentation, and previous history of caesarean section were factors associated with caesarean section deliveries. Therefore, counselling of mothers on the risk of giving birth through elective caesarean section without absolute and relative medical indications and giving enough time for the trial of vaginal birth after caesarean section are recommended.

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