Risk factors associated with hypertension in Bhutan: findings from the National Health Survey

PurposeThis study examined the risk factors associated with hypertension in Bhutan.Design/methodology/approachThe cross-sectional data of 30,889 adults from the National Health Survey of Bhutan was used in this study. Multivariable regression accounting for the complex survey design was performed to identify the risk factors. The backward elimination approach was applied in the multivariable analysis.FindingsThe prevalence of hypertension was 17%. Increasing age, being female, being previously married, higher wealth status, past alcohol use, having diabetes, loneliness, health service use and low vegetable intake was associated with increased hypertension risk, whereas, higher education level, being employed and residing in the eastern region was associated with reduced risk. Age, gender, education, wealth status, diabetes status, loneliness and health service use were common factors in all the regions. Marital status and vegetable intake were associated with hypertension in the western and central regions, and alcohol use in the eastern and central regions.Originality/valueAffecting around one-sixth of the population, hypertension is a significant public health problem in Bhutan. Interventions to improve health education and access, motivate healthy lifestyles, and reduce harmful alcohol use, and strategies to create health-promoting social and built environments are needed to curb the hypertension epidemic and its consequences.

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Correlates of intimate partner violence in Bhutan: Evidence from the 2012 National Health Survey

Journal of Health Research ◽

10.1108/jhr-01-2020-0012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Sonam Phuntsho ◽

Tashi Dendup ◽

I Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra ◽

Mongal Singh Gurung ◽

Dorji Pelzom ◽

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Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Partner Violence ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Early Marriage ◽

Wealth Status ◽

Content Type ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Low Education

PurposeThis paper is to examine the factors associated with partner violence (IPV) in Bhutan.Design/methodology/approachThe nationally representative National Health Survey data conducted in 2012 was used. The survey included 12,210 women aged 15–75 years. Multiple logistic regression accounting for complex survey design was performed to assess the possible association of the putative factors with physical, sexual, psychological and any IPV experienced in the past 12 months before the survey.FindingsAlcohol consumption, quarrelling habits and extramarital relationships of husbands/partners were associated with the experience of all types and any IPV. Women performing household chores had increased odds of sexual and any IPV, and those whose husbands had low education levels were more likely to experience physical IPV. Women living in households with >9 members had reduced odds of physical and any IPV. Women married to older husbands/partners were less likely to be psychologically abused. Women from poorer wealth quintiles and who married before reaching 18 years of age also had greater odds of any IPV.Originality/valuePoor relationship quality, alcohol use, household size, low education, early marriage, poor wealth status and husband’s age were factors associated with one or more types of IPV in Bhutan. Interventions to reduce alcohol use, transform social norms, promote healthy relationships and enhance female empowerment through socio-economic programs may help prevent IPV.

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Chronic disease risk factors associated with health service use in the elderly

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/1472-6963-8-237 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sarah Maaten ◽

George Kephart ◽

Susan Kirkland ◽

Pantelis Andreou

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Disease ◽

Health Service ◽

Service Use ◽

Disease Risk ◽

The Elderly ◽

Health Service Use ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Chronic Disease Risk

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Factors associated with mental health service use in urban, impoverished, trauma-exposed adults.

Psychological Services ◽

10.1037/a0036954 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 451-459 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Bita Ghafoori ◽

Dennis G. Fisher ◽

Olga Koresteleva ◽

Madelyn Hong

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Service ◽

Health Service ◽

Service Use ◽

Mental Health Service Use ◽

Health Service Use ◽

Factors Associated

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Significant risk factors associated with facilities management (FM) outsourcing

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management ◽

10.1108/ecam-03-2014-0046 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 22 (6) ◽

pp. 771-796 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Dubem I. Ikediashi ◽

Stephen O. Ogunlana

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Significant Risk ◽

The Body ◽

Healthcare Sector ◽

Public Healthcare ◽

Facilities Management ◽

Content Type ◽

Healthcare Facilities ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Body Of Knowledge

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to extend the body of knowledge on healthcare facilities management (FM) by investigating the risks associated with outsourcing of FM services in hospitals. Design/methodology/approach – The paper relied on two strands of methodology common with pragmatic research. Questionnaire survey (QS) used data from 208 respondents representing ten hospitals while three out of the ten hospitals involved in the QS were selected based on their willingness to enter the case study (CS) interview. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics for QS and using narrative techniques by discussing themes, sub-themes for the CS. Findings – Findings established 24 out of the 35 risk factors as critical, four factors as somehow critical, and five factors as not critical. Besides, nine risk factors were found to be significantly loaded on the five risk categories. The rank analysis also revealed that the top five critical risk factors are: inexperience and lack of requisite skills; possibility of fraud by vendor; financial failure of chosen vendor; vendor opportunism; and fall in morale of employees. Originality/value – The study provides an unambiguous contribution to exiting body of knowledge on outsourcing risks as it relates to healthcare FM. It reinforces the theory that risks exist in any form of relationship but developed a distinct body of factors associated with outsourcing of FM services particularly from the context of Nigeria’s public healthcare sector.

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Factors Associated With Health Service Use Among Older Adults in a Mobile Veterans Program

Journal of Gerontological Nursing ◽

10.3928/00989134-20200313-01 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 46 (5) ◽

pp. 15-22

Author(s):

Mary Elizabeth Bowen ◽

Beatrice Gaynor ◽

Lorraine J. Phillips ◽

Elizabeth Orsega-Smith ◽

Angela Lavery ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Health Service ◽

Service Use ◽

Health Service Use ◽

Factors Associated

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Risk factors in adolescents’ involvement in violent behaviours

Journal of Aggression Conflict and Peace Research ◽

10.1108/jacpr-09-2013-0025 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 2-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Sarah Baxendale ◽

Leanne Lester ◽

Robyn Johnston ◽

Donna Cross

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Small Sample ◽

Future Research ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Violent Media ◽

Content Type ◽

Factors Associated

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine risk factors associated with Western Australian secondary school students’ involvement in violence-related behaviours. Design/methodology/approach – This cross-sectional study examined data collected using an anonymous self-completion questionnaire from 542 school students aged 13-17 years. The questionnaire measured risk factors associated with being a perpetrator and/or victim of violence-related behaviours. Findings – Gender was significantly associated with being a victim and perpetrator of violence-related behaviours. Males were significantly more likely than females to be a victim of threatening and physical violence at school, and to be a perpetrator of physical violence at school and in the community. Males were significantly more likely than females to watch violent media, with exposure to violent media associated with physically hurting someone at school. Students involved in greater acts of animal cruelty had increased odds of being involved in all forms of the violence measured. Research limitations/implications – Limitations such as the cross-sectional nature of the study and the small sample size are noted, along with suggestions for future research. Practical implications – Implications of the research for practitioners working with adolescents, with a particular focus on the school setting, are discussed. Originality/value – Most previously published research on adolescent involvement in violence has been conducted outside Australia, and as such, may not be directly applicable to the experiences of young people in Western Australia.

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