Sociodemographic factors associated with oral health in 12-year-old adolescents: hygiene behaviours and health appointments. A cross-sectional national study in Portugal

The success of a colonoscopy in detecting and removing pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions depends heavily on the quality of bowel preparation. Despite efforts, 20–44% of colonoscopy participants have an inadequate bowel preparation. We aimed to assess and compare risk factors for inadequate bowel preparation and for the presence of advanced colorectal neoplasms in routine screening practice. In this cross-sectional study, among 8125 participants of screening colonoscopy in Germany with a comprehensive assessment of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle and medical history, we examined factors associated with inadequate bowel preparation and with findings of advanced neoplasms using adjusted log-binomial regression models. Among the identified risk factors assessed, three factors were identified that were significantly associated with inadequate bowel preparation: age ≥ 70 years (adjusted prevalence ratios, aPR, 1.50 95%CI 1.31–1.71), smoking (aPR 1.29 95%CI 1.11–1.50) and abdominal symptoms (aPR 1.14 95%CI 1.02–1.27). The same risk factors were also associated with the prevalence of advanced neoplasms in our study (aPR 1.72, 1.62 and 1.44, respectively). The risk factors associated with inadequate bowel preparation in this study were also associated with a higher risk for advanced neoplasms. Inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy might lead to missed colorectal cancer (CRC) precursors and the late diagnosis of CRC. People at high risk of advanced neoplasms are in particular need of enhanced bowel preparation.

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Sociodemographic factors associated with postnatal maternal complications in public hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya

African Journal of Midwifery and Women s Health ◽

10.12968/ajmw.2019.0030 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Raheli Misiko Mukhwana ◽

Margaret N Keraka ◽

Meshack Onyambu

Keyword(s):

Antenatal Care ◽

Mode Of Delivery ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Public Hospitals ◽

Maternal Complications ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Focused Antenatal Care

Introduction/Aims Focused antenatal care provides individualised counselling, targeted assessment and safe, cost effective, evidence-based intervention. It has been implemented in developing countries as a strategy to improve maternal health. This study aimed to investigate sociodemographic factors associated with maternal complications in selected public county hospitals in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using a sample of 397 postnatal women who were given a questionnaire, with sections on their sociodemographic and health characteristics. Data analysis was done using the Chi Square test to determine the association between study variables, with P<0.05 considered statistically significant. Results The study found that 30% of respondents reported a maternal complication during their current delivery outcome. Sociodemographic factors significantly associated with maternal complications were age (P=0.002), occupation (P=0.001) and income (P=0.011). The health factors associated with occurrence of maternal complications were number of deliveries (P=0.001) and mode of delivery (P=0.001). Conclusions A number of factors were found to be significantly associated with maternal outcomes, including age and occupation. Further studies to determine why young women do not use focused antenatal care are necessary, as this would help reduce the incidence of birth-associated complications.

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Factors Associated with the Caregivers’ Desire to Institutionalize Persons with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders ◽

10.1159/000494023 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (5-6) ◽

pp. 298-309 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Sophie Vandepitte ◽

Koen Putman ◽

Nele Van Den Noortgate ◽

Sofie Verhaeghe ◽

Eric Mormont ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

The Elderly ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Respite Care ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Care Services ◽

Modifiable Factors

Background/Aims: Dementia is one of the main reasons for institutionalization among the elderly. Few studies have explored factors associated with the caregivers’ (CG) desire to institutionalize (DTI) a person with dementia (PWD). The objective of this study is to identify modifiable and non-modifiable psychosocial and sociodemographic factors associated with a caregiver’s DTI. Methods: Cross-sectional data of 355 informal CG of community-dwelling PWD were analyzed. Several characteristics were identified in CG and PWD to be included in a multivariable regression model based on the purposeful selection method. Results: Positively modifiable associated factors were: higher CG burden, being affected by behavioral problems, and respite care use. Positively associated non-modifiable factors were: CG older age, being professionally active, and CG higher educational level. Cohabitation and change of professional situation were negatively associated. Conclusion: Although no causality can be assumed, several practical recommendations can be suggested. First of all, these results reconfirm the importance of multicomponent strategies, especially support aimed at decreasing burden and in learning coping strategies. Also, CG might benefit from information about support options, such as respite care services. Finally, special attention should be given to older and working CG. In the latter, flexible and adaptive working conditions might alleviate burden and therefore reduce the DTI of the PWD.

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Cross-sectional analysis of the prevalence and predictors of statin utilisation in Ireland with a focus on primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018524 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. e018524 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Paula Byrne ◽

John Cullinan ◽

Catríona Murphy ◽

Susan M Smith

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Primary Prevention ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

History Of ◽

Base Category ◽

Sectional Analysis ◽

Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease

ObjectiveTo describe the prevalence of statin utilisation by people aged over 50 years in Ireland and the factors associated with the likelihood of using a statin, focusing particularly on those using statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD).MethodsThis is a cross-sectional analysis of cardiovascular risk and sociodemographic factors associated with statin utilisation from wave 1 of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. A hierarchy of indications for statin utilisation, consisting of eight mutually exclusive levels of CVD-related diagnoses, was created. Participants were assigned one level of indication. The prevalence of statin utilisation was calculated. The likelihood that an individual was using a statin was estimated using a multivariable logistic regression model, controlling for cardiovascular risk and sociodemographic factors.ResultsIn this nationally representative sample (n=5618) of community-dwelling participants aged 50 years and over, 1715 (30.5%) were taking statins. Of these, 65.0% (57.3% of men and 72.7% of women) were doing so for the primary prevention of CVD. Thus, almost two-thirds of those taking statins did so for primary prevention and there was a notable difference between women and men in this regard. We also found that statin utilisation was highest among those with a prior history of CVD and was significantly associated with age (compared with the base category 50–64 years; 65–74 years OR 1.38 (95% CI 1.16 to 1.65); 75+ OR 1.33 (95% CI 1.04 to 1.69)), living with a spouse or partner (compared with the base category living alone; OR 1.35 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.65)), polypharmacy (OR 1.74 (95% CI 1.39 to 2.19)) and frequency of general practitioner visits (compared with the base category 0 visits per year; 1–2 visits OR 2.46 (95% CI 1.80 to 3.35); 3–4 visits OR 3.24 (95% CI 2.34 to 4.47); 5–6 visits OR 2.98 (95% CI 2.08 to 4.26); 7+ visits OR 2.51 (95% CI 1.73 to 3.63)), even after controlling for clinical need. There was no association between using statins and gender, education, income, social class, health insurance status, location or Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE) risk in the multivariable analysis.ConclusionStatin utilisation among those with no history of CVD accounted for almost two-thirds of all statin use, in part reflecting the high proportion of the population with no history of CVD, although utilisation rates were highest among those with a history of CVD.

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Birth defects in the Brazilian side of the triple border: a population-based cross-sectional study

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.973 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

F K Nampo ◽

S Souza ◽

C R Pestana

Keyword(s):

Birth Defects ◽

Birth Defect ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Major Birth Defect

Abstract Background Major birth defects are characterized by its severity and are a public health challenge since it chronically affects the population. Foz do Iguassu is located in Brazili's largest international border and presents a birth defect rate 50% greater than the country's average. Methods Identifying factors associated to birth defects is important to guide preventive actions toward modifiable risk factors and target the most susceptible population. In this cross-sectional study we measured the prevalence of major birth defects and associated maternal sociodemographic factors in Foz do Iguassu. Data were collected from a governmental registry and included all births that occurred in the city between 2012 to 2017. The variables measured were maternal education, maternal race, country of residence, maternal parity and onset of prenatal care. Data were analyzed through logistic regression models to verify the maternal sociodemographic factors associated with major birth defects. Results 26,214 births were analyzed; among the 305 birth defects registered, 140 (46%) corresponded to a major birth defect. Cleft lip and/or palate and gastroschisis were the most prevalent major birth defect (9.5/10,000 live births and 6.83/10,000 live births, respectively). Maternal education up to 7 years was the only variable associated with the major birth defects (ORadj=1.58; CI = 1.07-2.33; p = 0.02). Maternal age was associated with gastroschisis (mean: 21.5 years; p = 0.002) and Down syndrome (mean: 33.5 years; p = 0.007). Conclusions In this area, cleft lip and/or palate and gastroschisis are the most common major birth defects, and maternal education is weakly associated with major birth defects. Key messages The epidemiology of major birth defects in this area differs from Brazil’s. Future research should focus on inherent risk factors for congenital defects and exposure to teratogens.

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Clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with oral health‐related quality of life in survivors of head and neck cancer

Head & Neck ◽

10.1002/hed.26063 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (5) ◽

pp. 886-897 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eloisa B. Soldera ◽

Gabriela B. Ortigara ◽

Laura I. L. Bonzanini ◽

Riéli E. Schulz ◽

Cristiane C. Danesi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Oral Health ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Sociodemographic and Behavioral Factors Associated with HIV Vulnerability according to Sexual Orientation

AIDS Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2020/5619315 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Maria Aparecida A. O. Serra ◽

Antoninho B. Milhomem ◽

Samae B. Oliveira ◽

Francisca Aline A. S. Santos ◽

Roberta Araújo e Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sexual Orientation ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Behavioral Factors ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Sex With Men

Objective. To analyze sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with vulnerability to HIV according to sexual orientation. Method. This is a cross-sectional study conducted using data on 3,818 people in the city of Imperatriz, Brazil, during 2015 and 2016. The survey’s questionnaires addressed sociodemographic and behavioral variables. For the data analysis, association (chi-square test) and strength of association (odds ratio) were observed. A significance level of p<0.05 and adjustment for age and gender were taken into consideration. Results. A substantial portion of the sample stated they were heterosexual (88.8%). These individuals demonstrated a lower chance of HIV infection (p<0.001), sexually transmitted infections (p<0.001), alcohol use (p<0.001) and condom use (p<0.001), compared to men who have sex with men and/or bisexuals. In this group, after adjusting for confounding variables, the factors associated with HIV infection were being male (p<0.001), unmarried (p<0.001), having completed higher education (p<0.001) and boasting multiple sexual partners (p<0.001). Conclusion. Behavioral and sociodemographic factors of vulnerability to HIV are predominant among men who have sex with men and/or are bisexual.

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Sociodemographic factors associated with pregnant women's level of knowledge about oral health

Einstein (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s1679-45082018ao4079 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wander Barbieri ◽

Stela Verzinhasse Peres ◽

Carla de Britto Pereira ◽

João Peres Neto ◽

Maria da Luz Rosário de Sousa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Promotion ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Exact Test ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate knowledge on oral health and associated sociodemographic factors in pregnant women. Methods A cross-sectional study with a sample of 195 pregnant women seen at the Primary Care Unit Paraisópolis I, in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. For statistical analysis, χ2 or Fisher's exact test and multiple logistic regression were used. A significance level of 5% was used in all analyses. Results Schooling level equal to or greater than 8 years and having one or two children were associated with an adequate knowledge about oral health. Conclusion Oral health promotion strategies during prenatal care should take into account sociodemographic aspects.

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Factors Associated with Social Avoidance of Recovered COVID-19 Patients in Iran: A National Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-895714/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Teamur Aghamolaei ◽

Shokrollah Mohseni ◽

Azin alavi ◽

mohammed hossein chalak ◽

Hesamaddin Kamalzadeh Takhti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Education Level ◽

National Study ◽

Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Age Group ◽

Social Avoidance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Study Results ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background: Misconceptions about the infection and health consequences of recovered Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients often lead to a fear, social avoidance and discriminatory attitude. The present study explored the Factors associated with social avoidance and job-related discriminatory attitude against recovered COVID-19 patients. Methods: The present cross-sectional online study was conducted on 3,836 Iranian participants above 15 years old. The participant selected conveniently between February 19, 2021 and May 21, 2021. The data collected using a reliable and valid questionnaire that developed by research team. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis was used to identify the impact of factors related to social discrimination and discriminatory attitudes towards improved COVID-19 patients. Results: The results shows 56.72 and 49.06% of the population had social avoidance and job-related discriminatory attitude respectively. Furthermore, age, gender, education level, marital status, employment, presence of a recovered COVID-19 patient in family and place of residence were significant factors influencing social avoidance and job-related discriminatory attitude. As an instance, those in the 45-64 age group showed 1.1 times more social avoidance than the 20-29 age group. Also, men showed 37% less social avoidance than women. Social avoidance was significantly higher and the discriminatory attitude was higher in participants of lower education level. Besides, the job-related discriminatory attitude was 1.2 times higher in the 45-64 than the 20-29 age group. The discriminatory attitude was 16% less in men, 39%, 25% and 49% less, respectively in participants with a secondary school, diploma or university degree.Conclusions: To reduce social avoidance and job-related discriminatory attitude we suggest that the medical sector and relevant organizations provide clear and comprehensive information about improved COVID-19 patients to their families and general public through direct communication and the mass media. Base on the study results they need more focus on urban residents, women and families with a recovered member

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Ageing rate of older adults affects the factors associated with, and the determinants of malnutrition in the community: a systematic review and narrative synthesis

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-021-02583-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Laura A. Bardon ◽

Clare A. Corish ◽

Meabh Lane ◽

Maria Gabriella Bizzaro ◽

Katherine Loayza Villarroel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Food Intake ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Accelerated Ageing ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Ageing Rate ◽

Rate Of Ageing ◽

Ageing Populations

Abstract Background Malnutrition negatively impacts on health, quality of life and disease outcomes in older adults. The reported factors associated with, and determinants of malnutrition, are inconsistent between studies. These factors may vary according to differences in rate of ageing. This review critically examines the evidence for the most frequently reported sociodemographic factors and determinants of malnutrition and identifies differences according to rates of ageing. Methods A systematic search of the PubMed Central and Embase databases was conducted in April 2019 to identify papers on ageing and poor nutritional status. Numerous factors were identified, including factors from demographic, food intake, lifestyle, social, physical functioning, psychological and disease-related domains. Where possible, community-dwelling populations assessed within the included studies (N = 68) were categorised according to their ageing rate: ‘successful’, ‘usual’ or ‘accelerated’. Results Low education level and unmarried status appear to be more frequently associated with malnutrition within the successful ageing category. Indicators of declining mobility and function are associated with malnutrition and increase in severity across the ageing categories. Falls and hospitalisation are associated with malnutrition irrespective of rate of ageing. Factors associated with malnutrition from the food intake, social and disease-related domains increase in severity in the accelerated ageing category. Having a cognitive impairment appears to be a determinant of malnutrition in successfully ageing populations whilst dementia is reported to be associated with malnutrition within usual and accelerated ageing populations. Conclusions This review summarises the factors associated with malnutrition and malnutrition risk reported in community-dwelling older adults focusing on differences identified according to rate of ageing. As the rate of ageing speeds up, an increasing number of factors are reported within the food intake, social and disease-related domains; these factors increase in severity in the accelerated ageing category. Knowledge of the specific factors and determinants associated with malnutrition according to older adults’ ageing rate could contribute to the identification and prevention of malnutrition. As most studies included in this review were cross-sectional, longitudinal studies and meta-analyses comprehensively assessing potential contributory factors are required to establish the true determinants of malnutrition.

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