scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Perceived Stigma among Patients with Epilepsy in Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolesa Fanta ◽  
Telake Azale ◽  
Dawit Assefa ◽  
Mekbit Getachew
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Source Population ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy ◽  
Age Range

Background. Epilepsy stigma is considered to be one of the most important factors that have a negative influence on people with epilepsy. Among all types of stigma perceived stigma further exerts stress and restricts normal participation in society.Methods. Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1, 2013, to May 30, 2013. All patients with epilepsy in Ethiopia were source population. The sample size was determined using single population proportion formula and 347 subjects were selected by using systematic random sampling method. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20.Results. A total of 346 participants with mean age of 29.3 ± 8.5 SD participated with a response rate of 99.7%. The prevalence of perceived stigma was 31.2%. Age range between 18 and 24 [AOR = 2.84, 95%CI: 1.02, 7.92], difficulty to attend follow-up because of stigma [AOR = 3.15, 95%CI: 1.19, 8.34], seizure related injury [AOR = 1.88, 95%CI: 1.12, 3.15], and contagion belief [AOR = 1.88, 95%CI: 1.10, 5.08] were significantly associated with perceived stigma.Conclusions. Perceived stigma was found to be a common problem among patients suffering from epilepsy. The results reinforce the need for creating awareness among patients with epilepsy and addressing misconceptions attached to epilepsy.

scholarly journals Communicative health literacy in patients with non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalew Tilahun ◽  
Abebe Abera ◽  
Gugsa Nemera
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Source Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Literacy Level

Abstract Background Health literacy plays a prominent role in empowering individuals for prevention as well as management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, there is paucity of information on the health literacy of patients with non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess communicative health literacy and associated factors in patients with NCDs on follow-up at Jimma Medical Center (JMC), Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from 4 May 2020 to 4 July 2020 with 408 randomly selected adult patients, attending outpatient department of JMC in Ethiopia. The final sample size was obtained by using single population proportion formula. All patients with NCDs who were on follow-up at chronic illness clinic, JMC, were used as a source population. All eligible patients with NCDs who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in this study. A simple random sampling technique was used to recruit study participants. Data were collected through structured interviewer administered questionnaires on the six of nine health literacy domains using Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) containing 30 items, socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics, disease-related factors, and health information sources. Multivariable logistic regression was executed to determine the associations. Result Descriptive analysis shows more than half of the respondents in four of the six health literacy domains had high communicative health literacy level (CHLL). The proportion of people with high CHLL across each of the domains was as follows: health care provider support (56.1%), social support for health (53.7%), active engagement with a healthcare provider (56.1%), and navigating healthcare system (53.4%). We found educational status was significantly associated with five of six health literacy domains whereas number of sources was associated with four of six health literacy domains. Conclusion The overall findings of the current study indicate that health literacy levels vary according to socio-demographic and disease characteristics of patients. Thus, healthcare professionals should assess patients’ health literacy level and tailor information and support to the health literacy skills and personal context of their patients.

scholarly journals Profile of Osteomyelitis Patients Visiting the Orthopedic Clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Indonesia, in 2017–2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditya Nugraha ◽  
Hermawan Nagar Rasyid ◽  
Hadyana Sukandar
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Operative Procedure ◽  
Bone Destruction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Common ◽  
Age Range

Background: Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory process caused by microorganism infection that leads to bone destruction. Osteomyelitis may affect all bones, particularly long bones, and infects all ages. This disease is hard to diagnose and the treatment is complex due to the disease’s heterogenicity, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. This study aimed to determine the profile of osteomyelitis inpatients and outpatients presented to the Orthopedic Clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, IndonesiaMethods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from July to October 2019 using the total sampling method. Data were collected from the medical records of osteomyelitis inpatients and outpatients presented to the Orthopedic Clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia from 2017–2018. Data were then analyzed descriptively and the results were presented in frequencies.Result: In total, 90 data were retrieved. Most of data presented male patients (n= 69, 76.7%) with the age range of 20–29 years old (24.4%). The majority of these patients experienced chronic onset of disease (94.4%) located on the tibia (51.1%), which was caused by a post-operative procedure (61.1%). The most common treatment was operative procedure without antibiotic beads (51.1%). Staphylococcus aureus was the common pathogens identified in these patients (22.2%).Conclusion: The majority of osteomyelitis patients are males in productive age with chronic onset of disease located on the tibia caused by a post-operative procedure. Staphylococcus aureus is the common pathogen involved and the most common treatment is an operative procedure without antibiotic beads.

scholarly journals Predictors of health-related quality of life among patients with diabetes on follow-up at Nekemte specialised Hospital, Western Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e036106
Author(s):  
Bikila Regassa Feyisa ◽  
Mekdes Tigistu Yilma ◽  
Belachew Etana Tolessa
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Western Ethiopia

ObjectiveTo assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its predictors among patients with diabetes on follow-up at Nekemte Specialised Hospital in Western Ethiopia.Design, setting and participantsThis facility-based cross sectional study was conducted among 224 patients with diabetes mellitus (types I and II) on follow-up at one of the public hospitals in western Ethiopia. Respondents were selected by systematic random sampling and interviewed with the aid of a questionnaire.Main outcome measuredHRQoL was measured by using the Medical outcomes study 36-item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey from 15 April to 5 June 2019. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection from participants selected by systematic random sampling. Multiple linear regression was used for the final model.ResultA total of 215 patients with diabetes consented and completed the study, giving a response rate of 96%. The mean score of the overall HRQoL of the study participants was 50.3±18.1. The highest mean score was obtained in the physical functioning domain and the lowest mean score in the general health domain. Age, education status, history of smoking, feeling of stigmatisation and body mass index were inversely associated with the overall HRQoL. Gender (male), marital status (currently married), absence of comorbidity and absence of chronic complications related to diabetes mellitus were positively associated with overall HRQoL.ConclusionThe overall HRQoL of patients with diabetes on follow-up at the study area was found to be moderate. General health, mental health, bodily pain and vitality were the most affected domains. Both the mental and physical components need to be considered when caring for the patients with diabetes on follow-up beyond provision of treatment.

scholarly journals Changing Pattern of Post-infectious Glomerulonephritis: A Study in South-Western Region of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-133
Author(s):  
Muhammed Arshad Ul Azim ◽  
Md Motiur Rahaman ◽  
Kamruzzaman Md Zahir ◽  
Md Obaidul Hauque ◽  
Md Abdul Wadud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Impairment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Recent History ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Medicine Today ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Post Infectious

Introduction: In developing countries like Bangladesh, post-infectious glomerulonephritis (PIGN) is the common form ofacute glomerulonephritis having its changing pattern over recent decades. The aim of the study was to analyze the clinicalprofile of PIGN in local scenario. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Shaheed Sheikh AbuNaser Specialized Hospital, Khulna during period from 2017 to 2019. A total of 67 cases of PIGN were identified on thebasis of clinical features, laboratory parameters with recent history of infection. The patients’ records were reviewed withrespect to clinical data. Patients with reduced complement level were included. Result: The age range of the patients wasbetween 2 and 55 years with male predominance. The study revealed that 32.8% of patients had a recent history of sorethroat, 31.3 % of patients had a history of skin infection and rest 35% had a history of fever. Moreover, during presentation68% of patients had hypertension and 37 % of patient had renal impairment. In this study, majority of patients (53%)presented with one plus to two plus proteinuria and the rest of the patients (37%) presented with three plus proteinuria ondipstick. After 2 weeks of follow up, the presence of hematuria found in 58 patients out of 67, proteinuria found in 14patients out of 61 and renal impairment found in 5 patients out of 25. Conclusion: PIGN has been changing with respect toage, proteinuria and renal function. To follow-up periodically and reduction in overcrowding of the patients, would be oneof the superior suggestions to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in our country. Medicine Today 2020 Vol.32(2): 130-133

scholarly journals DERMATOLOGICAL MORBIDITIES IN SALT PAN WORKERS IN A METROPOLITAN CITY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 566-569
Author(s):  
Pallavisureshshelke a ◽  
◽  
Jaya Madhukar Tale ◽  
Sachinjanraochavan b ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Salt Crystals ◽  
Corrosive Effect ◽  
Salt Pan ◽  
Salt Industry

Introduction:India is among the three top countries producing salt on large scale.Salt pan workers toil for about seven to eight hours. Working in salt industry exposes the working population to direct contact with inhalable salt dust, salt crystals as well as concentrated brine leading to corrosive effect of salt, physical stress of hard manual labor. Therefore it was thought to study health problems of salt pan workers in Mumbai especially dermatological morbidity. Objectives: 1. To study the socio-demographic profile of salt pan workers. 2. To measure the point prevalence of dermatological morbidities in salt pan workers. 3. To observe the association between duration of salt works and presence of dermatological symptoms. 4. To study the association between use of Personal Protective Equipments and presence of dermatological symptoms. Methods: Study Design:Cross sectional study. Sample size:385 Study subjects:Individual who were working with dry salt (non-brine workers) and those working in a brine plant (Brine workers) were chosen for the study after taking informed consent. Duration of study:18 months, August 2011 to January 2014. Systematic random sampling method was used. Study tools were Interview schedule and Clinical examination.Salt pan workers who worked for more than six months were included.. SPSS version 15.0 was used for data analysis. Results and Conclusion: Overall point prevalence of dermatological symptoms was 12.7% The most common was itching 6.8% followed by burning sensation over limbs 5.2%, dryness of skin 2.3 % and cracks 1.3% over limbs.

scholarly journals Prevalence of unintended pregnancy among antenatal care followers, in kersa woreda, estern hararghae, Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Merhawi Gebremedhin ◽  
Tewelde Gebrehawerya ◽  
Gezahagn Tesfaye ◽  
Mariam Alemayehu ◽  
Sultan Waritu
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Source Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Study Population

Introduction: Unintended pregnancy is an important Public health concern worldwide that affect women, families and society at large. An unintended pregnancy has been responsible for unplanned and mostly unwanted family unions that ultimately cause disrupted lifestyles, a source of conflict between individuals and families as well as discrimination against girl hence the objective of this study was aimed to assess the prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its cause among ANC followers.Methodology: The study was conducted in kersa woreda, Eastern hararghae, Ethiopia from February to March, 2015. Facility based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the sample of pregnant women visiting the randomly selected health facility. The source population was all pregnant women residing in kersa woreda and the study population was all pregnant women found in study area who visited health institution for ANC follow up. Our sample was 328 women, and respondents were selected using systematic random sampling. The data was cleaned, entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0.Result: The magnitude of unintended pregnancy was 31.3% of those, 82(25.6%) was mistimed and 18 (5.6%) was unwanted. Decision power, no radio, and not able to discuss with partner showed significant association. God’s order, husband contraceptive disapproval, and lack of information on contraceptives were mentioned as main cause for current unintended pregnancy.Conclusion: unintended pregnancy was prevalent in 31.3%. Absence of radio, lack of information and lack of discussion with partner was significant predictors. Health information dissemination is needed to community residents, and local governors should ensure that accessible, affordable and acceptable contraceptive is in place.

Functional Outcomes of Arteriovenous Fistulas Created by Nephrologist

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-56
Author(s):  
S. Shrestha ◽  
S.S. Soni ◽  
T.J. Vachharajani
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Incomplete Data ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pseudoaneurysm Formation ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistulas ◽  
Post Surgery

Background Nephrologists worldwide, after undergoing surgical training, have reported creating arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). Objective To demonstrate the functional outcome of arteriovenous fistulas created by a trained Nepalese nephrologist. Method This was a cross sectional study. A convenient sampling method was used and all consecutive AVFs created by a single nephrologist from January 2016 to December 2018 were included to assess their functional status within 3 months of creation. Patients with incomplete data and no follow up for up to 3 months post surgery were excluded. Result One hundred sixty six (166) arteriovenous fistulas were created during the study period; mean age of the patients was 52 ± 14 years, 121 (75%) male and 65 (39%) were diabetic. The most common site of arteriovenous fistula creation was left radiocephalic (Lt RC) 69(41.5%), followed by left brachiocephalic (Lt BC) 66(39.7%). Other sites were left brachiobasilic (Lt BB) 10(6%), right brachiocephalic (Rt BC) 10(6%), right radiocephalic (Rt RC) 9(5.4%) and right brachiobasilic (Rt BB) 2(1.2%). 139 arteriovenous fistulas (83.7%) were functional within 3 months post creation. Functional outcomes of radiocephalic, brachiocephalic and brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistulas were 75.6%, 90.7% and 100% respectively at 3 months post creation. Lymphoceles developed in three Lt BC arteriovenous fistulas, thrombosis in two Lt BC arteriovenous fistulas and infection in two Lt BC arteriovenous fistulas with pseudoaneurysm formation. Conclusion The functional outcome of arteriovenous fistulas created by a trained Nepalese nephrologist is similar to that reported in the literature.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan Ibu, Pola Makan Balita, dan Pendapatan Keluarga dengan Status Gizi pada Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Danga Kecamatan Aesesa Kabupaten Nagekeo

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Falerius Jago
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Aesesa Sub-district is one of the Subdistricts in Nagekeo District that has high nutritional problems and occurs every year.Nutrition problems that occur are influenced by several factors, namely mother's knowledge of nutrition, diet of children under five, and family income.This study aims to determine what factors are related to the nutritional status of children under five years in the working area of Puskesmas Danga, Aesesa Sub-district, Nagekeo Regency in 2016.This research was conducted in the working area of Puskesmas Danga, Aesesa Sub District, Nagekeo District.The study period starts from December 2016 to August 2017.This research method is analytic survey by using cross sectional study design.Sample in this research is mother who have toddler which amounted 93 people. Sampling method using systematic random sampling technique.Instrument of data collecting by using questioner and analyzed by univariat and bivariat.The results showed that there was a correlation between mother's knowledge (ρ = 0,003), diet (ρ = 0,000), and family income (ρ = 0,029) with nutritional status in toddler in working area of Puskesmas Danga Aesesa Sub-district of Nagekeo Regency 2016.Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between mother's knowledge about nutrition, eating pattern of children under five, and income of family with nutritional status at under five years in working area of Puskesmas Danga Aesesa District of Nagekeo Regency.

scholarly journals Study of Diseases Associated ESR above 100 among the Patients who Visited Shahid Sadoughi Hospital in the Second half of 2013

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad-Reza Sharifi ◽  
Mohammad Forat yazdi ◽  
Mina Amooghadiri ◽  
Hamideh Heidari ◽  
Marzie Shaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sedimentation Rate ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gender Segregation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Metastatic Lung ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Rule Out

Introduction: ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) is the sedimentation rate of red blood cells per unit of time that is expressed in millimeters. ESR test is simple and inexpensive and fast and can be somewhat diagnostic manual to confirm the diagnosis, rule out the diagnosis, follow-up course of the disease and so on, so it is of interest to practitioners.Methods: Descriptive and cross-sectional study on 124 patients in all wards of Shahid Sadooghi  hospital in the second 6 months of 1393, that had raised ESR of 100 at least one time. All information including gender, age, diagnosis of the presence or absence of fever and indigenous of them cases in the archive hospital patients were taken.Results: 56% female and 44% were male. 16% of patients in the age range 0-19 years, 56% aged 20-64 years and 28% were aged over 64 years. 41% of patients were admitted with fever. 59% were native and 41 % were non-native. Infectious causes (45.9%), malignancy (14.5%), collagen vascular disease (16.9%), internal disease and hematology (16.9%) and other causes (5.6%) were formed cases. Diabetic foot (7%), pneumonia (7%), RA (6%), ESRD (5.6%), metastatic lung cancer (4%), TB (3%) formed the majority of cases.In feverish cases pneumonia (11.5%), diabetic foot (7.6%), tuberculosis (5.7%), pyelonephritis (5.7%) and RA (5.7%) were the most frequent form. Infectious causes of fever (65.3%), collagen vascular (13.4%), malignancies (5.7%) and other causes (15.6%).conclusion: In patients with extremely high sediment in terms of gender segregation is almost the same of hospital commiunity.

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