scholarly journals Predictors of Traditional Medical Practices in Illness Behavior in Northwestern Ethiopia: An Integrated Model of Behavioral Prediction Based Logistic Regression Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abenezer Yared
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Illness Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
The People ◽  
Behavioral Prediction ◽  
Normative Response

This study aimed at investigating traditional medical beliefs and practices in illness behavior as well as predictors of the practices in Gondar city, northwestern Ethiopia, by using the integrated model of behavioral prediction. A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted to collect data through interviewer administered structured questionnaires from 496 individuals selected by probability proportional to size sampling technique. Unadjusted bivariate and adjusted multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed, and the results indicated that sociocultural predictors of normative response and attitude as well as psychosocial individual difference variables of traditional understanding of illness causation and perceived efficacy had statistically significant associations with traditional medical practices. Due to the influence of these factors, majority of the study population (85%) thus relied on both herbal and spiritual varieties of traditional medicine to respond to their perceived illnesses, supporting the conclusion that characterized the illness behavior of the people as mainly involving traditional medical practices. The results implied two-way medicine needs to be developed with ongoing research, and health educations must take the traditional customs into consideration, for integrating interventions in the health care system in ways that the general public accepts yielding a better health outcome.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Goiter and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Demba Gofa Woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Befikaduwa Zekarias ◽  
Frehiwot Mesfin ◽  
Bezatu Mengiste ◽  
Adane Tesfaye ◽  
Lemma Getacher
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Iodine Deficiency ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background. Iodine deficiency disorder is a major public health problem in Ethiopia that is more common in women of reproductive age. However, it is not well addressed and there is a lack of information on its prevalence and associated factors in women of reproductive age group. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess goiter prevalence and associated factors among women of reproductive age in the Demba Gofa woreda, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was used among 584 randomly selected women in the reproductive age group from February 05 to April 20, 2016. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study kebeles, and a systematic random sampling technique was used to select the study samples. Data were collected through a pretested questionnaire, and the goiter examination was done clinically for each participant. The collected data were coded and entered into a computer for statistical analysis using EpiData version 3.2 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Variables with a P value ≤0.25 in bivariate logistic regression analysis were entered into multivariate logistic regression analysis, and finally, variables with a P value <0.05 in multivariate logistic regression were considered significantly associated with the dependent variable. Results. The total goiter rate was 43%, 95% CI = 39.2–46.9. Cassava consumption (AOR: 2.02, 95% CI: 1.03–4), salt wash before use (AOR: 3.14, 95% CI: 1.1–11.3), salt use after >2 months of purchase (AOR: 11, 95% CI: 5–26), family history of goiter (AOR: 4.6, 95% CI: 1.4–15.8), and poor knowledge of iodized salt (AOR: 2.7, 95% CI: 1.4–5.5) were significant factors associated with goiter. Conclusion. Iodine deficiency was found to be severe in women of reproductive age in the study area. This showed that women of reproductive age, especially during pregnancy, are exposed to iodine deficiency and its adverse effects at delivery. Thus, they need urgent supplementation with iodine, improved access to foods rich in iodine, and intake of iodized salt. Additionally, health education should focus on the importance of iodized salt, the proper method of use, and the prevention of iodine deficiency, which are highly recommended to minimize the problem.

scholarly journals Depression Levels Of Prisons In Class II A Correctional Institutions Bulukumba Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
Safruddin ◽  
Nurlina ◽  
Anel Ariansyah
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact

A depressive disorder is a serious mental problem characterized by feelings of anxiety and sadness. Depressive disorders have increased from year to year, where the total number of people living with depression in the world is 322 million, this is supported by WHO 2017 data. Generally, someone in a depressed state experiences feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness, and the impact that is caused if depression is not treated immediately, it will have an impact on oneself such as low self-esteem, social isolation, and even suicide attempts. Besides that, it will also have an impact on the people around it. The purpose of this study is to know the description of the level of depression in prisoners in Class II A Penitentiary in Bulukumba Regency in 2020. The research design used in this study is a descriptive research design with a cross-sectional approach. The affordable population in this study were inmates with all cases totaling 194 people with a sample size of 85 respondents. The sampling technique using a systematic random sampling method selects a sample from the population systematically. Data were collected using a questionnaire sheet. Based on the results of the research conducted, it was shown that the frequency distribution of the level of depression of the 85 prisoner respondents experienced mild depression as many as 64 respondents (75.3%) then moderate depression was 14 respondents (16.5%) and 7 respondents (8.2%) were not depressed. In all cases, the depression level of prisoners in class II A prisons in Bulukumba district experienced mild depression. Researchers suggest that further the sample size can be added so that data collection is more accurate and can be linked to other variables that can cause depression

scholarly journals Health Status of Children of Chepang and Other Communities of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
MN Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Group Living ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Indigenous Ethnic Group ◽  
Children And Parents

Background: The study was conducted among the children and parents of Chepang community to know their health status in comparison with other communities. Chepang is an indigenous ethnic group living in Central and Southern Nepal especially in Chitawan, Gorkha and Dhading districts and also known as one of the isolated tribal groups of Nepal. They have their own language known as Chepang but is called Chyo-bang by the people themselves. The Chepang settlement is often on very steep land, unfertile and not easily accessible.Methods: The study was cross-sectional descriptive design. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the 38 children and their parents from the Brahmin/Chhetri, Ethnic groups, Chepang and Dalit.Result: Only 42% respondents had reported that they had visited hospital for checkups during the time of pregnancy. Among them only 11% Chepang had visited hospital. Similarly, 79% reported the use of iron tablets during the pregnancy and after post-delivery periods. In the same way, 95% reported that they had given birth to a child at home. In an average, 17% children of Chepang had better height, weight and thickness of arm than other communities' children.Conclusion: Chepang are found back in health seeking practices than the other communities. Cent percent mother had reported that they had given the birth of 1st baby before 20 years of her age. Though, health status of Chepang children found better than other communities' children.Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol.1(1) 2014: 24-28

scholarly journals Oral Cancer: Awareness Among People of Biratnagar

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Durga Devi Chaulagain ◽  
Kamal Prasad Parajuli ◽  
Bhumika Khatiwada
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chewing Tobacco ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

 Background: Increased use of tobacco and tobacco products result into increment of patients with oral cancer. Many people are still unaware of the consequences of chewing tobacco. Approximately 19% of participants had adequate knowledge of awareness, large number of participants, i.e., 73% had moderate knowledge of awareness and 8% of the participants had inadequate level of awareness about oral cancer. Methods and materials: Analytical cross-sectional research design was used for the study. Samples were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. Frequencies, mean and standard deviations were used to describe the socio-demographic variables. Independent t-test and one-way ANOVA test were used to find the main difference of awareness scores by socio-demographic variables. Results: Among 90 participants, 18% had adequate level of awareness, 73% had moderate and 7.8% of participants had inadequate level of awareness regarding oral cancer. Conclusion: The study showed that awareness regarding oral cancer among the people of Biratnagar Metropolitan City is moderate. The study emphasizes that the effects must be made to make people aware of oral cancer.Journal of Nobel Medical CollegeVolume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 60-64

scholarly journals The Relationship between Sex Education and Sexual Behaviour in Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-116
Author(s):  
Nofi Susanti ◽  
Reinpal Falefi ◽  
Tri Bayu Purnama
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Adolescent sexual behavior remains a global problem with high reports of cases of adolescents behaving freely. The lack of knowledge about sexuality is caused by limited information, services, and advocacy. There has not been a reproductive health curriculum for adolescents in schools. Therefore, this study aims to determine the relationship between sex education and sexual behavior in adolescents. This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The sampling was taken using a total sampling technique. The sample included all students of class X and XI, with a total of 102 people. The research instrument used a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using chi-square and multiple logistic regression. Bivariate analysis results showed that there was a relationship between sex education by parents, teachers, peers, and social media and sexual behavior. The results of multivariate analysis with logistic regression tests showed that sex education provided by parents was the most substantial relationship with sexual behavior. The study concluded that parents, teachers, and social media were associated with sex education. Extensive sex education from other trusted information could reduce pre-marital sexual activity among adolescents.  Elaborating on external factors would implicate a good attitude and behavior in students.

scholarly journals Stigma terhadap pasien pasca COVID-19 dan faktor yang mempengaruhinya

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Intan Okrima Putri
Keyword(s):  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The People

Stigma is a negative action that can reduce a person’s self-confidence. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the stigma can be in the form of refusal of bodies, expulsion of medical staff or ex-communication of patients with confirmed COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients. There are 2 Post-COVID-19 patients in Papringan Hamlet. This study aims to find out the influence of knowledge, attitudes, and role of community leaders on the stigma against Post-COVID-19 patients in Papringan Helmet Sidomukti Magetan Regency. This was a cross-sectional study. The population were the people who live in Papringan Hamlet, the sample amount was 97 respondents who used the Slovin formula. The sample criteria were aged 26-45 years, chosen by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by questionnaires and checklist observations. Data analysis used the logistic regression test. Results: The results of the bivariate analysis test showed that there was an influence a relationship between knowledge (Sig. 0,000), attitude (Sig. 0,000), and roles of community leaders (Sig. 0,000) on the stigma against post-COVID-19 patients and multivariate analysis using Binary logistic test indicated there is an influence of knowledge (OR=16,955) to stigma Post-COVID-19 patients in Papringan Hamlet Sidomukti Magetan Regency. The Health Service and community health centres can eliminate the stigma of Post-COVID-19 patients in the community by increasing public knowledge through health education, as well as encouraging the role of religious leaders and community leaders to influence public attitudes so as not to carry out negative stigma against Post-COVID patients.

scholarly journals GANGGUAN FUNGSI GINJAL PADA IBU HAMIL PREEKLAMPSIA BERAT DENGAN DISLIPIDEMIA DI RSUD KELAS B SERANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-79
Author(s):  
Muttia Amalia ◽  
Erna Harfiani ◽  
Aulia Chairani
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Endothelial Dysfunction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Organ Damage ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
End Organ Damage ◽  
Class B

Abstract Background: Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Dyslipidemia in severely preeclamptic women will develop end-organ damage due to endothelial dysfunction. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation between blood lipid profile and renal function in severely preeclamptic women at RSUD Class B Serang district, January-December 2018. Method: This study was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. Conducted using total sampling technique, 103 pregnant women were included from medical records. Data were analyzed using correlation tests and logistic regression. Result: Correlation analysis indicates that HDL level (<60mg/dL) and LDL level (>160 mg/dL) had a significant impact in the alteration of urea and creatinine level in severe PE. Logistic regression analysis signifies that only decreased level of HDL had a significant partial impact on increasing creatinine levels (p=0,013 OR=1,107). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study was in severe PE women there was an increased level of TG and LDL, with a decreased level of HDL. Dyslipidemia in severe PE women will lead to oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction, which further will cause alteration in glomerulus structure and disturbance of renal function. Keywords: dyslipidemia, creatinine, severe PE, urea Abstrak Latar Belakang: Preeklampsia (PE) merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kesakitan dan kematian ibu dan bayi di negara berkembang. Dislipidemia pada ibu hamil dengan preeklampsia berat (PEB) akan menyebabkan end-organ damage akibat disfungsi endotel. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menilai hubungan antara profil lipid darah terhadap gangguan fungsi ginjal pada ibu hamil dengan preeklampsia berat di RSUD Kelas B Serang periode Januari – Desember 2018. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasi analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Menggunakan teknik total sampling, sebanyak 103 sampel diambil dari data rekam medik. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi dan regresi logistik. Hasil: Hasil korelasi menunjukkan bahwa kadar HDL yang lebih rendah (<60 mg/dL) dan kadar LDL yang lebih tinggi (>160 mg/dL) memiliki hubungan yang bermakna terhadap peningkatan kadar ureum dan kreatinin pada bumil dengan PEB. Analisis regresi logistik memperlihatkan bahwa hanya kadar HDL yang menurun memiliki hubungan parsial yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan kadar kreatinin (p=0,013 OR=1,107). Kesimpulan: Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa telah ditemukan peningkatan kadar trigliserida (TG) dan LDL serta penurunan kadar HDL pada bumil dengan PEB. Dislipidemia pada PEB akan menyebabkan stres oksidasi dan disfungsi endotel yang selanjutnya akan menyebabkan perubahan struktur glomerulus dan perubahan fungsi ginjal Kata kunci: dislipidemia, kreatinin, PEB, ureum

scholarly journals Educated Females Participation In Labor Market: The Role Of Structural Barriers

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-206
Author(s):  
Sidra Maqsood ◽  
Fauzia Maqsood
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Employment ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Structural Barriers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Females’ proportion is increasing at higher levels of education in Pakistan but educated female’s employment is not increasing in consonance with their level of education. The main purpose of the present research is to explore the structural barriers of educated females regarding their participation in labor market. A sample of 251 female respondents was selected from University of Gujrat through stratified random sampling technique to conduct survey. A well-structured questionnaire was administered by the researcher to collect data from the respondents. Logistic regression was applied to examine independent effect of variables. To find out significance of various independent variables, dependent variable was cross examined by using chi- square method. Findings of Logistic regression revealed that structural factors were 3.3 times more likely to exhibit favorable attitude towards female employment, whereas respondents with highly supportive family’s normative factors were 2.9 times more likely to have favorable attitude towards female employment. The study suggested that there is still need to do more studies as well as large scale cross sectional house hold national surveys on this topic and there should be a mechanism to develop awareness campaign strategies to create awareness by using different channels including media, NGOs, and some other concerned departments to minimize structural factors and enhance female labor force participation.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Tindakan Mengemudi Tidak Aman Pada Supir Bus Sampri Trayek Medan – Dolok Sanggul

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Irmayani Irmayani ◽  
Enaldihend Lumban Tobing
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Rest Period ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Signs ◽  
The People ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

One of cause accidents is human error, which reflected in the dangerous behavior of driving a bus. Errors and violations can cause an accident to the driver itself and will harm the people around him. Based on everyday phenomena, it can be seen that many motorists violate traffic signs. This behavior of breaking traffic signs is one example of aggressive driving behavior that can endanger other road users. This study aims to explain the factors associated with unsafe driving action on Bus Sampri Driver in Medan Route - Dolok Sanggul. This research is an observational analytic survey using cross sectional design. The research was conducted at PT. Samosir Pribumi Transport Medan in October 2017-April 2018. The population in this study were all Bus Sampri drivers, Medan Dolok Sanggul Route and all passengers with the Medan-Dolok Sanggul destination. The sample in this study were 64 people where 32 people came from bus drivers and 32 people came from passengers who were taken using quota sampling technique. The research instrument uses a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using chi-square test with a confidence level of 95% (alpha = 5%). The results showed that there was a relationship between duration of work (p = 0.024), work period (p = 0.024), rest period (p = 0.024), work schedule (p = 0.035) with unsafe driving action. Drivers are advised to maintain health so that they do not experience physical or psychological health problems, be careful in driving and obey traffic signs so as not to endanger passengers.

scholarly journals Three-fourth of children is received early initiation of Breastfeeding in West Belessa District

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalew Degu Ayalew ◽  
Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie ◽  
Melkamu Tamir Hunegnaw ◽  
Kassahun Alemu ◽  
Aysheshim Kassahun Belew
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Antenatal And Postnatal Care

Abstract Background : The world is now suffering from malnutrition and remains one of the major causes of under-five mortality. Children from developing countries, including Ethiopia also suffer from undernutrition due to suboptimal breastfeeding practice. Hence, the study aims were to assess early initiation of breastfeeding among children aged less than two years, months in West Belessa district, North West Ethiopia, 2019. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2019 in the West Belessa district. A total of 569 Children was selected by a simple random sampling technique. The data were collected by an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. Data were entered and analyzed by using Epi-Info version 7 and SPPS version 20, respectively. Bi-variable logistic regression analysis was used to check predictor variables associated with the dependent variable. Variables having a p-value of less than 0.20 in the bi-variable analysis were fitted into the multivariable model. Multivariable binary logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval and Odds Ratio (OR) were computed. Variables having p-value < 0.05 were taken as significantly associated with the dependent variables. Result : The prevalence of EIBF was 77.7 % (95%CI, 74.3-81.0). Age of the mother (AOR= 2.76, 95%CI (1.21, 6.27)), postnatal Visit (AOR= 1.85, 95%CI (1.03, 3.85)), and Antenatal care (AOR= 2.58, 95%CI (1.18, 9.94)) was significantly associated with EIBF. Conclusion and Recommendation: We observed, the prevalence of early initiation of Breastfeeding was low in West Belessa District. Age of the mother, Antenatal and postnatal care were associated with EIBF. Hence, improving antenatal and postnatal care services through increase accessibility and providing counseling during this contact time. Keywords: early initiation of breastfeeding, Children, West Belessa

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