Determinants of Anemia among Children Aged 6–59 Months in Ethiopia: Further Analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey

Background. Anemia among children is a global public health problem. The burden is high in developing countries including Ethiopia. Although there are some studies about anemia among children, there is a dearth of information about factors associated with anemia in Ethiopia. Therefore, this analysis was performed to identify factors associated with anemia among children aged 6–59 months in Ethiopia. Methods. We used the 2016 Ethiopian Demography and Health Survey (EDHS) data. EDHS was a community-based, cross-sectional study conducted from January 18, 2016 to June 27, 2016. The 2016 EDHS selected the participants using a two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique. A total of 8,462 children aged 6–59 months were included for this analysis. Both descriptive and logistic regression analyses were performed using Stata version14. A P value less than 0.05 at 95% confidence interval was set to test the statistical significance. Results. The analysis indicated that about 58% (95% CI: 55.1, 60.1) of children aged 6–59 months were anemic. Of those, 29.4% and 3.1% had moderate and severe anemia, respectively. The analysis revealed that stunted (AOR = 0.135, 95% CI: 1.13, 1.62) and underweight (AOR = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.04, 1.55) children had higher odds of being anemic. Besides, children aged 6–23 months (AOR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.06, 1.82), 24–42 months of age (AOR = 1.26, 95% CI: 1.05, 1.51), and those with fever (AOR = 1.34, 95% CI: 1.07, 1.67) had higher odds of being anemic. Similarly, children from anemic mothers (AOR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.58, 2.18) and poor households (AOR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.09, 1.67) were at a higher risk of anemia. Children from households with large family sizes (AOR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.03, 1.60), young mothers (15–24 years of age (AOR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.06, 1.82) and 25–34 years of age (AOR = 1.26, 95% CI: 1.05, 1.51)), and developing regions (AOR = 1.44, 95% CI: 1.03, 2.02) also had higher odds of developing anemia. Conclusion. The overall prevalence of anemia among children aged 6–59 months in Ethiopia was high. Malnourished children (stunting and underweight); children with fever; children from anemic, uneducated, and young mothers; and children from large and poor families had higher odds to develop anemia. Therefore, preventing childhood illnesses and maternal anemia should be strengthened to reduce anemia among children.

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Factors Associated with Alcohol Consumption Among Youth Men, Ethiopian 2016 Demographic Health Survey.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-122508/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kindie Mekuria Tegegne ◽

Biruk Beletew Abate ◽

Mesfine Wudu Kassaw ◽

Etsay Hailu G/mariam ◽

Mohammed Ahmed Yimam

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Health Survey ◽

Economic Status ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Data Set ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Hiv Aids

Abstract Background: Alcohol consumption is a global issue, both developed and underdeveloped countries' health trouble. Specifically in Ethiopia, youth men 15-24 years of age are engaged in psychoactive substances mainly alcohols. Alcoholic person has other concomitant mental illness the discord of school, unemployment and being low socio-economic status.Methods: A cross-sectional study using the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data set was applied. The samples were selected using a two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique. The data were analyzed with SPSS version 20. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with alcohol consumption by controlling confounders. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95 % confidence interval was considered to declare a statistically significant association.Results: The present study comprised of 4486 weight samples of youth men. The prevalence of alcohol consumption among youth men in this study was 39.3 %. Men aged 15-19 (AOR=1.27 (95% CI =1.01-1.60), being unemployed (AOR=1.62 (95% CI=1.27-2.07), don’t have awareness about HIV/AIDS (AOR=4.70 (95%=2.44-9.01),being married (AOD 0.58(0.39-0.85) and poorer youth men (AOD =1.75(95%CI=1.21-2.54) ,being orthodox (AOR=5.12(95%CI =2.47-10.64), protestant (AOR=0.42(95% CI =0.20- 0.87)Muslim (AOR=0.07(95% CI=0.03-0.16) religious followers were significantly associated with alcohol consumption.Conclusion: Alcohol consumption among youth men was relatively high when we compared with other countries study. Strengthening the awareness of HIV/AIDS, change alcohol drinking experience on religious ceremonies especially in orthodox, organizes the youth and job creation is suggested to avert alcohol consumption trajectory.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension Among Adults living in the City of Bandundu, Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo. A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-144209/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ferdinand Mukoso ◽

Aliocha Nkodila ◽

François Lepira ◽

Pascal Bayauli ◽

Yves Lubenga ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Sleep Duration ◽

Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

Abstract Background and aim: In limited resource settings, reliable epidemiological data generated from hypertension high risk geographical areas or people is a prerequisite for the planning of proven and effective interventions. The aim of the present survey was to assess the prevalence, awareness, control and factors associated with hypertension in adults living in the port City of Bandundu, located in the southwestern part of DRC.Methods: a cross-sectional survey using a modified WHO STEPwise questionnaire for data collection during face-to face interviews was conducted from 1st May to 30th October 2018. A multistage cluster sampling method was used and inclusion criteria were age ≥18 years and informed consent. Information on demographic parameters, behavioral lifestyles, anthropometric and blood pressure (BP) measurements was obtained. Hypertension was defined as an average of two BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg or self-reported history of antihypertensive medication use. Independent factors associated with hypertension were identified using logistic regression analysis. P<0.05 defined the level of statistical significance. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 34,5% (Women 36,6 %). Older age (p<0.001), subclinical atherosclerosis (p= 0.021), sleep duration <8 hours (p<0.002), diabetes mellitus (p<0.001), and obesity (p= 0.009) emerged as main cardiovascular risk factors associated with hypertension.Conclusion: Hypertension was characterized by a high prevalence, low rate of awareness and suboptimal BP control, high cardiovascular risk and associated sleep duration and obesity as modifiable risk factors.

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HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN SARAPAN PAGI DENGAN KEJADIAN ANEMIA PADA MAHASISWA

Jurnal Kesehatan ◽

10.38165/jk.v8i2.111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 1011-1018

Author(s):

Lilis Banowati ◽

Jongga Adiyaksa

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Observational Research ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Chi Square ◽

Study Program ◽

Cross Sectional

Anemia merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat global di negara berkembang maupun negara maju dengan konsekuensi yang besar bagi kesehatan manusia serta pembangunan nasional dan ekonomi. Anemia pada remaja akibat kurang gizi dapat berdampak buruk pada kesehatan, pertumbuhan, dan sistem imun. Penyebab utama anemia gizi ialah konsumsi zat besi yang tidak cukup, absorbsi zat besi yang rendah, dan pola makan yang sebagian besar terdiri dari nasi dan menu yang kurang beraneka ragam. Kebiasaan makan pagi termasuk dalam salah satu dari 13 pesan dasar gizi seimbang. Bagi mahasiswa/remaja, makan pagi dapat meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar dan memudahkan menyerap pelajaran yang akan meningkatkan prestasi belajar. Makan pagi juga sangat berperan terhadap pemenuhan gizi seimbang pada anak. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kebiasaan makan pagi dengan kejadian anemia pada mahasiswa program studi D III Gizi Cirebon Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observational dengan menggunakan desain cross-sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Prodi D III Gizi Cirebon Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya dengan jumlah 122 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik random sampling yaitu sejumlah 35 orang.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 35 mahasiswa, 29 mahasiswa memiliki kebiasaan makan pagi 29 mahasiswa (83%) yang tidak anemia, jarang sarapan pagi yaitu 1 mahasiswa (2,8%) dan yang tidak pernah sarapan yaitu 5 mahasiswa. Nilai pValue dari uji Chi square yaitu 0,125 (P<0,05). Sehingga hasilnya yaitu ada hubungan kebiasaan sarapan pagi dengan kejadian anemia pada mahasiswaKata kunci: kebiasaan makan pagi, anemia, mahasiswa ABSTRACTAnemia is a global public health problem in both developing and developed countries with great consequences for human health as well as national and economic development. Anemia in adolescents due to malnutrition can adversely affect health, growth, and the immune system. The main causes of nutritional anemia are insufficient intake of iron, low iron absorption, and a diet consisting mostly of rice and a less varied menu. Breakfast habits are included in one of 13 basic messages of balanced nutrition. For students, breakfast can increase the concentration of learning and make it easier to absorb lessons that will improve learning achievement. Breakfast also greatly contribute to the fulfillment of balanced nutrition in children. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship between morning eating habits with the incidence of anemia in the students of study program D III Gizi Cirebon Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya.This research is an observational research using cross-sectional design. The population in this study is a student of Study Program D III Gizi Cirebon Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya with the number of 122 people. Sampling technique using random sampling technique that is a number of 35 people.The result of the research shows that from 35 students, 29 students have breakfast habit of 29 students (83%) who are not anemic, rarely breakfast that is 1 student (2.8%) and who never breakfast is 5 students. The pValue value of Chi square test is 0,125 (P <0,05). So the result is a relationship between breakfast habits with the incidence of anemia in studentsKeywords: breakfast habits, anemia, students

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Chronic Energy Deficiency and Its Determinant Factors among Adults Aged 18–59 Years in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2021/8850241 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Samuel Dagne ◽

Yonatan Menber ◽

Yosef Wassihun ◽

Gedefaw Dires ◽

Atitegeb Abera ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health Problem ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Limited Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Energy Deficiency ◽

Chronic Energy Deficiency

Background. The prevalence of undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries is still remarkably high. Undernutrition during adulthood is a greater risk factor for low productivity, poor health, and mortality. There is limited information on the prevalence and determinants of chronic energy deficiency in Ethiopia. Objective. To assess the prevalence and determinants of chronic energy deficiency among adults aged 18–59 years in Ethiopia. Method. A secondary data analysis was conducted using the data obtained from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey. Data were collected using a multistage stratified cluster sampling technique, and the analytic sample consisted of 9,280 adults aged 18–59 years. The chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used, and p value <0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Result. A total of 9280 adults aged 18–59 years were included in the study and 2911 (28.7%) (95% CI: 27.0%–30.4%) of whom were chronic energy deficient. Adults who have no work (AOR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.16, 1.72), male adults from Tigray region (AOR = 2.23, 95% CI: 1.61, 3.09), Afar region (AOR = 2.98, 95% CI: 2.04, 4.36), Somali region (AOR = 3.14, 95% CI: 2.19, 4.52), Gambella region (AOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.29, 2.76), Harari region (AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.19), Amhara region (AOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.13), Oromia region (AOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.07, 2.19), Dire Dawa (AOR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.03, 2.05), adults live lonely (AOR = 1.44, 95% CI: 1.21, 1.71), and adults residing in poor wealth index households (AOR = 1.26 : 95% CI: 1.07, 1.49) were significantly associated with chronic energy deficiency. Conclusion and recommendation. Chronic energy deficiency among male adults in Ethiopia was a high public health problem. Marital status, wealth index, occupation, and region were significant predictors of chronic energy deficiency. The Ministry of Health with other partners should strictly monitor and evaluate interventions that are being applied and should give focus to adult men to prevent malnutrition.

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Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among Xth standard students in Mangalore, India

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20170084 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 317

Author(s):

Haleema Nuwera ◽

Anitha S. Prabhu

Keyword(s):

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Modes Of Transmission ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Study Results ◽

Ethical Approval ◽

Hiv Aids

Background: HIV an abbreviation of human immunodeficiency virus, infection of which in most advanced stage leads to AIDS. HIV/AIDS is both global public health problem and young people are at the centre of global HIV/AIDS pandemic. Lack of information and understanding about HIV/AIDS, increases their susceptibility towards the disease. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among the X grade students as well as to know the differences in knowledge across gender.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 250 students studying in X grade of 3 private schools located in Mangalore city, selected by multistage cluster sampling. The study was conducted for duration of 2 weeks using a predesigned and pre-structured questionnaire. Ethical approval from the institution and necessary permission from school authority was obtained prior to initiation of study. Results: Mean age of the study participants was 15.40±0.615. Females were predominant in the age group of 14 and 16 years (100.0% and 53.40% respectively). Majority of them had adequate knowledge of full form of HIV (94.4%), virus as causative agent (85.6%), awareness symbol of HIV/AIDS (86.8%), modes of transmission of HIV (871.6%). Poor knowledge was observed in areas of prevention (60.4%), actions that does not transmit HIV infection (58.0%), availability of blood tests (58.0%) and drugs (42.4%). Males had better knowledge in various areas when compared to females.Conclusions: Stringent efforts are required to improve the knowledge of HIV/AIDS by health education camps and school teachers need to be trained to enhance the knowledge of students.

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Trend and factors associated with under-five mortality in Ethiopia further analysis of 2000-2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey: A Multivariate decomposition analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15633/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Wullo Sisay ◽

Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema ◽

Misganaw Gebrie Worku ◽

Dessie Abebaw Angaw

Keyword(s):

Health Survey ◽

Decomposition Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Home Delivery ◽

Fixed Number ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Under Five ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Government

Abstract Background: The under-five mortality rate is the probability that a newborn will die before reaching the age of five years. It is usually expressed as a rate per 1000 live births. Nearly 7 million children worldwide die before their fifth birthdays, with almost all of such death occurring in developing countries Objective: To assess the trend and factors associated with under-five mortality in Ethiopia further analysis of 2000-2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey: a decomposition analysis Methods: A secondary serial cross-sectional analysis was conducted utilizing data from four rounds of EDHS administered in 2000, 2005, 2011 and 2016. The Ethiopian health and demographic survey in 2000-2016 used a two-stage stratified sampling technique to select a nationally representative sample. In the first stage the total number of enumeration areas was 539 in 2000, 540 in 2005, 624 in 2011 and 645 EAs in 2016 were selected with probability proportional to EA size and with independent selection in each sampling stratum. In the second stage of selection, a fixed number of 28 households per cluster were selected with an equal probability systematic selection from the newly created household listing. Result: Looking at the overall trend, Ethiopia has shown a significant decrease in under-five mortality over the study period from 166 per 1000 births in 2000 to 67 per 1000 birth in 2016 with annual rate of reduction of 3.7%. The trends in under-five mortality showed a variation according to their characteristics. Among home delivery, the largest decrement was observed around 6.5% decrease from 2000 to 2016 and in health facility delivery decreased by 8.3% The decomposition analysis shows that 100.74% of the decrease in under-five mortality was accredited to the difference in the effects of characteristics. Conclusion: Under-five mortality decreased significantly over the last one and a half decades. One of the remarkable findings from the decomposition analysis is the effect of education, place of delivery and maternal age. the government of Ethiopia shall do all daughters will be educated and to build health facilities the whole place of the country Keywords: Under-five mortality decomposition analysis, trend

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Determinants of Anemia in Pregnancy: Findings from the Ethiopian Health and Demographic Survey

Anemia ◽

10.1155/2020/2902498 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ataklti Gebretsadik Woldegebriel ◽

Gebremedhin Gebregziabiher Gebrehiwot ◽

Abraham Aregay Desta ◽

Kiros Fenta Ajemu ◽

Asfawosen Aregay Berhe ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Addis Ababa ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Anemia During Pregnancy

In Ethiopia, anemia during pregnancy is a major public health problem and affects both the mother’s and their child’s health. There is a scarcity of community-based evidence on determinants of anemia among pregnant women in the country. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the determinants of anemia among pregnant women in Ethiopia. Method. This study was based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) that used a two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 3080 pregnant women. Data analysis was done using STATA v.14. Variables with P value <0.05 in the bivariate analysis were candidates for the multivariable analysis to identify independent determinants of anemia among pregnant mothers. Odds ratios (OR) were calculated at 95% confidence interval (CI). Results. The overall prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was 41% of which 20% were moderately anemic, 18%, mildly anemic, and 3%, severely anemic. The following were significantly associated with anemia during pregnancy: an age of 30–39 years, receiving no education (AOR = 2.19; 95% CI 1.45, 2.49), belonging to the poorest wealth quintile (AOR = 1.29; 95% CI 1.22, 1.60), being a Muslim (AOR = 1.59; 95% CI 1.69, 2.65), number of house members being 4–6 (AOR = 1.44; 95% CI 1.05, 1.97), number of under-five children being two (AOR = 1.47; 95% CI 1.10, 1.97), head of the household being a female (AOR = 2.02; 95% CI 1.61, 2.54), current pregnancy wanted later (AOR = 1.75; 95% CI 1.23, 1.63), no terminated pregnancy (AOR = 1.49; 95% CI 1.15, 1.93), and an age of 13–17 years at the first sexual intercourse (AOR = 1.97; 95% CI 1.291, 3.00). Conclusions. The study revealed that more than one-third of the pregnant women in Ethiopia were found anemic. Its prevalence varied among regions in which the highest (62.7%) and the lowest (11.9%) were from Somali and Addis Ababa, respectively. Hence, efforts should be made by concerned bodies to intervene in terms of the identified risk factors.

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Quality of Life among Ostomates Attending at a Cancer Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal

Journal of Chitwan Medical College ◽

10.3126/jcmc.v9i2.24561 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 83-89

Author(s):

Laxmi Neupane ◽

Bedantakala Thulung

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Face To Face ◽

Cancer Hospital ◽

Standard Tool

Background: Stoma is a global public health problem. Stoma can be temporary or permanent and creates multiple difficulties in terms of quality of life (QoL). So the QoL of ostomates needs to be regularly assessed. The objective of the study was to find out the Quality of life among ostomates attending outpatient clinics at a Cancer Hospital, Chitwan. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 138 ostomates. Consecutive sampling technique was used by face to face interview method using standard tool “City of Hope Quality of Life Questionnaire for a patients with an ostomy”. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The mean QoL of the respondents was 5.03±0.75. More than half (52.9%) of the respondents had lower QoL. Statistical significant association was found between QoL of the respondents and recent involvement in occupation (p<0.001), duration of having stoma (p=0.049) and stoma related complications (p=0.014). There is a positive correlation between overall QoL of the respondents and QoL in physical domain (r=0.632, p<0.001), psychological domain (r=0.723, p<0.001), social domain (ρ =0.809, p<0.001) and spiritual domain (r=0.581, p=0.001) respectively. Conclusions: It is concluded that more than half of respondents had lower QoL. Here, stoma affects all domains of QoL of ostomates. Qualitative study explores all aspect of life more effectively. Counseling must be directed to continue job, adjustment to changed life style and prevention of complication.

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Environmental Health Services and Professionals Level of Engagement in Different Sectors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Mixed Methods Study Design

Environmental Health Insights ◽

10.1177/1178630220988554 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 117863022098855

Author(s):

Yohannes Tefera Damtew ◽

Binyam Negussie Desta ◽

Adey Sileshi

Keyword(s):

Health Services ◽

Environmental Health ◽

Study Design ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Factors Associated

Introduction: Environmental health (EH) services have a long history in Ethiopia, but data on environmental health services quality and the magnitude of environmental health professionals’ engagement has never been addressed. This study was conducted to assess the quality of environmental health services in different sectors and professionals’ level of engagement in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional mixed study design was implemented. A cluster sampling technique was employed to select 83 participants. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire and an interview guide. Descriptive, bivariate, multivariate, and thematic analysis was carried out. Results: Professionals’ performance in most services were reported to be average or low. Only 19.5% of participants responded as having good satisfaction in their job. The multiple logistic regression analysis showed factors associated with selected environmental health services. The odds of identifying environmental problems was associated with profession (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 4.1; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.3-7.6) and level of education (AOR: 3.1; 95%CI: 0.9-5.9). The factors contributing to introducing innovative solutions to EH problems were type of institution (AOR: 3.1, 95%CI = 1.6-9.3), profession (AOR: 3.4, 95%CI = 1.1-12.2), and level of support and emphasis offered (OR: 5.6, 95% CI = 2.2-11.9). Level of job satisfaction was also associated with the above-mentioned independent variables. Conclusion: The current study showed low level of professionals’ engagement and factors associated with the quality of environmental health services in different sectors. Therefore, Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health and other concerned ministries, agencies, and authorities should intervene accordingly to improve the service and level of professionals’ engagement.

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Study of socio-demographic patterns and epidemiological correlates of unintentional injuries among 1-5 year children in Moradabad

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20175797 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 275

Author(s):

Sachin Singh Yadav ◽

Anurag Shrivastava ◽

Prabhaker Mishra ◽

Anish Prabhakar

Keyword(s):

Road Traffic ◽

Critical Role ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Research Centre ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Unintentional Injuries ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Family ◽

The World

Background: Unintentional injuries among children are an emerging public health problem. Accidental injuries are one of the leading causes of death, hospitalization and disability across the world. Fragile, helpless and innocent, an infant enters the world completely dependent on its caretakers. Children’s environment plays a critical role, both in the occurrence and severity of an injury. Hence, this study was carried out to assess the domestic unintentional injuries among under-five children. Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken in the urban field practice area of Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Centre Moradabad. Information about domestic accidents among the family members in the last one year from the date of survey was obtained by interviewing the head of the family or responsible member of the family age ≥ 18 year. Study target sample size was taken 440 was selected by using two stage cluster sampling technique. Results: Out of 440 children 20% (88) reported to have experience unintentional injuries. History of fall was the commonest 42 (47.3%) form of injury reported followed by injury due to sharp object and road traffic accident. Toddlers, male child were affected more. Only 48.9% caregivers were aware about first aid measures to be taken after unintentional injury, 71.3% participants reported implementation of preventive measures. Conclusions: Unintentional injuries are becoming more common. We recommend for prompt and target group interventions in order to prevent and control the domestic accidents, promotion of household safety measures and creation of awareness among the community using information, education, and communication (IEC) interventions have to be undertaken.

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