scholarly journals Glaucoma among the Malaysian Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Redhwan Ahmed Al-Naggar ◽  
Hisham Alshaikhli ◽  
R. R. Al-Rashidi ◽  
Bahaa Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Asian Population ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Efficient Information ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
One Way Anova

Background. According to the WHO, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. About 50% of the world’s glaucoma cases come from the Asian population, and in Malaysia itself, the prevalence of glaucoma is increasing. However, glaucoma is still a foreign word to our community despite the high prevalence. Therefore, there is an urgent need to determine the awareness of glaucoma among the community and its associated factors. Results. This study showed that only 25.2% of our respondents were aware of glaucoma and it is associated with ethnicity, religion, education, and household income. Besides, among those who were aware, they fall into the group of poor knowledge of glaucoma. On the other hand, the knowledge of glaucoma was associated with occupation and the awareness of glaucoma by definition. The validated questionnaire was distributed and the data were analyzed by SPSS software using t-test, one-way ANOVA, and chi-square test. Conclusion. Awareness and knowledge of glaucoma in this population is low. These findings suggest that there is a need for an efficient information and education strategy to be designed and conducted to increase the awareness and knowledge of glaucoma so that early detection can be made and effective management of individuals with this condition can be delivered.

scholarly journals Hubungan Personal Hygiene dengan Kejadian Skabies pada Santri di Pesantren Kabupaten Bandung

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Majid ◽  
Ratna Dewi Indi Astuti ◽  
Susan Fitriyana
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indirect Contact ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test

Skabies adalah salah satu penyakit yang masih tinggi di negara berkembang. Di Indonesia, prevalensi penyakit skabies mencapai 6,8%. Faktor risiko penyakit skabies adalah kepadatan hunian, kontak langsung maupun tidak langsung, dan personal hygiene. Personal hygiene menjadi faktor yang memengaruhi kejadian skabies khususnya pada kalangan santri. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan antara personal hygiene dan kejadian skabies pada santri di salah satu Pondok Pesantren Kabupaten Bandung tahun 2019. Penelitian menggunakan metode analitik observasional pendekatan cross-sectional dengan prosedur dimulai dengan pemeriksaan oleh tim dokter untuk mengecek sampel apakah terkena skabies atau tidak dan memberikan kuesioner tentang personal hygiene yang telah divalidasi. Pada penelitian ini sampel berjumlah 60 responden yang didapatkan dengan metode simple random sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan personal hygiene belum baik (55%), kejadian skabies yang tinggi (53%), dan terdapat hubungan antara personal hygiene dan kejadian skabies pada santri di salah satu Pondok Pesantren Kabupaten Bandung (p=0,042). Simpulan, personal hygiene adalah salah satu faktor risiko yang dapat berpengaruh terhadap kejadian skabies. THE CORRERATION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SCABIES INCIDENCE ON SANTRI IN PESANTREN BANDUNG DISTRICTScabies is one of the disease which have high prevalence in developing countries. In Indonesia, the prevalence of scabies is up to 6.8%. Risk factors of scabies are dense habitat, direct and indirect contact, and personal hygiene. Personal hygiene is the factor that influence the incidence of scabies in santri. Aim of this study is to determine the correlation between personal hygiene and scabies incidence on santri in one of the Pesantren in Kabupaten Bandung 2019. The study was conducted using descriptive analytic method with cross-sectional approach with the procedure starts from examination to diagnose samples whether the samples are scabies or not and followed by samples filling a validated questionnaire about personal hygiene. Samples were taken with subjects as many as 60 subjects with simple random sampling method. The data were analysed with using chi-square test. The results of data analysis showed that personal hygiene on samples was bad (55%), scabies incidence was high (53%), and there was a correlation between personal hygiene and scabies incidence on santri in one of the Pesantren in Bandung district (p=0.042). In conclusion, personal hygiene is one of the risk factor that can influence the incidence of scabies.

Evaluation of the effects of Covid-19 in a dentist’s daily routine - A Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 591-601
Author(s):  
Akansha Kishen ◽  
Anjali A K ◽  
Brundha M P ◽  
Muralidharan N P
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Significant Extent ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Routine Basis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spss Software

Covid 19 is considered to be a pandemic virus infection. SARS-Cov-2 causes it. It is a viral infection that is transmitted through aerosol and droplet contamination, cross-infection, etc. Dentists are at a higher risk due to this corona. It has affected daily routines of dentist's life as they are unavailable to run the clinic and attend to patients. Different search engines like PubMed, and Google Scholar was used. The questionnaire consisting of twenty questions was prepared by using online survey google forms and circulated among the participants. SPSS software was used to evaluate the results and data collection. Statistical analysis was done by chi-square test. Later, results were being tabulated. This survey that is taken among dental students, dentists, and random public, it is seen that the majority of them are well aware of this recent pandemic attack. (COVID-19). It is concluded that dentists are affected to a significant extent due to coronavirus as their daily routine is affected severely. This study aims to identify the effect on dentist life on a routine basis due to the pandemic COVID - 19.

scholarly journals Prevalence of back pain among high school students in a municipality in southern Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cíntia Detsch Fonseca ◽  
Cláudia Tarragô Candotti ◽  
Matias Noll ◽  
Anna Maria Hecker Luz ◽  
Antônio Cardoso dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Prevalence Ratios

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of back pain in adolescent girls, and determine whether this pain is associated with socioeconomic, demographic, anthropometric, and behavioral factors. Methods: This was an epidemiological survey with a representative sample of 495 female high school students, aged 14 to 18 years, in the municipality of São Leopoldo in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire with closed, standardized, coded, and tested questions. Bivariate analysis included the chi-square test (x2) and calculation of prevalence ratios (α<0.05). Results: The prevalence of back pain was 75.2%. The thoracic-lumbar (30.4%) and lumbar (27.7%) regions of the spine were most affected. Among the students with pain, 60.5% reported the severity of their pain to be moderate to severe, and 21.2% reported that the pain prevented them from performing activities of daily living. Regarding associated factors, the pain was more prevalent in overweight/obese students (RP = 1.246, 95% CI: 1.137 to 1.366), who reported carrying a heavy school backpack/bag (PR = 1.187, 95% CI: 1.073 to 1.314) and those who had incorrect posture when picking up objects from the floor (PR = 1.138, 95% CI: 1.031 to 1.256). Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of back pain associated with body mass index, reported weight of the student's school backpack/bag, and posture when picking up objects from the floor.

scholarly journals Perceived Level of Burden of Care and Its Association with Socio-Demographic Profile of Patients with Schizophrenia and Their Caregivers

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Shubhangi S. Dere ◽  
Dr. Bindoo S. Jadhav ◽  
Dr. Dipak C. Patil ◽  
Dr. Hemangi S. Dhavale
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Perceived Burden ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Spss Software

Background: Schizophrenia is a clinical syndrome of variable, but profoundly disruptive, psychopathology that involves cognition, emotion, perception and behaviour. Caregiver burden refers to negative response that occurs when the caregiver assumes an unpaid and unanticipated responsibility for the person with disabling mental health problems. The burden varies with socio-demographic parameters of patients and caregivers. Aims & Objectives: To study socio demographic details of schizophrenia patients and caregivers. To assess perceived level of burden in caregivers and it’s association with socio demographic profile of patients and caregivers. Materials & Methods: Ethics committee approval and informed consent was taken. 100 consecutive patients with their primary caregiver, presenting to psychiatry OPD of general hospital, satisfying inclusion criteria, were included in the study. Socio-demographic details of caregiver were collected using semi-structured proforma. Caregiver’s perceived burden was assessed with Burden Assessment Schedule. Data thus obtained, was pooled & analyzed by using SPSS software, descriptive statistics, mean, percentage, Chi- Square test. Results: The sample consisted of 52 female & 48 male patients. Prevalence of burden in caregivers was found to be 52%. The perceived burden was found to be high in caregivers of female patients, patients of older age, less educated, single, and unemployed patients. Majority of caregivers were female and of older age. The burden perceived was found to be significantly high in female caregivers, especially mother.

scholarly journals Comparison of Temporomandibular Disorders in Iranian Dental and Nondental Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farideh Bahrani ◽  
Parnian Ghadiri ◽  
Mahroo Vojdani
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Functional Evaluation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Total Study Population ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Population

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to define the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among Iranian dental and nondental students who attended Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Materials and methods The samples consisted of 200 subjects, 100 dental and 100 nondental students (equal distribution between males and females). Subjects ages ranged from 18 to 30 years (24.07 ± 2.93). A functional evaluation was performed using the Helkimo dysfunction index (Di). Data were evaluated by the Chi-square test. Results Among the total study population, 71% showed some degree of dysfunction. Prevalence ratio in dental students was 80%, while in nondental students was 62% (p < 0.05, odds ratio = 0.679). With respect to gender, women (80%) were more affected than men (62%). A significant relationship was found between gender and the occurrence of TMD (p < 0.05). Conclusion A high prevalence of signs of TMD in Iranian university students was seen which was greater in dental students and women. Clinical significance The results of this study showed that the prevalence of TMD among dental students and women was significantly higher than nondental students and men. These findings might be due to poor postural style or emotional stress during dental practice. How to cite this article Bahrani F, Ghadiri P, Vojdani M. Comparison of Temporomandibular Disorders in Iranian Dental and Nondental Students. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(2): 173-177.

scholarly journals Predictors of Tuberculosis in HIV Patients in the Clinic Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Medan City

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahayu Lubis ◽  
Jemadi Jemadi ◽  
Surya Utama ◽  
Rasmaliah Rasmaliah
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Voluntary Counseling ◽  
Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Low Bmi ◽  
Spss Software

Abstract Background: The incidence of tuberculosis in HIV patients (TB-HIV) w as estimated at 126 per 100,000 in the world. The number of HIV infected patients in Indonesia around 190,000 to 400,00 0 and the prevalence of TB-HIV is 5%. Data TB-HIV still increase s and they are un aware of that until a late stage. Understanding the risk factors of people with TB-HIV co-infection is important to know. This study aims to know the predictors of TB-HIV patients in the clinic voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) in Medan city. Methods: This is a case-control study. The case is TB-HIV patients (aged > 20 years) seen at clinic VCT Medan in 2016. Control is HIV patients without TB (aged > 20 years) seen in the same clinic VCT. The number of cases was 120 and the number of control 120. Data were collected from the medical record. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test in SPSS software. Results: The t otal was 240 patients. The majority were in the age group 31-40 years old (52.9%), male (75.8%), married (71.7%), had tertiary education (85.4%), had employment (89.2%) . Significant factors were CD4 < 500 cells/ml (OR 3.92; 95% CI 2.13-7.22), BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 (OR 5.79; 95% CI 3.25-10.21), had history of TB family (OR 7.9; 95% CI 3.67-18.18), adherence ARV (OR 1.35; 95% CI 1.02-1.79). Conclusions: The predictors of incidence TB-HIV co-infection was low CD4, low BMI, and had a family history of TB. Pay the attention for the nutritional status of TB-HIV patients and provide appropriate nutritional intake needs and adherence ARV.

scholarly journals Acute pancreatitis and low ascites-serum albumin gradient ascites caused by Brucellosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 470-474
Author(s):  
Mesut Aydin
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Serum Proteins ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Pancreatic Leakage ◽  
Brucella Infection ◽  
The World ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spss Software

Objective: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease seen widely around the world. Although many aspects and treatment of this disease is well known, peritoneal involvement and ascites is not well established so far. Material and Methods: This study retrospectively enrolled 346 adult patients (aged >17 years) with acute Brucellosis attending Hepatology Clinic, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, between April 2013 and May 2016. Characteristics of those with and without ascites were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients and Chi-Square test in SPSS software system. Results: Of the 346 cases, 20 (5, 7%) had ascites. Those with ascites had significantly higher transaminase, cholestatic enzyme and amylase levels compared to those without ascites. Conclusions: We conclude that acute Brucella infection can lead to a unique low gradient ascites probably resulting from pancreatic leakage followed by peritoneal accumulation of serum proteins.

scholarly journals Assessment of BIM Implementation among MEP Firms in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Wang ◽  
Shittu Hammed Adetola ◽  
Hamzah Abdul-Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Process Change ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Building Information Modelling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Investment Cost ◽  
Building Information ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
High Level ◽  
One Way Anova

<p>The purpose of this study is to assess the awareness level and potential challenges for Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption among the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design consultants and contractors in Nigeria, and to get the perspective of BIM in the industry. The research method used in this study was a fieldwork survey using structured questionnaires. The results from the responses were analysed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA test for statistical significant difference, Chi-Square test, and Cross Tab analysis. The findings from the survey show that Nigeria MEP firms have a relatively high level of awareness toward BIM technology. The Most important challenges identified as barriers for BIM adoption are lack of technical expertise on BIM tools utilisation, lack of awareness of BIM technology, and high investment cost in training staff, process change, and software/hardware upgrade.</p>

Prevalence of Five Biofilm-Related Oral Streptococci Species from Plaque

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemthong Mitrakul ◽  
Yuwadee Asvanund ◽  
Kudkao Vongsavan
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Oral Streptococci ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Specific Primers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Species Specific ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Severe Early Childhood Caries

Objective: To examine the prevalence of five oral streptococci species of severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) and caries-free (CF) groups. Study design: Supra gingival plaque samples were obtained from 198 Thai children with ages ranging from one to six years old. Eighty-seven subjects had no caries (dmft=0), and 111 had S-ECC. After DNA extraction, S. mutans, S. sobrinus, S. sanguinis, S. oralis, and S. gordonii were identified by standard PCR using species-specific primers. Statistical analysis determined the differences among prevalence rates of each species using Pearson chi-square test. The relationship among dmft score, age, sex and caries status within each group was analyzed by logistical regression (p ≤ 0.05). Results: Sex was not correlated with any of the species detected in both groups (mean age =3.09, mean±SD of dmft=11.04±7.89). S. mutans was found at greatest prevalence in both groups followed by S. oralis. S. gordonii was detected at a high prevalence, but S. sobrinus and S. sanguinis were lower in S-ECC when compared with those from the CF group. Conclusion: S. mutans was associated significantly with S-ECC (p ≤ 0.05). Caries prevalence was highest (56.5%) in subjects infected by S. mutans alone. S. sanguinis prevalence was higher in the CF group, but not statiscally different. Infection with MS did not show higher caries prevalence.

scholarly journals Prevalência de lesões em atletas de Brazilian jiu-jitsu: comparação entre diferentes níveis competitivos

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Nelson da Silva Júnior ◽  
Rafael Lima Kons ◽  
Rodolfo André Dellagrana ◽  
Daniele Detanico
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Risk Of Injury ◽  
Injury Occurrence ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study aimed to identify types and sites of body injury, location of injury occurrence, and the mechanism and severity of injuries in novice and advanced Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes. One hundred and eight BJJ athletes took part in this study separated in two groups: advanced (n = 53) and novice (n = 55). Athletes answered a questionnaire concerning regions of injury, locality of occurrence, injury severity and mechanism. Chi square test and a logistic regression analysis were used with the level of significance set at p < 0.05. The main results showed that shoulders and knees were the most injury location reported by novice and advanced athletes. Novice athletes demonstrated higher prevalence of injuries during training sessions (54.5%), whereas advanced athletes reported more injuries during competitions (66.1%). Significant associations between novice and advanced athletes were observed for major joints (p < 0.05). The odds ratio of having injury was 70-87% less for novice versus advanced athletes for the major joints cited. We concluded that BJJ athletes demonstrate high prevalence of injury mainly at knee and shoulder. While risk of injury appeared less in novice, the advanced demonstrated higher number of injuries during competitions as a consequence of injured joint keys. By contrast, novice athletes reported higher number of injuries associated with training sessions as a consequence of overuse.

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