Do Stressed Women have Abnormal Glucose Level?

Stress is a physical, mental and emotional response to a challenging event and is a normal part of everyone's life. It has been linked to suppression of the immune system and could increase the risk of getting ill or alter the course of existing illness. Studies show that stress is associated with increased HBA1c, especially in females. Therefore the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of stress with abnormal glucose value among the women community. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 168 residents of Mukim Sg. Pelek, Sepang, Selangor. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling and were asked to answer questionnaires provided. The Depression, Stress and Anxiety (DASS-21) scale was used to determine the prevalence of stress and random blood sugar (RBS) for measurement of the glucose level. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Chi-square analyses for determining the association between variables. The study found that 58.3% of the stressed women in the community have abnormal blood glucose level, which indicated that the risk of getting diabetes is slightly high. This finding has important implication for designing strategic plans for intervention program on awareness towards coping with stress positively.

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Setting – based prevalence and correlates of central obesity: findings from a cross-sectional study among formal sector employees in Dodoma City, Central Tanzania

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-10142-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mariam John Munyogwa ◽

Kaloli Sayi Ntalima ◽

Secilia Ng’weshemi Kapalata

Keyword(s):

Central Obesity ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Formal Sector ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Face To Face ◽

Chi Square Test

Abstract Background Obesity at the workplace has been associated with symptoms of lower self-esteem, increased individual and employer healthcare costs, increased absenteeism and presenteeism and reduced productivity. Therefore, this study was designed to study the prevalence and correlates of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Methods Study design was a cross-sectional survey conducted from March to June, 2019. Participants were employees from formal sector employment defined as those paid regular monthly wage and with either a secured permanent or temporary contract. Simple random sampling was used to select four out of fifteen large buildings hosting various establishments. Respondents were obtained conveniently and interviewed face to face. Central obesity was defined as a waist circumference greater than 102 cm for males and greater than 88 cm for females. Chi-square test was conducted to assess the differences among the groups. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were fitted to identify the correlates of central obesity. Results A total of 392 respondents (98% response rate) agreed and participated in the study. The overall prevalence of central obesity was found to be 41.8% (164/392). The prevalence of central obesity was significantly higher among females (67.4% p < 0.001), respondents aged ≥51 years (60%, p = < 0.001), administrators (55.1% p = < 0.05), respondents with salary of > 1,000,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TSh.) per month (54.4%, p = < 0.05), respondents who eat homemade meals at the workplace (64.2%, p = < 0.05) and respondents with hypertension (62.5%, p = < 0.05). Correlates of central obesity were found to be female sex (AOR = 9.53; 95% CI: 5.49, 16.78), increased age, eating homemade meals at the workplace (AOR = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.04, 4.19) and hypertension (AOR = 3.15; 95% CI: 1.41, 6.91). Conclusions The present study revealed high prevalence of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Scholars and stakeholders are urged to generate more evidences and design appropriate interventions to curb the situation.

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Hubungan Kepadatan Hunian Dan Sosial Ekonomi Dengan Kejadian Penyakit TB Paru Di Kelurahan Pecung (Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Belakang Padang) Kecamatan Belakang Padang Kota Batam Tahun 2019

Dinamika Lingkungan Indonesia ◽

10.31258/dli.7.1.p.8-12 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 8

Author(s):

Ice Irawati

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional

Salah satu faktor utama yang menyebabkan masih tingginya angka TB paru adalah kepadatan hunian dan sosial ekonomi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Hubungan kepadatan hunian dan sosial ekonomi dengan kejadian penyakit TB paru Kelurahan Pecung Kecamatan Belakang Padang Kota Batam (Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Belakang Padang) Tahun 2019.Penelitian ini menggunakan cross sectional study, teknik pengambilan sampel secara simple random sampling dimana sampel berjumlah 90 sampel, data primer diperoleh dengan alat bantu kuisioner, data analisis dengan bivariat yang menggunakan uji chi-square (>0,05).Hasil penelitian terdapat hubungan kepadatan hunian dengan penyakit TB paru ditunjukan dengan nilai p=0,000 (pV<0,05), dan terdapat hubungan sosial ekonomi dengan penyakit TB paru dengan nilai p=0,000 (pV>0,05). Kesimpulannya bahwa terdapat hubungan kepadatan hunian dengan penyakit TB paru, hubungan sosial ekonomi dengan penyakit TB paru, Diharapkan promosi kesehatan oleh Puskesmas kepada masyarakat untuk meningkatkan kesadaran hidup dan lingkungan sehat.

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Hubungan antara Perilaku Sanitasi Lingkungan dengan Kejadian Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Tarus

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.35508/mkm.v2i2.2498 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 15-23

Author(s):

Rusmini Marslan Arsyad ◽

Engelina Nabuasa ◽

Enjelita M. Ndoen

Keyword(s):

Community Health ◽

Health Center ◽

Community Health Center ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Environmental Sanitation ◽

Study Approach

DHF is one of the widespread infectious diseases in Indonesia, with an increased infected number of sufferers. DHF case is closely related to environmental sanitation, wich causes the availability of breeding places for the Aedes aegypti mosquito vectors. The study was to determine the relationship between environmental sanitation behavior and the case of DHF in the working area of the Tarus Community Health Center in 2020. The study design was descriptive-analytical with a cross-sectional study approach. The sample was_99 respondents taken by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected from interviews and analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results showed that the varuabels of knowledge (p = 0.000), attitudes (p = 0.021), and actions to environmental sanitation (p = 0.000) were related to the DHF case. The Tarus Community Health Center should increase outreach activities and family empowerment efforts related to the prevention and control of DHF.

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Survey frequency of the depression and anxiety levels of infertile women in western Iran

Medical Journal of Indonesia ◽

10.13181/mji.v28i1.2940 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 35-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Shoboo Rahmati ◽

Ali Delpisheh ◽

Ashraf Direkvand Moghadam ◽

Kourosh Sayehmiri ◽

Fathola Mohamadian

Keyword(s):

Emotional Problem ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Education Level ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Western Iran ◽

Infertile Women ◽

Anxiety Levels

BACKGROUND Infertility among couples is a painful emotional problem, which results in the feeling of grief in the form of psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. The present study was aimed to survey the frequency of depression and anxiety levels of infertile women in western Iran in 2017.METHODS This cross-sectional study used a simple random sampling method for selecting the sample. The study population consisted of all infertile women who went to Farhangian health center in Ilam. The Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, and demographic characteristics questionnaire were used for collecting the data. The questionnaires were distributed among midwife experts and patients. The collected data were analyzed by the chi-square test and variance analysis using SPSS version 20.RESULTS Among 200 infertile women, 53.5%, 32%, 11%, and 3.5% suffered from severe, moderate, mild, and no anxiety, respectively. However, 96.5% suffered from various degrees of anxiety with 85.5% from clinical anxiety. In addition, 42%, 19.5%, 14.5%, and 24% suffered from severe, moderate, mild, and no depression, respectively. However, 76% suffered from various degrees of depression with 61.5% from clinical depression. There is a significant relationship between the education level of husbands, education level of women, and type of infertility (p<0.05). Women who had a lower than diploma education level and primary infertility suffered from higher anxiety levels.CONCLUSIONS There was a high level of anxiety and depression in infertile women; therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to these disorders in the process of treatment of infertile women.

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Knowledge and Practice towards Hygiene and Sanitation Amongst Residents of Dhankuta Municipality

Health Renaissance ◽

10.3126/hren.v12i1.11985 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 44-48

Author(s):

Ram Bilakshan Sah ◽

S Bhattarai ◽

D D Baral ◽

P K Pokharel

Keyword(s):

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Face To Face ◽

Hygiene Practices ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Unsafe Water ◽

Sanitary Conditions

Background: Poor hygiene practices and inadequate sanitary conditions play major roles in the increased burden of communicable diseases within developing countries. Objectives: To know knowledge and practice regarding hygiene and sanitation of households and to find out the hygienic practices with selected variables. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 30th April to 13th May 2012 in Dhankuta Municipality where 300 households were taken as subjects. Among 9 wards, 3 wards were randomly selected and equal number of households (100) from each ward was selected on the basis of simple random sampling. Semi-structured questionnaire was used and face to face interview was conducted. Chi-square test was applied to find out the hygienic practices with selected variables. Results: Most of respondents believed that hand washing reduces diseases (71.3%). They knew that diarrhoea is spread by dirty environment (55.7%) and drinking unsafe water (46.3%) and unhygienic food (43.3%). Majority of respondents (95.3%) washing hands with soap and water after defecation. Almost (30%) respondents used burning as a management of solid waste. The ladies were found to have better hygienic practices (92%) than gents (61.6%) and Brahmin/Chhetri (70%) were more hygienic than other ethnic groups. Conclusion: The knowledge and practice on hygiene and sanitation among the households of Dhankuta municipality was found to be fair.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v12i1.11985 Health Renaissance 2014;12(1):44-48

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Sleep disturbance and its effect on academic performance among students of a medical college of Tripura

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185261 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 293 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Anjan Datta ◽

Kaushik Nag ◽

Nabarun Karmakar ◽

Tamal Chakrabarty ◽

Kaushik Tripura ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

Medical Students ◽

Sleep Disturbance ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Disturbed Sleep ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Sleep deprivation may have grave health consequences; resulting in increasing disease morbidity and mortality. Sleep disturbance have also been affected academic performance of medical students. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of sleep disturbance and association between sleep disturbance and academic performance of medical students, if any.Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in the month of March 2018 among 203 medical students of Tripura Medical College and Dr. B.R.A.M. Teaching Hospital. Probability Proportionate to Sample Size (PPS) was used to determine the number of students required from each semester. Students selected by simple random sampling from each semester were interviewed by a pre-designed, pre-tested interview schedule designed based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Data was represented in percentages in tables, charts and Chi square test was applied. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Mean age of the medical student was 21.36±1.96 years. Present study showed, 57% students were complaining of disturbed sleep. Students who felt sleepy during daytime (72.4%) were struggling more during exam compared to students not feeling sleepy (51.7%), which was statistically significant. Study revealed, students who got average mark in last semester exam were most affected with disturbed sleep (66.3%) followed by students who got good marks (53.5%) and poor marks (50%).Conclusions: Prevalence of sleep disturbance was very high among medical students. Male students were much more affected compared to female students. Sleep disturbance has also affected academic performance of students.

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Analisis Faktor Keteraturan Ibu dalam Menimbang Balita di Posyandu

Journal of Health and Behavioral Science ◽

10.35508/jhbs.v1i3.2094 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Florani Asanab ◽

Ribka Limbu ◽

Enjelita M. Ndoen

Keyword(s):

Health Workers ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Under Five ◽

Under Five Children ◽

Chi Square Test

Mothers’ regularity of weighing their children aged <5 yo at Posyandu is crucial to monitor the growth, nutritional status, and health of the children. Several factors could affect mothers’ regularity in weighing their children at Posyandu. This study aimed to identify factors affecting mothers to regularly measure the weight of their children <5 yo at Posyandu in Toobaun Village Kupang District. The study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study design. The sample was 57 mothers who had under-five children obtained by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test. The result showed that knowledge (p= 0,002) and distance home-posyandu (p=0,000) associated with mothers’ regularity of weighing their under-five children, while mother’s occupation had no association with mothers’ regularity of weighing their children( p=0,091). Health workers should encourage mothers to measure regularly the weight of their under-five children at Posyandu.

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HUBUNGAN PERAN PERAWAT DAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA DENGAN KEMANDIRIAN KELUARGA DALAM PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM PERAWATAN KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT DI PUSKESMAS (PERKESMAS) DI PUSKESMAS LUBUK TAROK KABUPATEN SIJUNJUNG TAHUN 2016

Human Care Journal ◽

10.32883/hcj.v1i1.20 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yenni Yenni

Keyword(s):

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Community Health Nursing ◽

The Family ◽

Health Nursing ◽

Role Of Nursing

Community Health Nursing (PERKESMAS) is about scope with unification with nursing and public health with support active. This activities kinds of promotion and preventif in a manner of continuty without disregard service currative and rehabilitative all of and integrated. Direction for individually, family, human and publik the first of unity whole from the proses of nursing. Based on the first study at Puskesmas Lubuk Tarok, it’s knew that strata of outonomy family is KM II 96 KK (66,2%), and KM III is 49 KK (33,8%). The purpose of observeris for know related roles of nurse,tool and infrastructure with outonomy family it do at Puskesmas Lubuk Tarok district Sijunjung regency at 2016. This reseach the kind of deskriptive and analitic to approach cross sectional study, the methode chi-square. The way of sample with use simple random sampling. The reseach of population about 171 KK and sample 63 peoples. The tool of using is quiz and checklist. The product reseach can be role of nursing PERKESMAS minus (60,3%), the tools and infrastructure PERKESMAS is not enough from (85,70%), and level the family low (68,3%). Based on chi-square can be related about role of nurse the higher level family the value (p = 0,025). Kind of tools and infrastructure with level higher family with value (p = 0,023). So the value is p < ɑ (0,005). So, can make summary related based on role of nurses and tools and infrastructure PERKESMAS with level higher family in this program PERKESMAS.The for it is can summary responden can make message healthy from nurses of PERKESMAS in our daily life and useful for nursing and healthy.

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SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF STUNTING AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN

Jurnal Kebidanan ◽

10.26714/jk.7.2.2018.95-102 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 95

Author(s):

Sari Priyanti ◽

Agustin Dwi Syalfina

Keyword(s):

Family Income ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Social Determinant ◽

Regression Result ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Under Five

Stunting is condition of nutritional status based on length for age or height for age with Z-score value that equal to or less than minus two standard deviation (-2 SD). Therefore, the purpose this study to analyze the factors affecting of stunting. This cross sectional study done in Dlanggu primary health care. Sample taken with simple random sampling technique amounted to 88 respondents. Colectting data with check list and questionnaire or analyze with chi square and logistic regression. Result of bivariat shows length of born (PR=1,676; 95%CI=1,060-2,651), family income (PR=2,333; 95%CI=1,297-4,199), size of upper arm circumfence of the mother (PR=2,288; 95%CI=1,492-3,508), and complication of pregnant (PR=2,154; 95%CI=1,297-3,578) was risk factor of the stunting in children under five years. The most factor has influenced of stunting based on multivariate thas education of mother, family income and complication of pregnant. Prevention of stunting with successful movement of the first 1000 days of life through improved mutrition of pregnant, given exclusive breast feeding and balanced nutrition in the family.

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Pengetahuan dan Sikap Masyarakat serta Peran Petugas Kesehatan Terkait Pencegahan Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD)

Journal of Health and Behavioral Science ◽

10.35508/jhbs.v2i2.2283 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 138-147

Author(s):

Maria A.L Dawe ◽

Petrus Romeo ◽

Enjelita Ndoen

Keyword(s):

Health Workers ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Hemorrhagic Fever ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Approach ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an endemic disease commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. Community behavior and the role of health workers in DHF prevention significantly influence DHF incidence. This study purposed to determine the relationship between community knowledge and attitude and the role of health workers with DHF prevention in the working area of the Bakunase Public Health Center in 2020. The study design was descriptive-analytic with a cross-sectional study approach. The research sample was 99 respondents, taken by simple random sampling technique. Analysis of research data used the chi-square test. The results showed that knowledge (p = 0.003), attitude (p = 0.000), and the role of health workers (p = 0.004) were related to DHF prevention. Most respondents had poor knowledge but showed a positive attitude towards DHF prevention. Intensive counseling on DHF prevention is essential to ensure active community participation in DHF prevention activities.

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