Factors Associated with Alcohol Use Among Youths in Gamo Gofa, South West, Ethiopia

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marelign Tilahun Malaju
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bereket Beyene Gebre ◽  
Zebene Mekonnen Assefa

Abstract Objective To assess the magnitude of diabetic complication and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients attending in Gurage zone hospitals.Results According to this study the magnitude of diabetic complication among diabetic patients were 61% and the marital status; divorced [AOR: 0.252(0.11, 0.59); p=0.002], poor glycemic control [AOR: 1.88(1.04, 3.39); p=0.036], Body Mass Index >25 [AOR: 4.42(1.32, 14.86); p=0.016] and duration of illness > 6years [AOR:1.79 (1.02, 3.17) ; p=0.044] and 10years [AOR: 4.68(2.07, 10.61); p=<0.001] were significantly associated with diabetic complication.Key terms Diabetic complications, magnitude, associated factor


PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241486
Author(s):  
Abebe Timerga ◽  
Endryas Kelta ◽  
Chala Kenenisa ◽  
Belay Zawdie ◽  
Aklilu Habte ◽  
...  

Background Electrolytes play an important role in controlling acid base balance, blood clotting, and body fluid and muscle contractions. Serum electrolytes concentrations are most commonly used tests for assessment of a patient’s clinical conditions, and are associated with morbidity and mortality. Any derangements from the normal range of electrolyte levels in the body is described as electrolyte disorders. The Current study was aimed to determine serum electrolytes disorder and its associated factors among adults admitted with metabolic syndrome at Jimma medical center, South West Ethiopia. Methods A Facility based cross sectional study was conducted on 256 patients admitted medical center with metabolic syndrome during the study period. The World Health Organization stepwise assessment tools and patients’ medical records were used to collect information on factors associated with electrolyte disorders. Bivariable and Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with electrolyte disorder at the level of significance of p value <0.25 with 95% confidence interval of crude odds ratio and <0.05 with 95% confidence interval of adjusted odds ratio respectively. Results The overall prevalence of electrolyte disorders was 44.1% (95%CI:40.99–47.20) with hyponatremia 42.9% (95%CI:39.81–45.99) as the leading electrolyte disorder followed by hypokalemia 20.7% (95%CI:18.17–23.23), hypochloremia 17.6% (95%CI:15.22–19.98) and hypocalcemia 9.4% (95%CI:7.57–11.22). Non-formal education [AOR: 6.81; 95%CI:(3.48,17.01)] alcohol consumption [AOR: 4.28; 95%CI:(1.71,10.70)], diuretics, diuretics [AOR: 4.39; 95%CI:(2.10,9.15)], antidiabetics [AOR: 5.18; 95%CI:(2.44,11.00)], and body mass index [AOR: 11.51; 95%CI:(3.50,18.81)] were identified as independent factors for electrolyte disturbance in multivariable logistic regression. Conclusion The finding of the study revealed that nearly half the study participants with metabolic syndromes had electrolyte disorder. Educational status, habit of alcohol consumption, diuretics, antidiabetics, and having higher body mass index were the independent factors associated with electrolyte disorders. Determination of Serum electrolytes, proper administration of diuretic and health education on behavioral factors were the necessary measures that should be done by concerned bodies to reduce electrolytes disorder.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Feyisa ◽  
Tariku Regea ◽  
Tadesse Nigussie ◽  
Adane Asefa ◽  
Lemi Abebe ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Globally, unintended pregnancy affects life of thousands of women annually. It harms the health of both the mother and baby. By avoiding unwanted pregnancies, it is possible to save thousands of mothers from premature pregnancy-related deaths. Objectives: to assess level of unintended pregnancy and associated factors among rural women in Bench Maji zone south west Ethiopia.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 829 pregnant women from March to June 2018 in the Bench Maji Zone, southwest Ethiopia. A multistage sampling technique was used to select study participants. The data were collected by trained data collectors using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Data were entered into the epi data manager version 4.0.2.101, and then exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Multivariable binary logistic regression was done and variables with a p-value < 0.05 were factors associated with unintended pregnancy. Results: Of the 829 interviewed women, 109 (13.1%) of them became pregnant without their intention. Factors associated with unintended pregnancy were having exposure to media (radio) [AOR=5.06: 95% CI: 1.89-13.53], having 3 and more children [AOR=2.34: 95CI:1.19-4.64], place of recent delivery [AOR=2.07, 95%CI: 1.12-3.84], and having post-natal care utilization for recent delivery AOR=4.03, 95% CI: 2.09-7.79].Conclusion: The magnitude of unintended pregnancy was significant in number in the study area. Interventions have to take based on exposure to media (radio), number of born children, place of recent delivery, and post-natal care utilization for recent delivery of the women.


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