scholarly journals Factors associated with caretaker’s readiness for disclosure of HIV diagnosis to HIV-infected children in Bangkok, Thailand

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (13) ◽  
pp. 929-935 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Punpanich ◽  
R Lolekha ◽  
K Chokephaibulkit ◽  
T Naiwatanakul ◽  
P Leowsrisook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Preparation Process ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Paediatric Hiv ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
One Year ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Summary To determine factors associated with caretaker’s readiness to disclose an HIV diagnosis to their child, a prospective study was conducted among caretakers of HIV-infected children aged seven to 16 years who were receiving care at two paediatric HIV treatment centres in Bangkok. Caretakers were offered readiness preparation counselling and their perceptions on disclosure were assessed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Among caretakers who had participated in the readiness preparation process for at least one year, 71% (195/273) were ready for disclosure. Using logistic regression analysis, we found that child’s age of nine years or older, child’s severe immunosuppression, caretakers having prior discussion with their child about the illness, caretaker’s perception that their child had the ability to understand the HIV diagnosis and to keep it secret, and caretaker’s opinion that the proper age for disclosure is between seven and 12 years old were associated with caretaker’s readiness for disclosure. These determinants may be useful for guiding disclosure readiness preparation counselling.

The prevalence and associated factors of reduced bone mineral density (BMD) among men with suppressed viral load taking antiretroviral therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safiye Nur Ozcan ◽  
Dilek Yıldız Sevgi ◽  
Ahsen Oncul ◽  
Alper Gunduz ◽  
Ozgun Pehlivan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Viral Load ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis

Background: Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) is a frequent comorbidity observed in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of reduced bone mineral density (BMD) among men with suppressed viral load taking antiretroviral therapy. Method: The study was conducted as a cross-sectional study design between January to April 2019. 211 patients were included in the study. Z-score at either body site between -1.0 and -2.0 or -2 or less were defined as osteopenia or osteoporosis, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the factors affecting the development of reduced BMD. Results: The mean age of the patients involved in the study was 34.8 ± 7.6. Osteoporosis was detected in 21.4% and osteopenia in 44.5% of the patients. There was a significant relationship between HIV diagnosis time, ART usage duration, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) use, TDF use in the past, total TDF usage time and decreased BMD. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the likelihood of reduced bone marrow density was 67% lower among those with regular milk or dairy product intake compared to those without (OR=0.330; 95% CI = 0.12-0.92, p=0.033 ) Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of reduced BMD among PLHIV aged under 50 which is mainly confounded by HIV diagnosis time, ART usage duration and TDF usage. Although virological control has been achieved, these patients should be followed up, considering that they may have decreased BMD.

scholarly journals Analysis and Factors Associated with Measles in Larut, Matang and Selama Districts, Perak, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
Asraf Ahmad Qamruddin ◽  
Reza Qamruddin ◽  
Ayu Malik
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Case Definitions ◽  
Factors Associated

Objectives: To determine the incidence rate of measles and the factors associated with confirmed measles cases in Larut, Matang and Selama districts. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis was carried out looking at all suspected and laboratoryconfirmed measles cases in Larut, Matang and Selama districts between 2015 and 2019. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the associated factors for laboratory-confirmed measles cases. Results: The incidence rate for suspected measles showed an increasing trend from 2015–2019. For laboratory-confirmed measles cases, the incidence rate showed more variation with an increase to 36.11 per million population in 2017 from 5.67 per million population in 2015. The incidence rate later decreased to 10.99 per million population in 2018 and increased again to 24.47 per million population in 2019. From multiple logistic regression analysis, cases that fulfilled the case definition of measles were more likely to be laboratory-confirmed measles. On the other hand, a prior history of measles immunisation was a protective factor. Conclusion: Measles incidence is increasing in trend. Any suspected measles cases that fulfilled the clinical case definitions need to be further investigated. Immunisation should be promoted as they are effective in preventing and eliminating measles.

scholarly journals Obstetrical complications among adolescent girls at the maternity ward of Ignace Deen National Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1886
Author(s):  
Ibrahima Sory Balde ◽  
Abdourahamane Diallo ◽  
Mamadou H. Diallo ◽  
Ibrahima Sylla ◽  
Fatoumata B. Diallo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Continuous Series ◽  
Maternity Ward ◽  
National Hospital ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Obstetrical Complications ◽  
Prenatal Consultation ◽  
One Year ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: The objective of this study was to highlight obstetrical complications that occurred among adolescent girls who delivered at the ward and to identify factors associated with the occurrence of such complications.Methods: This was a prospective study of descriptive and analytical type extending over a period of one year from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017 carried out at the maternity ward of Ignace Deen National Hospital at Conakry Teaching Hospital (CHU). It covered a continuous series of 1034 deliveries among adolescent girls.Results: The frequency of childbirth among adolescent girls was 16.7%. The main complications identified were dystocia, severe preeclampsia, eclampsia, retroplacental hematoma, placenta previa, uterine rupture, severe anemia, postpartum hemorrhage and puerperal endometritis. These complications occurred among adolescent girls aged 18 to 19, christian, skin and pelvic bones secondary school or university students. Factors associated with such complications were the marital status (p=0.010), the gestational age (p=0.012), the number of prenatal consultations (p=0.001), the place of prenatal consultation (p=0.001), the reason for admission (p=0.000) and the mode of admission (p=0.000).Conclusions: Childbirth among adolescent girls is frequent in this context; complications are numerous but they are preventable in the vast majority of cases.

scholarly journals Factors associated with depression in the patients with diabetes mellitus type 2

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
pp. 1178-1183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Admir Sabanovic ◽  
Natasa Maksimovic ◽  
Mirjana Stojanovic-Tasic ◽  
Marijan Bakic ◽  
Anita Grgurevic
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated

Background/Aim. The assessment of association of depression and diabetes mellitus type 2 using the Patient Health Questionaire (PHQ-9) has not been done in Montenegro. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of depression in the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and to identify the risk factors associated with the presence of depression. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the General Hospital in Bijelo Polje, from July to September, 2015. It included 70 patients over 35 years of age with the diagnosis of diabetes for at least six months. For the assessment of depression presence and intensity PHQ?9 was used. All variables associated with the presence of depression at a significance level of p < 0.05 were included into the final method of the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results. Comorbidities were statistically significant more frequent among patients with depression (?2 = 5.40; p = 0.020). Duration of diabetes over five years was significantly associated with depression (?2 = 12.48; p < 0.001). Depression occurred more frequently among physically inactive subjects (?2 = 10.74; p = 0.005). The presence of diabetic polyneuropathy (?2 = 6.04; p = 0.014) and cataract (?2 = 5.351; p = 0.021) were also significantly associated with depression. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of diabetes over five years and presence of cataract were independently associated with depression. Conclusion. The risk factors for depression among the subjects with diabetes were disease duration more than five years and the presence of cataract. Since depression is a serious disease and can be a risk factor for many chronic diseases, the best way of prevention is its early detection and treatment.

scholarly journals Determinants of the Continuum of Maternal Healthcare Services in Northwest Ethiopia: Findings from the Primary Health Care Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Asmamaw Atnafu ◽  
Adane Kebede ◽  
Bisrat Misganaw ◽  
Destaw Fetene Teshome ◽  
Gashaw Andargie Biks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Maternal Healthcare ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Continuum

Background. The maternity continuum of care is the continuity of maternal healthcare services that a woman uses, which includes antenatal care (ANC 4+), skill birth attendant (SBA), and postnatal care (PNC) within 48 hours of delivery. It is one of the essential strategies for reducing maternal and newborn mortality. This study aimed to assess the factors associated with the completion of a continuum of maternal healthcare services among mothers who gave birth in the past five years. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 01 to June 29, 2019, among 565 randomly selected mothers who gave birth in five years before the study in primary healthcare project implementation districts of north Gondar zone, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis were computed, and in the multivariable logistic regression analysis, adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p value of less than 0.05 were used to identify the associated factors with completion of the continuum of maternal healthcare services. Results. The study revealed that the overall completion of the continuum of maternal healthcare services was 21.60% (95% CI: 18.20, 24.90). Women who were able to read and write (AOR: 2.70, 95% CI: 1.22, 6.04), using car/motorcycle as a means of transportation to get the health facility (AOR: 5.59, 95% CI: 2.29, 9.50), travel time less than an hour to get the health facility (AOR: 4.98, 95% CI: 2.97, 8.38), being satisfied with the service delivery (AOR: 1.89, 95% CI: 1.15, 3.11), and getting health education on maternal healthcare services in the last 6 months (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.52, 5.05) were factors associated with the completion of the continuum of maternal healthcare services. Conclusions. The completion of the continuum of maternal healthcare services was relatively low, indicating that women were not getting the likely health benefit from the present health services. Therefore, interventions should focus on increasing women’s awareness, improving the availability of services at nearby health facilities, and improving service delivery by considering women’s preferences and needs to increase their satisfaction are essential to increase the completion of maternal healthcare services.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and Risk Factors ofChlamydia abortusInfection in Tibetan Sheep in Gansu Province, Northwest China

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si-Yuan Qin ◽  
Ming-Yang Yin ◽  
Wei Cong ◽  
Dong-Hui Zhou ◽  
Xiao-Xuan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Northwest China ◽  
Gansu Province ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Tibetan Sheep ◽  
Different Seasons

Chlamydia abortus, an important pathogen in a variety of animals, is associated with abortion in sheep. In the present study, 1732 blood samples, collected from Tibetan sheep between June 2013 and April 2014, were examined by the indirect hemagglutination (IHA) test, aiming to evaluate the seroprevalence and risk factors ofC. abortusinfection in Tibetan sheep. 323 of 1732 (18.65%) samples were seropositive forC. abortusantibodies at the cut-off of 1 : 16. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the risk factors associated with seroprevalence, which could provide foundation to prevent and controlC. abortusinfection in Tibetan sheep. Gender of Tibetan sheep was left out of the final model because it is not significant in the logistic regression analysis (P>0.05). Region, season, and age were considered as major risk factors associated withC. abortusinfection in Tibetan sheep. Our study revealed a widespread and high prevalence ofC. abortusinfection in Tibetan sheep in Gansu province, northwest China, with higher exposure risk in different seasons and ages and distinct geographical distribution.

scholarly journals Ectopic eruption of the maxillary second molar: Predictive factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soonshin Hwang ◽  
Yoon Jeong Choi ◽  
Ji Yeon Lee ◽  
Chooryung Chung ◽  
Kyung-Ho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Ectopic Eruption ◽  
Maxillary Tuberosity

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic aspects, contributing conditions, and predictive key factors associated with ectopic eruption of maxillary second molars. Material and Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the study models, lateral cephalographs, and panoramic radiographs of 40 adult subjects (20 men, 20 women) with bilateral ectopic eruption and 40 subjects (20 men, 20 women) with normal eruption of the maxillary second molars. Studied variables were analyzed statistically by independent t-tests, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis, followed by receiver-operating characteristic analysis. Results: Tooth widths of bilateral lateral incisors, canines, and premolars were wider in the ectopic group, which resulted in greater arch lengths. The ANB angle and maxillary tuberosity distance (PTV-M1, PTV-M2) were smaller in the ectopic group. The long axes of the maxillary molars showed significant distal inclination in the ectopic group. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that three key factors—arch length, ANB angle, and PTV-M1 distance—were significantly associated with ectopic eruption of the second molars. The area under the curve (AUC) was the largest for the combination of the three key factors with an AUC greater than 0.75. PTV-M1 alone was the single factor that showed the strongest association with ectopic eruption (AUC = 0.7363). Conclusions: An increase in arch length, decrease in ANB angle, and decrease in maxillary tuberosity distance to the distal aspect of the maxillary first molar (PTV-M1) were the most predictive factors associated with ectopic eruption of maxillary second molars.

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