scholarly journals Exploratory Study on Psychosocial Impact of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Outbreak on Chinese Students Living in Japan

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Zheng ◽  
M. Jimba ◽  
S. Wakai
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Students ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialty Area ◽  
College Life ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is to explore the impact of the 2003 SARS outbreak on Chinese students living in Japan. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. The participants were recruited at multiple locations at the University of Tokyo, Japan. The results showed approximately 60% (96/161) of the respondents felt an impact of SARS on college life; they had experienced SARS-related fear, worry, depression as well as social discrimination and had taken SARS prevention measures for daily protection in Japan during the epidemic. The magnitude of the impact was associated with sociodemographic factors, including their age, specialty, area of previous residence in China and length of stay in Japan. The findings suggest that the SARS outbreak had a psychosocial impact on the Chinese students living in Japan, even though none of them had SARS. Social support tailored for these foreign students should be provided during such a disease outbreak. Asia Pac J Public Health 2005; 17(2): 124-129.

scholarly journals Injury prevention in football: Knowledge and behaviour of players and availability of medical care in a Nigerian youth football league

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
OBA Owoeye ◽  
SRA Akinbo ◽  
OA Olawale ◽  
BA Tella ◽  
NM Ibeabuchi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
The Impact

Background. Exposure to competitive football is increasing among male youth football players in Nigeria. However, medical support to abate the impact of injuries appears inadequate and there is limited literature to show whether youth football players are knowledgeable about, and practise effective measures for injury prevention in football (IPF).Objective. To assess the knowledge and behaviour of male youth football players regarding IPF and the availability of medical care for players.Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among all registered first-division players of a male youth football league in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a self-administered questionnaire, we assessed players’ knowledge regarding IPF, awareness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ injury-prevention programme, injury-prevention behaviour and availability of medical attendants during training and competitive matches.Results. The mean age of the players was 18.5 years (standard deviation (SD) ±1.7; range 12 - 19). Their overall mean knowledge score regarding IPF was 4.40 (SD ±1.92) from a total score of 9, with the majority falling into the poor (39.1%) and fair (43.9%) knowledge categories. Most (79.3%) players were not aware of the FIFA 11+ programme. Less than half (40.5%) wore shin guards during training sessions, while 52.5% reported wearing shin guards during matches. Less than two-thirds always warmed up or cooled down at training or matches. About three-quarters (73.1%) and over half (52.1%) reported not having medical attendants working with their teams during matches and training, respectively.Conclusion. There is a clear deficiency in the knowledge and behaviour of injury-prevention measures among Nigerian male youth football players, and adequate medical care is lacking. There is a need for injury-prevention advocacy and implementation of effective interventions to bridge the identified deficiencies in youth football in Nigeria.

scholarly journals The Impact of Covid19 Pandemic, Financial Wellness, and Online Teaching on The Mental Health of Lebanese Schoolteachers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Baroud ◽  
Jad El Masri ◽  
Hadi Shammaa ◽  
Hani Chanbour ◽  
Issa Kamal Eddine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Wellness ◽  
Stressful Environment ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Online Methods ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Teaching is mentally and physically draining occupation, and due to Covid-19, education shifted to online methods, which made it even harder. Lebanon is facing a huge economic crisis, making it harder on teachers to maintain mental health. An observational cross-sectional study was carried out, enrolling 300 schoolteachers assessing sociodemographic factors, teaching status, financial wellness, fear of covid-19, and mental health. Results showed high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress. Teachers showed severe levels of anxiety and stress with correlation to online teaching, with added depression when correlated with fear of Covid19 and financial wellness. Urgent measures should be taken to minimize the stressful environment and worsening situation in Lebanon.

Developmental defects of enamel in the population of Polish adolescents aged 18 years old: the prevalence and selected socio-demographic factors. A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk ◽  
Anna Turska-Szybka ◽  
Dariusz Gozdowski ◽  
Urszula Kaczmarek
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Permanent Dentition ◽  
Developmental Defect ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Developmental Defects ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Developmental Defects Of Enamel

Introduction. There has been a lack of current epidemiological data regarding the prevalence of developmental defects of enamel in Polish adolescents. Aim. To evaluate the prevalence of developmental defect of enamel in the permanent dentition in the population of adolescents aged 18 years old, including the impact of selected sociodemographic factors. Material and methods. A cross-sectional study conducted in 2017 covered adolescents aged 18 years old attending schools in 16 Polish voivodeships, selected by stratified sampling. Sociodemographic factors such as sex, place of residence, parents’ education level and subjective economic status were collected with a survey. The condition of enamel was assessed with the use of DDE Index modified by Clarkson and Dean’s Indicator by dentists specially trained and calibrated for this study. Prior to its initiation, the study was approved by the Bioethics Committee of the Medical University in Warsaw (Ref. No.: KB/134/217 of 6.06.217). Results. A total of 1611 adolescents were examined (with 52.6% female and 50.5% were residents of rural areas). Developmental defects of enamel were identified in 16.3% of the participants of the study, most frequently in the form of demarcated opacities (10.4%). In 2.7%, they were classified as fluorosis, most frequently questionable. Maxillary central incisors and first premolars were most frequently affected. In 2.5% of the examined adolescents, the defects involved single teeth, whereas in 0.6% the defects were generalised. Defects not classified as fluorosis were more commonly identified in males. There were statistically significant differences in the prevalence between voivodeships, with defects most commonly observed in participants from southern voivodeships. No other sociodemographic factors, however, were identified as significant. Conclusions. The highest prevalence of demarcated opacities suggests the significance of local factors in the aetiology of developmental enamel defects of permanent dentition in Poland. Fluorosis is a rarely encountered entity. The lack of the significance of sociodemographic factors and the regional differences in the prevalence of developmental defects of enamel suggest the need for further research, aimed at identifying geographical risk factors.

scholarly journals Case Fatality Rate of COVID-19 and Association With Sociodemographic Characteristics of Populations in Ecuador, 2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Flores Sacoto ◽  
Galo Sánchez Del Hierro ◽  
Xavier Jarrín Estupiñan ◽  
Felipe Moreno-Piedrahita Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Death Rate ◽  
Case Fatality Rate ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Morbidity Rate ◽  
Fatality Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background COVID-19 has caused deaths worldwide affecting the most vulnerable population with different case fatality rates. Socioeconomic conditions have demonstrated a role regarding the spread of infections and mortality. Socioeconomic characteristics of Ecuador related to poverty, ethnicity and demographic characteristics increase the impact of COVID-19 in certain populations. Methods Objective To analyze the influence of demographic factors on the COVID-19 case fatality rate (CFR) in Ecuador. Design: cross sectional study. Setting 24 provinces in Ecuador-221 cantons. Population: data including 233.277 confirmed COVID-19 cases of Ecuador. Primary and secondary outcome measures COVID-19 CFR and crude cause-specific death rate weight calculated using province-country level data from health ministry of Ecuador in data website. Results Ecuadors CFR is 4,03%, analyzed by cantons the CFR increases to a median of 5,75%, with cantons like Playas with a CFR of 32,39%. The morbidity rate has a median of 795,31 per 100 000 hab. with the highest rate in Isabela-Galápagos (10185,49), Aguarico-Orellana (9506,75) and Baños-Tungurahua (4156,85). And the crude COVID-19 death rate has a median of 39,73 per 100 000 hab. with the highest rate in Penipe-Chimborazo (201,29), 24 de Mayo-Manabí (143,79) and San Pedro de Huaca-Carchi (134,36). The correlations show relations with sociodemographic factors like poverty, ethnicity and scholarity. Conclusion The CFR is the proxy indicator of COVID-19 impact in Ecuador and the analysis made by location give us new information about the specific impact of this disease.

scholarly journals Attitudes and Intentions toward COVID-19 Vaccination among Health Professions Students and Faculty in Qatar

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1275
Author(s):  
Amine Zaidi ◽  
Amal Elmasaad ◽  
Hend Alobaidli ◽  
Rana Sayed ◽  
Dana Al-Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Natural Immunity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
To Receive

A population’s desire to take the COVID-19 vaccine is an important predictor of a country’s future pandemic management. This cross-sectional study examines the impact of psychological and sociodemographic factors on attitudes toward and intentions to take the COVID-19 vaccine among students and faculty at four colleges of health professions and sciences at Qatar University. The data were collected through an online survey using Google Forms. The survey was distributed through various online platforms. Data analysis was conducted using Stata 16. Of the 364 participants, 9.89% expressed a high mistrust of vaccine safety, and 21.7% were uncertain about their levels of trust; 28% expressed strong worries about unforeseen side effects, whereas 54.95% expressed moderate worries. Furthermore, 7.69% expressed strong concerns and 39.84% showed moderate concerns about commercial profiteering. Approximately 13% of the participants expressed a strong preference towards natural immunity, whilst 45.33% appeared to believe that natural immunity might be better than a vaccine. Importantly, 68.13% of the participants intended to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once it became available, compared to 17.03% who were uncertain and 14.83% who were unwilling to be vaccinated. Our findings differ from the data on vaccine hesitancy among the general population of Qatar. We argue that this gap is due to scientific knowledge and domain of education. Furthermore, although knowledge and awareness may affect vaccine attitudes, mental health and sociodemographic factors play a role in shaping attitudes towards vaccines.

scholarly journals How does Multimorbidity affect Middle-Aged Adults? A Cross-Sectional Survey in the Singapore Primary Healthcare Setting.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai Zhen - Sim ◽  
Hui Li Koh ◽  
Sabrina Poay Sian Lee ◽  
Doris Yee Ling Young ◽  
Eng Sing Lee
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health State ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Multimorbidity is of increasing prevalence and importance. It has been associated with poorer health-related quality of life (HrQoL) especially in the elderly population. Despite substantial multimorbidity at midlife, defined as those between 40-64 years old, there is a paucity of research investigating the impact of multimorbidity in this population. This study aimed to investigate the association between multimorbidity and HrQoL in the middle-aged primary care population in Singapore. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 40-64 year old participants was conducted at a primary care centre in Singapore. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to collect data regarding the participants’ sociodemographic characteristics, chronic conditions, and HrQoL, as measured by the EuroQol 5 dimensions 3-levels questionnaire (EQ5D-3L). The associations between multimorbidity and the components of the EQ5D were assessed using multivariable regression analyses. Results The study included 297 participants, aged 40-64 years, of which 124 (42.7%) had multimorbidity. Participants with multimorbidity had lower mean EQ5D Utilities Index (UI) and mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores (UI = 0.804 ±0.251, VAS = 64.9 ±16.8) compared to those without multimorbidity (UI = 0.871 ±0.198, VAS = 68.5 ±16.0). After adjusting for sociodemographic factors, those with multimorbidity had significantly lower EQ5D UI, (β-coefficient = -0.064 (C.I -0.125, -0.003), p = 0.04), but not significantly lower EQ5D VAS, (β-coefficient = -0.045 (C.I 0.102, 0.012), p = 0.12). Additionally, participants with multimorbidity had higher odds (OR = 2.41, p = 0.01) of reporting problems due to pain/discomfort. Conclusion Multimorbidity was not significantly associated with the overall health state, as measured by the EQ5D VAS, in middle-aged primary care patients. However, it was associated with the EQ5D UI which is a composite measure of five specific domains of HrQoL. Specifically, there was a significant association between multimorbidity and the pain domain. Further studies are required to understand the relationship between multimorbidity and pain to enable physicians to better manage pain and HrQoL in this population.

scholarly journals Injury prevention in football: Knowledge and behaviour of players and availability of medical care in a Nigerian youth football league

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
OBA Owoeye ◽  
SRA Akinbo ◽  
OA Olawale ◽  
BA Tella ◽  
NM Ibeabuchi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Youth ◽  
Youth Football ◽  
The Impact

Background. Exposure to competitive football is increasing among male youth football players in Nigeria. However, medical support to abate the impact of injuries appears inadequate and there is limited literature to show whether youth football players are knowledgeable about, and practise effective measures for injury prevention in football (IPF).Objective. To assess the knowledge and behaviour of male youth football players regarding IPF and the availability of medical care for players.Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among all registered first-division players of a male youth football league in Lagos, Nigeria. Using a self-administered questionnaire, we assessed players’ knowledge regarding IPF, awareness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ injury-prevention programme, injury-prevention behaviour and availability of medical attendants during training and competitive matches.Results. The mean age of the players was 18.5 years (standard deviation (SD) ±1.7; range 12 - 19). Their overall mean knowledge score regarding IPF was 4.40 (SD ±1.92) from a total score of 9, with the majority falling into the poor (39.1%) and fair (43.9%) knowledge categories. Most (79.3%) players were not aware of the FIFA 11+ programme. Less than half (40.5%) wore shin guards during training sessions, while 52.5% reported wearing shin guards during matches. Less than two-thirds always warmed up or cooled down at training or matches. About three-quarters (73.1%) and over half (52.1%) reported not having medical attendants working with their teams during matches and training, respectively.Conclusion. There is a clear deficiency in the knowledge and behaviour of injury-prevention measures among Nigerian male youth football players, and adequate medical care is lacking. There is a need for injury-prevention advocacy and implementation of effective interventions to bridge the identified deficiencies in youth football in Nigeria.

scholarly journals How Sociodemographic Factors Impact the Utilization of Recommended Clinical Preventive Screening Services in Poland: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13225
Author(s):  
Siddarth Agrawal ◽  
Sebastian Makuch ◽  
Gabriella Lachowicz ◽  
Mateusz Dróżdż ◽  
Krzysztof Dudek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Services ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Telephone Surveys ◽  
Measure Blood Pressure ◽  
The Impact

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the most frequent causes of mortality in Poland. To date, no study in Poland has attempted to analyze the impact of sociodemographic factors on the utilization of all recommended preventive services for these diseases. To address this challenge, a nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted. One thousand adults aged 18 years or older were interviewed using computer-assisted telephone surveys conducted via random selection. A representative population was obtained in accordance with existing demographics per voivodeship in Poland. We assessed whether factors such as age, gender, body mass index (BMI), net income, household size, place of residence, and education impacted the odds ratio of utilizing recommended preventive services for CVD and cancer. We determined that elderly patients receive influenza vaccination, measure blood pressure, PSA concentration, glucose and lipid profiles, and undergo colonoscopy and mammography more often than younger counterparts. Men were more often influenza vaccinated (OR = 1.56, 95% CI: 1.07–2.27) than women, while women measured blood glucose more often than men (OR = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.42–0.93). Furthermore, net income < 2000 PLN, BMI < 24 kg/m2 and at least secondary education level were found to be crucial predictors of undergoing mammography (OR = 2.16; 95% CI: 1.26–3.72), cervical smear tests (OR = 1.99, 95% CI: 1.24–3.17), and lipid measurements (OR = 1.76, 95% CI: 1.07–2.91), respectively. Educating people and financial support seem to play a crucial role in implementing novel campaigns and preventive programs in Poland. Addressing each significant factor may be of paramount importance in improving the receipt of preventive services and warranting greater preventive care coverage in the Polish population.

scholarly journals A population study on perinatal psychological distress in Mexican fathers

Salud Mental ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 267-275
Author(s):  
Ma. Asunción Lara ◽  
Shoshana Berenzon ◽  
Lourdes Nieto ◽  
Laura Navarrete ◽  
Clara Fleiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mexican Fathers ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
First Time ◽  
Lower Educational Attainment

Introduction. The transition to parenthood can be a source of stress for fathers and, in some cases, it can be accompanied by emotional distress. This aspect has been neglected in Mexican research. Objective. To estimate the prevalence of emotional distress and the sociodemographic factors associated with it in Mexican fathers. Method. Cross-sectional study. A subsample of 997 fathers, over 18 years of age, was taken from the data of a national survey, whose partners were pregnant or had given birth in the last six months. The Kessler Emotional Distress Scale (K6) was used. Results. About 25% of the fathers experienced moderate emotional distress during their partner's pregnancy and 29.5% during the postpartum period; 1.0% and 1.9% showed serious emotional distress in those periods, respectively. Being between 18 and 29 years old (PR = .10; CI [.01, .79]), having lower educational attainment (PR = 5.59; CI [1.19, 26.21]), and going through postpartum (PR = 4.11; CI [1.00, 16.78]) were at higher risks for severe emotional distress; having one or two children (PR = .16; CI [.05, .55]) or more than three (PR = .08; CI [.01, .44]) was a higher risk than being a first-time father. Discussion and conclusion. It is necessary to continue studying paternal perinatal mental health due to the impact it has on the mother and the infant, and to design tailored interventions. Parental emotional distress needs to be better understood considering recent changes in the paternal role in developing countries.

scholarly journals Factors associated with the adoption of a smoking ban in Quebec households

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-135
Author(s):  
É. Ouedraogo ◽  
F. Turcotte ◽  
M.J. Ashley ◽  
J.M. Brewster ◽  
R. Ferrence
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoking Behaviour ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Smoking Bans ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Impact

The home represents an important source of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke for non-smokers, including children, who live with smokers. Our goal is to identify the sociodemographic factors associated with the adoption of smoking bans in “smoker households” in Quebec. Selected associations are compared with three other Canadian provinces (Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia). This is a cross-sectional study involving 2648 respondents. Logistic regression analysis is employed. Few smoker households in Quebec (21%) have a ban on smoking; the presence of a non-smoker is strongly linked to the existence of such a ban; the presence of a child under the age of 6 is less strongly associated with the adoption of a ban in Quebec than in the other provinces, and the presence of an adolescent shows no association whatsoever. In addition to the child health benefits of household smoking bans, greater emphasis should be placed on the impact that such bans can have on children’s future smoking behaviour. One option from a health promotion standpoint might be to organize a campaign aimed at non-smokers who live with smokers, in order to urge them to be less tolerant of environmental tobacco smoke.

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