scholarly journals Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Academic Staff of Mekelle University, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117954412097467
Author(s):  
Habtamu Meaza ◽  
Melaku Hailu Temesgen ◽  
Getachew Redae ◽  
Teklehaimanot Tekle Hailemariam ◽  
Abayneh Alamer
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mekelle University

Background: Musculoskeletal pain is a leading cause of morbidity, low productivity. Thus; not only affecting the individual’s quality of life; it also creates a burden in the health system and affects the productivity of their institution and the country at large. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among academic staff in developed countries ranges from 47% to 85%. However, there was a scarce of studies in developing country, particularly in the study area. Purpose: the aim of the research was to assess the burden of musculoskeletal pain and associated factors among Mekelle University academic staff. Patients and Methods: An institutional based cross-sectional study was enrolled on 449 participants with a response rate of 92.2%. Multistage sampling technique was deployed to select representatives. Participants under the selected schools, institutes and departments were selected using random sampling method. Data was collected through face to face interview using structured and standardized Nordic questionnaire by trained data collectors at Mekelle University. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the association between dependent and independent variables. In bivariate logistic regression variables which have P value of <.25 were modeled to multivariate logistic regression. Those variables with P-value of <.05 with 95% CI in multivariate model were taken as statistically significant. Results: This study found that burden of musculoskeletal pain among Mekelle University academic staff in the previous 12 month was 65.2%, and in the last 7 days was 29%. Neck pain (41.5%) was most prevalent followed by low back pain (40.3%). Female gender (OR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.58-5.76), Body mass index ⩾25 (OR = 3.68, 95% CI: 1.15-11.39), working hours per day (OR = 3.1, 95% CI: 1.54-6.38), and physical inactivity (OR = 3.48, 95% CI: 1.69-7.16), were the independent factors positevly associated with musculoskeletal pain. Conclusion: The burden of musculoskeletal pain among Mekelle University academic staff was common. Female gender, being overweight and obese, working >5 hours per day, and being physically inactive increase the odds of experiencing musculoskeletal pains among academicians. Therefore the university authorities and all academicians are recommended that to take preventable measures of musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals A Cross-sectional Analysis of Prevalence, Coping Strategies and Potential Causes of Depression among Doctors of Karachi

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shahid Bilal ◽  
Jaiperkash Dayaram ◽  
Ali Nawaz Bijarani ◽  
Mariam Muneer ◽  
Saba Arshad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brief Cope

Aims: The aim of current study is to find out the prevalence of depression in doctors in different hospitals of Karachi and its association with lifestyle, the field of specialty and coping mechanisms. Place and Duration of Study: The sample was collected from 10 different hospitals of Karachi, in a period of one Year i.e., March 2019 to February 2020. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study design using non-probability consecutive type of sampling technique was used. Sample size was calculated at 95% confidence interval and was found to be 368. The sample was classified in two broader categories Surgery & Allied and Medicine & Allied. For identification of depression level, Public Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used. A 28-item questionnaire Brief COPE was used to asses coping mechanisms. Results: In total 400 forms were used for data analysis. The mean age of doctors was 35 ± 4 years, 65% were males while 35% were females, there was a statistically significant association of female gender with depression. Chi-Square was applied to determine the association of depression and departments and it was found to be highly significant with a P < .001. Highest level of depression was found in Orthopedics and Psychiatry departments followed by Surgery and Gynecology. While Otolaryngology was the least depressed department. Chi-square was applied and a statistically significant association of low monthly income and depression with a p-value of 0.02. In Surgery and allied there was a statistically significant association of depression with extensive working hours and lack of facilities with a p-value of 0.01 and 0.04. While in Medicine and allied there was a statistically significant association of depression with a harsh attitude of seniors and an uncomfortable working environment with a p-value of 0.02 and 0.03. A linear regression model comparing depression and its associations with coping strategies was applied. Conclusion: Our study shows that depression is present in a vast majority of doctors from multiple specialties. Various risk factors for depression have also been identified so appropriate coping strategies should be formulated to deal with it.

scholarly journals NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN LIVING IN URBAN AREA OF SINDH PAKISTAN

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faisal Qureshi ◽  
Aneeta Rathore ◽  
Nandlal Seerani ◽  
Sumera Qureshi ◽  
Bisharat Faisal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Head Of School ◽  
Multi Stage

Background: Children's health is very important for their better learning and timely nourishment everywhere in the world. Malnutrition among school going children has remained a big challenge in under developed countries. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 children of four Government Primary schools of Qasimabad, district Hyderabad after taking the proper consent and administration approval from the head of school. Multi stage simple random sampling technique was adopted. Study was approved from Institutional review board of Health Services Academy Islamabad. Results: Out of total, 217 (51.4%) were boys and 205 (48.6%) were girls. Mean Height of boys and girls were 128.09 cm (±SD 12.90) and 130.36 cm (±SD 12.50) respectively. Mean Weight of boys was 25.27 Kgs (±SD 6.17) while in girls mean Weight was 26.83 Kgs (±SD 7.03). 17.57 cm (±SD 2.34) was mean MUAC for all participants and mean BMI was 15.42 (±SD 2.02). Prevalent of stunting and wasting were 24.4% and 18.3% respectively. While in 13.7% thinness (BMI for age) was seen. Stunting was statistically significant in girls 9-10 year (p value=.015, CI: .118-.823, OR=.311) and 11-≥12 years (p value=.018, CI: .215-.874, OR=.434). Pallor was more in girls (17%) and Dental caries were higher in boys (20.8%). Insufficient breakfast was done by 347 (82.2%), whereas 75 (17.8%) were doing sufficient breakfast. 341 (80.8%) students became ill during last year, out of that 80 (19%) were having history of hospitalization. Conclusion: Poor polices and lack of food aid interventions regarding health of primary school going children was assessed during this study.

scholarly journals Long Working Hours and Short Sleep Associated with Obesity among Professional Drivers and Conductors

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asif ◽  
Muhammad Aslam ◽  
Saima Altaf
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Working Hours ◽  
Professional Drivers ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract: Background:  The issues of long working hours and short sleep among professional drivers are increasing worldwide, making it necessary to study their health hazards. Obesity among professional drivers and conductors is becoming an equally challenge now a days. In the present study, we investigated the association between long working hours and short sleep with body mass index (BMI) among male drivers and conductors in the city of Multan, Pakistan.Methods:  The cross-sectional sample of 345 participants (197 drivers and 148 conductors) was taken using a convenient sampling technique with the help of a self-administered questionnaire. From the participants, the data were collected about their daily work-ing hours, sleeping hours and working period. Anthropometric measurements (weight and height) of each participant were taken to calculate BMI. Along with descriptive statistics and percentages, Chi-square test was used to examine the association in the full sample and stratified by study participants (i.e. drivers and conductors).Results:  The mean (± standard deviation: SD) of age, BMI, daily working and sleeping hours of all the participants were32.98 ± 11.17 years, 24.35 ± 4.65 Kg/m2, 9.32 ± 3.49 hours and 7.79 ± 1.69 hours, respectively. There were statistically significant association between the short sleep and long working hours with obesity (χ2 = 17.37, p-value < 0.01 and χ2 = 14.43, p-value 0.01, respectively).Conclusion:  The present study concludes that both short sleep and long working hours are significantly associated with obesity among professional drivers and conductors.

scholarly journals Three-fourth of children is received early initiation of Breastfeeding in West Belessa District

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalew Degu Ayalew ◽  
Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie ◽  
Melkamu Tamir Hunegnaw ◽  
Kassahun Alemu ◽  
Aysheshim Kassahun Belew
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Antenatal And Postnatal Care

Abstract Background : The world is now suffering from malnutrition and remains one of the major causes of under-five mortality. Children from developing countries, including Ethiopia also suffer from undernutrition due to suboptimal breastfeeding practice. Hence, the study aims were to assess early initiation of breastfeeding among children aged less than two years, months in West Belessa district, North West Ethiopia, 2019. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2019 in the West Belessa district. A total of 569 Children was selected by a simple random sampling technique. The data were collected by an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. Data were entered and analyzed by using Epi-Info version 7 and SPPS version 20, respectively. Bi-variable logistic regression analysis was used to check predictor variables associated with the dependent variable. Variables having a p-value of less than 0.20 in the bi-variable analysis were fitted into the multivariable model. Multivariable binary logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval and Odds Ratio (OR) were computed. Variables having p-value < 0.05 were taken as significantly associated with the dependent variables. Result : The prevalence of EIBF was 77.7 % (95%CI, 74.3-81.0). Age of the mother (AOR= 2.76, 95%CI (1.21, 6.27)), postnatal Visit (AOR= 1.85, 95%CI (1.03, 3.85)), and Antenatal care (AOR= 2.58, 95%CI (1.18, 9.94)) was significantly associated with EIBF. Conclusion and Recommendation: We observed, the prevalence of early initiation of Breastfeeding was low in West Belessa District. Age of the mother, Antenatal and postnatal care were associated with EIBF. Hence, improving antenatal and postnatal care services through increase accessibility and providing counseling during this contact time. Keywords: early initiation of breastfeeding, Children, West Belessa

scholarly journals Perception and Determinants of Uptake of Preventive Health Services among the Staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-82
Author(s):  
P.A. Akinyemi ◽  
O.T. Afolabi ◽  
A.A. Adeomi ◽  
O.T. Olugbade
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Background: The rising burden of chronic non-communicable diseases in Nigeria makes the need for preventive health services (PHS) imperative. Thus, this study assessed the perception and determinants of uptake of preventive health services among the staff of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was employed. Two hundred and ninety academic and non-academic staff of the university were enrolled in the study, using a stratified random sampling technique. The sample size was proportionally allocated to various subunits in the institution. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Determinants of uptake of PHS were assessed using binary logistic regression. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: The majority of the respondents, 280 (96.6%) had good perceptions of PHS, and 176 (60.7%) reported barriers in access to PHS. Although a majority of the respondents, 268 (92.4%) had positive attitudes towards PHS, most of the respondents 196 (67.6%) had poor uptake. Common barriers to uptake of PHS were availability and affordability of the services, time constraints, and interference with other activities. Being an academic staff (p = 0.001) and presence of chronic illness (p = 0.043) were significant determinants of PHS uptake.Conclusion: Uptake of PHS was poor among majority of the respondents despite their good perception of the services. This may be linked to the perceived barriers to access. Thus, there is a need for policy formulation and provision of an enabling environment by the University’s authority for ease of access to PHS.

Determinan Pemberian Imunisasi Dasar Pada Bayi 0-12 Bulan Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sukakarya Kabupaten Garut Tahun 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Fujiani ◽  
Gustomo Panantro ◽  
Ayu Nurlinda
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunization Service ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRAKJumlah bayi dengan status imunisasi dasar lengkap di Puskesmas Sukakarya Kab. Garut adalah 966 (95%) bayi. Dari 100 bayi, 64 (64%) bayi yang diimunisasi sesuai dengan jadwal pemberian imunisasi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui determinan yang berhubungan dengan pemberian imunisasi pada bayi usia 0-12 bulan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Sukakarya. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional dua kelompok. Besar sampel sebanyak 100 ibu bayi.Teknik pemilihan sampel dengan accidental sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dengan pertanyaan terstruktur, analisis data bivariat menggunakan uji chi square dan analisis data multivariat menggunakan uji regresi logistik berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemberian imunisasi dasar pada bayi usia 0-12 bulan di wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sukakarya adalah status pekerjaan, keterjangkauan tempat pelayanan imunisasi, tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ibu. Hasil analisis multivariat, determinan yang paling dominan adalah status pekerjaan ibu, dengan nilai p-value 0,000, nilai OR 88,170. Artinya ibu yang bekerja beresiko tidak memberikan imunisasi dasar sebesar 88 kali dibandingkan ibu yang tidak bekerja.Diharapkan kepada petugas kesehatan dan instansi kesehatan khususnya puskesmas agar memberikan pelayanan pemberian imunisasi dengan mempertimbangkan jam kerja pada ibu bayi, sehingga bagi ibu yang bekerja tetap mendapatkan kesempatan yang sama dalam memberikan imunisasi kepada bayinya sesuai dengan jadwal pemberian imunisasi. Kata kunci : Determinan, Ibu Bayi Usia 0-12 Bulan, Pemberian Imunisasi Dasar. ABSTRACTTotal baby that had complete basic immunization was 966 (95%) baby’s. Just 64 from 100 baby’s (64%) who had immunization on schedule. The purpose of this study was to determine the determinants associated with the administration of immunization in infants aged 0-12 months in the work field of Puskesmas Sukakarya. This is an observational analytic study with two groups cross sectional approach. Samples were 100 mothers of baby. Sampling technique used was accidental sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires with structured questions, bivariate data analysis using chi square test and multivariate data analysis using multiple logistic regression test. The results of this study indicated that factors related to basic immunization in infants aged 0-12 months in the work field of Puskesmas Sukakarya in 2018 were employment status, access to immunization service, knowledge level and mother attitude. The result of multivariate analysis showed that the most dominant determinant is mother's employment status, with p-value 0.000 and OR 88.170. This means that working mothers are at risk of not providing basic immunization 88 times compared to mothers who are unemployed. It is expected that health officers and health agencies, especially puskesmas, should provide immunization services considering working hours for infant mothers, so that working mothers continue to have the same opportunity to provide immunization to their infants immunization schedule. Keywords: Determinants, mothers of infants aged 0-12 months, giving basic immunization.

scholarly journals ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KUALITAS TIDUR PENDERITA HIPERTENSI

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 546-549
Author(s):  
Nur Melizza ◽  
Yoyok Bekti Prasetyo ◽  
Nur Lailatul Masruroh ◽  
Anggraini Dwi Kurnia
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Psychosocial Stress ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
P Value ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional

The incidence of hypertension is still very high in various ages and genders. Hypertension itself is caused by several factors, namely stress and consumption of foods that contain excessive salt. While the risk factors include family history, lifestyle, poor diet, smoking, racial sex, and age. Another factor that is often overlooked is sleep patterns. This study aims to determine what factors can affect the quality of sleep in patients with hypertension. The research design used a cross-sectional study approach with a total sample of 57 hypertension patients under the work area of ??Puskesmas Ciptomulyo Malang City and the sampling technique used was accidental sampling. The questionnaires used included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and DASS 42. The results showed that the demographic data of respondents with the category of the late elderly 56-65 years were 22 respondents (38.6%), female gender was 35 respondents (61, 4%), SD education level was 32 respondents (40.4%), and worked as many as 35 respondents (61.4%). The results of the correlation test showed that the characteristics of respondents that affected the quality of sleep in patients with hypertension were age (p = 0.014) and gender (p = 0.005). Meanwhile, the factors that affect the sleep quality of hypertensive patients are psychosocial stress with a p-value = 0.001. So it can be concluded that the factors that affect the quality of sleep in patients with hypertension are age, gender, and psychosocial stress.  

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Educational and Mother Behavior in Providing Breast Feeding in Midwifery Clinic Ny. Andre Kediri

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-149
Author(s):  
Latifatun Nasihah
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship

Mother's Milk is needed by a baby for a perfect growth. Ironically, in an era of global rapid changes in science and technology, breast-feeding is exclusive often forgotten. Knowledge of Asi Eksklushif very important given to the mother to change the behavior. Many factors affect one's understanding of the exclusive breastfeeding. influenced by the level of education of each individual. Exclusive ation given to each nursing mothers to strengthen the attitude of the mother in breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between Education With Mother Behavior in providing breast feeding to the baby. This study uses a correlative analytic design with cross sectional approach. Its population is are all subjects that come midwifery clinic Ny. Andre Kediri, and samples were taken with purposive sampling technique. Data collection using questionnaires, and the data collected is presented in the form of a frequency distribution table and analyzed using logistic regression test. The results showed the greatest level of maternal education is secondary (high school) at 53.8%. , And most of that is 73.1% of behavior is not exclusive breastfeeding mothers to their babies. Logistic regression analysis showed a p-value = 0.067> 0.05 means that H0 and H1 rejected. The results showed no relationship between level of education and mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding. The government should improve the comprehensive and continuous education about the importance of breastfeeding and the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding

scholarly journals Analysis Work Accident of Work Accident of Employee Accident in CV. Pasific Harvest Muncar Banyuwangi District

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Hadi Nur Efendi
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Work Accident ◽  
Work Accidents

Occupational accident is one of the most frequent problems with workers in the company. This work accident usually occurs because of the factor of the worker himself and the working environment which in this case is from the employer. The purpose of this study is to analyze the most dominant factors that affect the workplace accident prevention efforts on the occurrence of work accidents in CV. Pacific Harvest Muncar Banyuwangi. The research design used was cross sectional. The research population is All employees in the production department CV. Pacific Harvest of 273 people and a large sample of 162 people. The sampling technique using Simple random sampling and data collection using questionnaire then analyzed using logistic regression. The results showed that there is influence of K3 assurance against work accident (p-value = 0,022 <0,05); there is effect of K3 training to work accident (p-value = 0,039 <0,05); there is influence of APD to work accident (p-value = 0,023 <0,05); no effect of workload on work accident (p-value = 0,938> 0,05); and There is no effect of working hours on work accidents (p-value = 0.699> 0.05). The conclusion is expected for the respondent to pay more attention to health and safety while doing his job because of the many factors that can cause the work accident, the use of personal protective equipment according to the rules and always pay attention to the condition of the field and safe action in work will decrease the risk of accident work.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge related to COVID-19 among professionals and students: A cross-sectional study from Punjab, Pakistan

10.37018/2478 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Ali Hashim Zubair ◽  
Abubakar Shah ◽  
Muhammad Junaid Tahir ◽  
Muna Malik ◽  
Muhammad Irfan Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: COVID-19 outbreak posed a serious threat to public health and greatly impacted the life of professionals and students. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge related to COVID-19 during a lockdown in Punjab, Pakistan. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional online study recruited 833 participants (males=417, females=416) from major cities (Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, and Sialkot) in Punjab, Pakistan, during the months of March and April 2020.  A pre-designed questionnaire was shared, among professionals (including pharmacists, paramedical staff, lawyers, businessmen, teachers) and students (including medical undergraduate and postgraduate students, and non-medical students), containing 12 questions regarding their knowledge of COVID-19. Data were collected using convenient sampling technique. Chi-square test and logistic regression model were applied for analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Results: The mean age of the participants was 23 years ranged from 15-68 years. Of the 833 participants, 365 (43.8%) were well aware, 405 (48.6%) were aware and only 63 (7.6%) were not aware of COVID-19. Most of the participants (69.4%) did not know about coronaviruses (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus) before this pandemic. Using logistic regression analysis, age above 24 years, being a student (vs. being a professional) and a prior knowledge about coronavirus resulted in having higher odds of knowledge about COVID-19 with a significant p-value (<0.05). Conclusion: This study identifies that the majority of the participants had necessary knowledge about transmission, preventive measures and basic hygiene about COVID-19. However, there is a need to improve knowledge among the younger population and professionals.

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