Sales of cigarettes to pseudo-underage mystery shoppers: Experiences from Stockholm County

Aims: There is an 18 years age limit for cigarette purchase in Sweden and in order to implement this law outlets need to perform ID checks. This study investigates the rate of cigarette sales and ID checks when pseudo-underage mystery shoppers attempted to purchase cigarettes. It explores possible factors associated with sales outcomes. Design: Nine mystery shoppers (6 females and 3 males) attempted to purchase cigarettes without providing ID. The mystery shoppers were 18 years old but had a younger appearance as judged by an expert panel. During each attempt, the adolescents worked in pairs (shopper and observer). A total of 320 outlets in 13 municipalities in Stockholm County were randomly selected based on an outlet type stratum (i.e., gas station, convenience store, kiosk, grocery store). Effects of variables on sales outcomes were analysed using Pearson’s chi-square and binominal regression analysis. Results: In 25.4% of the purchase attempts (total n = 287), cigarettes were sold although the pseudo-underage mystery shopper did not provide a valid ID. In 82.6% of the attempts, the shopper was asked to provide ID, and cigarettes were sold in 9.7% of these cases. The rate of sales was significantly higher among female mystery shoppers (29.5%) compared to male (15.0%). Age limit signs were observed in 89.5% of the outlets but they were not significantly associated with the success rate in a regression analysis. Conclusions: The results of the present study indicate that cigarettes could potentially and frequently be sold to underage adolescents by outlets within Stockholm County. Therefore, routines established for checking IDs clearly need to be improved. For example, strategies to improve adherence to the legal age limit on the purchase of cigarettes, such as compliance checks using mystery shopping with feedback to retailers, are needed.

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RISK FACTORS AND SEROPREVALENCE OF BRUCELLA SPP. IN CATTLE FROM WESTERN AMAZON, BRAZIL

Arquivos do Instituto Biológico ◽

10.1590/1808-1657v74p3012007 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 74 (4) ◽

pp. 301-305

Author(s):

D.M. Aguiar ◽

G.T. Cavalcante ◽

M.B. Labruna ◽

S.A. Vasconcellos ◽

A.A.R. Rodrigues ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Rose Bengal ◽

Laboratory Tests ◽

Herd Size ◽

Chi Square ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Significant Factors

ABSTRACT The seroprevalence of Brucella spp. and the possible associated risk factors were estimated for 2,109 adult cows in Monte Negro county, State of Rondônia, Brazil. A questionnaire was completed for each farm where cattle were sampled. Laboratory tests were Rose-Bengal Agglutination, Standard Tube agglutination, and Mercaptoethanol. The adjusted overall prevalence of Brucella spp. seropositive cows for Monte Negro county was 15% and at least 54 herds (63%) were positive. A logistic regression analysis suggested that the herd size of more than 25 cows and the presence of pigs were significant factors associated with the seropositivity (herd size: OD = 2.8; P=0.02; presence of pigs: OD = 2.5; P =0.04). Other significant variables associated to the infection, analysed by Chi-Square were the presence of seropositivity cows with the herd that were repeat breeders and birth of weak calves (P < 0.05).

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Cancer patients with ECOG-PS higher than 1: Who are those who benefit of palliative chemotherapy?

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.9561 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 9561-9561

Author(s):

Rafael Caires-Lima ◽

Bruno Mendonça Protásio ◽

Inacelli Queiroz de Souza Caires ◽

Lucila Soares Da Silva Rocha ◽

Julia Andrade De Oliveira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Palliative Chemotherapy ◽

Metastatic Cancer ◽

Rank Test ◽

Fisher Exact Test ◽

Chi Square ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Ecog Ps

9561 Background: Palliative chemotherapy (PC) is a treatment option in pts with metastatic cancer. Although pts with ECOG-PS > 1 are underrepresented in clinical trials, they are often treated with PC in daily practice. We aimed to identify factors associated with poorer survival and lack of benefit of PC in this subset of pts. Methods: We conducted a case-control retrospective analysis of 301 consecutive pts with solid tumors and ECOG-PS > 1 when initiated PC, selected from 2514 pts who died between Aug/2011 and Jul/2012 in a tertiary cancer care institution or its hospice. Cases were defined as those pts who survived < 90d after the first cycle of first line PC, and controls were those who had a longer survival. Frequencies were compared by chi-square test or Fisher exact test. Risks were estimated by odds ratios (OR) and logistic regression analysis. Overall survival (OS) was calculated by Kaplan-Meier method and curves was compared using log-rank test. Results: 142 cases/159 controls were included: median age 58/63 y.o. (p=0.09; t-test) and 49%/50% female (p=0.941; chi-square). Gastrointestinal and lung cancers were the most frequent primaries (31 and 17%, respectively). Factors associated with poorer OS were age > 60 y.o. (OR 1.7; 95%CI 1.0–2.6), ECOG-PS > 2 (1.9; 1.2–3.1), weight loss > 10% (1.8; 1.1-2.8), hemoglobin < 10 g/dL (2.6; 1.6-4.2), albumin < 3 g/dL (2.7; 1.5-5.1), serum creatinine (sCr) > 1 mg/dL (2.8; 1.6-5.0), C-reactive protein ≥ 5 mg/L (8.6; 1.0-72.9), altered mental status (4.2; 1.4-13.2) and in-hospital PC (3.2; 1.9-5.2). Cases were more likely to experience grade ≥ 3 toxicity (43 vs. 28%; p=0.005), die of toxicity (16 vs. 6%; p = 0.0007) and not be offered palliative care only (47 vs. 71%; p<0.0001). mOS was 204 and 34d among controls and cases, respectively (HR 0.177; 95%CI 0.015-0.033, p<0.0001). Median time to death was 39.5d (0-1103). Logistic regression analysis identified ECOG-PS > 2 (OR 2.3, p=0.044) and sCr > 1 mg/dL (OR 11.2, p=0.0002) as independent predictors of 3-mo fatality. Conclusions: ECOG-PS > 2 and elevated sCr were identified as independent predictors of poor OS in these pts. PC needs to be prescribed with caution in ECOG-PS > 1 pts, since it seems to offer no benefit in OS and could lead to abbreviation of life.

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Analisa Pemilihan Moda Transportasi Umum Rute Tanjung Karang – Bandara Radin Inten II Dengan Stated Preference dan Uji Crame’s V

Borneo Engineering : Jurnal Teknik Sipil ◽

10.35334/be.v2i2.621 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Muhammad Abi Berkah Nadi

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Utility Function ◽

Stated Preference ◽

Technical Analysis ◽

Chi Square ◽

Time Headway ◽

Independent Variable ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

Radin Inten II Airport is a national flight in Lampung Province. In this study using the technical analysis stated preference which is the approach by conveying the choice statement in the form of hypotheses to be assessed by the respondent. By using these techniques the researcher can fully control the hypothesized factors. To determine utility function for model forecasting in fulfilling request of traveler is used regression analysis with SPSS program. The analysis results obtained that the passengers of the dominant airport in the selection of modes of cost attributes than on other attributes. From the result of regression analysis, the influence of independent variable to the highest dependent variable is when the five attributes are used together with the R square value of 8.8%. The relationship between cost, time, headway, time acces and service with the selection of modes, the provision that states whether or not there is a decision. The significance of α = 0.05 with chi-square. And the result of Crame's V test average of 0.298 is around the middle, then the relationship is moderate enough.

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FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KESEDIAAN IBU BERSALIN UNTUK PEMASANGAN IUD POST PLACENTA

Jurnal Penelitian Kebidanan & Kespro ◽

10.36656/jpk2r.v1i2.143 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 28-34

Author(s):

Saiful Batubara ◽

Risqi Utami

Keyword(s):

Maternal Mortality ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Chi Square ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Analyze Data

Intra Uterine Device post placenta is the installation in the first 10 minutes to 48 hours after the birth placenta plays a role in reducing maternal mortality through prevention of pregnancy, delaying pregnancy, and spacing pregnancies, the effectiveness of use up to 99.4% can prevent 5-10 years of pregnancy. This study aims to determine the factors associated with maternal willingness to post Post Placenta IUD. The study used a questionnaire with a population of third trimester pregnant women who examined their pregnancies and a sample of 98 people by purposive sampling. Analyze data with Chi Square. The results showed that the majority of pregnant women were not willing to do post placenta IUD installation of 58.2% which was influenced by age, parity, knowledge and support of the husband.

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Characteristics and risk factors associated with stroke subtypes among adult patients admitted to stroke unit of JUMC

Current Hypertension Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573402115666191121120228 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

Author(s):

Bekalu Getachew Gebreegziabher ◽

Tesema Etefa Birhanu ◽

Diriba Dereje Olana ◽

Behailu Terefe Tesfaye

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Stroke Unit ◽

Medical Center ◽

Data Entry ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Stroke Subtypes

Background: Stroke is a great public health problem in Ethiopia. According to reports, in-hospital stroke mortality was estimated to be 14.7% in Ethiopia. Despite this, in this country researches done on factors associated with stroke sub-types were inadequate. Objective: To assess the Characteristics and risk factors associated with stroke sub-types among patients admitted to JUMC. Methods and materials: A retrospective cross sectional study was conducted from May 2017 to May 2018 in stroke unit of Jimma University Medical Center. A total of 106 medical charts of patients diagnosed with stroke were reviewed. Checklist comprising of relevant variables was used to collect data. SPSS version 21 was employed for data entry and analysis. Chi-square test was used to point-out association and difference among stroke sub-types. The data was presented using text, tables and figures. Result: From a total of 106 patients, 67(63.2%) were men. The mean ± SD of age was 52.67±12.46 years, and no significant association was found. Of all the patients, 59(55.6%) had ischemic strokes and 47(44.4%) had hemorrhagic strokes. The most common risk factor in the patients was alcohol use with a prevalence of 69.9%. Of all the risk factors, only sex, cigarettes smoking and dyslipidemia were significantly associated to sub-types of stroke. Conclusion: Ischemic stroke was the most common subtype of stroke. Sex of patient, cigarette smoking and dyslipidemia are significantly associated with the two stroke subtypes.

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Determinan Kejadian Ca Mammae Di Poli Rawat Jalan Bedah Rsud Dr. Achmad Mochtar

Jurnal Endurance ◽

10.22216/jen.v3i3.3700 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 575

Author(s):

Neila Sulung ◽

Rizki Yananda ◽

Adriani Adriani

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Breast Cancer Incidence ◽

Hormonal Contraception ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Case Control ◽

Female Breast Cancer ◽

Chi Square ◽

Control Approach ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Cancer Breast

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In Indonesia every year 1: 3 women per 1000 population are affected by breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer that attacks most women. The incidence of breast cancer is currently estimated at 39 per 100,000 population in 2008. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the risk of female breast cancer in surgical outpatient poly patients at Dr. Achmad Mochtar, Bukittinggi City. This study uses descriptive analytic method with a case control approach. The sampling technique in this study was accidental sampling. The sample in this study were all women diagnosed with breast cancer, amounting to 50 cases and 50 controls with data processing through computerization. The instrument used in this study is a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Chi-Square test (α = 0.05). The results showed that the factors associated with the incidence of breast cancer were genetic (p = 0.009), menarche (p = 0.014), menopause (p = 0.016), hormonal contraception (p = 0,045), obesity (p = 0,043), and high food fat (p = 0.028). Conclusions of the study are factors related to the risk of breast cancer incidence are genetic, menarche, menopause, hormonal contraception, obesity and high-fat foods. Penyakit kanker merupakan salah satu penyebab kematian utama di seluruh dunia. Di Indonesia setiap tahun 1:3 wanita per 1000 penduduk terserang kanker payudara. Kanker payudara merupakan kanker yang paling banyak menyerang perempuan. Angka kejadian kanker payudara saat ini diperkirakan 39 per 100.000 penduduk pada tahun 2008. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan risiko kanker payudara wanita pada pasien poli rawat jalan bedah di RSUD Dr. Achmad Mochtar Kota Bukittinggi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan case control. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah accidental sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah semua wanita yang terdiagnosis kanker payudara, berjumlah 50 kasus dan 50 kontrol dengan pengolahan data melalui komputerisasi. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah lembar kuisioner. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan uji Chi-Square (α=0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian kanker payudara adalah genetik (p=0,009), menarche (p=0,014;), menopause (p=0,016), kontrasepsi hormonal (p=0,045), obesitas (p=0,043), dan makanan tinggi lemak (p=0,028). Simpulan penelitian adalah faktor yang berhubungan dengan risiko kejadian kanker payudara adalah genetik, menarche, menopause, kontrasepsi hormonal, obesitas dan makanan tinggi lemak.

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Prevalence of Insomnia and Factors Associated with it Among the Elderly People of Sarangdanda VDC in Panchthar District

Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology ◽

10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4517 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 129-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Raj Kumar Subedi

Keyword(s):

Elderly People ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Interview Schedule ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Keywords Alcohol ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Restorative Sleep

Insomnia is one of the major and unsolved problems in older people. Most of the sleep studies report that the different forms of insomnia like Difficulty Initiating Sleep (DIS), Difficulty Maintaining Sleep (DMS) and Non-Restorative Sleep (NRS) are common among the elderly that are associated to many factors. The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of insomnia and the factors associated to it among the elderly people. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 142 elderly people of and above 60 years of age in Sarangdanda VDC of Panchthar District of Eastern Nepal. The presence or absence of insomnia and the associated factors were assessed on them by the help of interview schedule. The results were analyzed using chi-square test in SPSS (version 11.5). DMS was the most common reported form of insomnia among the elderly followed by DIS and NRS. Association between insomnia and each of factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours and use of alcohol before sleeping hours were statistically significant at 95% level of confidence. Insomnia affects a large proportion of elderly and is triggered by many factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime and use of alcohol before sleeping hours. Keywords: Alcohol; tea/coffee; difficulty initiating sleep (DIS); difficulty maintaining sleep (DMS); non-restorative sleep (NRS); tobacco DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4517 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.4 2010 pp.129-142

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Younger age of onset and uveitis associated with HLA-B27 and delayed diagnosis in Thai patients with axial spondyloarthritis

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-93001-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Naphruet Limsakul ◽

Praveena Chiowchanwisawakit ◽

Parichart Permpikul ◽

Yubolrat Thanaketpaisarn

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Axial Spondyloarthritis ◽

Age At Onset ◽

Delayed Diagnosis ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptom ◽

Hla B27 ◽

Delay In Diagnosis ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Younger Age

AbstractTo identify characteristics associated with HLA-B27, and to identify factors associated with delayed diagnosis in Thai patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). This cross-sectional study included Thai patients were diagnosed with axSpA by a rheumatologist at Siriraj Hospital. Clinical data were collected. Regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with study outcomes. Of total 177 patients, 127 (72%) were positive HLA-B27. Uveitis [Odds ratio (OR) 4.0], age at onset of the first musculoskeletal symptom of ≤ 28 years [OR 3.5], female [OR 0.4], and psoriasis [OR 0.4] were significantly associated with HLA-B27 in multiple regression analysis. Those with positive HLA-B27 had less spinal flexibility. Elevated C-reactive protein (p = 0.012) was associated with shorter delay in diagnosis, while uveitis (p < 0.001) and younger age at onset of the first symptom (p = 0.002) were associated with longer delay in diagnosis in multiple regression analysis. Younger age at onset of the first musculoskeletal symptom and uveitis were associated with HLA-B27 and delayed diagnosis in axSpA patients. Young people with musculoskeletal symptom and uveitis should be referred to a rheumatologist to rule out or make a timely diagnosis of axSpA.

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Factors Associated with Extraction following Root Canal Filling in Adults

Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.1177/0022034520982962 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 002203452098296

Author(s):

H. Fransson ◽

L. Bjørndal ◽

F. Frisk ◽

V.S. Dawson ◽

K. Landt ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Educational Level ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Adult Population ◽

Disposable Income ◽

Country Of Birth ◽

Odds Ratios ◽

Root Canal Filling ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Direct Restoration

Essentially, root fillings are performed to preserve natural teeth. Over time, however, some root-filled teeth will inevitably be extracted. The aim of this historical prospective cohort study in the adult Swedish population was to identify factors associated with extractions within 5 y of registration of a root filling. The cohort consisted of all those whose root fillings had been reported to the tax-funded Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA) in 2009. Demographic data on the individuals registered with a root filling (sex, age, country of birth, disposable income, educational level, and marital status) were received from Statistics Sweden or the SSIA. Dental care setting, tooth type, and any registration of subsequent restorations within 6 mo were received from the SSIA. Multivariable regression analysis was used, and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. In total, 216,764 individuals had been registered with at least 1 root filling. Individuals ( n = 824) without complete data were excluded from the analyses. After 5 y, 9.3% of the root-filled teeth had been registered as extracted. Logistic regression analysis found significant associations for all variables except country of birth, disposable income, and educational level. The highest odds ratios for extractions were associated with the type of restoration: teeth with no registration of any restoration and teeth with a direct restoration combined with a post were 3 times more likely to undergo extraction than teeth restored with an indirect restoration combined with a post and core. Overall, high odds ratios for extractions were associated with any type of composite restoration, including composite fillings and crowns combined with or without any post. In summary, after root filling in the Swedish adult population, several individual- and tooth-specific variables were associated with extraction. The reasons for the extractions remain to be studied further.

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Müller-Weiss Disease: The Descriptive Factors of Failure Conservative Treatment

Foot & Ankle International ◽

10.1177/10711007211002826 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107110072110028

Author(s):

Thos Harnroongroj ◽

Theerawoot Tharmviboonsri ◽

Bavornrit Chuckpaiwong

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Conservative Treatment ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Classification Systems ◽

Clinical Severity ◽

P Value ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Radiographic Parameters ◽

Significant Difference

Background: Conservative treatment is the first-line approach for Müller-Weiss disease (MWD). However, factors associated with the failure of conservative treatment have never been reported. Our objectives were to compare the differences in demographic and radiographic parameters between “successful” and “failure” conservative treatment in patients with MWD and identify descriptive factors associated with failure conservative treatment. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 68 patients with MWD divided into 29 “failure” and 39 “successful” conservative treatment groups. Demographic characteristics, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain and walking disability, and radiographic parameters such as calcaneal pitch, lateral Meary, anteroposterior (AP) Meary angle, and talonavicular-naviculocuneiform arthritis were compared. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify descriptive factors of failure conservative treatment. A P value <.05 was considered a statistically significant difference. Results: We found more severe VAS pain and walking disability scores and FAOS for the pain, activities of daily living, and quality of life subscales in the failure group ( P < .05). Regression analysis demonstrated 2 significant descriptive factors associated with failure conservative treatment: abducted AP Meary angle >13.0 degrees and radiographic talonavicular arthritis. No demographic characteristics were found to be associated with failure conservative treatment. Conclusion: Midfoot abduction (AP Meary angle, >13 degrees) and radiographic talonavicular arthritis were factors associated with failure conservative treatment in MWD and should be determined concurrently with the clinical severity. Classification systems for MWD should include these factors. Level of evidence: Level III, retrospective comparative study.

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