scholarly journals Frequency of Sexual Intercourse Among the Residents of Bangladesh, India, and Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 263183182098541
Author(s):  
S. M.  Yasir Arafat ◽  
Sujita Kumar Kar ◽  
Pawan Sharma ◽  
Angi Alradie-Mohamed ◽  
Russell Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Sexual Contacts

Background: Sexual intercourse is one of the important components of well-being, especially in married couples. There is a dearth of baseline research and data regarding the sexual habits of residents in South-East Asia. Objective: We aimed to see the baseline frequency of sexual intercourses among the residents of 3 South Asian countries (Bangladesh, India, and Nepal). Methods: This web-based cross-national, cross-sectional study was done among the residents of Bangladesh, India, and Nepal through Google forms. Married individuals who were living with their spouses were invited to respond to the survey. Results: A total of 120 respondents participated in this survey of which 46.7%, 38.3%, and 15% of respondents were from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, respectively. The mean of the weekly sexual intercourse was 2.23 (range: 0-8) among the total respondents; 2.70 (range: 0-7) among the Nepalese, 2.32 (range: 0-5) among the Bangladeshis, and 1.82 (range: 0-8) among the Indians. The differences were not statistically significant. Conclusion: This study revealed very baseline and preliminary excerpts of sexual intercourse habit among the residents of 3 South Asian countries. There is a geographical variation in regard to the sexual contacts. Further, large-scale well-designed studies are warranted to explore the behavior.

scholarly journals Assessing the level of Happiness among dental students of Pakistan: Web-based study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 1629-1632
Author(s):  
Beenish Fatima Alam ◽  
Talib Hussain ◽  
Saman Tauqir ◽  
Saqib Ali ◽  
Arqam Najmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Close Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based

Background: Dental students in Pakistan suffer greatly from unusual distress and are unable to maintain happiness from the start of first year to final year. They are deprived from maintaining their mental wellbeing and happiness. There is lack of evidence Oxford happiness inventory (OHI) evaluation among the students. Aim: To detect the level of happiness in dental students from different professional years. Methods: A cross-sectional study in Bahria University Medical and Dental College was carried out. Dental students were enrolled from first year to final year using purposive sampling method. Results: This study included females 209, and 55 males. Majority of students (48.5%) belonged to 18-20 years age group followed by 21-22. About 50% students were from 1st year BDS, followed by 2nd year (28%). Question assessing happiness of students, 30.9% male students and 35.4% female’s students moderately agreed. Conclusion: The study concludes that overall dental students had an average level of happiness. It is necessary that all the dental educationists in any institution should work with close association to psychologists, there shall be different student services provided and student supporting groups shall be encouraged. Keywords: Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, happiness, well-being, students,

scholarly journals Long-term Health Ailments among COVID-19 recovered patients in South Asian Countries: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ponram P ◽  
C Mythili
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Binary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Point Estimate ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic declared as Global Health Emergency by World Health Organization. The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus is the major cause of COVID-19.Although the recovery rate of COVID-19 is higher, the recovered patients experience mild to severe health ailments post recovery. These health ailments affect their routine day to day life and also their quality of life. The key objective of this study is to find out the prevalence of various health ailments among COVID recovered population from south Asian countries.Methods: A descriptive cross-section study was conducted among 384 COVID-19 recovered population in South Asian Countries through randomized survey. Ethical approval of the institution was obtained and a convenient sampling technique was done. Statistical package for Social Sciences is used for the analysis of the data. . Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary dataResults: Among 384 samples, 68% of patients had post COVID-19 long term extreme tiredness and 64% of patients reported with sleepless ness. 73% of patients had fever and smell loss during the COVID19. 64% had reported body pain and cough when they had the infection. 42% of the patients were healthy ones without any comorbidity prior to COVID.Conclusions: The study concludes that there was high prevalence of long term illness among COVID-19 recovered patients and the prevalence was reported even in patients who had no comorbidities prior to COVID19 are the dominant health disorders prevalent among COVID-19 recovered population.

scholarly journals Can a collective-impact initiative improve well-being in three US communities? Findings from a prospective repeated cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e048378
Author(s):  
Carley Riley ◽  
Brita Roy ◽  
Veronica Lam ◽  
Kerianne Lawson ◽  
Lauren Nakano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Collective Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Perceived Impacts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

IntroductionCommunities are seeking to learn if and how they can improve the well-being of their residents. We therefore examined the impact of a community-led, collective-impact initiative, deployed through Blue Zones Project by Sharecare, aimed at improving health and well-being in one set of US communities.MethodsWe used data from cross-sectional surveys of the Well-Being Index (2010–2017) to assess how the Life Evaluation Index (LEI) in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach in California (Beach Cities) changed over time and how this change compares with change for similar cities (Beach Cities-like) and for the USA as a whole. We examined types of interventions, perceived impacts, and relationships between intervention type and change in LEI.ResultsThe Beach Cities experienced greater increases in LEI than Beach Cities-like communities and the nation. The entire portfolio of interventions was positively associated with change in LEI in the Beach Cities (+1.12, p=0.012), with process-oriented interventions most closely associated with improvement.ConclusionsCommunity-led collective action that leverages community engagement and activation, strategic use of programming and large-scale built-environment and policy change can improve health and well-being at scale.

scholarly journals Consequences of COVID19-pandemic lockdown on Italian occupational physicians’ psychosocial health

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0243194
Author(s):  
Simone De Sio ◽  
Giuseppe La Torre ◽  
Giuseppe Buomprisco ◽  
Ekaterina Lapteva ◽  
Roberto Perri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Occupational Physicians

COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 12, 2020. Italy has been the most affected country in the world, right after China. Healthcare workers (HCWs) were among the hardest hit by this event from both a working and psychological point of view. The aim of this web-based cross-sectional study is to assess the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on Italian Occupational Physicians’ well-being and psychological distress, in relation to demographic and occupational characteristic, lifestyle and habits during the lockdown period. We conducted a web-based cross-sectional survey questionnaire from April 1 to April 21st, 2020. To evaluate the level of psychological distress and the level of well-being, the general Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) and the WHO-5 Wellbeing Index were utilized. Since the statistical assumptions were respected, we proceeded with an analysis of variance (ANOVA) to ascertain the differences between the averages of the scores of the GHQ-12. Doctors who live in the most affected regions have a prevalence of psychological distress higher than their colleagues from the rest of Italy. ANOVA shows significant differences relating to the female gender, and to the life changes provoked by the lockdown for example not feeling sheltered at home or suffering from loneliness. This study showed a high prevalence of psychological distress in occupational physicians. To prevent the occurrence of mental disorders among Occupational Physicians, it is urgent to put in place policies of psychological support and well-being preservation.

scholarly journals Attitudes of Company Executives toward a Comprehensive Workplace Health Management—Results of an Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Germany

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11475
Author(s):  
Achim Siegel ◽  
Aileen C. Hoge ◽  
Anna T. Ehmann ◽  
Peter Martus ◽  
Monika A. Rieger
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
General Health ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Health Management ◽  
Health And Well Being

Workplace health management (WHM) in Germany aims at maintaining and increasing the health and well-being of employees. Little is known about company executives’ attitudes toward WHM. To gain more insight, we conducted a large-scale survey in companies in the German county of Reutlingen in 2017. We sent a standardized questionnaire to 906 companies, containing inter alia 26 self-constructed declarative statements depicting company executives’ opinions on various WHM aspects; 222 questionnaires could be evaluated. By exploratory factor analysis we assigned the 26 items to six factors reflecting different attitudes toward WHM. Factor values were standardized to a scale from 0 to 10. The attitude ‘positive view of general health services in the company’, for example, achieved by far the lowest mean agreement (3.3 points). For the attitude ‘general skepticism toward WHM’, agreement and disagreement were balanced (5.0 points). Using multiple regression analyses, we searched for variables that could partially explain respondents’ agreement with attitudes. In conclusion, a general WHM skepticism was widespread, but not dominant. The idea that general health services should be offered in companies was predominantly rejected. Older respondents and respondents from smaller companies and craft enterprises were more skeptical than average about WHM and its possible extensions.

Stepwise web-based questionnaires for diagnosing cluster headache: LUCA and QATCH

Cephalalgia ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 924-931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leopoldine A Wilbrink ◽  
Claudia M Weller ◽  
Carlo Cheung ◽  
Theo Stijnen ◽  
Joost Haan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cluster Headache ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
International Headache Society ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Headache Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based

Background Cluster headache (CH) is a primary headache disorder that is diagnosed based on the patient's history. For large-scale epidemiologic and genetic studies, a web-based, preferably short, questionnaire can be a feasible alternative to replace time-consuming clinical interviews. Methods Self-reported CH patients were enrolled via our research website. Participants meeting screening criteria were directed to the Leiden University Cluster headache Analysis program (LUCA) questionnaire. Individual diagnoses were calculated using an algorithm based on International Headache Society criteria. Subsequently, semi-structured telephone interviews were carried out to validate the LUCA questionnaire. The shorter Quick Ascertainment of Cluster Headache (QATCH) questionnaire for diagnosing CH was constructed by using logistic regression to select the most predictive questions. Results Via our website 437 self-reported CH patients were recruited. Of these, 291 patients were included in this cross-sectional study. The LUCA questionnaire was valid and accurate. Using logistic regression, three questions (QATCH) provided similar sensitivity (53.8% vs. 57.2%), specificity (88.9% vs. 87.5%), positive predictive value (95.5% vs. 95.9%) and negative predictive value (30.8% vs. 28.8%) compared with the LUCA questionnaire. Conclusion The web-based LUCA questionnaire was accurate and reliable in diagnosing CH among self-reported patients. Males with headache attacks of short duration and long headache-free intervals (months to years) are very likely to have CH.

scholarly journals Pattern of Complementary Feeding among Mothers Having Child Aged 6 to 12 Months

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Monoarul Haque ◽  
Nurun Nahar ◽  
Md Shafiullah Prodhania ◽  
Farzana Rahman Lima ◽  
Md Rijwan Bhuiyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Solid Liquid

Background: Infant feeding practices play a crucial role in determining a child’s rate of growth and development. Improper feeding practices have not only continued to jeopardize the nutritional status of Bangladeshi Children but also the well being of millions of children all over the world.Objective: The aim of the study was to assess pattern of complementary feeding among mothers having child aged 6 to 12 months.Materials and method: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 125 mothers having child aged 6 to 12 months. Purposive sampling method was used and pretested structured questionnaire was used to collect data by face to face interview. Prior data collection verbal consent was taken from respondents.Results: Mean age of the infants was 9.95±2.046 months. Maximum 24% of the mothers were educated up to class VI-IX. About 47.2% mother introduced complementary feeding at 6th month to their infants. Among the age group of 6 to 8 months 13.9%, 44.4%, 30.6% and 11.1% children received meal for 1-2 times/day, 3-4 times/day, 5-6 times/day and more than 6 times/day respectively. In 6-8 months age group 52.8%, 19.4%, 16.7%, 8.3% and 2.8% were given semi solid and liquid, semi solid and solid, liquid, semi solid, and solid respectively. Besides 64% respondents gave ‘Rice/Rice Powder/Suzy’ as complementary feeding, 60% received ‘khichuri’, and 4.85% gave non-infant formulae.Conclusion: Overall pattern of complementary feeding was not satisfactory. Further large scale study is needed to get actual picture.Delta Med Col J. Jan 2016 4(1): 13-17

scholarly journals Body dissatisfaction among Iranian youth and adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Behshid Garrusi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Baneshi
Keyword(s):  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Education ◽  
Cultural Variation ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Figure Rating Scale

Abstract: Despite the importance of body satisfaction on one’s self image and well-being, little has been written about body image or how it affects people in Iran. The aim of this study is to assess body dissatisfaction and its risk factors in the general Iranian population. The sample size for this cross-sectional study included approximately 1,200 participants (both male and female) and was conducted in 2011. Body dissatisfaction (based on the Figure Rating Scale), demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, body mass index (BMI) and use of the media were recorded. Nearly two thirds of the participants were included in the middle age group and roughly half of them had a university education. Approximately two thirds of the participants were satisfied with their body. The mean score of body dissatisfaction in women was greater than men (p < 0.0001). Age, gender, marital status and BMI had a significant relationship with body dissatisfaction. The finding of this study demonstrates that in Iran, body dissatisfaction and it consequences must be addressed. While the prevalence and pattern of body dissatisfaction in Iran is as high as other Asian countries, considering cultural variation within Asian countries is also important.

scholarly journals Relationship between wealth and emotional well-being before, during, versus after a nationwide disease outbreak: a large-scale investigation of disparities in psychological vulnerability across COVID-19 pandemic phases in China

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e044262
Author(s):  
Haiyang Yang ◽  
Jingjing Ma
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Property Owners ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Nationally Representative

ObjectivesThis research investigated whether certain population segments might be more psychologically vulnerable in different phases of a pandemic. Specifically, the research examined how disparities in wealth might be associated with differences in emotional well-being before, during, versus after the nationwide COVID-19 outbreak in China.Setting, participants and outcome measuresIn this large-scale cross-sectional study, three rounds of nationally representative data collection (N=27 760) were conducted immediately before (December 2019), in the midst of (February 2020), versus immediately after (April 2020) the countrywide COVID-19 outbreak in China. Participants’ emotional well-being, wealth (income, property ownership) and demographic information were measured using established instruments. Statistical analyses examined relationships between disparities in different types of wealth and emotional well-being across the pandemic phases.ResultsAlthough the onset of the coronavirus outbreak substantially degraded emotional well-being, having a higher income was associated with better emotional well-being during the outbreak. Property owners experienced a larger drop in emotional well-being during the outbreak than non-owners; however, the former was not emotionally worse off than the latter during the outbreak. After the nationwide COVID-19 outbreak had been contained and the economy reopened, those with more wealth of either type again became better off in emotional well-being than those with less. The highest income segment even experienced better emotional well-being after the end of the nationwide outbreak than prior to the outbreak. In contrast, the lowest income segment became worse off in emotional well-being after the nationwide outbreak ended than before the outbreak began.ConclusionPeople with less wealth tend to be emotionally worse off throughout the different phases of a disease outbreak. In particular, even after an outbreak has been contained, the poor are less able to restore their psychological well-being. Policies and interventions are needed to address disparities in mental health in the age of pandemics.

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