Correction to: Informal coercion during childbirth: risk factors and prevalence estimates from a nationwide survey of women in Switzerland

We aimed to estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity among a sample of individuals incarcerated in an Arizona county jail and compare prevalence estimates to a matched non-institutionalized population. From 2017–2018, individuals housed at a county jail completed a cross-sectional health survey. We estimated the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, overweight/obesity, cigarette smoking, binge drinking, and self-reported health among individuals incarcerated. We compared prevalence estimates of cardiovascular risk factors to a matched sample of 2017–2018 NHANES participants. Overall, 35.9%, 7.7%, and 17.8% of individuals incarcerated in jail self-reported hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, respectively. Of individuals incarcerated, 59.6% were overweight or obese and 36.8% self-reported fair or poor general health. Over half of individuals incarcerated reported ever smoking cigarettes (72.3%) and binge drinking (60.7%). Compared to a matched sample of NHANES participants, individuals incarcerated in jail had a statistically higher prevalence of cigarette smoking and binge drinking. Screening of cardiovascular risk factors and providing preventive measures and interventions, such as healthy eating, physical activity, or pharmacological adherence interventions, while individuals are incarcerated may contribute to the prevention and management of cardiovascular risk factors and, eventually, cardiovascular disease.

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Age-specific prevalence estimates and risk factors for asymptomatic Neisseria meningitidis carriage in Bamako, Mali

International Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.ijid.2012.05.799 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

pp. e211

Author(s):

N. Basta ◽

S. Sow ◽

A. Berthe ◽

B. Tamboura ◽

U. Onwuchekwa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Neisseria Meningitidis ◽

Prevalence Estimates

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REPRINT OF: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveys: I. State-Specific Prevalence Estimates of Behavioral Risk Factors

American Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.amepre.2020.10.007 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 59 (6) ◽

pp. 779-786

Author(s):

James S. Marks ◽

Gary C. Hogelin ◽

Eileen M. Gentry ◽

Jack T. Jones ◽

Karen L. Gaines ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Behavioral Risk Factors ◽

Behavioral Risk ◽

Behavioral Risk Factor ◽

Prevalence Estimates

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Prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors among a group of sub-Saharan African young adults: a population-based cross-sectional study in Yaoundé, Cameroon

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029858 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. e029858 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jobert Richie Nansseu ◽

Bibiane Siaheu Kameni ◽

Felix Kembe Assah ◽

Jean Joel Bigna ◽

Saint-Just Petnga ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Family History ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cvd Risk Factors ◽

Cvd Risk ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Estimates ◽

Hazardous Alcohol ◽

History Of ◽

Hazardous Alcohol Consumption

ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence estimates of some major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a young adult-aged population living in Yaoundé, Cameroon.DesignA cross-sectional study held from May to July 2017.SettingParticipantsStudents aged 18–35 years, with no known history of CVD, found at the campus during recruitment and who voluntarily agreed to be included in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresData were collected on personal and family history as well as lifestyle and nutritional habits; anthropometric parameters and blood pressure were also measured. Prevalence rates were calculated with their respective 95% CI.ResultsOverall, 931 participants (53.8% males) were included, with a median age of 23 years (IQR 21–25). The prevalence estimates for some major CVD risk factors were: 3.1% (95% CI 2.0 to 4.2) for family history of heart attack, 6.3% (95% CI 4.7 to 7.9) for family history of stroke, 26.7% (95% CI 23.9 to 29.5) for hazardous alcohol consumption, 0.9% (95% 0.3 to 1.5) for current tobacco smoking, 27.6% (95% CI 24.7 to 30.5) for secondhand smoking, 88.9% (95% CI 86.9 to 90.9) for physical inactivity, 99.0% (95% CI 98.4 to 99.6) for inadequate fruits and/or vegetables consumption, 39.8% (95% CI 36.7 to 42.9) for self-reported anxiety, 49.2% (95% CI 46.0 to 52.4) for self-reported depression, 22.1% (95% CI 19.4 to 24.8) for overweight, 3.9% (95% CI 2.7 to 5.1) for obesity, 14.4% (95% CI 12.1 to 16.7) for abdominal obesity, 14.5% (95% CI 12.2 to 16.8) for excess body fat mass, 30.0% (95% CI 27.1 to 32.9) for suspected prehypertension and 2.8% (95% CI 1.7 to 3.9) for suspected hypertension.ConclusionThe prevalence of some major CVD risk factors is high among young adults living in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Therefore, specific actions should be undertaken in this population to mitigate the upcoming burden of CVD. Accordingly, younger-aged adult populations should be encouraged and accompanied to practice physical activity, eat healthily, and stop or avoid smoking and/or hazardous alcohol consumption.

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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its risk factors in adult Malaysians: Results of a nationwide survey

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.diabres.2011.11.020 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 96 (1) ◽

pp. 91-97 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Wan Nazaimoon Wan Mohamud ◽

Aziz al-Safi Ismail ◽

Amir Sharifuddin Md Khir ◽

Ikram Shah Ismail ◽

Kamarul Imran Musa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Nationwide Survey

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Parastomal Hernia Repair; Seldom Performed and Seldom Reported: Results From a Nationwide Survey

Scandinavian Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1177/1457496918818984 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 109 (2) ◽

pp. 96-101 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

C. Odensten ◽

K. Strigård ◽

M. Dahlberg ◽

U. Gunnarsson ◽

P. Näsvall

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hernia Repair ◽

Parastomal Hernia ◽

Surgical Complication ◽

Nationwide Survey ◽

Population Based ◽

Quality Register ◽

Parastomal Hernia Repair ◽

National Patient ◽

Procedure Codes

Background: Parastomal hernia is common, but there are few population-based studies showing the frequency and outcome of parastomal hernia repair in routine surgical practice. The aim of this study was to identify patients undergoing surgery for parastomal hernia in Sweden and to define risk factors for complication and recurrence. Methods: A broad search of the Swedish National Patient Register 1998–2007 for all possible parastomal hernia repairs using surgical procedure codes. Records of all patients identified were reviewed and those with a definite parastomal hernia procedure were included and analyzed. Results: A total of 71 patients were identified after review of the records. The most common reason for surgery was cosmetic and the most frequent method was relocation of the stoma. Parastomal hernia recurrence rate was 18% during follow-up of a minimum 2 years. Overall, a surgical complication occurred in 32%. Possible risk factors were analyzed including emergency surgery versus planned, gender, age, indication for surgery, and method of surgery; none of which was significant. Conclusion: The frequency of parastomal hernia procedures was much lower than suggested by previous studies. The number of procedures per surgeon was even lower than expected. No specific risk factor could be identified. Parastomal hernia auditing in the form of a nationwide quality register should be mandatory. Centralization should be considered.

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Hepatitis B in Egypt: A cross-sectional analysis of prevalence and risk factors for active infection from a nationwide survey

Liver International ◽

10.1111/liv.13469 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 37 (12) ◽

pp. 1814-1822 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sharif A. Ismail ◽

Diego F. Cuadros ◽

Lenka Benova

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Nationwide Survey ◽

Active Infection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Sectional Analysis ◽

Sectional Analysis

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Risk factors, prevalence, and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders in Pakistan: systematic review

BMJ ◽

10.1136/bmj.328.7443.794 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 328 (7443) ◽

pp. 794 ◽

Cited By ~ 190

Author(s):

Ilyas Mirza ◽

Rachel Jenkins

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Financial Difficulty ◽

Relationship Problems ◽

Level Of Education ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Prevalence Estimates ◽

Social Cause ◽

Methodological Problems

AbstractObjectives To assess the available evidence on the prevalence, aetiology, treatment, and prevention of anxiety and depressive disorders in Pakistan.Design Systematic review of published literature.Studies reviewed 20 studies, of which 17 gave prevalence estimates and 11 discussed risk factors.Main outcome measures Prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders, risk factors, effects of treatment.Results Factors positively associated with anxiety and depressive disorders were female sex, middle age, low level of education, financial difficulty, being a housewife, and relationship problems. Arguments with husbands and relational problems with in-laws were positively associated in 3/11 studies. Those who had close confiding relationships were less likely to have anxiety and depressive disorders. Mean overall prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders in the community population was 34% (range 29-66% for women and 10-33% for men). There were no rigorously controlled trials of treatments for these disorders.Conclusions Available evidence suggests a major social cause for anxiety and depressive disorders in Pakistan. This evidence is limited because of methodological problems, so caution must be exercised in generalising this to the whole of the population of Pakistan.

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