scholarly journals Seroepidemiological study of toxoplasmosis in women referred to a pre-marriage counseling center in Alborz Province, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melica Shahighi ◽  
Aliehsan Heidari ◽  
Hossein Keshavarz ◽  
Amir Bairami ◽  
Saeedeh Shojaee ◽  
...  

Abstract Objectives The aim of the current study was to assess prevalence of Toxoplasma infection and its associated risk factors in women of childbearing-age in central Iran. Results Of 400 serum samples assessed for anti-T. gondii antibodies, 81 (20.25%) samples were positive for anti-T. gondii antibodies, including 74 positive samples (91.3%) for anti-T. gondii IgG and seven positive samples (8.7%) for IgG and IgM. Of seven IgG and IgM positive samples, five and two samples were high and low in IgG avidity, respectively. Based on PCR analysis, Toxoplasma infection was detected in one sample with anti-T. gondii IgM and low IgG avidity. The Chi-square test showed significant correlations of T. gondii seropositivity with history of undercooked meat consumption and contacts with cats (p < 0.05). In the present study, 79.75% of the participants were negative for IgG against T. gondii infection. Furthermore, recently acquired Toxoplasma infection was found using IgG avidity and PCR assays among women of childbearing-age in the study area, which would increase the risk of their fetus becoming infected. Educational program and antenatal screening of childbearing-age women for T. gondii infection may be important primary prevention strategies and help reduce the risk of congenital toxoplasmosis in this population.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Yuningsih

One of the contributors to maternal and infant mortality is the incidence of preeclampsia that occurs during pregnancy. The cause of preeclampsia is still unknown, but it is suspected that age and parity are one of the triggers for this occurrence. Women of childbearing age who are nulliparous with extreme age under the age of less than 20 years and women with the age of more than 35 years are most commonly found to have preeclampsia. The design in this study is analytic with a cross sectional approach. The population of all mothers giving birth in the delivery room of RSD Balung Jember was 3594 in 2019. The number of samples taken using non-random sampling by purposive sampling was finally obtained by 97 respondents. In this study, the independent variables were maternal age and parity, while the dependent variable was the incidence of preeclampsia. The instrument used is medical records. The data is processed by editing, coding, processing and cleaning processes. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. The results of the chi-square test for the age variable obtained that the Pearson chi-square value was 0.019 and the p value = 0.000 <0.05 from these results Ho was rejected, and the parity variable the Pearson chi- square value was 0.019 and the p value = 0.000 <0.05 from these results Ho is rejected. In conclusion, there is a relationship between age and preeclampsia, and there is a relationship between parity and preeclampsia.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Rahayu Putri ◽  
Lia Fitria ◽  
Indah Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Saraswati Haylian Chiani ◽  
Ernawati Ernawati

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Asia and more than half of Asian women die of cervical cancer. The purpose of this research is to find out the relationship of knowledge, attitude and support of husband to IVA examination in Batu Aji health center in Batam. This research is analytical research with a cross sectional approach by using Cluster Sampling. The sample size is 100 Women of Childbearing Age. Data collection tools with questionnaires. The analytical technique used chi square test. From the results of the study Women of Childbearing Age had a low knowledge of IVA examination as many as 68 people (68%), had a negative attitude as many as 63 people (63%) and out of 100 respondents only 4 people (4 %) IVA checks. Based on chi square test with misunderstanding degree p< 0.05 it was found that there is a meaningful relationship between knowledge with IVA examination with p = 0.009 and OR 1,143, also obtained a meaningful between attitude with IVA examination with p = 1.01 and OR 1,121. To solve this problem it is expected to health workers to provide information or counseling about IVA examinations to women of childbearing age.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 420
Author(s):  
Ufiyah Hakimah

Cervical cancer became the second highest cause of the women’s death in Indonesia. So, it needs prevention through the pap smear action. But, visits to perform pap smears action increased year continued to show a reduction. This research was conducted to analyze the relationship between age of marriage and parity with women in the act of doing pap smears action in Wisnuwardhana Surabaya Cancer Foundation. This research uses an analytic observational research with case control research design. The amount of the sample was 96 women of childbearing age couples were divided into 2 groups: group of cases and controls with a ratio of 1:1. This research uses Systematic Random Sampling technique and univariate then bivariate data analysis technique with chi-square test, with significance level α <0,05. Based on the results of the chi-square test showed that there is a relationship between the age of marriage (p = 0,025; OR = 2,783), parity (p = 0,014; OR = 3,08) with the actions of the woman perform pap smears in Wisnuwardhana Surabaya Cancer Foundation. It can be concluded that women of childbearing age couples who have married aged > 20 years and have two children or more / multiparas have the opportunity to take action pap smears. It is advisable to health workers to provide information that focuses on risk factors for cervical cancer, so early detection of cervical cancer can be done, especially for those who have risk factors for cervical cancer.Keywords: age of marriage, parity, pap smear action


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Misrina Retnowati ◽  
Naomi Pramila

Cancer is a non-communicable disease that has become a health problem in the world, including in Indonesia. The high mortality rate from cervical cancer globally can be reduced by early detection through IVA testing. The high number of cervical cancer sufferers in Indonesia is due to the low motivation of WUS to perform IVA examinations, based on WUS 'knowledge of IVA examinations. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and participation of women of childbearing age in IVA examinations in Pangebat Village. This type of research is an analytical survey research using a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all women of fertile age (WUS) in Pangebat village as many as 851 people. The sample in this study as many as 90 people were taken by proportional random sampling technique. Univariate analysis using frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using Chi Square test. The results showed that knowledge of WUS about cervical cancer was mostly good as many as 48 people (53.3%) and most of them did not follow IVA examination as many as 56 people (62.2%). The results of bivariate analysis using the chi square test obtained p value = 0.010, which means that there is a relationship between knowledge and participation of WUS in the IVA examination. The conclusion is that there is a relationship between knowledge and the participation of women of childbearing age in IVA examinations in Pangebat Village.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Ketut Sri Astuti ◽  
Komang Ayu Kartika Sari ◽  
Desak Putu Yuli Kurniati

ABSTRAKPuskesmas Kuta Utara merupakan salah satu puskesmas perkotaan di Kabupaten Badung yang memiliki proporsi tertinggi (18,8%) wanita usia subur positif tumor atau benjolan pada payudara. Hasil studi pendahuluan menunjukkan bahwa perilaku Periksa Payudara Sendiri (SADARI) pada wanita usia subur masih rendah. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui determinan perilaku SADARI pada wanita usia subur di wilayah Puskesmas Kuta Utara. Penelitian analitik ini menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional yang dilakukan pada 62 sampel wanita usia subur melalui wawancara menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat, bivariat (uji chi-square) dan multivariat (regresi logistik). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar (54,8%) wanita usia subur melakukan perilaku SADARI dengan baik. Hasil uji chi square menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan (RP= 2,563; p=0,003; 95%CI: 1,174-5,594), tingkat pengetahuan (RP=2,143; p=0,003; 95%CI: 1,208-3,801), dan dukungan sosial (RP= 1,812; p=0,033; 95%CI: 1,266-2,594) memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan perilaku SADARI pada wanita usia subur. Hasil analisis multivariat menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap perilaku SADARI adalah tingkat pengetahuan (AOR=6,107; p=0,003; 95%CI: 1,879-19,851) dan dukungan sosial (AOR=11,807; p=0,033; 95%CI: 1,216-114,683). Simpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu tingkat pengetahuan dan dukungan sosial merupakan faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap perilaku SADARI. Petugas kesehatan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pemberian komunikasi, informasi, edukasi (KIE) dan dukungan peer group, khususnya bagi kelompok wanita usia subur yang memiliki perilaku SADARI yang masih rendah. Penelitian selanjutnya diharapkan dapat memperdalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan berbagai variabel yang belum diteliti.Kata kunci: SADARI, Wanita Usia Subur, Kualitatif ABSTRACTKuta Utara Health Center is one of the health centers in urban areas of Badung Regency that has the highest proportion (18,8%) of women of childbearing age who have positive breast tumors or lumps. The results of a preliminary study showed that the behavior of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) in women of childbearing age is still poor. The purpose of this study was to determine the determinants of BSE behavior in women of childbearing age in the North Kuta Health Center area. This analytic study used a cross sectional approach which was conducted on 62 samples of women of childbearing age through interviews using a questionnaire. Data was analysed using univariate, bivariate (chi-square test) and multivariate (logistic regression) analysis. The results showed that the majority (54,8%) of women of childbearing age performed BSE behavior well. Chi-square test results showed that education (PR = 2,563; p = 0,003; 95% CI: 1,174-5,594), level of knowledge (PR = 2,143; p = 0,003; 95% CI: 1,208-3,801), and social support (PR = 1,812; p = 0,033; 95% CI: 1,266-2,594) have a significant relationship with BSE behavior in women of childbearing age. Results of multivariate analysis showed that level of knowledge (AOR = 6,107; p = 0,003; 95% CI: 1,879-19,851) and social support (AOR = 11,807; p = 0,033; 95% CI: 1,216- 114,683) were the determinants of BSE behavior. The conclusion of this research is level of knowledge and social support are factors that influence BSE behavior. Health workers are expected to improve the provision of information, education and communication (IEC) and also peer groups support, especially for groups of women of childbearing age who have poor BSE behavior. Further researcher is expected to deepen this research by using various variables that have not been studied.Keywords: BSE, Women of childbearing age, Qualitative


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 420
Author(s):  
Ufiyah Hakimah

Cervical cancer became the second highest cause of the women’s death in Indonesia. So, it needs prevention through the pap smear action. But, visits to perform pap smears action increased year continued to show a reduction. This research was conducted to analyze the relationship between age of marriage and parity with women in the act of doing pap smears action in Wisnuwardhana Surabaya Cancer Foundation. This research uses an analytic observational research with case control research design. The amount of the sample was 96 women of childbearing age couples were divided into 2 groups: group of cases and controls with a ratio of 1:1. This research uses Systematic Random Sampling technique and univariate then bivariate data analysis technique with chi-square test, with significance level α <0,05. Based on the results of the chi-square test showed that there is a relationship between the age of marriage (p = 0,025; OR = 2,783), parity (p = 0,014; OR = 3,08) with the actions of the woman perform pap smears in Wisnuwardhana Surabaya Cancer Foundation. It can be concluded that women of childbearing age couples who have married aged > 20 years and have two children or more / multiparas have the opportunity to take action pap smears. It is advisable to health workers to provide information that focuses on risk factors for cervical cancer, so early detection of cervical cancer can be done, especially for those who have risk factors for cervical cancer.Keywords: age of marriage, parity, pap smear action


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Resty Ryadinency

Infertility is the inability of a couple to produce a pregnancy after 1 year carry out regular sexual intercourse and not using contraception. To determine the factors associated with the incidence of infertility in women of childbearing age in the General Hospital Sawerigading Palopo 2016. This study was an analytical survey with cross sectional study design. The population in this study were all women of childbearing age who came medical check up in Palopo Sawerigading Hospital from March to June, 2016 as many as 240 people. 70 subjects were selected by purposive sampling technique. The data was processed by the statistical program (SPSS) version 20 for windows. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square test using Yates Correction and Pearson Chi-Square test. There is relationship between the work with the incidence of infertility in women of childbearing age p = 0.047 (p &lt;0.05). There is relationship between knowledge and the incidence of infertility in women of childbearing age p = 0.018 (p &lt;0.05). There is relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of infertility in women of childbearing age p = 0.011 (p &lt;0.05). No relationship of age and nutritional status and the incidence of infertility in women of childbearing age in the RSU Sawerigading Palopo 2016.


2011 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
pp. 872-877 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. LOPES ◽  
J. P. DUBEY ◽  
O. MOUTINHO ◽  
M. J. GARGATÉ ◽  
A. VILARES ◽  
...  

SUMMARYSeroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection and associated risk factors were investigated in 401 women of childbearing age from the North of Portugal. Of the 98 (24·4%) seropositive women, 92 (93·9%) only had immunoglobulin (Ig)G, two (2·0%) only had IgM, and four (4·1%) others had both IgG and IgM. Risk factors for T. gondii infection in women were: engaging in soil-related activities without gloves [odds ratio (OR) 8·4], consumption of unwashed raw vegetables or fruit (OR 7·6), and consumption of smoked or cured (non-cooked) processed pork products (OR 2·5). Most women of childbearing age from the North Portugal are susceptible to primary infection with T. gondii and, therefore, the risk of congenital toxoplasmosis remains high.


Author(s):  
Prasetya Lestari ◽  
Yhona Paratmanitya ◽  
Siti Suliyah

<p><em><strong><br /></strong></em><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p><em><strong>Background</strong>: One of the most frequent nutritional problems in Indonesia occurs is anemia due to iron deficiency. Forty-nine point one percent of women of childbearing age in Indonesia are anemic. Especially on groups of women of childbearing age are usually preparing themselves for married and will become a mother. Factors causing anemia among others insufficient iron intake and high absorption of Fe inhibitors (tannin, phytate, and oxalic acid). If the bride is married to status anemia will affect the birth of a less qualified generation.</em></p><p><em><strong>Objectives:</strong> To know the relationship between iron intake and Fe inhibitor with the incidence of anemia in the bride in the District Area Bantul Yogyakarta. type of research conducted was observational research using a cross sectional design. Number of study subjects as many as 68 respondents in the bride with the picking technique the sample uses quota sampling that meets the inclusion criteria and exclusion. Data collected were data of iron intake and Fe Inhibitors. The data were obtained by interview using SQFFQ. Statistic test used were Mann Whitney and Chi Square test with level of 90% confidence.</em></p><p><em><strong>Results</strong>: The incidence of anemia was 44.1%. Based on the results there was no significant difference between the mean intake of Fe anemia group with anemia not with (p = 0.387). There is no Tanin intake differences were significant between the anemia group and the not anemia with (p = 0.512). There was no difference in intake of Fitat was significant between the anemia group and the non-anemic with (p = 0.335). There was no significant difference in intake of  xalates between groups of anemia with no anemia with (p = 0.537). Based on Chi Square Test as well it was known that there is no significant relationship between intake of Fe and Fe inhibitor with anemia incidence (p&gt; 0.05)</em></p><p><em><strong>Conclusions</strong>: There was no significant relationship between intake of Fe and Fe inhibitor with anemia incidence</em></p><p><em><strong>KEYWORDS:</strong> anemia, iron intake, inhibitor Fe, prospective bride</em></p>


Author(s):  
Odelis Diaz-Suárez ◽  
Jesus Estevez

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti-T. gondii total and IgM antibodies in women of childbearing age. One hundred serum samples of women were studied with age range from 11 to 45 years old. Samples were chosen by random. The determination of total antibodies was carried out through the indirect hemagglutination technique and IgM antibodies by ELISA's technique. The statistical analysis was carried out through the Chi square and the Spearman correlation tests. The theoretical estimated incidence of congenital toxoplasmosis was calculated, according to the annual increment of antibody prevalence among the age groups. The overall prevalence of toxoplasmosis was 33%, while only six individuals (18.2%) were positive to IgM. The highest prevalence was observed in the 11-35 year-old age group. The theoretical estimated incidence was 1.5 for 100 pregnancies in women of 21-25 year-old group; it decreased until 0.1% in the 41-45 year-old age group. The findings show a high prevalence of toxoplasmosis in this community with a high infection risk in women of the studied age group and the high cat population observed, suggesting that the transmission way by contaminated soils may play a main role in the spreading of toxoplasmosis in this community.


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