scholarly journals Determinants of stillbirths among women who gave birth at Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia 2019: a case-control study

Author(s):  
Rekiku Fikre ◽  
Samuel Ejeta ◽  
Taye Gari ◽  
Akalewold Alemayhu

Abstract Background Globally over 2.6 million pregnancy ends with stillbirth annually. Despite this fact, only a few sherds of evidence were available about factors associated with stillbirth in Ethiopia. Therefore, the study aimed to spot factors related to stillbirth among women who gave birth at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Hawassa, Sidama Ethiopia, 2019. Methods Facility-based unmatched case-control study was conducted at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Cases were selected using simple random sampling technique and controls were recruited to the study consecutively after every case selection with case to control ratio of 1 to 3. Data were coded and entered into Epi-data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 24 for analysis. Results A total of 106 cases and 318 controls were included in the study. Number of antenatal care visit [AOR = 0.38, 95% CI (0.15, 0.95)], lack of partograph utilization [AOR = 4.1 95% CI (2.04, 10.5)], prolonged labor [AOR = 6.5, 95% CI (2.9, 14.4)], obstructed labor [AOR = 3.5, 95% CI (1.5, 9.4)], and congenital defect [AOR = 9.7, 95% CI (4.08, 23.0)] were significantly associated with stillbirth. Conclusion Absence of partograph utilization, prolonged labor, obstructed labor, antepartum hemorrhage and congenital anomaly were found to have positive association with stillbirth.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanuel Tadesse ◽  
Mekides Kondale ◽  
Eskzyiaw Agedew ◽  
Feleke Gebremeskel ◽  
Negussie Boti ◽  
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Background. A significant number of women make Implanon their first choice of contraception. However, they discontinue their Implanon before its expiry date was high, but factors that contribute to discontinuing their Implanon were poorly described in Ethiopia. Methods. A community based unmatched case control study was conducted. Then simple random sampling technique was used to select 340 women. Data was collected by nurses using face to face interview. Epi-Info version 7 and SPSS 20 software were used. Bivariate and multiple logistic regressions were performed with COR and AOR with 95% CI. Findings. Having preinsertion counseling (AOR: 0.36, 95% CI: 0.20–0.64), having follow-up appointment (AOR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.2–0.62), age at insertion <20 years (AOR: 3, 95% CI: 1.16–7.8), women who had no formal education (AOR: 2.8, 95% CI: 1.31–6.11), women who had ≤4 children (AOR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.01–3.21), and women who had previous abortion history (AOR: 2.3, 95% CI: 1.10–4.63) were determinants of Implanon discontinuation. Conclusions. Policy makers and concerned bodies should take into account future intervention and also great emphasis should be given to follow-up appointment and counseling services, especially counseling on side effects, and informed choice for clients after Implanon insertion.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmut Alpayci ◽  
Aysel Milanlioglu ◽  
Veysel Delen ◽  
Mehmet Nuri Aydin ◽  
Huseyin Guducuoglu ◽  
...  

Citrullinated proteins have been suggested to play a critical role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Anticyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody is used in the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of anti-CCP antibody in patients with MS compared to RA patients and healthy controls. Fifty patients with MS (38 females, 12 males; mean age 36.72 ± 8.82 years), 52 patients with RA (40 females, 12 males; mean age 40.87 ± 10.17 years), and 50 healthy controls (32 females, 18 males; mean age 38.22 ± 11.59 years) were included in this study. The levels of serum anti-CCP antibody were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results of the study showed that anti-CCP antibody levels were significantly higher in RA patients versus MS or healthy controls(P<0.001). Moreover, anti-CCP antibody was positive in 43 (83%) patients with RA, while it was negative in all MS patients as well as in all healthy controls. Also, no significant correlation was found between the anti-CCP levels and EDSS scores(r=-0.250). In conclusion, the results of this study did not support a positive association between serum anti-CCP antibody and MS.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Safun Rahmanto ◽  
Khaiyatul Aisyah

ABSTRAK Latar belakang : Osteoartritis merupakan salah satu penyakit degenerative yang ditandai dengan hilangnya tulang rawan articular dan terjadi peradangan sinovial yang menyebabkan kekakuan sendi, nyeri dan kehilangan mobilitas sendi. Ada banyak faktor risiko osteoarthritis lutut, salah satunya  adalah riwayat cidera lutut. Cidera lutut menurunkan kestabilan sendi lutut pada bantalan beban tubuh. Cidera lutut meningkatkan risiko osteoarthritis pada area kontak tibiofemoral dan tekanan pada  cidera meniscal, sehingga menyebabkan unstabil sendi berupa ligament sprain dan lesi pada chondral atau dengan mengganggu sistem neuromuskular. Individu dengan riwayat trauma sendi 3-6 kali lebih berpotensi terjadinya osteoarthritis lutut. Dalam 5 tahun cedera, lutut mengalami perubahan struktural seperti, perubahan komposisi tulang rawan, dan perubahan pada struktur  ulang. Tujuan Penelitian : Menganalisis hubungan antara riwayat cidera lutut terhadap pasien yang berpotensi osteoarthritis lutut di Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang.  etode Penelitian : Desain penelitian menggunakan Case Control Study dengan jumlah sampel 120 responden di Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang yang  diambil dengan metode Simple Random Sampling. Pengambilan data untuk mengetahui riwayat cidera lutut dinilai dengan kuesioner OA Risk C dan wawancara mendalam. Potensi adanya osteoarthritis lutut dinilai menggunakan pemeriksaan fisik, skala jette dan data sekunder dari Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang. Hasil : Hasil penelitian dengan uji Chi-Square terhadap Riwayat cidera lutut dikaitkan dengan osteoarthritis lutut dalam penelitian ini didapatkan nilai signifikan lebih kecil dari alpha 5% (0,00 < 0,05) dengan Odds Ratio [OR= 5,82 (95% CI 2,54-13,35)]. Kesimpulan : Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara riwayat cidera lutut terhadap pasien yang berpotensi osteoarthritis lutut di Puskesmas Dinoyo Kota Malang dan orang yang  memiliki riwayat cidera lutut berpeluang 5  kali lebih besar menderita osteoarthritis lutut daripada orang yang tidak memiliki riwayat cidera lutut.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 112 (6) ◽  
pp. 1576-1583
Author(s):  
Andres V Ardisson Korat ◽  
Yu-Han Chiu ◽  
Kimberly A Bertrand ◽  
Shumin Zhang ◽  
Mara M Epstein ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Background Trans fatty acid (TFA) intake persists in much of the world, posing ongoing threats to public health that warrant further elucidation. Published evidence suggests a positive association of self-reported TFA intake with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) risk. Objectives To confirm those reports, we conducted a prospective study of prediagnosis RBC membrane TFA levels and risk of NHL and common NHL histologic subtypes. Methods We conducted a nested case–control study in Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study participants with archived RBC specimens and no history of cancer at blood draw (1989–1090 and 1994–1995, respectively). We confirmed 583 incident NHL cases (332 women and 251 men) and individually matched 583 controls on cohort (sex), age, race, and blood draw date/time. We analyzed RBC membrane TFA using GLC (in 2013–2014) and expressed individual TFA levels as a percentage of total fatty acids. We used unconditional logistic regression adjusted for the matching factors to estimate ORs and 95% CIs for overall NHL risk per 1 SD increase in TFA level and assessed histologic subtype-specific associations with multivariable polytomous logistic regression. Results Total and individual TFA levels were not associated with risk of all NHL or most subtypes. We observed a positive association of total TFA levels with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) risk [n = 98 cases; OR (95% CI) per 1 SD increase: 1.30 (1.05, 1.61); P = 0.015], driven by trans 18:1n–9(ω-9)/elaidic acid [OR (95% CI): 1.34 (1.08, 1.66); P = 0.007], trans 18:1n–7/vaccenic acid [OR (95% CI): 1.28 (1.04, 1.58); P = 0.023], and trans 18:2n–6t,t [OR (95% CI): 1.26 (1.01, 1.57); P = 0.037]. Conclusions Our findings extended evidence for TFA intake and DLBCL risk but not for other NHL subtypes. Reduced TFA consumption through dietary choices or health policy measures may support prevention of DLBCL, an aggressive NHL subtype.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Ali ◽  
Solomon Abera ◽  
Adane Mihret ◽  
Tamrat Abebe

Background.Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) has become the global “epidemic” with an estimated 123 million people currently infected worldwide. As the same time diabetes is also rapidly emerging as a global health care problem that threatens to reach pandemic levels by 2030.Objective.To investigate the magnitude of HCV infection in type II diabetes as compared to controls.Methodology.A case control study design was conducted at Jimma University Specialized Hospital from May to June 2010. A total of 604 study subjects were included in this study. Sociodemographic and risk factor data were collected by questionnaire. From serum sample, HCVAb screening was done by rapid antibody screening test. Liver functioning tests and total cholesterol tests were done by Dr. Lange LP 800 spectrophotometer.Results.The prevalence of HCV in type II diabetes and nondiabetic controls was 9.9% and 3.3%, respectively. In multivariate analysis, HCV seropositives have high risk of developing diabetes as compared with seronegatives (AOR = 2.997, 95% CI: (1.08, 8.315)).Conclusion.In this study, we found a positive association between past HCV infection and type II diabetes. As we did not perform HCV RNA test, we could not assess the association with HCV viremia.


Blood ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 996-999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfonso Mele ◽  
Alessandro Pulsoni ◽  
Elvira Bianco ◽  
Pellegrino Musto ◽  
Andrè Szklo ◽  
...  

Abstract The existence of an association between infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) remains controversial, largely because previous studies were based on prevalent case series or comparisons with less than optimal control groups. This hospital-based case-control study was conducted from January 1998 through February 2001 to evaluate the association between HCV infection and B-NHL of different types. Cases were consecutive patients with a new diagnosis of B-NHL; controls were patients from other departments of the same hospitals. Both groups were interviewed using a standardized questionnaire. The prevalence of HCV infection was calculated by histologic type of B-NHL and clinical behavior (indolent or aggressive). Adjusted odds ratio (OR) and HCV-attributable risk (AR) were estimated. HCV prevalence was 17.5% among the 400 lymphoma patients and 5.6% among the 396 controls. The OR of B-NHL (patients vs controls), adjusted by age, sex, level of education, and place of birth, was 3.1 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.8-5.2); an OR indicative of positive association was found for indolent and aggressive B-NHL. The estimated AR was 4.6%. This study confirms an association between HCV and B-NHL. In Italy, 1 of 20 instances of B-NHL may be attributable to HCV infection and may, thus, benefit from antiviral treatment.


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