Perfil epidemiológico de puérperas e recém-nascidos atendidos em uma unidade de referência

Este estudo objetivou conhecer o perfil epidemiológico de puérperas e neonatos atendidos em um hospital de referência. Trata-se de um estudo transversal quantitativo realizado em um hospital público, onde foram analisados o cartão de gestante e os prontuários das puérperas e do recém-nascido. Participaram 457 puérperas, destas, 51,4% tinham idade entre 17 e 26 anos, 85,4% eram casadas/ união estável, 39,6% eram primigestas e 64,6% tiveram parto normal; e 461 neonatos, destes, 84,2% eram a termo e tiveram Índice de Apgar maior que 7 e 8 no 1º (92,2%) e no 5º (94,8%) minuto de vida. Baixo peso ao nascer e prematuridade foram constatados em 11,3% e 9,1% dos neonatos, respectivamente. A pesquisa permitiu traçar o perfil epidemiológico de puérperas e de seus neonatos, possibilitando a compreensão da interação dos fatores de risco e a reorganização de estratégias de serviços mais efetiva.AbstractThis study had the objective of to trace the epidemiological profile of puerperae and neonates treated in a referral hospital. A quantitative cross-sectional study was carried out in a public hospital, where the pregnant woman’s card, the medical records of the puerperae and the newborn were analyzed. 457 postpartum women participated, 51.4% were between 17 and 26 years of age, 85.4% were married / stable, 39,6% were primigravidae and 64.6% had normal births; and 461 neonates, of whom 84.2% were at term and had an Apgar score greater than 7 and 8 in the 1st (92.2%) and in the 5th (94.8%) minute of life. Low birth weight and prematurity were found in 11.3% and 9.1% of neonates, respectively. The research allowed us to trace the epidemiological profile of puerperal women and their newborns, enabling the understanding of the interaction of risk factors and the reorganization of more effective service strategies.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with severe pre-eclampsia among postpartum women in Zanzibar: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-09384-z ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mwashamba M. Machano ◽

Angelina A. Joho

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

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Characteristics related to fish consumption and the risk of ichthyozoonosis in a Colombian population

Revista de Salud Pública ◽

10.15446/rsap.v21n6.69898 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Jenniffer Alejandra Castellanos-Garzon ◽

Alvaro Daschner ◽

Maria Pustovrh ◽

Carmen Cuellar

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Fish Consumption ◽

Medical Records ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The City

Objective This study aimed to determine the dietary habits related to fish consumption and the risk factors associated with acquiring an ichthyo-zoonotic disease.Materials and Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out by means of a structured survey administered to 150 individuals in the city of Cali, Colombia.Results Epidemiological variables regarding fish consumption and preparation were contrasted with the medical records of the respondents. The median fish consumption in the surveyed population was three times a month, with raw or salted/marinated fish once a month. A positive correlation between fish consumption and allergic conditions was confirmed. There was no infectious or parasitic history associated with the data on fish consumption.Conclusions A relationship between fish consumption and allergies was confirmed. Further research is necessary to establish the possible pathogens associated with hypersensitivity, such as parasites of the Anisakidae family.

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Assessment of epidemiological profile of neonatal seizure cases admitted to a tertiary health center of Odisha, India: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20185205 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 181

Author(s):

Geetanjali Sethy ◽

Dhaneswari Jena ◽

Pullakranjan Mallik ◽

Sithun Kumar Patro ◽

Biswakalyan Mishra

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Newborn Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Neonatal Seizures ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Maternal Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Maternal Risk ◽

Medical College ◽

Epidemiological Profile

Background: Neonatal seizures are common manifestations of neurologic dysfunction in newborns. The incidence of seizures in neonatal period is higher than any other period of life. It is one of the common causes of admission to special newborn care unit. Therefore, it has been decided to assess the epidemiological profile of neonatal seizure.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January2017 to June 2018, in the SNCU of MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur. A total of 300 neonates admitted to SNCU with clinically apparent seizure were the study population and convenient sampling method was used for selecting them. The approval was taken from IEC MKCG Medical College to carry out the study. The data was collected by using a pretested proforma from parents and hospital records. Verbal informed consent was taken from parents. The data so collected was analysed in the department of Pediatrics.Results: Out of the total 300 babies, 66% were males, 61.34% were early neonates,77% babies were of primi mothers,76% of babies were outborn . 62.12% of babies were born by vaginal route. HIE was most common (88%) cause of seizure. Out of the all seizure types, subtle seizure was most common (87.67%), followed by clonic seizure (35.67%). Various maternal risk factors were present in 81.81 % of cases. Most common risk factor was anemia (50.57%).18.93% of cases were born with history of obstructed labor/prolonged labor. Overall mortality was 8%.Conclusions: Neonatal seizures are important causes of morbidity and mortality in newborns. Prevention of HIE and maternal risk factors along with early use of an effective drug with minimum side effects are the ways to overcome this problem.

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Severity of COVID-19 reinfection and associated risk factors: findings of a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

10.1101/2021.12.26.21268408 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Md. Ziaul Islam ◽

Baizid KHoorshid Riaz ◽

Shah Ali Akbar Ashrafi ◽

Sharmin Farjana ◽

Syeda Sumaiya Efa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Medical Records ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Distance ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Preventive Practices ◽

Directorate General ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background: COVID-19 reinfected patients suffer from diverse health consequences. Information on the severity of COVID-19 reinfection is scarce. The current study aimed to determine the proportion of COVID-19 reinfection and risk factors associated with its severity. Methods: This cross-sectional study targeted all COVID-19 patients reported in May 2021 at the Health Information Unit (HIU) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Bangladesh. We identified 473 (1.14%) reinfected patients out of 41408 diagnosed cases by reviewing their medical records. Considering the selection criteria and informed consent, we enrolled 404 reinfected patients. Data were collected through telephone interviews and reviewing medical records using a semi-structured questionnaire and a checklist. Results: The majority of the reinfected patients were urban residents (98.0%). Around 13.0% of reinfected patients had <90% oxygen saturation, and 64.0% had an interval of 3-6 months between two attacks. The severity of reinfection included asymptomatic (12.9%), mild (8.9%), moderate (66.3%), and severe (11.9%) forms of infection. An interval of 3-6 months between two attacks had less chance of having mild (AOR=0.031, ρ=0.000), moderate (AOR=0.132, ρ=0.017), and severe (AOR=0.059, ρ=0.002) infections. Patients who maintained physical distance had less chance of moderate-intensity reinfection (AOR=0.137, ρ=0.013), while the vaccinated patients had a higher chance of moderate (AOR=16.127, ρ=0.001) and severe (AOR=3.894, ρ=0.047) intensity reinfection. Conclusion: To avert COVID-19 reinfection and its severity, patients should be vigilant about preventive practices even after recovery. The study suggests vibrant interventions aligned with exposure, physical distancing, vaccination, and comorbidities for mitigating reinfection.

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Epidemiological Profile of Surgically-Treated Peripheral-Nerve Diseases

Arquivos Brasileiros de Neurocirurgia Brazilian Neurosurgery ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1719001 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Helen Kerlen Bastos Fuzari ◽

Armèle Dornelas de Andrade ◽

Renata Janaina Pereira de Souza ◽

Silvya Nery Bernardino ◽

Fernando Henrique Moraes de Souza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Peripheral Nerve ◽

Medical Records ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The State ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Epidemiological Profile

Abstract Objective To outline the epidemiological profile of surgical patients treated at the peripheral-nerve outpatient clinic of a public hospital in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, from 2008 (the year this service was implemented in the hospital ) to 2016. Material and Methods A cross-sectional study with data collection from the medical records. A descriptive analysis was performed with the qualitative variables presented as relative and absolute frequencies, and the quantitative variables, as means and standard deviations. The studied variables were gender, age, diagnosis, and surgical techniques. Results In total, 506 medical records were analyzed. Of these, 269 were of male patients (53%), and 238 were of female patients (46%). The age of the sample ranged from 5 to 84 years (41 ± 14 years). The most prevalent diagnoses were: carpal tunnel syndrome (38.9%) followed by traumatic brachial plexus injury (33.2%). The first diagnosis was more frequent among women, while the second, among men. This collaborates with the predominant findings of upper-limb lesions (91%), in which men accounted for 52,75% (244) and women, for 47,25% (217). Conclusion The present study provided relevant information regarding the reality of peripheral-nerve surgeries performed at a public hospital in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Public health issues increasingly require the continuity of public policies and government incentive.

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Seasonal Variation in an Outpatient Antibiotic Prescription Rates in Alkharj

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i930476 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Nehad J. Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Medical Records ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Antibiotic Prescription ◽

Antibiotic Use ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Outpatient Setting ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prescription Rates ◽

Outpatient Prescriptions

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the seasonal variations in dispensing antibiotic prescriptions in the outpatient setting of a public hospital in Alkharj. Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted. The outpatient prescriptions in 2017 and 2018 were collected from medical records in a public hospital in Alkharj. The data include the number of prescribed antibiotics in general, the number of prescribed antibiotics in different months and seasons in the outpatient setting. Results: In the outpatient setting in 2017 and 2018, antibiotics were prescribed excessively in most of the months. About 27.84 %of the prescriptions in 2017 were in spring season and about 26.64% of the prescriptions in 2018 were in autumn. Total number of antibiotics prescriptions in 2017 and 2018 were 5348 in spring followed by 5097 in autumn. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed the widespread use of antibiotics by practitioners that was associated with season of prescribing. In general, there are excess use of antibiotics in all months. It is important to understand how the prescribing of antibiotic varies throughout the year to design an appropriate intervention to decrease incorrect antibiotic use.

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Prescribing of Xylometazoline in the Outpatient Department of a Public Hospital

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3931018 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Nehad J. Ahmed ◽

Menshawy A. Menshawy

Keyword(s):

Emergency Department ◽

Electronic Medical Records ◽

Medical Records ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Outpatient Department ◽

Prescription Data ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Prescribing Pattern ◽

Cross Sectional

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the prescribing pattern of Xylometazoline in the outpatient department in a public hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study that was conducted in a public hospital in alkharj. Prescription data was collected from electronic medical records in the outpatient department. Results: A total of 600 patients received xylometazoline during the study time. 55% of them were males and more than 57% of them aged less than 10 years. More than 86% of the prescriptions were prescribe by the emergency department followed by E.N.T department (13%). Most of the patients received xylometazoline for 3 days and 15.17% of them received it for 5 days. Conclusion: Xylometazoline was prescribed commonly in the outpatients department and could cause several adverse events so its prescribing should be assessed continuously to prevent its adverse effects and to decrease its interactions with drugs.

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Perception of Environmental Risks and Behavioral Changes during Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study of French Postpartum Women

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16040565 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 565 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Raphaëlle Teysseire ◽

Marion Lecourt ◽

Jim Canet ◽

Guyguy Manangama ◽

Loïc Sentilhes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Environmental Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Environmental Hazards ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

University Hospital ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Health Practitioner ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Limiting exposure to environmental hazards during preconception and pregnancy is essential for preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes or developmental defects in offspring. However, the perception of environmental risk and the behavioral changes of women planning or having a pregnancy have rarely been investigated, except for a few risk factors. We thus performed a cross-sectional study of French postpartum women hospitalized in the Bordeaux University Hospital in 2017 by proposing a self-administrated survey. The main objective was to assess their level of awareness concerning a large panel of environmental hazards and modifications in their behavior during pregnancy in occupational and household environments. Among the 121 respondents, most identified the environment as a major factor for a healthy pregnancy but recognized a lack of knowledge regarding environmental risk factors. The internet, television, and magazines were their main sources of information. Most women modified some of their practices at work or home. These measures were rarely implemented in consultation with a health practitioner, which raises concerns about the relevance of the adjustments made. Our findings highlight the need to improve the quality of information available to women and to help them implement preventive measures in consultation with physicians.

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