Sociodemographic characteristics and risk factors related to SARS-CoV-2 infection in Luanda, Angola

This study aimed to investigate the characteristics related to SARS-CoV-2 in Luanda, Angola. A total of 622 individuals were screened for SARS-CoV-2 from January to September 2020. Chi-square and logistic regression were used to identify the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and SARS-CoV-2. Of the 622 tested, 14.3% tested positive. The infection rate was the same for both genders (14.3%). Individuals ≥40 years old, from non-urbanized areas, and healthcare professionals had a higher frequency of infection. The risk of infection was very high in individuals ≥60 years old (AOR: 23.3, 95% CI: 4.83–112), in women (AOR: 1.24, 95% CI: 0.76–2.04), in Luanda (AOR: 7.40, 95% CI: 1.64–33.4), and healthcare professionals (AOR: 1.27, 95% CI: 0.60–2.71), whereas a low risk was observed in individuals from urbanized areas (AOR: 0.44, 95% CI: 0.26–0.75). Our results suggest that Angolan authorities should implement a greater effort in non-urbanized areas and among healthcare professionals since when these individuals presented any indication for a COVID-19 test, such as fever/cough/myalgia, they were more likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 than having some other cause for symptoms.

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Relationship Between Stroke’s Risk Factors with Daily Activities Using Modified Shah Barthel Index in Chronic Stroke Patient at RSCM

Advanced Science Letters ◽

10.1166/asl.2018.12693 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (8) ◽

pp. 6225-6231

Author(s):

S Rachmayanti ◽

W Kusumaningsih

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Stroke Risk ◽

Chronic Stroke ◽

Medical Rehabilitation ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Chi Square ◽

Stroke Risk Factors ◽

The Relationship

Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the most common risk factors of stroke.The study aimed to determine the relationship between stroke risk factors, hypertension and diabetes mellitus, with dependency of chronic stroke patients in Department of Medical Rehabilitation RSCM. The study is conducted by using the analytical observational cross-sectional study. The samples used in this study were 44 respondents selected by quota sampling method. The relationship between variabels was analyzed by bivariate test Chi-Square and multivariate analysis: Logistic Regression. Based on Chi-Square test, relationship between MSBI scoring with hypertension and diabetes mellitus as stroke risk factors, sequentiallly p = 0,122 and p = 0,002. Furthermore, Logistic Regression test suggested that hypertension and diabetes mellitus as stroke risk factors related to MSBI scoring, respectively; hypertension p = 0,076 (OR 4,076; CI95 0,861–19,297) and diabetes mellitus p = 0,007 (OR 22,690; CI95 2,332–220,722). Discussion: Diabetes mellitus is the most prominent risk factor in severe dependecy of chronic stroke patients.

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Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182212100 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (22) ◽

pp. 12100

Author(s):

Anna Turska-Szybka ◽

Maria Prokopczyk ◽

Piotr Winkielman ◽

Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Strongly Correlated ◽

Risk Of Infection ◽

Chi Square ◽

The Mean ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Office Procedures ◽

Very High

Objectives: This study analyzed Polish dentists’ knowledge of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the main problems in their work during the early phase of the pandemic. Methods: Dentists responded to an online anonymous survey consisting of 57 questions relating to socio-demographics, knowledge about COVID-19, and office procedures. The obtained data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistics, significance of dependencies and Chi square and Mann–Whitney tests; p < 0.05. Results: Ultimately, responses from 730 dentists were included. The mean age was 43.62 ± 11.57. Almost 3/4 of the respondents followed the information on COVID-19. A total of 95.5% had knowledge about COVID-19. Genetic testing was the basic test according to 69.2%. Further, 56.0% were concerned about the pandemic, and 23.6% were significantly anxious. In addition, 42.1% considered a risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 in the workplace as very high. A total of 84.0% admitted patients performing a triage and using personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, 44.5% planned to become vaccinated. Continuing the work during the pandemic was strongly correlated with age, sector, and location and duration of work. Conclusions: Most Polish dentists follow the information on the COVID-19 protocol and have sufficient knowledge about COVID-19. Dentists are concerned and anxious about the situation. The vast majority admitted patients during the pandemic and use PPE. Only almost half plan to be vaccinated.

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The Role of Risk Factors (Onset - Hospitalization, Onset - Surgery, Increase in Pulse, Systolic Blood Pressure) on Death in Gastric Perforation

Sriwijaya Journal of Surgery ◽

10.37275/sjs.v2i2.17 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 13-23

Author(s):

Faisal Amri Lubis ◽

Sarup Singh

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Hospital Admission ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure ◽

Gastric Perforation ◽

Chi Square ◽

Regression Test ◽

The Relationship ◽

Logistic Regression Test

ABSTRACT Introduction. Gastric perforation is the second most common complication due to peptic ulcer after bleeding where the risk of mortality in patients who have received surgical treatment is still high. The factors that have the greatest influence on the death of the patient are old age and the time span of handling more than 24 hours. This study aims to determine the relationship between risk factors (onset - hospitalization, onset - surgery, increased pulse, decreased systolic blood pressure) on the death of gastric perforation patients undergoing surgery at Dr. General Hospital Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Methods: An observational analytic study with a case-control study design was carried out from August to October 2017 at the Dr. General Central Hospital Mohammad Hoesin (RSMH) Palembang. There were 90 respondents consisting of 30 sample groups with death cases and 60 sample groups with life control. The relationship between independent and dependent variables was analyzed by Chi Square test while risk factors that play a role in death in gastric perforation patients who performed surgery were analyzed with the Logistic Regression test. Data analysis uses SPSS version 18.0. Results. There was a significant relationship between increased pulse (OR = 11,227 CI95% 3,923-32,129; p = 0,000), onset - MRS (hospital admission) (OR = 4,125 CI95% 1,579-10,773; p = 0,006) and onset - surgery (OR = 3,786 CI95% 1,267-11,308; p = 0.029) on the death of a gastric perforation patient undergoing surgery. With the Logistic Regression test, an increase in pulse and onset - hospital admission was significantly related to the death of a gastric perforation patient undergoing surgery. Conclusion. It can be concluded that the increase in pulse and onset of hospital admission are risk factors that contribute to the death of gastric perforation patients who undergo surgery.

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The relationship betweenparityand the incident of perinealruptures on women’s physiological maternity

International Journal of Health Science and Technology ◽

10.31101/ijhst.v1i2.1106 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Evi Rosita ◽

Siti Nurnaningrum

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Center ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Midwifery Care ◽

Public Health Center ◽

Record Data ◽

The Relationship ◽

Very High

There are about 2.8 million incident of perineal rupture in maternal physiological labor. In 2050,it is estimated that the incidence of perineal rupture can be 6.3 million if it is not accompanied by a good midwifery care. In 2016, in Trawas, there was (89%) perineal rupture in primiparas and (57%) perineal rupture in multiparas. Perineal rupture incidences due to parity were still very high. This study aims to analyze the relationship between parity and the incidence of perineal rupture . It is quantitative studyusing a cross sectional approach, by using analysis of physiological maternity women medical record data from January to April 2017 of 130 peoplein Trawas Public Health Center, Mojokerto Regency.The dataanalysis used was Chi - Square , indicated by p value = 0,000 with ɑ = 0,05. It means that the value of p <ɑ, so H1 is accepted. It can be concluded that there is a relationship between parity and the incidence of perineal rupture on physiological maternity women in Trawas Public Health Center,Mojokerto Regency. Midwives can apply collaboration with patients and their families to have physical and psychologicalpreparation with an alternative of hypnobirthing methods.

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The Relationship between Demographical Characteristic and Central Obesity with Hypertension

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v6i12018.43-50 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Desy Amanda ◽

Santi Martini

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Observational Study ◽

Central Obesity ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Obesity Status ◽

Observational Study Design ◽

The Relationship

Background: The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia was 25,80% in 2013 found in people aged above 18 years old. One of the risk factors is obesity. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the demographical characteristic and central obesity with the risk of hypertension in the health center of Sidoarjo. Methods: This analytical observational study design was cross sectional. There were 50 respondents selected through accidental sampling. The independent variables of this study were respondents’ characteristic and central obesity status. However, the dependent variable was hypertension. Overall, respondents were divided into two groups based on sex (female and male) and age (> 59 years old and ≤ 59 years old). Data were analyzed with chi-square statistical analysis. Results: Respondents with central obesity had a higher risk to get hypertension, with majority male respondents aged above 59 years old. Conclusion: There was a correlation between age and hypertension (p = 0,01), sex and hypertension (p = 0,04), also between central obesity status and hypertension (p = 0,01).

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Risk Factors for Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With the Zero-P Implant System: a Retrospective Study With Minimum of 2 Years Follow-up

10.21203/rs.3.rs-138933/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rong Xue ◽

Ningdao Li ◽

Zhurong Ji ◽

Xingdong Cheng ◽

Zhuqiu Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Operation Time ◽

Anterior Cervical Discectomy ◽

Postoperative Dysphagia ◽

Chi Square ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Implant System ◽

Segmental Angle

Abstract Background: Dysphagia is one of the most common complications after anterior cervical spine surgery. The study aimed to evaluate the risk factors for dysphagia after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with the Zero-P Implant System by multidimensional analysis and investigated the predictive values of these risk factors for dysphagia. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 260 patients who underwent ACDF with the Zero-P Implant System and had at least 2 year of follow-up ware performed. All patients were divided into a non-dysphagia group and a dysphagia group. Sex, age, body mass index (BMI), intraoperative time, estimated blood loss, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smoking, alcohol consumption, prevertebral soft-tissue thickness, the levels of surgery, O-C2 angle, C2–7 angle, T1 slope and segmental angle were analyzed. Chi-square test and logistic regression were performed to analyze the predictive value of each dimension for dysphagia. Results: In total, the non-dysphagia group comprised 170 patients and the dysphagia group comprised 90 patients. Chi-square test results indicated that number of operated levels, operation time dT1 slope, dO-C2 angle, dC2–7 angle, segmental angle and dPSTT were associated with a high incidence of dysphagia. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that number of operated levels, operation time, dC2–7 angle and dPSTT were significantly associated with postoperative dysphagia.Conclusions: Number of operated levels, operation time, dC2–7 angle and dPSTT were significantly associated with postoperative dysphagia. In additionally, sufficient preoperative preparation, evaluation combining with proficient and precise treatment measures are suggested to reduce the incidence of postoperative dysphagia when ACDF is performed.

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MAPPING OF DROUGHT AND FOOD INSECURITY REGION IN LEBAK REGENCY, BANTEN PROVINCE

GeoEco ◽

10.20961/ge.v5i2.32670 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 127

Author(s):

Maria Hedwig Dewi Susilowati

Keyword(s):

Food Insecurity ◽

Food Production ◽

Northern Region ◽

Clean Water ◽

Chi Square ◽

Poor Families ◽

Moderate Drought ◽

The Relationship ◽

Very High

Drought and food insecurity are recurring disasters in Lebak Regency. The drought is one of the obstacles in increasing food production in Lebak Regency. The objectives of this study are (a) Making maps of the drought and food insecurity region in Lebak Regency; (b) Evaluating the relationship between regions of drought and food insecurity. The analytical method uses spatial analysis and Chi-Square correlation to determine the relationship between drought region and food insecurity region. The results of the analysis concluded that firstly, the region of very high drought levelsconcentrated in the northern region which was relatively near to the district capital and south (southwest) relatively far from the district capital. Second, the classification of food insecurity found in Lebak Regency is food secure, rather food secure, instead of food insecurity and food insecurity.Third, the food insecurity and instead of food insecurity region tend to be in the region of moderate drought levels. Fourth, based on food insecurity region indicators, it is found that the number of poor families and sources of clean water more determines the level of food insecurity, this can see from the most significant score compared to other indicators. Fifth, the relationship between the drought level and food insecurity region is not significant at the 0.05 level, which means that the food insecurity and instead food insecurity region are not always in the high drought region. Likewise, the region of food secure and instead food secure is not always in a low dry region.

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Loyalitas Konsumen Terhadap Konsumsi Kopi Tubruk di Meulaboh

Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Pertanian ◽

10.17969/jimfp.v2i2.3100 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 147-155

Author(s):

Dina Fida ◽

Ismayani Ismayani ◽

Fajri Jakfar

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Customer Satisfaction ◽

Customer Loyalty ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Chi Square ◽

Plantation Species ◽

Long Time ◽

Coffee Powder ◽

The Relationship

Abstrak.Kopi adalah salah satu jenis tanaman perkebunan yang sudah lama dibudidayakan dan memiliki nilai ekonomi yang dapat menghasilkan keuntungan. Kopi tubruk merupakan kopi tradisional yang umumnya lebih keras karena bubuk kopi murni yang langsung diseduh dengan air mendidih, teksturnya lebih kasar, lebih banyak mengandung ampas, aroma kopi yang lebih menyengat, serta tingkat kekentalan yang bisa disesuaikan dengan lidah penikmatnya. Loyalitas konsumen pada umumnya merupakan suatu sikap konsumen yang loyal terhadap pilihan dan penggunaan produk dalam waktu yang lama dan untuk masa yang akan datang, Sedangkan kepuasan konsumen ialah perasaan senang atau kecewa seseorang yang berasal dari perbandingan antara kesannya terhadap kinerja (hasil) sesuatu produk dengan harapannya. Pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi loyalitas konsumen terhadap minuman kopi tubruk di Meulaboh, Mengetahui hubungan antara tingkat kepuasan konsumen dengan loyalitas konsumen terhadap konsumsi kopi tubruk di Meulaboh.Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah Uji Validitas dan Reliabilitas,Regresi Logistik Biner dan Chi Square.Hasil Regresi Biner Logistik menunjukkan bahwa citarasa, harga, kualitas pelayanan dan lokasi merupakan faktor yang mempengaruhi loyalitas konsumen terhadap minuman kopi tubruk.Hasil Uji Chi-Square menunjukkan bahwa adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara kepuasan konsumen dengan loyalitas konsumen terhadap minuman kopi tubruk di Meulaboh.Consumer Loyality To The Consumption Of Coffee Brewed In MeulabohAbstract.Coffee is one of the plantation species has long been cultivated and have a mutually beneficial economic value.The brewed coffee is a traditional coffee are generally harder for pure coffee powder that instantly brewed with boiling water, rough texture, contains more dregs, pungent coffee aroma, as well as the level of consistency that can be adapted to the tongue of the audience.Consumer loyalty is generally a loyal consumer attitudes towards choice and use of the product for a long time and for the future.While customer satisfaction is feeling happy or disappointed someone who comes from a comparison between her impression of the performance (yield) of a product with expectations.In this study aims to determine the factors that influence consumer loyalty to the coffee beverage brewed in Meulaboh.Determine the relationship between the level of customer satisfaction and customer loyalty towards the consumption of instant coffee in Meulaboh.The methods used are validity and reliability, Binary Logistic Regression and Chi Square.Binary logistic regression results show that the simultaneous testing of the factors that influence loyalty is taste, price, service quality, and location. While testing only partially furnished variables that influence loyalty.Chi-Square test results indicate that there is a significant relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty so that customer satisfaction is influenced flavors that suit the tastes of consumers.

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Preoperative Lymphocyte-to-monocyte Ratio and CA125 Level as Risk Factors for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

10.21203/rs.3.rs-77009/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ying Tang ◽

Huiquan Hu ◽

Yalan Tang ◽

Fangxiang Tang ◽

Dan Lin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Ovarian Cancer ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Early Stage ◽

Advanced Ovarian Cancer ◽

High Specificity ◽

Advanced Stage ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Lymphocyte To Monocyte Ratio ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background: Detailed descriptions of the relationship between lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio alone and combined with CA125 (COLC) and advanced stage of ovarian cancer (OC) have been lacking to date. This study is to analyze the relationship between LMR, CA125 and COLC and advanced stage of OC.Methods: A retrospective clinicopathologic review was performed. The receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves of LMR, CA125, and COLC staging OC were constructed. Furthermore, a binary logistic regression model was used to assay the independent risk factors.Results: A total of 225 patients with OC were identified in this cohort. Eighty-five patients with OC were diagnosed at an early stage, and 140 OC patients were diagnosed at an advanced stage. The median of LMR at the early stage was higher than the advanced stage (4.39 vs. 2.78), and the median of CA125 was lower than the advanced stage (80 U/mL vs. 251.25 U/mL). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that LMR (OR=0.314, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.143–0.687, P=0.004) and CA125 (OR=4.045, 95%CI: 1.883–8.692, P<0.001) were associated with OC staging. Furthermore, the area under the curve of COLC was higher than that of LMR (0.779 vs. 0.732) or CA125 (0.779 vs. 0.708) in staging OC. The specificity of COLC was higher than that of LMR (87.11% vs. 70.61%) or CA125 (87.11% vs. 61.21%) in staging OC.Conclusions: LMR alone or in combination with CA125 might be associated with OC staging. Besides, as a predictive factor, COLC may have high specificity in staging OC.

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Workplace Violence Against Healthcare Professionals in Thai Tertiary Hospitals

10.21203/rs.3.rs-910003/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sophida Kueanongkhun ◽

Siriwan Grisurapong ◽

Kitirat Techatraisak ◽

Thomas E. Guadamuz

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Workplace Violence ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Racial Harassment ◽

Tertiary Hospitals ◽

Chi Square Test

Abstract Background: Thailand lacks evidence of the current prevalence of workplace violence (WPV) at tertiary hospitals. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of, perpetrators of, and factors associated with WPV against healthcare workers in excellent tertiary hospitals in Thailand.Methods: This was a mixed-methods study. A questionnaire was individually administered by an interviewer to 220 healthcare workers using a tablet with an online platforms, and the completion rate was 100%. The study was conducted from July 2018 to March 2019. Pearson’s chi-square test was used to examine the variables related to any violence according to individual and work data. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were used to assess risk factors for exposure to violence using a logistic regression model. Thirty participants provided additional qualitative data that were used for thematic analysis.Results: The findings revealed that in the past 12 months, 63.6% of the participants experienced violence at their workplaces. The most common type of violence reported was verbal violence (56.4%), followed by physical violence (24.1%), bullying (16.4%), sexual harassment (4.1%), and racial harassment (3.6%). Multivariable logistic regression revealed that the correlates of violence at hospitals included being male (OR = 4.28, 95% CI 1.50–12.19), working in an outpatient department (OR = 2.55, 95% CI 1.42–4.58), and having direct contact with clients (OR = 3.12, 95% CI 1.25–7.73). The qualitative data revealed 5 major themes.Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of violence against all healthcare workers at excellent tertiary hospitals in Thailand. Policymakers need to be aware of the roots and risk factors for all types of WPV. The results could also contribute to the development of appropriate policies, interventions for conflicts based on intergenerational gaps, reporting, investigation processes, preventive measures, and zero-tolerance protocols for all healthcare workers.

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