scholarly journals Measles antibody seropositivity among children with allergic diseases: A cross-sectional study in the Japan Environment & Children’s Pilot Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257721
Author(s):  
Mayako Saito-Abe ◽  
Kiwako Yamamoto-Hanada ◽  
Kensuke Shoji ◽  
Miori Sato ◽  
Makoto Irahara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antibody Positivity ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background The relationship between allergic individuals and their responsiveness to routine vaccines has rarely been investigated. This study examined whether the seroprevalence of measles antibody differed between children with and without allergic diseases in the general pediatric population. Methods The cross-sectional study was performed within a prospective general birth cohort (a pilot study of the Japan Environment & Children’s Pilot Study [JECS]) of children aged 8 years. The clinical history of allergic diseases, measles, and the concentration of measles immunoglobulin G titers in serum enzyme immunoassay were examined. Fisher’s exact tests were used to assess the relationships between the allergic characteristics of the children and their measles antibody positivity rates. Results This study included 162 children. Any allergic disease was reported in 75 (46.3%). The measles antibody positivity rate was 94.7% among children with any allergic diseases and 92.0% among children without allergic diseases. Our results revealed no differences in measles antibody seropositivity between children with allergies and controls. Conclusions Children with allergies mount and maintain a comparable immune response to the measles vaccine.

Stunting and relationship between stungting and some demographic and economic factors in children 6 to 24 months of age at Dak Glong district, Daknong province in 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Thi Thu Ha Le ◽  
◽  
Xuan Tan Vu ◽  
Van Tuan Le
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 432 children aged 6-24 months old and their mothers in communes of Dak Glong district, Dak Nong province in 2020. The aim of this research to establish prevalence of stunting children aged 6-24 months and some demographic and economic associated factors. The results showed the prevalence of stunting was 21.3%. Children having at least a disease until now get a 1.7 times higher risk of stunting (95% CI: 1.03-2.88) than the healthy ones. Especially, those weaning before 24 months old had a 2.3 times higher risk of malnutrition (95% CI: 1.05-3.25). Conclusion: the prevalence of stunting in children 6-24 months old in Dak Glong district was 21.3%; in which, in boys were 25.3%, in girls were 16.7%. There were some factors related to stunted children including: history of the disease, ethnicity, and weaning status of children. Keywords: stunting, children 6-24 months, the relationship

The association of acne and menstrual symptoms among young women (18–25 years) in Egypt: a population-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Arafa ◽  
Alshimaa Mostafa ◽  
Yasser Khamis
Keyword(s):  
Young Women ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Menstrual Symptoms ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Age Of Menarche

AbstractBackgroundAcne and menstrual symptoms are highly prevalent among young women. Since both acne and menstrual symptoms have similar hormonal pathogenesis, it is highly suggested that the two conditions are associated. Herein, we conducted this study to assess the relationship between acne and menstrual symptoms among young women.Subjects and methodsIn this population-based cross-sectional study, a multi-stage random sampling approach was used to include 3065 young women (18–25 years) from Egypt. Women were interviewed for their socio-demographic characteristics, gynecological history, premenstrual and menstrual symptoms, and history of acne and perimenstrual acne flare during the past 6 months.ResultsThe mean age of women was 21.5 ± 2.2 and their age of menarche was 13.1 ± 1.5 years. During the previous 6 months, 44.8% of participants had acne. After adjusting for socio-demographic and gynecological characteristics, acne was associated with most menstrual symptoms with odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) as follows: [premenstrual symptoms: 1.23 (1.05–1.44) for irritation or nervousness, 1.45 (1.24–1.68) for fatigue, 1.37 (1.15–1.62) for breast tenderness, 1.48 (1.21–1.80) for abdominal bloating, and 1.36 (1.11–1.66) for nausea or vomiting], [menstrual symptoms: 1.63 (1.19–2.23) for dysmenorrhea and 1.24 (1.06–1.45) for dysmenorrhea requiring drugs], and [symptoms severity: 1.44 (1.24–1.68) for missing events and 1.38 (1.16–1.64) for medical consultation]. Of acne patients, 56.7% reported perimenstrual acne flare: 58.5% before menses, 35% during menses, and 6.5% after menses.ConclusionThis study supports the concept that acne is associated with menstrual symptoms. Physicians should consider screening for menstrual symptoms among young women with acne.

scholarly journals FAKTOR RISIKO HIPERTENSI PADA SISWA SMU ADABIAH DI KOTA PADANG

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Delmi Sulastri ◽  
Sidhi Sidhi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

AbstrakHipertensi pada anak dan remaja sudah merupakan masalah kesehatan mesyarakat yang ada di Indonesia maupun di beberapa negara yang ada di dunia. Hampir 95% kasus hipertensi tidak diketahui penyebabnya atau disebut hipertensi esensial. Beberapa faktor risiko diduga berhubungan dengan peningkatan prevalensi hipertensi ini.Telah dilakukan penelitian dengan desain cross sectional study pada siswa SMU Adabiah yang berusia antara 15 tahun sampai 18 tahun, bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan faktor risiko riwayat keturunan, obesitas, aktifitas fisik dan kebiasaan merokok dengan kejadian hipertensi. Sampel sebanyak 61 orang, kemudian dilakukan wawancara mengenai karakteristik, riwayat keturunan, aktifitas fisik dan kebiasaan merokok serta pemeriksaan tekanan darah dan antropometri. Data yang diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square serta ditampilkan dalam bentuk tabel, gambar dan narasi.Hasil penelitian ini adalah 66.7% siswa mengalami obese, 20.7% mempunyai keturunan hipertensi, 30% dengan aktifitas fisik rendah dan 33.3% mempunyai kebiasaan merokok mengalami hipertensi.Tidak didapat hubungan antara obesitas, riwayat keturunan dan aktifitas fisik dengan kejadian hipertensi dan terdapat hubungan antara merokok dengan kejadian hipertensi (p=0.033).Perlu dilakukan kebijakan yang mengatur tentang peraturan merokok pada anak remaja.Kata kunci : Hipertensi, Riwayat keturunan dan ObesitasAbstractHypertension in children and adolescents is a health problem of the community is in Indonesia as well as in several countries of the world. Almost 95% of the hypertension cases have no cause yet identified or it can be referred to as essential hypertension. Some of the risk factors associated with an increased prevalenceofhypertension. . A research has be made based on cross sectional study study with a cross sectional study Adabiah high school students aged between 15 years to 18 years. The aims to examine the relationship of risk factors history of heredity, obesity, physical activity and smoking habits with the incidence of hypertension. Sample of 61 people were interviewed about the characteristics, history of heredity, physical activity and smoking habits and blood pressure and anthropometry. The dataARTIKEL PENELITIAN148obtained were then analyzed using the chi-square test and displayed in the form of tables, figuresandnarratives.The results of this study were 66.7% of students had obese, 20.7% had a descendants of hypertension, 30% with low physical activity, and 33.3% having ever smoked had hipertensi.Tidak obtained relationship between obesity, a history of heredity and physical activity with the incidence of hypertension and the relationship between smoking with the incidence of hypertension (p = 0033). There needs to be policy regarding smoking regulations in adolescents. Key word : Hypertension, Heredity and Obesity

scholarly journals Relationship between Fall History and Self-Perceived Motor Fitness in Community-Dwelling People: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 3649
Author(s):  
Katsushi Yokoi ◽  
Nobuyuki Miyai ◽  
Miyoko Utsumi ◽  
Sonomi Hattori ◽  
Shigeki Kurasawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fall Risk Factor ◽  
Motor Fitness ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

History of falling is an important fall risk factor. If a relationship between fall history and self-perceived motor fitness could be established, then treating it as a correctable risk of re-fall due to falls may be possible. We conducted a cross-sectional study of the relationship between fall history and self-perceived motor fitness in daily life among 670 community-dwelling people (mean age 62.0 ± 9.6 years, 277 men and 393 women) who had participated in health examinations. They completed a self-administered questionnaire that asked about their history of single or multiple falls and included a 14-item motor fitness scale. The responses were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results showed that in both younger and older (<65 years) subjects, a history of single or multiple falls was associated with a negative response to “being able to put on socks, pants or a skirt while standing without support”. For subjects ≥65 years, an association was also observed with “shortness of breath when climbing stairs”. Self-perceived motor fitness related to fall history can easily be noticed by an individual and may help them become aware of fall-related factors earlier in everyday life.

The Relationship between Opium Use and Coronavirus Infection, A Brief Research Report from Iran

Coronaviruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi Khoshab ◽  
Mohammadreza Rajabalipour
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Opium Use

Background: The outbreak of Coronavirus is a global health threat and it has a lot of respiratory side effects. Method: In this cross-sectional study, the relationship between opium use history and risk of Coronavirus infection was investigated. Results: Results showed that none of the infected patients with Coronavirus had a history of opium use. Conclusion: It can be concluded that opium use may has a preventive effect on infecting with Coronavirus.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Association between Hypertention & Body Mass Index in Patients Visiting at Department of Medicine Pmch Nawabshah

2021 ◽  
pp. 80-88
Author(s):  
Sikander Ali Sial ◽  
Jagdesh Kumar ◽  
Attia Ayoob ◽  
Anwar Ali Jamali ◽  
Amir Hamzo Dahri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Endocrine Disorders ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Hypertension is a common health issue all over the world; increased Body Mass Index (BMI) is alone one strong risk factor for the HTN. Objective: To assess the relationship between HTN & BMI in patients visited at department of Medicine PMCH Nawabshah. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted at PMC Hospital Nawabshah during March 2019 to February 2020. Sample size was 385. This study was conducted after ethical approval of institutional committee and willing male and female subjects with hypertension were included in present study after consent. Age ranges from 15 years and above. Those having other co morbidities like, DM, IHD, stroke and other metabolic and endocrine disorders were excluded from the study. Patients with history of drugs causing weight gain were also excluded. Results: there were total 385 subjects included, 130 were females and 245 were males1:2 ratio of female and male. Mean age of patients was 46.50 sd ± 8.65 years, mean BMI was 26.18 sd ± 4.73, mean systolic HTN was158.35sd ± 30.40 and mean diastolic blood pressure was 95.75 sd ± 12.91 mmHg. Conclusion: There is strong association between hypertension and BMI, as the BMI will increase the risk of HTN will increase.

scholarly journals Estado gingival de dientes temporales con y sin restauración de coronas de acero en niños de 3 a 9 años / Gingival Status of Temporary Teeth with and without Stainless-Steel Crowns in 3-to-9-year-old Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (77) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Rafael Romero Sánchez ◽  
María Marcela Colmenares Millán ◽  
María Verónica Valle Valle ◽  
María Belén Andrade López ◽  
Ángela Suarez Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
The Relationship

RESUMEN. Antecedentes: Las coronas de acero constituyen una alternativa que permite, en la población pediátrica, conservar la estructura dental hasta su exfoliación fisiológica; sin embargo, existe controversia en la literatura con respecto al comportamiento del tejido gingival de los dientes restaurados con coronas de acero. Propósito: Identificar el estado gingival de dientes temporales con y sin restauración de coronas de acero en niños de 3 a 9 años atendidos en las clínicas odontológicas de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana en Bogotá en el periodo 2013 y 2014. Métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal. Se observaron 110 dientes temporales restaurados con corona de acero y su respectivo antímero o antagonista sin corona de acero, Se analizó el estado gingival, la adaptación clínica de las coronas de acero, la presencia o ausencia de exceso de material cementante y de biopelícula en todas las superficies de los dientes. Resultados: La relación que existe entre la adaptación de las coronas de acero con el estado gingival no demostró diferencias estadísticamente significativas, el único indicador relevante fue en la superficie vestibular (p=0,018). De igual forma, el estado gingival y la biopelícula presentaron una baja correlación (19 %). Conclusiones: El presente estudio demostró que el índice gingival para dientes restaurados con y sin coronas de acero, presentó una correlación positiva entre la inflamación gingival y la edad de la población pediátrica, aun cuando la retención de biopelícula propiamente dicha no fue significativa. ABSTRACT. Background: Stainless steel crowns are an alternative to preserve deciduous teeth until they exfoliate. Despite that, nevertheless, there is a controversy regarding the gingival status around stainless-steel crowns. Purpose: To identify the gingival status around deciduous teeth with and without stainless steel crown restorations in children between 3-9 years old seen at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana(Bogotá) Dental Clinics between 2013 and 2014. Methods: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was designed and implemented. 110 teeth restored with stainless steel crowns and their respective antagonists without stainless steel crowns were observed. The clinical parameters evaluated were gingival and plaque index, clinical crown adaptation, and cement excess. Results: The relationship between the stainless-steel crowns adaptation and the gingival status showed no statistically significant differences. The only relevant indicator was on the buccal surface (p= 0.018). Likewise, the correlation between gingival status and biofilm was low (19 %). Conclusions: The gingival index around natural teeth and those restored with stainless-steel crowns demonstrated that gingival inflammation in the pediatric population was positively correlated with the age, although the biofilm retention index by itself was not significant.

scholarly journals Cross sectional study on arterial hypertension in a general practice setting

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Ernesto Mola ◽  
Cristina Melgiovanni
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Practice Setting ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
To Come

An observational study on arterial hypertension (AH) in the setting of general practice takes advantages of reaching easily the involved population and of getting information from data recorded in the physicians’ databases. Their results could be different from data obtained in specialist settings. The aim of the study is to obtain some prevalence indexes regarding AH and verify if they are consistent with literature. Researchers administered a questionnaire and measured the blood pressure to 478 individuals, randomly selected from the patients’ lists of 17 general practitioners (GPs). Patients with high value of AH but not acknowledged as hypertensive patients (HP) were invited to come back for two new measurements. Some obtained indexes are not consistent with literature, particularly: i) 97.34% of the acknowledged hypertensive patients receive a drug treatment; ii) the percentage of HPs not identified by GP is very low (5.05%); iii) the prevalence of acknowledged HPs at target is higher compared to literature (64.89%). The study shows that the knowledge of clinical history of patients recorded by GPs enhances the rigor of the scientific methodology.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asthma, Rhinitis, and Eczema and Their Multimorbidity among Young Adults in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali H. Ziyab
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Variance Estimation ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental History ◽  
History Of

Objective. To estimate the prevalence of allergic diseases and allergic multimorbidity (coexistence) among young adults in Kuwait and to examine associations between risk factors with allergic diseases and allergic multimorbidity. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted by enrolling 1,154 students, aged 18–26 years, attending Kuwait University. Participants self-completed a questionnaire on symptoms and clinical history of allergic diseases. Prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated by applying Poisson regression with robust variance estimation. Results. The prevalence of current asthma, rhinitis, and eczema was estimated to be 11.9% (135/1135), 20.4% (232/1138), and 9.2% (105/1143), respectively. The coexistence of “asthma and rhinitis” (5.1%, 57/1125) was the most frequent allergic multimorbidity. Both maternal history (PR = 3.97, 95% CI: 2.32–6.80) and paternal history (PR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.10–2.68) of allergy were independently associated with having two or more coexisting allergic diseases. The joint effect of having both maternal and paternal history of allergy was associated with 8.16 times (95% CI: 4.19–15.90) higher risk of allergic multimorbidity. Conclusion. Allergic diseases and allergic multimorbidity are common among young adults in Kuwait and their burden mirrors that of westernized countries. Parental history of allergy is a strong predisposing factor for allergic multimorbidity.

scholarly journals Relationship between the Use of Parabens and Allergic Diseases in Japanese Adults—A Cross-Sectional Study

J ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-158
Author(s):  
Yukari Shimizu ◽  
Yasuhiro Kambayashi ◽  
Hiromasa Tsujiguchi ◽  
Akinori Hara ◽  
Daisuke Hori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Japanese Adults ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

It currently remains unclear whether parabens, which are preservatives added to cosmetics, shampoos, and personal care products that exhibit biocidal activities, exert allergic effects in adults. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between the use of parabens and the prevalence of allergic diseases in Japanese adults. This population-based cross-sectional study comprised 2005 participants aged 40 years or older living in Shika Town in Japan who answered a self-administered questionnaire on allergic diseases and the daily use of household goods. The information obtained was then analyzed to assess the exposure to parabens (response rate: 77.9%). The prevalence of nasal allergies, atopic conjunctivitis, and total allergies was significantly higher in women who used parabens. These differences remained significant after adjustments for confounding factors including age, body mass index, smoking, alcohol, exercise, sleep, income, education, and marital status. No relationship between the prevalence of atopic dermatitis and the use of parabens was observed in men or women. However, the present results demonstrated that the prevalence of nasal allergies and atopic conjunctivitis was associated with use of parabens in women, suggesting that parabens may induce allergic responses.

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