scholarly journals Factors associated with the transmission of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among schoolchildren

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Isra Firmansyah ◽  
Sri Alemina Ginting ◽  
Munar Lubis ◽  
Iskandar Z Lubis ◽  
Syahril Pasaribu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Contamination ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Schoolchildren ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis

Background Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) is an importantpublic health problem in Indonesia.Objective To find out factors influencing the transmission of STHin two different communities in North Sumatera, Indonesia.Methods A cross sectional study was done on 96 primary schoolchildren in Suka village (located on a mountain area) and 96 pri-mary school children in Pantai Cermin village (a coastal area). Sub-jects were recruited by simple random sampling. Kato Katz andcentrifuge floatation methods were used for stool and soil exami-nations, respectively. Data were collected by interviewing parentsof children using a questionnaire and were analyzed using chi–square test by SPSS program version 11.0.Results There was no difference in the prevalence of STH in bothvillages (p>0.05). Parents’ knowledge and economic status hadsignificant relationships with the prevalence of STH in Suka vil-lage (p<0.05), but not in Pantai Cermin (p>0.05). In both villages,parents’ education did not have a significant relation with STH,while there were significant relations between STH and hygiene,environment, or soil contamination by worm eggs (p<0.05).Conclusion There were significant relationships between hygiene,environment, or soil contamination and the prevalence of STH inthe two villages.

scholarly journals Setting – based prevalence and correlates of central obesity: findings from a cross-sectional study among formal sector employees in Dodoma City, Central Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam John Munyogwa ◽  
Kaloli Sayi Ntalima ◽  
Secilia Ng’weshemi Kapalata
Keyword(s):  
Central Obesity ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background Obesity at the workplace has been associated with symptoms of lower self-esteem, increased individual and employer healthcare costs, increased absenteeism and presenteeism and reduced productivity. Therefore, this study was designed to study the prevalence and correlates of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Methods Study design was a cross-sectional survey conducted from March to June, 2019. Participants were employees from formal sector employment defined as those paid regular monthly wage and with either a secured permanent or temporary contract. Simple random sampling was used to select four out of fifteen large buildings hosting various establishments. Respondents were obtained conveniently and interviewed face to face. Central obesity was defined as a waist circumference greater than 102 cm for males and greater than 88 cm for females. Chi-square test was conducted to assess the differences among the groups. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were fitted to identify the correlates of central obesity. Results A total of 392 respondents (98% response rate) agreed and participated in the study. The overall prevalence of central obesity was found to be 41.8% (164/392). The prevalence of central obesity was significantly higher among females (67.4% p < 0.001), respondents aged ≥51 years (60%, p = < 0.001), administrators (55.1% p = < 0.05), respondents with salary of > 1,000,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TSh.) per month (54.4%, p = < 0.05), respondents who eat homemade meals at the workplace (64.2%, p = < 0.05) and respondents with hypertension (62.5%, p = < 0.05). Correlates of central obesity were found to be female sex (AOR = 9.53; 95% CI: 5.49, 16.78), increased age, eating homemade meals at the workplace (AOR = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.04, 4.19) and hypertension (AOR = 3.15; 95% CI: 1.41, 6.91). Conclusions The present study revealed high prevalence of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Scholars and stakeholders are urged to generate more evidences and design appropriate interventions to curb the situation.

scholarly journals Knowledge of breast feeding among primigravida mothers

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 312-316
Author(s):  
R V Mohite ◽  
V R Mohite ◽  
S V Kakade
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
Statistical Association ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background : Breast feeding, the most natural way of infant feeding to satisfy nutritional, metabolic and psychological needs of the baby. Objectives : To assess the knowledge of breast feeding among primi- gravida mothers attending ante-natal clinic and to determine the association between socio-demographic variables with their knowledge. Materials and Methods : Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted at Ante-natal clinic of Krishna Hospital and Medical Research Center, Karad district Satara. Pre-tested structured proforma used to collect information from 590 married primi gravid mothers attending anti-natal clinic during study period by utilizing personal interview method. Statistical Analysis : socio-demographic frequency percentage distribution, knowledge scoreing and statistical association was analysed by using chi-square test. Results: Out of 590 primi gravida mothers,59.66% showed fair quality of knowledge about breast feeding. knowledge about rooming in, family support for breast feeding & burping after breast feeding  was 97.7%, 95.4% , 93.5% however weaning, colostrums feed, hazards of bottle feeding and prelactal food was 84%, 82.7%,75.5% and 54% respectively. Statistical association was existed between age, education, religion, socio-economic status & occupation of respondents with their knowledge about breast feeding (?2=151.52, p < 0.0001*; ?2=211.27,p<0.0001*; ?2=133.91,p < 0.0001*; ?2=35.59,p < 0.0001* and    ?2=131.04,p<0.0001*) respectively. Conclusion: knowledge of breast feeding among primi gravida mothers attending ANC clinic was of fair in quality. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v11i4.12603 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 11 No. 04 Oct’12

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice towards Hygiene and Sanitation Amongst Residents of Dhankuta Municipality

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Ram Bilakshan Sah ◽  
S Bhattarai ◽  
D D Baral ◽  
P K Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Unsafe Water ◽  
Sanitary Conditions

Background: Poor hygiene practices and inadequate sanitary conditions play major roles in the increased burden of communicable diseases within developing countries. Objectives: To know knowledge and practice regarding hygiene and sanitation of households and to find out the hygienic practices with selected variables. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 30th April to 13th May 2012 in Dhankuta Municipality where 300 households were taken as subjects. Among 9 wards, 3 wards were randomly selected and equal number of households (100) from each ward was selected on the basis of simple random sampling. Semi-structured questionnaire was used and face to face interview was conducted. Chi-square test was applied to find out the hygienic practices with selected variables. Results: Most of respondents believed that hand washing reduces diseases (71.3%). They knew that diarrhoea is spread by dirty environment (55.7%) and drinking unsafe water (46.3%) and unhygienic food (43.3%). Majority of respondents (95.3%) washing hands with soap and water after defecation. Almost (30%) respondents used burning as a management of solid waste. The ladies were found to have better hygienic practices (92%) than gents (61.6%) and Brahmin/Chhetri (70%) were more hygienic than other ethnic groups.  Conclusion: The knowledge and practice on hygiene and sanitation among the households of Dhankuta municipality was found to be fair.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v12i1.11985         Health Renaissance 2014;12(1):44-48

scholarly journals Sleep disturbance and its effect on academic performance among students of a medical college of Tripura

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjan Datta ◽  
Kaushik Nag ◽  
Nabarun Karmakar ◽  
Tamal Chakrabarty ◽  
Kaushik Tripura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Disturbed Sleep ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Sleep deprivation may have grave health consequences; resulting in increasing disease morbidity and mortality. Sleep disturbance have also been affected academic performance of medical students. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of sleep disturbance and association between sleep disturbance and academic performance of medical students, if any.Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in the month of March 2018 among 203 medical students of Tripura Medical College and Dr. B.R.A.M. Teaching Hospital. Probability Proportionate to Sample Size (PPS) was used to determine the number of students required from each semester. Students selected by simple random sampling from each semester were interviewed by a pre-designed, pre-tested interview schedule designed based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Data was represented in percentages in tables, charts and Chi square test was applied. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Mean age of the medical student was 21.36±1.96 years. Present study showed, 57% students were complaining of disturbed sleep. Students who felt sleepy during daytime (72.4%) were struggling more during exam compared to students not feeling sleepy (51.7%), which was statistically significant. Study revealed, students who got average mark in last semester exam were most affected with disturbed sleep (66.3%) followed by students who got good marks (53.5%) and poor marks (50%).Conclusions: Prevalence of sleep disturbance was very high among medical students. Male students were much more affected compared to female students. Sleep disturbance has also affected academic performance of students.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Keteraturan Ibu dalam Menimbang Balita di Posyandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florani Asanab ◽  
Ribka Limbu ◽  
Enjelita M. Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Chi Square Test

Mothers’ regularity of weighing their children aged <5 yo at Posyandu is crucial to monitor the growth, nutritional status, and health of the children. Several factors could affect mothers’ regularity in weighing their children at Posyandu. This study aimed to identify factors affecting mothers to regularly measure the weight of their children <5 yo at Posyandu in Toobaun Village Kupang District. The study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study design. The sample was 57 mothers who had under-five children obtained by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test. The result showed that knowledge (p= 0,002) and distance home-posyandu (p=0,000) associated with mothers’ regularity of weighing their under-five children, while mother’s occupation had no association with mothers’ regularity of weighing their children( p=0,091). Health workers should encourage mothers to measure regularly the weight of their under-five children at Posyandu.

scholarly journals Injury and violence related behaviour among school-going adolescents in Jammu region

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 3155
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar ◽  
Deepika Dewan ◽  
Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Transition Period ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
High Risk Behaviour ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Adolescence is a transition period of rapid growth and development which makes this age group more vulnerable. These vulnerabilities manifest in risk behaviours that predispose them to injuries, violence, suicidal tendencies and sexual abuse in adolescence and in later stages of life. The objective of present study was to assess the health risk behaviour of rural and urban male adolescents concerning injuries, violence and sexuality. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 848 school going adolescents (15-19 years) over a period of one year (2014-2015). Schools were randomly selected using multistage simple random sampling. The youth risk behaviour survey (YRBS) questionnaire was used for data collection. Behaviours regarding driving, carrying weapons, violence, suicidal thoughts and sexual activities were explored. Descriptive statistics was used in form of percentages and proportions. Chi square test was used as a test of significance. Results: Less than half of adolescents surveyed used helmet and seatbelt while 22%reported using mobile phone while driving. Out of total adolescents, 13.7% carried weapons to school while 23.8% damaged or stole other students' property. Adolescents in the urban area were more often threatened or injured with a weapon by someone on school premises as compared to rural counterparts. Nearly half of (47%) urban and 33% of rural ever felt so sad leading to stoppage of usual activities. Only 10.7% adolescents reported having first sexual intercourse out of which nearly one third (38.4%) had not used any method to prevent pregnancy. Conclusions: Adolescents frequently reported high risk behaviour regardless of place of residence and type of school. 

scholarly journals Assessment of gadgets addiction and its impact on health among undergraduates

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 3624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aravind K. Kumar ◽  
Mayur S. Sherkhane
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Area Of Concern ◽  
High Level

Background: Technology has made our youth the most vulnerable group among today’s population, because of their accessibility and addiction to newer gadgets, which are cheap and easily available. Society has always been worrying about the term ‘Drug Addiction’ of our youth but ‘Gadget Addiction’ is a more critical area of concern in the present era and is a threat to the social infrastructure in the future. Addiction is an irrepressible urge which is accompanied by loss of control leading to lower emotional intelligence indirectly deteriorating the academic and professional performance as well as hampering their family life leading to life threatening problems in future.Methods: Cross sectional study was done among 200 undergraduates using predesigned and pretested questionnaire. Gadget dependency was analysed using 5-point Likert-scale. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test was used for analysing the data collected.Results: 71% belonged to 21-24 years age group. 73.5% were males and 43.5% belonged to class I socio-economic status and 70% had normal BMI. 72.5% of subjects had first gadget at 16-20 years and 90.5% were using smart-phones as a common gadget, of them, 50.2% were using for more than 7 hours a day. 61% had difficulty in day to day work performance. Females were more prone compared to males (p=0.008).Conclusions: High level of dependency was present with gadget addiction. Health action to be taken in form of counselling about the pros and cons in the early phase can prevent future complications. 

scholarly journals Influence Of Demographic Factors And History Of Malaria With The Incidence Malaria In MORU PHC

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 338
Author(s):  
Sudirman Manumpa
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Malaria morbidity in Moru health center, with parameter Annual Parasite Incident (API), amounted to 16.9% in 2014. This figure was still high when compared to the target of eliminating malaria in Indonesia about <1% in 2030. Incidence of malaria is more common in children aged 5 months - <12 years. This high rates of malaria leads to poverty, low level of learning achievement of children and in pregnant women causing low birth weight in babies and death. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the incidence of tertian and Tropikana malaria or combined Tropikana and tertian (mix) in Moru PHC in sub-district Alor Southwestern, Alor Regency.This study used a cross-sectional design, the population of study were all patients undergoing peripheral blood examination in Moru PHC’s laboratory from June to October 2015. The number of samples in this study was 173 respondents. The sampling technique was Simple Random Sampling. Instruments of data collection were a questionnaire and observation sheet.Results of the study by Chi-Square test showed that the factors influencing the incidence of malaria were socioeconomic status (sig 0,000), education level (sig 0.001). By using multivariate analysis with logistic regression test, results were obtained the age of 5 months - <12 value (sig 0.025) and socioeconomic status (sig 0,000) influencing the incidence of malaria.Variables that affect the incidence of malaria were demographic factors such as age, education level, socioeconomic status. It is advisable to harness swamp thus improving the economic status of society and build permanent house.Keywords: incidence malaria, demographic factors, history of malaria

scholarly journals Study of prevalence of anaemia and its socio demographic co-relates among adolescent girls of Bhopal city

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1995
Author(s):  
Shweta Shrivastava ◽  
Preshant Shrivastava ◽  
Veena Melwani
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Correlates ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: The present study was planned to assess the prevalence of anemia and study its socio-demographic correlates among adolescents’ girls of 10-19 years in Bhopal city (M.P).Methods: The study was conducted as a community based cross-sectional study on 640 adolescent girls residing in selected ward and willing to participate in the study. Detailed history as mentioned in questionnaire was obtained. Assessment of the anemia status was carried out using Hemoglobin Color Scale (HCS). Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics chi square test were used for the inferential statistics. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls was 72.8%. Anemia was found to be highly significantly associated with education and occupation of parent’s, socio economic status and BMI (p<0.05). Also, anemia was significantly associated with birth order, amount and days of menstrual blood flow (p<0.05)Conclusions: Anemia is highly prevalent in adolescent girls. Evidence suggests that there is need to emphasize on corrective measures for anemia in adolescent girls of 10-19 years before they enter adolescence so as to compensate the additional requirement for growth and development during puberty and combat the extra losses during menstruation.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PREEKLAMPSIA DENGAN KEJADIAN BAYI BERAT LAHIR RENDAH DI KOTA MAKASSAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Muhasidah Muhasidah ◽  
Herman Djewarut ◽  
Sumira Sumira ◽  
Nuraeni Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Elevated Liver Enzyme ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACTThe influence of preeclampsis in pregnant women varies from mild hypertension, severe hypertension or hypertensive crisis, eclampsia to HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzyme, Low Platelet), the condition of this severe preeclampsy can occur in ± 1 per 1000 pregnancies. While the impact of this disorder on the fetus also varies from premature birth, obstructed fetal growth that can occur in 1 of 3 cases of preeclampsi to fetal death. This study aims to determine the preeclampsia relationship with the genesis of low birth weight babies. Type of retrospective research, with a cross sectional study draft. The number of samples in this study was 47 people obtained using Simple Random Sampling according to the criteria of the preset sample. Test analysis using the Chi Square Test statistical analysis (Chi squared) based on Pearson Correlation Chi Square with the provisions of Interval Confidence (confidence level) 95%, Probability (fault tolerance) 5% (α = 0.05). The results showed a preeclampsia relationship with the low birth weight incident. Acquired ρ-value value of 0.002 smaller than α = 0.05. It is expected for mothers with preeclampts should routinely be checked in to nearby medical personnel to be taken steps-prevention of preeclampsia. Keywords : LBBW, Mom, Pre-eclampsia ABSTRAK Pengaruh preeklampsi pada ibu hamil bervariasi dari hipertensi ringan, hipertensi berat atau krisis hipertensi, eklampsia sampai sindroma HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzyme, Low Platelet), kondisi preeklampsi berat ini dapat terjadi pada ±1 per 1000 kehamilan. Sedangkan dampak kelainan ini pada janin juga bervariasi dari kelahiran prematur, pertumbuhan janin terhambat yang dapat terjadi pada 1 dari 3 kasus preeklampsi sampai kematian janin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungan Preeklampsia dengan Kejadian Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah. Jenis penelitian retrospektif, dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 47 orang yang didapatkan dengan menggunakan Simple Random Sampling sesuai dengan kriteria sampel yang telah ditetapkan. Analisis uji menggunakan analisis statistik Chi Square Test (Chi Kuadrat) berdasarkan Pearson Correlation Chi Square dengan ketentuan Interval Confidence (taraf keyakinan) 95%, Probability (toleransi kesalahan) 5% (α = 0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan Preeklampsia dengan Kejadian Berat  Badan Lahir Rendah. Diperoleh nilai -value sebesar 0,002 yang lebih kecil dari α = 0,05. Diharapkan bagi ibu dengan preeklampsi hendaknya rutin memeriksakan diri ke tenaga medis terdekat agar dapat diambil langkah – langkah pencegahan terjadinya preeklampsia. Kata kunci : BBLR, Ibu, Pre-eklampsia

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