scholarly journals Hubungan serum seng dengan jumlah CD4 pada lansia di Panti Jompo

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Widijanti Sugeng ◽  
Merryana Adriani ◽  
Bambang Wirjatmadi
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Zinc Level ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Elderly

Background: Elderly people tend to have higher susceptibility to infections because of immune dysfunction, especially cell-mediated immune system which is related to zinc deficiency. Zinc has an important role in the cell-mediated immune system which can be determined by CD4 count. Objectives: To determine the zinc level in the serum and CD4 count in healthy elderly and the correlation between the zinc level in the serum and CD4 count. Method: This was a randomized cross-sectional study. Twenty seven healthy elderly subjects of both sexes aged 60-90 years were recruited for this study from a senior center. Zinc level in the serum and CD4 count were measured. Result: The average of CD4 count was 710 + 269 cells/ml, and the average of zinc level in the serum was 87,29 + 10,27 μg/dL. Twenty six percent elderly had low CD4 count (<460cells/ml. There was no zinc deficiency among the elderly but 30% elderly had zinc level 70- 80 μg/dL. There was a significant correlation (p<0,05) between zinc level and CD4 count, which was analyzed using Pearson correlation method.Conclusion: CD4 count has correlation with zinc level in the serum in elderlyKeywords: Zinc level, CD4 count, elderly

scholarly journals Determining Whether Tai Chi Chuan is Related to the Updating Function in Older Adults: Differences Between Experts and Novices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Yang ◽  
Tingting Chen ◽  
Xiaoxia Yuan ◽  
Xiaoke Zhong ◽  
Shoufu Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tai Chi Chuan ◽  
Novice Group ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Back Task

Abstract Background: Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) is one effective method used to delay cognitive decline in older adults. However, the relationship between the long-term practice of TCC and the crucial working memory updating function of the brain in the elderly has not been comprehensively researched.Objective: This cross-sectional study explores how behavioral performance in a laboratory setting is related to long term practice of TCC on the updating function in older people using reaction times (RTs) of N-back tasks. Methods: 26 healthy elderly people participated in this experiment. According to the length of time TCC was practiced, 13 subjects in the TCC group had more than 5 years’ experience of TCC exercise, and 13 elderly subjects who had not been systematically exposed to mind-body exercise were assigned to the novice group. The N-back task was administered to every participant to evaluate the updating function. Results: The TCC group had faster RTs compared to the novice group (p<0.05); For the 1-back task, the TCC group showed faster RTs than the novice group. For the 2-back task, the novice group exhibited faster RTs than the TCC group. Conclusions: TCC experts exhibit greater updating function as compared to TCC novices. Long-term TCC appears to be positive associated with the updating function of older adults, making it an effective exercise to maintain cognitive function in the elderly.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KADAR ZINK DALAM ASI DENGAN BERAT BADAN DAN PANJANG BADAN BAYI USIA 4-6 BULAN DI KOTA PADANG SUMATERA BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Ratnadewi Ratnadewi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Zinc Deficiency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Zinc Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlation Test ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test

Zinc deficiency is public health problem. Almost two million people in developing country suffered zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency in Indonesia, 25% in breastfeeding mothers and 17% in babies. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation of zinc level in breastmilk with 4-6 months old baby weight and length in Padang City West Sumatera. This study was done in working area of Lubuk Buaya, Padang Pasir, and Nanggalo Public Health Center. This study was done from January 2016 until January 2017. The design of this study was cross sectional, number of sample were 108 people. Samples were selected by simple random sampling. Zinc level in breastmilk was checked by AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer). Data were analyzed by using univariate and bivariate with pearson correlation test. The correlation test, correlation was positive and patterned between log zinc level in breastmilk with 4-6 months old baby weight (r=0,272), while the length (r=0,216), correlation was positive and weak with p value <0,05. That there were significant correlation between log zinc level in breastmilk and 4-6 months old baby weight and length.

P4557Factors associated with treatment and control of hypertension in a healthy elderly population free of cardiovascular disease: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Chowdhury ◽  
M R Nelson ◽  
M E Ernst ◽  
K L Margolis ◽  
L J Beilin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
And Control

Abstract Introduction Despite readily available treatments, control of high blood pressure (BP) in the ageing population remains suboptimal. Gaps in understanding the management of high BP amongst the elderly exist, as most studies have been in predominantly middle-aged populations. Purpose We explored pharmacological BP lowering treatment and control among elderly hypertensive participants free from overt cardiovascular disease (CVD), and identified factors related to both “untreated” and “treated but uncontrolled” high BP. Methods We analyzed baseline data from 19,114 individuals aged ≥65 years enrolled from Australia and the US in the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study. Hypertension was defined as an average systolic/diastolic BP ≥140/90 mmHg and/or use of any BP-lowering medication. `Controlled hypertensives” were those receiving BP-lowering medication and with BP <140/90 mmHg. Descriptive analyses were used to summarize hypertension control rates; logistic regression was used to investigate relationships with treatment and BP control. Results Overall, 74% (14,213/19,114) of participants were hypertensive, and of these 29% (4,151/14,213) were untreated. Among those treated, 47% (4,732/10,062) had BP <140/90 mmHg. Participants who were untreated were more likely to be men, have higher educational status, and be in good physical health, and less likely to have significant comorbidities. The factors related to “treated but uncontrolled” hypertension included older age, being men, Black race (versus White), using BP lowering monotherapy and residing in Australia (versus US) (Figure 1). Conclusion(s) There were high levels of “untreated” and “treated but uncontrolled” BP, in an otherwise healthy elderly population, suggesting that opportunities for better BP control exist through targeting intervention to high-risk individuals. Acknowledgement/Funding National Institute on Aging and the National Cancer Institute at NIH; NHMRC Australia, Monash University, Victorian Cancer Agency (Australia)

Medication-Use Behavior of Elderly Patients in Baghdad City: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
Massara Salah Abbas ◽  
Marwa Jamal ◽  
Mustafa Mohammed Sabri ◽  
Zainab Abdulrahman ◽  
Saad Abdulrahman Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Survey Form

Background: As our society ages, the incidence of chronic diseases increases, and so does drug use and polypharmacy. Aim: To evaluate the medication use behaviors of selected elderly patients who lived in Baghdad city. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 225 subjects aged >60 years who lived in Baghdad city and consumed chronically prescribed medications. Data were collected using a survey form, and the survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews. The data are presented as numbers, percentages, and averages. Results: The majority were treated through polypharmacy, using various drugs. The most commonly used drugs included those used to treat cardiovascular diseases, DM, and dyslipidemia. 74.6% did not know about the side effects of the drugs they used, and 55.6% did not read the product information leaflet (PIL) of the drugs. Also, 70.7% said that the health care personnel did not educate them about their drugs. Of the elderly who were informed about their drugs, 128 obtained the information from the physician and 91 from the pharmacist. Conclusion: The majority of the elderly subjects used more than one drug, and the main drug class used was the cardiovascular agents. they are unaware of the side effects of the prescribed agents.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Treatment and Control of Hypertension in a Healthy Elderly Population Free of Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 350-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enayet K Chowdhury ◽  
Mark R Nelson ◽  
Michael E Ernst ◽  
Karen L Margolis ◽  
Lawrence J Beilin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Elderly Hypertensive ◽  
And Control ◽  
Healthy Elderly People

Abstract BACKGROUND Despite readily available treatments, control of blood pressure (BP) with population aging remains suboptimal. Further, there are gaps in the understanding of the management of high BP in the aged. We explored antihypertensive treatment and control among elderly hypertensive participants free from overt cardiovascular disease (CVD), and identified factors related to both “untreated” and “treated but uncontrolled” high BP. METHODS We analyzed baseline data from 19,114 individuals aged ≥65 years enrolled from Australia and United States (US) in the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly study. Hypertension was defined as an average systolic/diastolic BP ≥140/90 mm Hg and/or the use of any BP lowering medication. “Controlled hypertension” was defined if participants were receiving antihypertensive medication and BP &lt;140 and 90 mm Hg. Descriptive analyses were used to summarize hypertension control rates; logistic regression was used to investigate relationships with treatment and BP control. RESULTS Overall, 74% (14,213/19,114) of participants were hypertensive; and of these 29% (4,151/14,213) were untreated. Among those treated participants, 53% (5,330/10,062) had BP ≥140/90 mm Hg. Participants who were untreated were more likely to be men, have higher educational status, and be in good physical health, and less likely to have significant comorbidities. The factors related to “treated but uncontrolled” BP included older age, male, Black race (vs. White), using antihypertensive monotherapy (vs. multiple) and residing in Australia (vs. US). CONCLUSIONS High levels of “untreated” and “treated but uncontrolled” BP occur in healthy elderly people without CVD, suggesting there are opportunities for better BP control in the primary prevention of CVD in this population. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION NCT01038583.

scholarly journals Association between BMI, Blood Pressure, and Age: Study among Tangkhul Naga Tribal Males of Northeast India

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. K. Mungreiphy ◽  
Satwanti Kapoor ◽  
Rashmi Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northeast India ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socioeconomic Environment ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
Older Subjects

Purpose. To find the prevalence of overweight/obesity and hypertension, and to study the association between BMI, blood pressure, and age. Methods. Cross-sectional study was carried out among 257 Tangkhul Naga males of Northeast India, age ranging from 20–70 years. The subjects were divided into five different age groups to study age trend. Results. Mean systolic, and diastolic BP was higher among subjects with elevated BMI and among older subjects. Minimum BP was found among underweight and maximum among obese. BP was found lowest among the youngest age group and higher among the elderly subjects. BMI was also found to be associated with age independently. Although the magnitude of correlation differed, there was significant positive correlation among BMI, age, systolic and diastolic BP. Odd ratios showed overweight/obese subjects to be more likely to have hypertension than those with normal BMI. Changing socioeconomic environment intensifies the prevalence of overweight/obesity and hypertension among the Tangkhul Nagas.

Evaluation of Dependence Among Benzodiazepines in Population of Elderly Subjects Followed in Psychiatric Service in Sfax

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S660-S660
Author(s):  
N. Messedi ◽  
I. Feki ◽  
I. Baati ◽  
R. Sellami ◽  
D. Trigui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Psychiatric Service ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Withdrawal Signs

IntroductionBenzodiazepines (BZD) are the most consumed psychotropic drugs by the elders. This prescription can lead to the dependence which is a major public health problem particularly in this population.ObjectivesTo study the prevalence of dependence of the (BZD) in elderly subjects followed as outpatients and to identify the factors associated with it.MethodsIt was a cross-sectional study of 60 patients aged 65 years and older followed at the psychiatric consultation of the UH Hédi Chaker of Sfax; for 3 months. We used:– Questionnaire containing demographic and clinical data.– The cognitive scale of attachment to benzodiazepines (ECAB), a score ≥ 6 indicates dependence.ResultsThe average age of patients was 67.78 years, with a sex-ratio M/W = 0.46. They were smoking in 58.3% of cases. The most frequent psychiatric disorders were mood disorders (40%) followed by anxiety disorders (13.3%). The absence of diagnosis was observed in 23.3% of cases. A psychotropic drugs were associated with BZD in 86.7%. The most prescripted BZD was lorazépam (90%). Withdrawal signs were present in 90% of cases. The prevalence of BZD dependence has been estimated at 80%.BZD dependence was significantly correlated with smoking (P = 0.00), with psychotropics association (P = 0.04) and with signs of withdrawal (P = 0.001).ConclusionIt appears from our study the importance of BZD dependence in the elderly what it is a source of withdrawal difficulty. So we need make more effort to comply with recommendations regarding the prescription of these molecules.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Is sedentary behavior an intervening factor in the practice of physical activity in the elderly?

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Maria do Carmo Correia de Lima ◽  
Gustavo Vinicius do Nascimento de Oliveira ◽  
Sônia Maria Marques Gomes Bertolini ◽  
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current State ◽  
The City

Abstract Objective: the present study aimed to analyze the association between current sedentary behavior and the practice of physical activity among elderly persons in the city of Maringá in the state of Paraná. Method: a cross-sectional study of 970 elderly subjects was carried out, using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results: the modeling of structural equations revealed that the sedentary behavior has a significant effect (p <0.05) on the activities moderate and vigorous activities, explaining 3% and 4% of the variability of these variables. Specifically, it has been found that increased sedentary behavior has a (β = 0.13) and negative on vigorous activities (β = -0.21). Conclusion: the current state of sedentary behavior has a significant effect on moderate and vigorous activities.

scholarly journals Influence of age and education on the Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test (RBMT) among healthy elderly

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Maineri Steibel ◽  
Maira Rozenfeld Olchik ◽  
Mônica Sanches Yassuda ◽  
Geisa Finger ◽  
Irênio Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Memory Test ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Behavioral Memory

Memory is a cognitive domain extensively evaluated in the neuropsychiatric setting. Assessment tools with appropriate norms for age and educational level are necessary for the proper interpretation of results. Objective : To present normative data for older adults stratified by age and education for the Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test (RBMT). The effect of age and education on the total and sub-test scores was also analyzed. Methods : A cross-sectional study involving a sample of 233 healthy elderly from a third-age group in Porto Alegre with an average age of 70 (SD 7.9) years and 10.7 (SD 4.8) years of education was carried out. The RBMT is considered an ecologically valid memory test, since it includes tasks similar to everyday situations. The sample was stratified into the following age groups: 60-69 years, 70-79 years and > 80 years. The sample was also divided into individuals with < 8 years and ≥ 8 years of education. Pearson's Chi-squared test and Spearman correlations were used. Results : The elderly participants with low educational level had worse performance on all sub-tests, except the Pictures, Messages, Belongings and Orientation. Older elderly performed worse for total RBMT score and on the Face Recognition, Immediate and Delayed Route, Messages and Belongings subtests (p ≤ 0.005). Conclusion : Education and age significantly influenced RBMT scores. Therefore, norms for this test should be stratified according to these factors.

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