Sleep disorders and related factors among frontline medical staff supporting Wuhan during the COVID-19 outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-270
Author(s):  
Zhenqing Zhang ◽  
Yanyu Hu ◽  
Yingying Chen ◽  
Zhenhua Liao ◽  
Yixiong Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of

Sleep problems among frontline medical staff during the COVID-19 epidemic require attention. A total of 249 frontline medical staff who were recruited to support Wuhan completed this cross-sectional study. A web-based questionnaire about insomnia, depression, anxiety, and fatigue was used to assess mental health status. The prevalence of sleep disorders among frontline medical staff was 50.6%. More time spent in Wuhan and a history of insomnia, depression, anxiety, and fatigue were associated with a higher risk of insomnia. People who stayed in Wuhan for a long time with a history of insomnia, depression, anxiety, and fatigue symptoms might be at high risk of insomnia.

Sleep disorders and related factors among frontline medical staff supporting Wuhan during the COVID-19 outbreak

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Zhenqing Zhang ◽  
Yanyu Hu ◽  
Yingying Chen ◽  
Zhenhua Liao ◽  
Yixiong Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Long Time ◽  
History Of

Sleep problems among frontline medical staff during the COVID-19 epidemic require attention. A total of 249 frontline medical staff who were recruited to support Wuhan completed this cross-sectional study. A web-based questionnaire about insomnia, depression, anxiety, and fatigue was used to assess mental health status. The prevalence of sleep disorders among frontline medical staff was 50.6%. More time spent in Wuhan and a history of insomnia, depression, anxiety, and fatigue were associated with a higher risk of insomnia. People who stayed in Wuhan for a long time with a history of insomnia, depression, anxiety, and fatigue symptoms might be at high risk of insomnia.

scholarly journals Treatment Seeking Behavior for COVID-19 Symptoms and Its Related Factors Among Northern Iranian Population: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farahnaz Joukar ◽  
Mehrnaz Asgharnezhad ◽  
Mohammadreza Naghipour ◽  
Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei ◽  
Saman Maroufizadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
History Of ◽  
Professional Treatment

Abstract Background: This study was conducted to investigate the treatment seeking behavior for COVID-19 symptoms among northern Iranian population and its related factors.Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the treatment seeking behavior for COVID-19 symptoms and its related factors in 602 confirmed COVID-19 cases for a period of 2 months between March and May 2020 in Guilan at the onset of the corona epidemic in Iran. Results: Professional treatment-seeking was observed in 18.6% of patients and most of patient reported home remedies (50.3%) and self-medication (31.1%) as first reaction to COVID-19 symptoms. The multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that patients with breathing difficulties symptom and history of respiratory disease had greater odds professional treatment of seeking respectively (adjusted odds ratio (OR) =1.6, P=0.03, (OR) =3.3, P =0.001). Conclusions: Roughly half of symptomatic COVID-19 patient reported home remedies as first treatment-seeking behaviors and only breathing difficulties symptom and past history of respiratory disease were identified as an independent predictor of professional treatment–seeking. However, we found no more professional treatment -seeking behaviors among elderly, diabetic, hypertensive and obese patients, while there were at risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 infections. Thus, behavior change interventions in population with underling disease (including diabetes, hypertension and obesity) and older age is crucial to improve professional treatment -seeking behaviors.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Peri-Implantitis: A Multi-Centered Cross-Sectional Study on 248 Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Tommaso Weinstein ◽  
Tommaso Clauser ◽  
Massimo Del Fabbro ◽  
Matteo Deflorian ◽  
Andrea Parenti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Loss ◽  
Supportive Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Implant Therapy

The aim of this multicenter cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of peri-implantitis and to assess its association with several patient- and implant-related factors. Patients with at least one implant, who came for a recall visit to one of the four centers over a period of five months, were enrolled. Presence of peri-implantitis (defined as bleeding on probing, exudate/suppuration, bone loss > 0.2 mm/year and increased pocket depth) and several other variables (e.g., smoking habits, history of periodontitis, diabetes) were recorded. Out of 248 enrolled patients (1162 implants), 10 patients had at least one implant with peri-implantitis (4.03%); a total of 14 implants were affected (1.20%). A statistically significant association between peri-implantitis and diabetes was found (OR 8.65; CI: 1.94–38.57). Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day (OR: 0.53; CI 0.03–9.45) and history of periodontitis (OR: 2.42; CI: 0.49–11.89) were not found to be statistically associated with peri-implantitis. Even if implant therapy is a consolidated treatment, biological complications do happen. Strict supportive therapy recalls could lead to lower rates of peri-implantitis and earlier diagnosis.

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.

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERITY OF DISEASE IN PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Tania Gudu ◽  
◽  
Alexandra Peltea ◽  
Andra Balanescu ◽  
Violeta Bojinca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Severity ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Psoriasis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Biologic Dmards ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Laboratory Variables

Objectives. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of disease severity in PsA and to assess the factors that might explain it. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study of unselected PsA patients. Severity was defined according to GRAPPA criteria of severity. Factors potentially associated with severity (demographical, clinical, laboratory variables, treatment related factors and comorbidities) were assessed by uni- and multivariate logistic regressions. Results. A total of 129 PsA patients were analysed: 77 (59.7%) women, mean±standard deviation age 53.5±11.8 years, and mean disease duration 7±7.4 years. Twenty-for patients (18.6%) had severe PsA. In the univariate regression, disease severity was associated with psoriasis duration, PsA duration, current moderate/severe skin disease, nail disease, history of corticotherapy, and total number of previous synthetic and biologic DMARDs. In the multivariate analysis, PsA severity was explained by the presence of current moderate/severe psoriasis – odds ratio 5.88 (95% confidence interval 1.39; 25.00) and history of corticosteroids – 4.65 (1.13; 18.87). Conclusion. PsA severity is best explained by the presence of moderate or severe psoriasis and past treatment with corticosteroids, but further longitudinal studies are needed to identify predictive factors.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of erectile dysfunction: A cross-sectional web-based survey conducted in an Indonesian national referral hospital

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 817
Author(s):  
Ponco Birowo ◽  
Isaac Ardianson Deswanto ◽  
Nur Rasyid
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Interpersonal Stress ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
History Of

Background: Many epidemiological studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in different parts of the world. The objective of the present study was to establish the prevalence of ED in a healthy population from Indonesia and risk factors associated with ED. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in relatively healthy males in Jakarta that aged 20 to 80 years old. This cross-sectional study utilizes a web-based survey containing a translated version of The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) in Indonesian. Sexual domain functions in the IIEF-5 include 4 domains of erectile function starting from erection confidence, erection firmness, erection maintenance and sexual satisfaction. Results: The mean age of respondents is 38.7±12.6 years old. Most of the respondents were married (77.2%), had completed or undertaking tertiary education (66.3%) and worked in privately established companies (35.7%). The prevalence of ED was 35.6% (22.3% mild, 13.7% mild to moderate, 3.1% moderate and 0.8% severe). The prevalence of ED ranges from 6.5% in the 20-29 year old group, to as high as 88.0% in respondents aged 60 years old and above. Age, hypertension, stroke, history of heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, history of prostate operations and interpersonal stress are significantly associated with ED (p-value = <0.001, <0.001, 0.015 0.000, 0.01, 0.002, <0.001 and 0.022 respectively). Conclusion: The prevalence of ED in Indonesia is about 35.6%. The prevalence of ED in this study ranges from 6.5% to as high as 88.0%. Age, hypertension, stroke, history of heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, history of prostate operation and interpersonal stress are significantly associated with ED.

scholarly journals Urinary incontinence in climacteric afrodescendant women from the Colombian Caribbean

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 3817
Author(s):  
Alvaro Monterrosa-Castro ◽  
Katheryn Portela-Buelvas ◽  
Camil Castelo-Branco
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
History Of

Background: To assess the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and to identify related factors in Afro-descendant Colombian women.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 40-59 year old women from the Colombian Caribbean. Socio-demographic characteristics were recorded and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) and the 10-item cervantes scale were applied to identify UI and genitourinary symptoms, respectively.Results: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 40-59-year-old women from the Colombian Caribbean. Socio-demographic characteristics were recorded and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) and the 10-item cervantes scale were applied to identify UI and genitourinary symptoms, respectively.Conclusions: The prevalence of UI among climacteric afro-descendant women was close to 4%. A history of PIH and PD consumption were related factors.

Awareness of the preventive measures against Covid -19 spread among small shop owners

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1144-1150
Author(s):  
Muralidharan V A ◽  
Gheena S
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Small Shop ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Covid -19 is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered strain of coronavirus. As there is no vaccine discovered, the only way to prevent the spread is through following the practice of social isolation. But prolonged isolation may also lead to psychological stress and problems. The objective of the survey was to assess the knowledge and awareness of preventive measures against Covid 19 amongst small shop owners. A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted amongst the small shop owners.  A structured questionnaire comprising 15-17 questions had been put forth to assess the Covid 19 related knowledge and perception. The shopkeepers were contacted telephonically and responses recorded. The data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistics. Although the majority of the population had a positive perception about the preventive measures against the Covid spread, 36% of the shopkeepers were not aware of the preventive measures against the Covid spread. This study found optimal knowledge and perception of the preventive measures against Covid spread among the shopkeepers but misinformation and misunderstanding still prevailing. The shopkeepers are crucial in the prevention of the spread of Covid 19 and educating them might aid us in the fight against Covid- 19. 

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