scholarly journals Risk Factors for Diabetic Foot in Tetouan, Morocco - A Case-Control Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hicham AOUFI ◽  
Safouane MOUWAFAQ ◽  
A LIKOS ◽  
Abderrahmane MAAROUFI
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Control Study

Introduction Diabetes is a globally major public health problem. Its evolution is insidious and silent before the appearance of serious complications as a consequence in terms of morbidity than of mortality. Complications in the feet are among the most frequent and feared. This study helps identify factors associated with diabetic foot in diabetic patients in the province of Tetouan in public and private sector. Methods This is a case-control study in which 136 diabetic patients monitored in the public and private sector in the province of Tetouan were chosen. 68 patients had diabetic foot and 68 were diabetic patients without this complication. Data were collected from patients’ records and supplemented by interviews. The factors compared between the two groups were socio-demographic, biological and related to diabetes and lifestyle. These risk factors were determined by bivariate and multivariate analyses. Results Statistically significant associations were found between diabetic foot and several factors including: the irregular monitoring of patients: ORadjusted = 7.7 [1.9-23], the rate of glycated hemoglobin: ORadjusted = 1.7 [1.2-2.3], diabetes duration: ORadjusted = 1.2 [1.03-1.26], and physical activity ORadjusted = 1.1 [0.02-0.9]. However, no association was found between diabetic foot and the level of education or occupation. Conclusion To prevent the development of diabetic foot, more attention should be given to diabetic patients whose diabetes duration is long, patient monitoring should be regular and diabetes control should be optimal. In addition, physical activity is recommended for diabetic patients as part of promoting healthy lifestyles

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with peripheral neuropathy among diabetic individuals: a case control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 768
Author(s):  
Christa Kingston ◽  
Aravindan J. ◽  
Srikumar Walsalam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Diabetic Neuropathy ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of ◽  
Control Study

Background: Diabetic neuropathy is one among the most common complication in diabetes mellitus. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy hinders the quality of life causing morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to find the risk factors associated with diabetic neuropathy.Methods: This case control study involved 100 diabetic patients attending the Dohnavur fellowship hospital, Dohnavur from October 2019 to March 2020. Sociodemographic profile and diabetic characteristics of the study group were obtained and analysed. Diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy was done by using the diagnostic method proposed by American Diabetic Association.Results: Of the total study population with mean age 59.43 years, 63% had family history of diabetes. Almost 70% had poor diabetic control. Statistically significant relationships were found between neuropathy and duration of diabetes, glycaemic control, history of hypertension, monofilament test and pinprick sensation.Conclusions: In this study, glycemic control, dyslipidemia and hypertension were modifiable risk factors for diabetic neuropathy. Early interventional programs to sensitize diabetics on these factors could improve the quality of life of Diabetic patients. 

Physical activity and sedentary behaviors associated with overweight and obesity among primary school children in Tanzania: a case-control study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renatha Pacific ◽  
Kissa Kulwa ◽  
Haikael D. Martin ◽  
Pammla Petrucka
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
School Children ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Control Study

Purpose This study aims at determining the risk of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors on overweight and obesity among primary school children aged 10–13 years in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A case-control study was conducted from January to March 2020 involving 69 overweight/obese children as cases and 138 normal weight children as controls. Cases were identified as having body mass index-for-age ≥ +1 standard deviation (SD) and controls as those having BMI-for-age range between −2 SD to <+1 SD. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection on daily physical activities and sedentary behavior types, frequency duration and activity score. An independent sample t-test was used to compare means of activity score between cases and controls. Binary logistic regression was used to predict risk factors for overweight/obesity. Findings Risk factors for overweight/obesity were listening to music and/or radio for >2 h/week (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2–6.1) and walking for exercise <2 h/week (OR 2.1, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1–4.1). On the other hand, rope skipping for >2 h/week (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.03–0.7) was a protective factor against overweight/obesity. Controls had a significantly higher mean score of being active during lunch breaks compared to cases (p = 0.012). Cases had higher weight, height and percentage body fat than controls (p < 0.001). The home environment provided more avenues for physical activity than the school environment. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is original research work and the first case-control study to predict physical activity and sedentary behaviors as risk factors for overweight and obesity in Tanzanian school children.

scholarly journals Diabetic Foot Infections: Local Prevalence of and Case–Control Study of Risk Factors for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin J Kim ◽  
Alison Lydecker ◽  
Rohini Davé ◽  
Jacqueline T Bork ◽  
Mary-Claire Roghmann
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Diabetic Foot Infections ◽  
Control Study

Abstract We identified deep diabetic foot infections by culture and conducted a case–control study examining the risk factors for moderate to severe methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PsA) diabetic foot infections. Our MRSA prevalence was lower than literature values; PsA was higher. Gangrene may be predictive of Pseudomonas infection.

scholarly journals Case-Control Study of Risk Factors and Self-Care Behaviors of Foot Ulceration in Diabetic Patients Attending Primary Healthcare Services in Palestine

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Basma S. Salameh ◽  
Jihad Abdallah ◽  
Ehab O. Naerat
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Sensory Loss ◽  
Foot Ulcers ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Foot Ulceration ◽  
Control Study

The purpose of this study is to identify certain sociodemographic, lifestyle, self-care, and foot examination factors that predict the development of diabetic foot ulcers in Palestine. A case-control study was performed in Palestine in 2019. The control group consisted of diabetic patients without foot ulceration (NFU). The case group included diabetic patients who had foot ulcers (DFU) with a size not less than 0.5 cm2. The sample of patients was taken from primary healthcare diabetic clinics in Palestine. Findings of the study showed several independent risk factors for developing DFUs, which were smoking, sensory loss to vibration, sensory loss to monofilament, loss of pedal pulse, presence of calluses, nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. Also, this study has shown that illiteracy and low income were significantly associated with DFU development. Moreover, the current study demonstrated that poor self-care behaviors were associated with DFU. The information gained from the study will contribute to raising awareness and improving health education for diabetic patients and their families with the aim of reducing the complications of diabetes.

scholarly journals Risk factors for eye complications in patients with diabetes mellitus: development and progression

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 313-325
Author(s):  
M. El Shazly ◽  
M. Zeid ◽  
A. Osman
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Control Study

A multicentre case-control study was conducted to identify and quantify risk factors that may influence the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy. A total of 200 diabetic patients with nonproliferative retinopathy were compared with 400 diabetic patients without any eye complications with regard to the development of diabetic retinopathy. They were also compared with 200 diabetic patients with major eye complications to study the progression of diabetic eye complications. Results showed that the progression of diabetic eye complications was preventable since all the variables significantly affecting the process of progression, except type of diabetes, were avoidable

scholarly journals Risk factors for amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcer in southwest Iran: a matched case-control study

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. e2015044 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Kogani ◽  
Mohammad Ali Mansournia ◽  
Amin Doosti-Irani ◽  
Kourosh Holakouie-Naieni
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Matched Case ◽  
Southwest Iran ◽  
Matched Case Control Study ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Ketosis in Obese Ketosis-Prone Diabetic Patients: A Case-Control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 965-977
Author(s):  
Li Shi ◽  
Liang Zhou ◽  
Juan Liu ◽  
Yang Ding ◽  
Xin-hua Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Among Saudi Hospitalized Diabetic Patients: A Nested Case-Control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 881-889
Author(s):  
Fahad AS Aleidan ◽  
Banderi A Ahmed ◽  
Farah A Alotaibi ◽  
Dalal H Aleesa ◽  
Nuha A Alhefdhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Nested Case Control ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Dietary and lifestyle behavior in adults with epilepsy needs improvement: a case-control study from northeastern Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamila Szałwińska ◽  
Monika Cyuńczyk ◽  
Jan Kochanowicz ◽  
Anna M. Witkowska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Cottage Cheese ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Several factors predispose individuals with epilepsy to chronic diseases. Among them, nutrition and lifestyle factors have not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate patients with epilepsy in terms of diet, body composition and physical activity compared to healthy sex- and age-matched subjects to investigate whether there are risk factors for nutritional deficiencies and risk factors for the development of metabolic diseases. Methods The case-control study involved 60 epileptic male and female volunteers and 70 healthy controls matched according to age and sex. Medical information was collected during the study, and a detailed questionnaire regarding eating and lifestyle habits was conducted. Physical activity was evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Nutritional status was assessed by bioelectric impedance. Venous blood samples were taken for lipid and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) analyses. Results A tendency toward an increase in LDL cholesterol was found in the individuals with epilepsy. Significantly higher body fat and insignificantly higher visceral fat were found in epileptic men than in healthy men. In epileptic women, a tendency toward a lower lean body mass was found. Patients with epilepsy were more sedentary, consumed less cottage cheese, fruit, pulses, nuts and seeds, vitamin C and potassium, and consumed more sugar-sweetened soda, fat and sodium than healthy people. On a positive note, individuals with epilepsy consumed less coffee and alcoholic beverages. More than 80% of the epileptic volunteers had diets that were low in folic acid, vitamin D and calcium, but a similar tendency was observed in the healthy volunteers. A higher percentage of the patients with epilepsy had diets that were low in niacin, vitamin C and potassium than the control group (25% vs. 7, 50% vs. 31% and 73 vs. 56%, respectively). A significantly lower serum concentration of 25(OH)D3 was observed in epileptic individuals and was found to be positively modulated by physical activity. Conclusions The results indicate that several behavior-related habits, which may predispose epileptic people to cardiovascular disease, need to be improved. For this reason, patients with epilepsy should be provided with more comprehensive medical care, including advice on nutrition and physical activity.

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