scholarly journals Geographic distribution of breast cancer incidence in Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (05) ◽  
pp. 1295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Khosravi Shadmani ◽  
Kamyar Mansori ◽  
Salman Khazaei ◽  
Shiva Mansouri Hanis ◽  
Somayeh Khazaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Incidence ◽  
National Registry ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Geographic Disparity ◽  
Special Programs ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Preventive Policy

Background: A geographic disparity for breast cancer (BC) incidence by provinces is introduced in Iran. Present study aimed to clarify the geographic disparity of BC incidence after considering the age and gender. Methods: In this ecological study data about BC incidence extracted from reports of national registry of cancer (NCR), and Disease Control and Prevention in 2008. BC incidence mapping was conducted in geographic information system (GIS). Results: The results were consistent with previous reports but extend the previous knowledge with regarding the age and gender. Highest age specific rates (ASRs) of BC occurred in the provinces located in Central and Northern of Iran. Tehran and Sistan & Balochestan had highest and lowest ASR for male BC and female BC respectively. Conclusion: given that BC occurs more in Central and Northern provinces that are mainly with high socioeconomic status (SES) levels, so it is suggested that disparity in BC incidence can be reduced through planning special programs such as education, screening, and preventive policy in provinces with high priorities. 

scholarly journals Information and information resources in COVID-19: Awareness, control, and prevention

2021 ◽  
pp. 096100062110165
Author(s):  
Mohammadhiwa Abdekhoda ◽  
Fatemeh Ranjbaran ◽  
Asghar Sattari
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Control

This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the role of information and information resources in the awareness, control, and prevention of COVID-19. This study was a descriptive-analytical survey in which 450 participants were selected for the study. The data collection instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data through SPSS. The findings show that a wide range of mass media has become well known as information resources for COVID-19. Other findings indicate a significant statistical difference in the rate of using information resources during COVID-19 based on age and gender; however, this difference is not significant regarding the reliability of information resources with regard to age and gender. Health information has an undisputable role in the prevention and control of pandemic diseases such as COVID-19. Providing accurate, reliable, and evidence-based information in a timely manner for the use of resources and information channels related to COVID-19 can be a fast and low-cost strategic approach in confronting this disease.

scholarly journals Utilization of Preventive Care Services at a University Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Health Scope ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ali Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Rajaa M Al-Raddadi ◽  
Omar W Althomali ◽  
Abdulrahman S Bazaid
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Preventive Services ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Screening Services ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background: Chronic diseases have significant impacts on health systems worldwide and are a leading cause of death. Early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases are the best ways to reduce mortality and morbidity. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate public access to preventive services for chronic diseases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A survey of university hospital visitors was conducted in 2019. Participants were randomly selected and asked to fill a 16-question survey, including demographics, health care utilization, and type of preventive services. The chi-square test (SPSS) was used to identify any significant association between age and gender using the variable of preventive screening or counseling. Results: The majority of individuals who completed the survey (250 participants) were young, married, and male bachelor’s degree holders. About 71% of the participants received counseling services for either smoking, physical activity, weight, diet, or sleeping. More than half (58%) had undergone screening services, including breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, hypertension, or weight management. Chi-square analysis showed that females had a significant (P < 0.01) positive statistical relationship with the utilization of diabetes and breast cancer screening services, while males were more associated (P < 0.01) with smoking and weight-related counseling than females. Conclusions: The study demonstrated an insufficient use of preventive services and that sociodemographic differences (such as age and gender) could influence the utilization of various preventive services. Females were significantly positively associated with breast cancer and diabetes-related preventive services as these diseases are highly prevalent among females. Public education and awareness campaigns are needed to broadcast the importance of preventive services and promote better understanding and management of chronic diseases.

scholarly journals Regional Gestational Age and Gender-Specific Birth Weight Reference Charts and its Comparison with Existing National and International Standards: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. e306-e312
Author(s):  
Ajay Prakash ◽  
Soma Venkatesh ◽  
Srinivasan Sadagopan ◽  
Soundararajan Palanisamy
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Study Data ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Specific

Abstract Background Growth potential is influenced by race, ethnicity, and environmental factors and assessment of growth using standardized charts is important for quality improvement initiatives in health care delivery and public health interventions of any nation. Objective This article aims to develop regional gestational age and gender-specific reference for birth weight and to compare it with published literature. Methodology This study was conducted in a teaching hospital in Puducherry, India and included 2,507 singleton babies. Babies with major congenital anomalies, maternal chronic illness, and nonavailability of first trimester dating scan were excluded. Detailed anthropometric measurement was done for these babies by single investigator as per established norms, their gestation- and sex-specific mean weight and weight percentiles were calculated and compared with existing data. Results Both 10th and 90th percentiles were lower across all gestational ages compared with existing international standards. The proportion of late preterm and term small for gestational age (SGA) babies was 23% using Fenton-2013 reference chart, 14% using Intergrowth-21 chart, and 10% using the current study data (p < 0.0001). The proportion of large for gestational age (LGA) babies was 8.5%, using study data. Mean birth weight of male and female term babies born to primiparae were significantly higher compared with multiparae (p = 0.03 and 0.02, respectively). Conclusion Indian babies may be overdiagnosed as SGA or underdiagnosed as LGA based on existing western standards in which our patient population is underrepresented. There is a need for gestational age-, gender-, and parity-specific regional growth charts for better characterization of anthropometric measures of Indian babies.

scholarly journals SLEEP DURATION AND SLEEP HYGIENE PRACTICES IN ADOLESCENTS: AGE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 065-068
Author(s):  
Bindu John
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Level Of Significance

Abstract Aim: The study aims at assessing the sleep hygiene practices among Indian adolescents and to identify the age and gender influence on sleep duration and sleep hygiene practices. Methods: The data was drawn from a part of pilot study conducted among adolescents from sixth to 12 grade in India as a part of doctoral research. A stratified random sampling method was used. A total of 58 adolescents, 29 males and 29 females participated in the study. Data was collected using two questionnaires, one for the general demographic data with a part on sleep duration and the second for estimating the sleep hygiene practices. Results: The adolescents slept on an average of 7.68±.99 h during school days, and 8.70±1.63 h on weekends. Middle adolescents slept less than early adolescents. Gender showed no significance with sleep duration, since p-values were >.05 level of significance. The mean sleep hygiene index scores were 28.59 ±6.71. Even though the sleep hygiene scores of males were slightly better than females, it was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Adolescents in the study obtained less than recommended hours of sleep for their age on school days. Sleep hygiene practices were moderately poor among adolescents. Emphasizing good sleep hygiene practices, and integrating sleep promotion programs into daily routines should be considered to improve the sleep problems in adolescents.

Empirical Analysis of Clinical Evaluations on Children Involved in the Child Protection System: The Role of Age and Gender

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Felix ◽  
Anjali T. Naik-Polan ◽  
Christine Sloss ◽  
Lashaunda Poindexter ◽  
Karen S. Budd
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Protection System ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Clinical Evaluations ◽  
And Gender
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