scholarly journals Assessing the Understanding and Perception of the Significance of Seasonal Immune Care among the Taif Population during the Pilgrimage Seasons: Emphasis on Influenza and Meningitis Vaccines

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 931-940
Author(s):  
Amani Ahmed Alrehaili
Keyword(s):  
Considerable Increase ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Surface Proteins ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Recommendations ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Seasonal Flu

Background: A vaccine contains a disease-like agent, often consisting of the microbe, its toxins or one of the surface proteins, which is weakened or killed. The components of the vaccine trigger and encourage the body to recognize the vaccine as a foreign body. A vaccination is critical when considering the number of mortalities, accidents and complications for non-vaccine recipients. Objectives: The current study aimed for the evaluation of the prevalence of understanding among the Taif population of the importance of seasonal immunization, particularly influenza and meningitis vaccines, during Omrah and Hajj seasons. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in the province of Taif using an online questionnaire to determine the level of awareness and knowledge among public individuals about influenza and meningitis vaccines. About 467 responses were included in the study. Results: The results of the current study showed high knowledge regarding the significance of seasonal immunization among the general population although the majority of the population (i.e., 68.7%) do not have health-related backgrounds. It showed that 66.17% of participants were conscious of the effects of seasonal immunization. The study showed a considerable increase in the number of people who knew the purpose (i.e., 90%) compared with only 10% who were not aware. Moreover, approximately 78.80% of the participants reported that the key reason for seasonal immunization before and during the pilgrimage seasons was diseases transmission. The results showed that there were no significant differences in the population the danger of seasonal flu and its immunization (i.e. 50%). Nevertheless, with respect to the risk of meningitis and if immunization with meningitis should be required, the findings were substantially high. Around 88% of the population accepted that meningitis is dangerous and vaccination is necessary. Conclusion: The level of awareness about influenza and meningitis vaccination is comparatively high, while the commitments to seasonal immunization are fairly low. In order to increase annual seasonally vaccinated need, more information is needed and explanations of the low level of the side effects after immunization. For the seasonal vaccination recommendations, the attention of health officials is vital to enhanced protection for communities during pilgrimage seasons

scholarly journals Compliance with COVID-19-Preventive Behaviours among Employees Returning to Work in the Post-Epidemic Period

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Liu ◽  
Yan Tong ◽  
Shaoqiong Li ◽  
Zhiqiang Tian ◽  
He Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control Period ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Epidemic Period ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Returning To Work

Abstract Background The emergence of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a global pandemic has had an impact on the lifestyle of people worldwide. Government measures aimed at containing the spread of the virus have been successful in many places, leading to a relaxation of these measures. To prevent the return of an outbreak in these places, people returning to the workforce are expected to follow proper health behaviours. Therefore, this study investigated COVID-19 related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of employees who are returning to work during the COVID-19 prevention and control period as well as their compliance with recommended COVID-19 preventive behaviours. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used. Data were gathered using an online questionnaire survey from March to May 2020 among 1,300 returning employees in China. Questionnaire items concerned participants’ COVID-19-related knowledge, compliance with recommended preventive behaviours, and levels of depression and anxiety. Univariate and multi-factor methods were used to analyse the data and identify factors influencing behaviour compliance. Results Six hundred and ninety-eight (53.7%) participants showed high compliance, and 602 (46.3%) showed low compliance. High education level (odds ratio [OR] = 5.598, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.846–16.976), white-collar occupation (OR = 1.992, 95% CI: 1.331–2.983), high knowledge of COVID-19 (OR = 1.704, 95% CI: 1.303–2.229), no anxiety (OR = 0.646, 95% CI: 0.463–0.901), and quarantining (OR = 1.320, 95% CI: 1.039–1.676) predicted better compliance with preventive behaviours (p < 0.05). Conclusion Factors such as educational background, occupation, isolation, COVID-19 knowledge level, and psychological anxiety have an impact on the health behaviour of employees returning to work. For employees returning to work during the post-COVID-19-epidemic period, compliance with recommended health behaviours requires improvement. The provision of health education and psychological counselling and the continuance of a strict isolation policy could enhance such compliance.

scholarly journals Correlation between Body Mass Index and abdominal circumference in Belgian adults: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Gaëlle Wilmet ◽  
Rolf Verlinde ◽  
Jan Vandevoorde ◽  
Laure Carnol ◽  
Dirk Devroey
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Class ◽  
Health Related

AbstractIntroduction. Traditionally, the body mass index (BMI) is used to describe anthropometric measurements and to assess weight-related health risks. However, the abdominal circumference (AC) might also be a valuable parameter to estimate this risk. This study aims to describe an association between the BMI and the AC.Material and Methods. Participants were recruited during the Brussels Food Fair in 2014. They completed a questionnaire with their medical history, and health related parameters such as blood pressure, weight, height and AC were measured.Results. In total, 705 participants were analyzed. Men had a mean BMI of 27.3 kg/m2 and a mean AC of 98.7 cm. Women had a mean BMI of 26.0 kg/m2 and a mean AC of 88.2 cm. The Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the BMI and the AC was 0.91 for men and 0.88 for women. There was a strong positive correlation between the BMI and the AC. In the identification of patients at high risk for weight-related diseases, the use of the AC identified more patients than the BMI. Especially more women were ranking in a higher risk class with the AC than with the BMI classification. Both the BMI as well as the AC identified most diseases with an increased relative risk.Conclusion. There is a strong correlation between the BMI and the AC. There are too few arguments to prefer the use of AC above the BMI to detect people at high risk for weight-related diseases.

Cumulative effect of short-term and long-term meditation practice in men and women on psychophysiological parameters of electrophotonic imaging: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guru Deo ◽  
Itagi R. Kumar ◽  
Thaiyar M. Srinivasan ◽  
Kuldeep K. Kushwah
Keyword(s):  
Cumulative Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Bodily Sensations ◽  
Activation Coefficient ◽  
Stress Activation

Abstract: Anapanasati is one of the meditation techniques discussed in Buddhism. In this meditation, one focuses one’s attention on bodily sensations caused by incoming and outgoing breath. This study aims to track the cumulative effect of long-term meditators (LTM) and short-term meditators (STM) using electrophotonic imaging (EPI).: To execute the current study, 432 subjects (264 men and 168 women with mean age of 34.36: In both LTM and STM, lower values of stress (activation coefficient) were found in woman meditators as compared to men. In both groups, highly significant gender-related differences were observed in integral area parameter, which measures the overall health of an individual. Integral entropy (index of disorderliness of subtle energy in the body) was fluctuating in both groups in both directions for both genders. It was increasing in LTM group and decreasing in STM group with increasing length of practice.: Women of LTM and STM demonstrated lesser stress than men. Both groups showed cumulative health-related improvement. Moreover, in gender-related analysis woman meditators exhibited more positive improvement in EPI parameters than men.

scholarly journals Expectations of citizens from the government in response to COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Zarei ◽  
Saeed Shahabi ◽  
Ahmad Kalateh Sadati ◽  
Reza Tabrizi ◽  
Seyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background The government is the main body in charge of controlling epidemics; hence, expectations from the intention and capacities of the government would affect the flexibility and behaviors of citizens. Given the severity of COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for cooperation of people in the prevention and combat processes, understanding the public perspectives would be crucial and instructive. This study aimed to explore such perspectives towards the current pandemic among the Iranian. Indeed, we sought to provide a favorable platform for effective policies in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic through recognizing public expectations. Methods This cross-sectional survey used an open-ended online questionnaire to investigate the common perspectives of the Iranian towards the response of government to COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were selected using snowball and convenient sampling techniques across the country. The collected data were analyzed and described using a thematic analysis. Results In general, 2547 participants agreed to participate in this study and completed the online questionnaire. According to the findings, the Iranian exhibited several expectations regarding the response of the government to COVID-19 pandemic. Three main themes were extracted based on these expectations: (1) health-related expectations, (2) policy-related expectations, and (3) Information-related expectations. In this study, a majority of participants highlighted the need to consider and follow-up the patients and their families, providing the financial and hygiene support during the pandemic, applying strict restrictions, and using close monitoring and controlling procedures. Furthermore, they mentioned that authorities and news agencies should observe the principals honesty and transparency. Conclusions Our findings revealed that people expect the government and other responsible institutions to minimize the burden of this pandemic through adopting effective policies. Also, they could help policy-makers become aware of the expectations of people and develop better strategies.

scholarly journals Citizens’ Expectations from Government in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Zarei ◽  
Saeed Shahabi ◽  
Ahmad Kalateh Sadati ◽  
Reza Tabrizi ◽  
Seyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background: The government is the main body in charge of controlling epidemics; hence, expectations from government’s intention and capacity would affect citizens’ behavior and flexibility. Given the severity of COVID-19 pandemic and an urgent need for people's cooperation in the prevention and combat processes, understanding the public perspectives would be crucial and instructive. This study aimed to explore such perspectives towards the current pandemic among the Iranian. Indeed, we sought to provide a favorable platform for effective policies in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic by recognizing public expectations.Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey and text data were collected in three areas. We used an open-ended online questionnaire to investigate the common perspectives of the Iranian towards government’s response to COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were selected using snowball and convenient sampling techniques across the country. The collected data were analyzed and described using thematic content analysis. Results: In general, 2547 participants agreed to participate in this study and completed the online questionnaire. According to the findings, the Iranian exhibited several expectations regarding the government's response to COVID-19 pandemic, based on which three main themes were extracted: (1) health-related expectations, (2) policy-related expectations, and (3) mass media-related expectations. In this study, a majority of the participants highlighted the need to consider and follow-up the patients and their families, provide financial and hygiene support during the pandemic, apply strict restrictions, and have close monitoring and controlling procedures. Furthermore, they mentioned that authorities and news agencies should observe honesty and transparency principals.Conclusions: Our findings revealed that people expect the government and other responsible institutions to minimize the burden of this pandemic on them through adopting effective policies. The study findings could help policy-makers become aware of people's expectations and develop better strategies.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pengetahuan, Kontrol Diri terhadap Perilaku Seksual Pranikah di Kalangan Remaja SMK di Surabaya

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Nita Istiqomah ◽  
Hari Basuki Notobroto
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Premarital Sexual

The premarital sexual behavior adolescent has become a social problem in the community. Free sexual behavior are various ranging from feeling of attraction to the opposite sex, dating, kissing, holding partsof the body that are sensitive until sexual intercourse. Two factors that can infl uence sexual behavior are knowledge and self control. Adolescent who have high knowledge and self control tend to not perform sexual behavior. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of knowledge and premarital sexual behavior self control in adolescent of SMK in Surabaya. This study was performed using cross sectional study design. The study population was students of class XI SMK in Surabaya. Subjects were selected by proportional stratified random sampling. Sample was 83 students. Data analysis was performed using chi square test (α = 0.05). The results of this study were self-control influenced knowledge (p = 0.000; PR = 11.000), knowledge infl uenced premarital sexual behavior (p = 0.000; PR = 10.607) and self-control infl uenced premarital sexual behavior (p = 0.000; PR = 46.970). The conclusion of this research is variables knowledge and self-control infl uence premarital sexual behavior SMK in Surabaya increasing increase knowledge of adolescent in relation to premarital sexual behavior before marriage through counseling in Generation Program Plan (GENRE). Genre was can be a alternative solution to decrease premarital sexual behavior.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF METFORMIN ON BODY WEIGHT IN POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME PATIENTS

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Yasser El-Shabrawy ◽  
Alaa Alhaboby ◽  
Nageeb Abdulgaleel Hassan ◽  
Sameer Issa Bloukh ◽  
Moayad Jamal Shahwan
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Effect

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCO) is an endocrine disease that is characterized by a set of symptoms including irregular menstruation, subfertility, skin changes, hirsutism and weight gain. The pathogenesis of PCO is mostly related to increase androgens and insulin resistance. Treatment is mostly symptomatic hence metformin is being used due to its effect in decreasing gluconeogenesis and by increasing peripheral utilization of glucose, in addition to its lowering effects on androgen. Thus, Metformin role in PCO treatment ranges between managing insulin resistance, promoting ovulation and treating hirsutism to some extent. Some studies showed that Metformin is effective in lowering body weight in PCO patients, yet it is not being indicated officially for this purpose. Background: Metformin is expected to have an effect of weight reduction in PCO patients This is the scope of this research which intends to explore this action. Method: The Study design is cross sectional study using online questionnaire. Open and closed ended questions were included.  Results: Based on the results the majority shows decrease in the weight, while only one reported increase in their weight and only one had the same weight during and after treatment with metformin. Conclusions:  Metformin generally showed positive effect regarding reducing the body weight of the females diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome when used alone.

scholarly journals Citizens’ Expectations from Government in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study in Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Zarei ◽  
Saeed Shahabi ◽  
Ahmad Kalateh Sadati ◽  
Reza Tabrizi ◽  
Seyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background: The government is the main body in charge of controlling epidemics; hence, expectations from government’s intention and capacity would affect citizens’ behavior and flexibility. Given the severity of COVID-19 pandemic and an urgent need for people's cooperation in the prevention and combat processes, understanding the public perspectives would be crucial and instructive. This study aimed to explore such perspectives towards the current pandemic among the Iranian. Indeed, we sought to provide a favorable platform for effective policies in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic by recognizing public expectations.Methods: This cross sectional study used an open-ended online questionnaire to investigate the common perspectives of the Iranian towards government’s response to COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were selected using snowball and convenient sampling techniques across the country. The collected data were analyzed and described using thematic content analysis. Results: In general, 2547 participants agreed to participate in this study and completed the online questionnaire. According to the findings, the Iranian exhibited several expectations regarding the government's response to COVID-19 pandemic, based on which three main themes were extracted: (1) health-related expectations, (2) policy-related expectations, and (3) mass media-related expectations. In this study, a majority of the participants highlighted the need to consider and follow-up the patients and their families, provide financial and hygiene support during the pandemic, apply strict restrictions, and have close monitoring and controlling procedures. Furthermore, they mentioned that authorities and news agencies should observe honesty and transparency principals. Conclusions: Our findings revealed that people expect the government and other responsible institutions to minimize the burden of this pandemic on them through adopting effective policies. The study findings could help policy-makers become aware of people's expectations and develop better strategies.

scholarly journals ICF categories compromised in Migraine

2018 ◽  
pp. 177-182
Author(s):  
Suellen Freitas da Silva ◽  
Hugo Feitosa ◽  
Alyne Karine de Lima Santos ◽  
Manuella Moraes Monteiro Barbosa Barros ◽  
Karinne Josepha Oliveira Ferro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Motor Learning And Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Perception Of Health

Objective: To identify which categories of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) are compromised in patients with migraine from the perspective of health professionals. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the headache outpatient clinic of the Clinical Hospital of Pernambuco, Oswaldo Cruz University Hospital and at the Motor Learning and Control Laboratory of the Federal University of Pernambuco. A five-section printed and online questionnaire based on ICF checkList 2.1 was used. Health professionals from different specialities who had experience in treating patients with migraine were invited. Professionals were instructed to complete the questionnaire and to choose, based on their clinical experience, which categories had the highest degree of impairment or the highest relationship with the clinical condition of migraine patients. A cut-off point of 70% for approval of categories was considered. Results: Sixteen professionals were enrolled in the survey. The questionnaire was compost by 106 categories, of which 32 reached the cutoff point of 70% to be considered approved. Among these categories, seven (21.8%) are part of the body functions component, five (15.6%) body structures, thirteen (40.6%) activities, and participation and seven (21.8%). of environmental factors. Conclusion: In the perception of health professionals, individuals with migraine present impairment in all domains of the ICF and the activity and participation domains presented the highest number of compromised categories.

Socio-Demographic Factors and Health-Related Behaviors Associated with Gerontology

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 359-370
Author(s):  
Dr. Ravi S. Dalawai
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Insight Into

Indian population is in growing trend from 942.2 million in 1994 to 1.36 billion in 2019.Among this six per cent of India's population was of the age 65 and above (UNFPA, 2019). Today the work culture is totally changed. Both husband and wife are forced to work in the current scenario and unable to take care of their parents. The changing structure created increased problems for old age people leads to loneliness, psychological, physical health and financial insecurity. The study paper provides insight into the social and demographic factor and health related sickness of the oldest people. This research explained the cross-sectional study included a representative sample (n=116) of adults aged ≥60 years. The sample was chosen using a four-stage stratified random-cluster survey sampling method .The Chi Square test and ANOVA test was analyzed using SPSS20.

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