Obstetric profile of pregnant adolescents in a public hospital: risk at beginning of labor, at delivery, postpartum, and in puerperium

Objective: describe the obstetric profile of adolescents at beginning of labor, at delivery, postpartum, and in puerperium.Method: Cross-sectional descriptive study with 85 pregnant adolescents, selected by convenience, referred by health centers to a public hospital in Mexico City. Risks were evaluated before, during and after delivery and in puerperium, and measured respectively with the "Previgenes" that compose the Reproductive and Perinatal Risk Assessment System.Results: socioeconomic status, occupation and education level had influence on the emotionality of adolescents in relation to labor, whose obstetric risk was low for 55%, medium for 35%, and high for 10%. Risk in labor was low for 55%, medium for 18%, and high for 27%. Risk postpartum was low for 50%, medium for 25%, and high for 25%. In puerperium, most adolescents (90%) had low risk.Conclusion: most adolescents had low risk in the stages evaluated. The study contributed to identify strategies to approach risk considering the vulnerability inherent in this type of population and favored the conduct of appropriate interventions for the respective needs.

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Prevalence and factors associated with utilization of rehabilitation services among people with physical disabilities in Kampala, Uganda. A descriptive cross sectional study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-019-8076-3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Swaibu Zziwa ◽

Harriet Babikako ◽

Doris Kwesiga ◽

Olive Kobusingye ◽

Jacob A. Bentley ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Data Collection ◽

Physical Disabilities ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Education Level ◽

Rehabilitation Services ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

People With Physical Disabilities

Abstract Background Worldwide, fifteen percent (15%) of the world’s population or one (1) billion people live with some form of disability. In Uganda, 12.4% of the Uganda’s population lives with some form of disability and Kawempe division accounts for (22.6%) of all persons with disabilities living in Kampala district. Rehabilitation services are provided within Kawempe division at Mulago hospital physiotherapy department and Katalemwa rehabilitation center in Kampala district, Uganda at a free and a subsidized cost to help to improve the function, independence, and quality of life of persons with physical disabilities. However, many people with physical disabilities do not utilize the services and the reasons are not clear. Methods The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study employing quantitative methods of data collection. A total of 318 participants were included in the study. Simple random sampling was used to select the study participants. Ethical issues were maintained at all levels during data collection and dissemination of results. Results The study revealed a prevalence of 26.4% of the utilization rehabilitation services among people with physical disabilities in Kawempe division, Kampala, Uganda. Factors that were significantly associated with utilization of rehabilitation services among people with physical disabilities at multivariable logistic regression analysis included; age (AOR: 0.30; 95% CI: 0.12–0.74), socioeconomic status (AOR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.03–4.41), education level (AOR: 4.3; 95% CI: 1.34–13.91) and awareness of the participants about the rehabilitation services (AOR: 5.1; 95% CI: 2.74–9.54) at p value ≤0.05. Conclusion The study revealed a prevalence of 26.4% of the utilization rehabilitation services among people with physical disabilities in Kawempe division, Uganda. Factors that were significantly associated with utilization of rehabilitation services included; age, socioeconomic status, education level and awareness of the participants about the services. Therefore, the government and other relevant stake holders should increase sensitization and awareness of rehabilitation services, their benefits and facilities providing such services to people with physical disabilities, healthcare professionals and the general public.

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The occurrence of periodontal diseases and its correlation with different risk factors among a convenient sample of adult Egyptian population: a cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.20310.2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 1740

Author(s):

Marwa M.S. Abbass ◽

Dina Rady ◽

Israa Ahmed Radwan ◽

Sara El Moshy ◽

Nermeen AbuBakr ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Stage Iv ◽

Education Level ◽

Or Education ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Egyptian Population

Background: Even though extensive studies on the prevalence of periodontal diseases in various populations worldwide have been carried out, data for the Egyptian population is limited. The present study was carried out to evaluate the occurrence and the severity of periodontal disease and its correlation with different risk factors. Methods: Periodontal examination was performed on 343 adults attending the outpatient clinics of the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, as well as three private clinics. Socio-demographic data, brushing frequency, body mass index (BMI) and dietary habits were recorded using a questionnaire. Results: It was found that 58.9% of participants had calculus deposits. The occurrence of periodontitis was 89.8%, where 70.8% of participants had stage I and 15.2% had stage II, while only 4.4% and 2.05% suffered from stage III and stage IV, respectively. Calculus was positively correlated with age, grains, and sugar in drinks and negatively correlated with socioeconomic status, education level, brushing frequency and milk. Calculus was not correlated with gender and BMI. Periodontitis was positively correlated with age, carbohydrates other than bread, grains, and crackers, as well as caffeinated drinks, while negatively correlated with gender, socioeconomic status, brushing frequency. Periodontitis was not correlated with BMI or education level. Conclusion: The present study clarifies that age, brushing frequency, carbohydrates and caffeinated drinks consumption are significant factors influencing the occurrence and the severity of periodontal diseases.

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967. The Association between PrEP Awareness and Behavioral, Demographic, and Socioeconomic Factors in NYC

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.1153 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S513-S513

Author(s):

Adewumi Adekunle ◽

Gerald Fletcher ◽

Marwa Fagir ◽

Idayat Brimah ◽

Sulaiman Tijani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Household Income ◽

The United States ◽

Education Level ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽

Age Group ◽

Poverty Level ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hiv Test ◽

Prep Awareness

Abstract Background Despite significant gains in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), there are still over 38,000 newly diagnosed with the illness annually in the United States. One strategy to reduce HIV infections is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection. PrEP involves daily oral emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (FTC/TDF or Truvada®) to reduce infections in those with exposure(s) to HIV or high-risk groups. Studies have shown reduction in HIV transmission with PrEP treatment. The objective of the study is to investigate how behavioral, demographic, and socioeconomic status (SES) influences the awareness of PrEP treatment in NYC. Methods Data on economic, behavioral, PrEP awareness at the UHF neighborhood level was collected by the Community Health Survey (CHS) from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the American Community Survey from the U.S. Census. The population is a cross-sectional telephone survey of NYC residents with landlines and mobile phones for 2016 and 2017. Household income and neighborhood poverty level were used as proxies for SES. Sex-stratified, multivariate logistic regression model was constructed to estimate adjusted associations and determine differences in awareness of PrEP. The model controlled for age group, race, education level, men sex with men status (MSM), and having had an HIV test in the preceding 12 months. Results The final study sample was 5,515 and 5,761 in 2016 and 2017, respectively. In 2016 crude PrEP awareness rate was 24.3% and in 2017 it was 35.4%. In the multivariate analysis for both 2016 and 2017, PrEP awareness was independently associated with age group, education level, male MSM, and having had an HIV test in the preceding 12 months (p < 0.01). The strongest predictors of PrEP awareness were participants with a preceding HIV test in the past 12 months and males who are MSM. PrEP awareness was associated with race for males in 2016 and 2017. PrEP awareness was associated with race for women in 2016, but not 2017. Figure 1: (left) Median household income in NYC (right) HIV diagnoses and PrEP awareness for 2016 and 2017 Conclusion Understanding the relationship of neighborhood socioeconomic status and PrEP awareness is essential for HIV epidemiology. By monitoring PrEP awareness, HIV diagnoses, and risk factors associated with the two, public health officials better target interventions and health policy. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF PATIENTS

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2008.15.02.2810 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 15 (02) ◽

pp. 270-272

Author(s):

AYESHA ASHFAQ ◽

NOOR FATIMA ◽

SEEMA DAUD ◽

Ahsen Nazir Ahmed ◽

Zakariya Imam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Private Hospital ◽

Economic Status ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public ◽

Improve Compliance ◽

Status Assessment ◽

Tertiary Care Hospitals

Objective: To determine whether or not doctors assess the socio-economicstatus of their patients in order to customize treatment and improve compliance. Design: A cross-sectional Setting:Jinnah Hospital and Shalimar Hospital Lahore. Period: From March to June 2005 Methods & Material: Ninety-threepatients were included from each of the two randomly selected tertiary care hospitals (one public, one private) ofLahore. Doctor-patient encounters were observed. Results: No assessment was made for 134/186(72%) patients.51/186(27.4%) received an inadequate assessment. Only 01/186(0.5 %) patient received a thorough assessment ofhis socioeconomic status. Doctors in the private hospital made better effort to assess the socioeconomic backgroundof the patient (albeit inadequately), compared to those in the public hospital (p: < 0.0001). Conclusion: Doctors shouldbe regular and meticulous in patients’ socioeconomic status assessment.

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Influence Of Demographic Factors And History Of Malaria With The Incidence Malaria In MORU PHC

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v4i3.2016.338-348 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 338

Author(s):

Sudirman Manumpa

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Education Level ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

History Of

Malaria morbidity in Moru health center, with parameter Annual Parasite Incident (API), amounted to 16.9% in 2014. This figure was still high when compared to the target of eliminating malaria in Indonesia about <1% in 2030. Incidence of malaria is more common in children aged 5 months - <12 years. This high rates of malaria leads to poverty, low level of learning achievement of children and in pregnant women causing low birth weight in babies and death. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the incidence of tertian and Tropikana malaria or combined Tropikana and tertian (mix) in Moru PHC in sub-district Alor Southwestern, Alor Regency.This study used a cross-sectional design, the population of study were all patients undergoing peripheral blood examination in Moru PHC’s laboratory from June to October 2015. The number of samples in this study was 173 respondents. The sampling technique was Simple Random Sampling. Instruments of data collection were a questionnaire and observation sheet.Results of the study by Chi-Square test showed that the factors influencing the incidence of malaria were socioeconomic status (sig 0,000), education level (sig 0.001). By using multivariate analysis with logistic regression test, results were obtained the age of 5 months - <12 value (sig 0.025) and socioeconomic status (sig 0,000) influencing the incidence of malaria.Variables that affect the incidence of malaria were demographic factors such as age, education level, socioeconomic status. It is advisable to harness swamp thus improving the economic status of society and build permanent house.Keywords: incidence malaria, demographic factors, history of malaria

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Mothers Knowledge and Perception of Toddler Growth Monitoring Using iPosyandu Application

Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) ◽

10.29313/gmhc.v7i2.3892 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ari Indra Susanti ◽

Fedri Ruluwedrata Rinawan ◽

Indah Amelia

Keyword(s):

Junior High School ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Education Level ◽

High School Education ◽

Growth Monitoring ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Working Mother ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Health Card

Growth monitoring of toddler in Indonesia is an essential thing that should be done by a mother using the Child Health Card (Kartu Menuju Sehat/KMS). This card purpose is also to detect the growth interference of a toddler. However, the KMS cannot be directly filled by working mother because sometimes it is not her who takes the toddler to integrated service posts (pos pelayanan terpadu/posyandu). The iPosyandu application is an application that makes it easy for mothers at any time and anywhere to monitor their children growth. The iPosyandu application can be downloaded at Play Store for free. This research aims to see the knowledge and perception of the mothers in growth monitoring of the toddlers using iPosyandu. The descriptive study with cross-sectional approach conducted in October 2017 in Pasawahan Kidul village, Purwakarta regency. The subjects were 81 mothers with toddler recruited using purposive sampling technique. Results showed that 56% of mothers in 20–35 years old group and 42% of mothers with 2–3 children had only moderate knowledge. Thirty-eight percent of mothers 20–35 years old, 25% with 2–3 children and mostly had junior high school education level agreed that iPosyandu is beneficial. In conclusion, mothers who have sufficient knowledge would agree to use iPosyandu to monitor the growth of toddlers. PENGETAHUAN DAN PERSEPSI IBU DALAM MEMANTAU PERTUMBUHAN BALITA MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI IPOSYANDUPemantauan pertumbuhan balita di Indonesia merupakan hal yang penting dilakukan oleh ibu dengan menggunakan Kartu Menuju Sehat (KMS) yang bertujuan mengetahui gangguan pertumbuhan balita secara dini. Akan tetapi, KMS tersebut tidak dapat secara langsung dilihat oleh ibu yang sedang bekerja karena terkadang bukan ibu yang mengantar balita ke posyandu. Oleh karena itu, aplikasi iPosyandu merupakan suatu aplikasi yang memudahkan ibu setiap saat dan di mana pun berada untuk memantau pertumbuhan berat badan balita berdasar atas usia. Aplikasi iPosyandu dapat diunduh pada Play Store secara gratis. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengetahuan dan persepsi ibu dalam memantau pertumbuhan balita menggunakan aplikasi iPosyandu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober 2017 pada ibu yang memiliki balita di Desa Pasawahan Kidul, Kabupaten Purwakarta. Subjek penelitian adalah 81 ibu dengan balita yang diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 56% ibu dalam kelompok 20–35 tahun dan 42% ibu dengan 2–3 anak hanya memiliki pengetahuan sedang. Tiga puluh delapan persen ibu berusia 20–35 tahun, 25% dengan 2–3 anak, dan sebagian besar berpendidikan sekolah menengah pertama setuju bahwa iPosyandu bermanfaat. Simpulan, ibu yang memiliki pengetahuan cukup setuju menggunakan iPosyandu untuk memantau pertumbuhan balita.

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Socioeconomic status and lifestyle behaviours in cancer survivors: smoking and physical activity

Current Oncology ◽

10.3747/co.23.3166 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (6) ◽

pp. 546 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

H. Naik ◽

X. Qiu ◽

M. C. Brown ◽

L. Eng ◽

D. Pringle ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Education Level ◽

Socioeconomic Indicators ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lifestyle Behaviours ◽

Lower Education Level ◽

Lower Education

Purpose Smoking cessation and increased physical activity (pa) have been linked to better outcomes in cancer survivors. We assessed whether socioeconomic factors influence changes in those behaviours after a cancer diagnosis.Methods As part of a cross-sectional study, a diverse group of cancer survivors at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (Toronto, ON), completed a questionnaire about past and current lifestyle behaviours and perceptions about the importance of those behaviours with respect to their health. The influence of socioeconomic indicators on smoking status and physical inactivity at 1 year before and after diagnosis were assessed using multivariable logistic regression with adjustment for clinico-demographic factors.Results Of 1222 participants, 1192 completed the smoking component. Of those respondents, 15% smoked before diagnosis, and 43% of those smokers continued to smoke after. The proportion of survivors who continued to smoke increased with lower education level (p = 0.03). Of the 1106 participants answering pa questions, 39% reported being physically inactive before diagnosis, of whom 82% remained inactive afterward. Survivors with a lower education level were most likely to remain inactive after diagnosis (p = 0.003). Lower education level, household income, and occupation were associated with the perception that pa had no effect or could worsen fatigue and quality of life (p ≤ 0.0001).Conclusions In cancer survivors, education level was a major modifier of smoking and pa behaviours. Lower socioeconomic status was associated with incorrect perceptions about pa. Targeting at-risk survivors by education level should be evaluated as a strategy in cancer survivorship programs.

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Seroprevalence of Subclinical HEV Infection in Healthy Pregnant Urban Dwellers of Bangladesh: Identification of Possible Risk Factors

Journal of Enam Medical College ◽

10.3329/jemc.v8i2.36731 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 85-89

Author(s):

Gazi Zakia Sultana ◽

Md Moniruzzaman ◽

Tania Mannan ◽

Rosy Sultana

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Economic Status ◽

Education Level ◽

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽

Igg Antibody ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of

Background: Hepatitis caused by hepatitis E Virus (HEV) is not uncommon in developing countries. It is usually a self-limiting conferring immunity against subsequent infection. However, HEV infection during pregnancy results in varying degree of morbidity, often fatal. The present study was designed to find out the seroprevalence of subclinical HEV infection during pregnancy at different trimesters without history of hepatitis.Materials and Methods: A total 255 asymptomatic healthy pregnant women of three trimesters (85×3=255) with no history of jaundice were included in this cross-sectional study. The subjects were sub-grouped according to socioeconomic status and education level. HEV IgG antibody in serum was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results were expressed as number (percent). Chi-square, Odds Ratio and 95% CI were calculated as applicable. Data analyses were carried out using statistical package for social science for Windows Version 15.0. A p<0.05 was taken as level of significance.Results: Seropositivity for HEV IgG was 38% (96/255) in pregnant women; the higher percentages were recorded in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters − 41% and 46% respectively. The seropositivity of HEV IgG was significantly high in pregnant women with low education level ((p=0.001; OR=2.70, 95% CI=1.602−4.575) and low socioeconomic status (OR=7.54, 95% CI=4.118−13.029) having monthly income below 27,000 taka (p=0.001).Conclusion: Data concluded that seroprevalence of anti-HEV IgG is higher at third trimester in pregnant women in Bangladesh where low socio-economic status and less education level were identified as possible risk factors. Appropriate measures may diminish the possible exposure to infection and reduce maternal mortality.J Enam Med Col 2018; 8(2): 85-89

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Influence Of Demographic Factors And History Of Malaria With The Incidence Malaria In MORU PHC

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v4i32016.338-348 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 338

Author(s):

Sudirman Manumpa

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Education Level ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

History Of

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Physical activity patterns in a representative sample of adolescents from the largest city in Latin America: a cross-sectional study in Sao Paulo

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037290 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. e037290

Author(s):

Gerson Ferrari ◽

Leandro F.M. Rezende ◽

Gabriela Arantes Wagner ◽

Alex A Florindo ◽

Maria Fernanda Tourinho Peres

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Education Level ◽

Active Transportation ◽

São Paulo ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Domain Specific

ObjectivesWe examined the patterns of total and domain-specific physical activity (PA) by sex, socioeconomic status and maternal education level in adolescents from Sao Paulo city, Brazil.DesignCross-sectional study.ParticipantsWe included a representative sample of 2682 (52.2% boys) adolescents aged 14–15 years from public and private schools in Sao Paulo, 2017. Socioeconomic status was assessed using a wealth index derived from principal component analysis. Descriptive analyses evaluated differences in total and domain-specific PA by sex, socioeconomic status and maternal education level.Outcome measuresWe collected data on the frequency and duration that adolescents spent in each PA domain (active transportation, leisure PA and physical education classes) through a self-report questionnaire.ResultsOn average, adolescents spent 197.7 min/week (95% CI 190.6–204.8) in total PA. The proportion of adolescents achieving at least 60 min/day (≥420 min/week) was 12.7% (95% CI 11.4–14.1), with a higher prevalence in boys (18.3%) and in those with higher socioeconomic status (17.4%). Similar patterns were observed for leisure PA and physical education classes. Active transportation was higher in girls (46.0 min/week; 95% CI 42.6–49.6) than in boys (43.4 min/week, 95% CI 39.9–46.6). Boys and adolescents with higher socioeconomic status and higher maternal education level had higher levels of total PA.ConclusionsWe found a variation in patterns of total and domain-specific PA by sex, socioeconomic status and maternal education level in adolescents from Sao Paulo. Initiatives for promoting PA in adolescents should take these findings into account.

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