scholarly journals Factors associated with sarcopenia in subjects aged 80 years and over

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro ◽  
Igor Conterato Gomes ◽  
Ricardo Ribeiro Agostinete ◽  
Ismael Forte Freitas Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Epidemiological Factors ◽  
Chi Square Test

OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether sarcopenia is associated with sociodemographic factors and chronic noncommunicable diseases in adults aged 80 years and older. METHODS: The sample consisted of 120 adults aged 80 to 95 years (83.4±2.9 years) from the city of Presidente Prudente (São Paulo, Brazil), of which 76 were females (83.4±3.0 years) and 44 were males (83.4±2.6 years). The study sociodemographic and epidemiological factors were: age stratum, gender, marital status, education level, chronic noncommunicable diseases, ethnicity, and nutritional status. Body composition was determined by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and sarcopenia was identified by the appendicular lean mass ratio (upper limb lean mass + lower limb lean mass [kg]/height [m]2). The Chi-square test analyzed whether sarcopenia was associated with sociodemographic and epidemiological factors and binary logistic regression expressed the magnitude of the associations. The data were treated by the software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (17.0) at a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: The factors associated with sarcopenia were gender, age, nutritional status, and osteopenia/osteoporosis. CONCLUSION: The factors gender, age, nutritional status, and osteopenia/osteoporosis are independently associated with sarcopenia in adults aged 80 years and older.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic and Behavioral Factors Associated with HIV Vulnerability according to Sexual Orientation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Maria Aparecida A. O. Serra ◽  
Antoninho B. Milhomem ◽  
Samae B. Oliveira ◽  
Francisca Aline A. S. Santos ◽  
Roberta Araújo e Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sex With Men

Objective. To analyze sociodemographic and behavioral factors associated with vulnerability to HIV according to sexual orientation. Method. This is a cross-sectional study conducted using data on 3,818 people in the city of Imperatriz, Brazil, during 2015 and 2016. The survey’s questionnaires addressed sociodemographic and behavioral variables. For the data analysis, association (chi-square test) and strength of association (odds ratio) were observed. A significance level of p<0.05 and adjustment for age and gender were taken into consideration. Results. A substantial portion of the sample stated they were heterosexual (88.8%). These individuals demonstrated a lower chance of HIV infection (p<0.001), sexually transmitted infections (p<0.001), alcohol use (p<0.001) and condom use (p<0.001), compared to men who have sex with men and/or bisexuals. In this group, after adjusting for confounding variables, the factors associated with HIV infection were being male (p<0.001), unmarried (p<0.001), having completed higher education (p<0.001) and boasting multiple sexual partners (p<0.001). Conclusion. Behavioral and sociodemographic factors of vulnerability to HIV are predominant among men who have sex with men and/or are bisexual.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with human brucellosis in livestock professionals

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Cazembe Mufinda ◽  
Fernando Boinas ◽  
Carla Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Human Brucellosis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Professional Category ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Service Location

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to estimate the seroprevalence of human brucellosis in livestock professionals and analyze the factors associated with brucellosis focusing on sociodemographic variables and the variables of knowledge and practices related to the characteristics of the activities carried out in livestock. METHODS This is a cross-sectional seroepidemiological study with a population of 131 workers of butchers, slaughter rooms, and slaughterhouse and 192 breeders sampled randomly in Namibe province, Angola. The data were obtained from the collection of blood and use of questionnaires. The laboratory tests used were rose bengal and slow agglutination. The questionnaire allowed us to collect sociodemographic information and, specifically on brucellosis, it incorporated questions about knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of livestock professionals. In addition to the descriptive statistical approach, we used the Chi-square test of independence, Fisher’s test, and logistic regression models, using a significance level of 10%. RESULTS The general weighted prevalence of brucellosis was 15.6% (95%CI 13.61–17.50), being it 5.3% in workers and 16.7% (95%CI 11.39–21.93) in breeders. The statistical significance was observed between human seroprevalence and category (worker and breeder) (p < 0.001) and education level (p = 0.032), start of activity (p = 0079), and service location (p = 0.055). In a multivariate context, the positive factor associated with brucellosis in professionals was the professional category (OR = 3.54; 95%CI 1.57–8.30, related to breeders in relation to workers). CONCLUSIONS Human brucellosis in livestock professionals is prevalent in Namibe province (15.6%), where the professional category was the most important factor. The seroprevalence levels detected are high when compared with those found in similar studies.

scholarly journals Frequency and associated factors with failure to perform the puerperal consultation in a cohort study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
Cristiane de Souza Gonçalves ◽  
Juraci Almeida Cesar ◽  
Luana Patrícia Marmitt ◽  
Carla Vitola Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Preg Nancy ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Analyze Data

Abstract Objectives: to identify the frequency and factors associated with the non-realization of puerperal consultations in women resident of a medium-sized municipality in Brazil. Methods: a prospective cohort study based on data collected in two time points, the first 48h and after the 42nd day post-childbirth. In order to analyze data, proportions were compared using the chi-square test, and the adjusted analysis was performed using Poisson regression, according to a predetermined hierarchical model. Significance level was set at 5%. Results: of the 572 women included in the study, 24.8% did not perform puerperal consul-tations. The factors associated with the non-realization of puerperal consultations were: lower income (1 st tercile PR= 2.01; CI95%= 1.21-3.33 – 2 nd tercile PR= 1.94; CI95%=1.17-3.20) and schooling (≤ 8 years PR= 2.00; CI95%= 1.24-3.24), comorbidities during preg-nancy (PR= 1.45; CI95%= 1.01-2.09), realization of antenatal care in the public service (PR= 1.74; CI95%= 1.18-2.58) and non-use of contraceptive methods (PR= 3.10; CI95%=1.86-5.16). Conclusions: puerperal revision does not seem to be valued in the antenatal care, mainly in the public health system. An important inequality was identified in the provision of this service, since women more prone to recurring pregnancy and with lower income and schooling were the ones that least returned to the puerperal consultation.

scholarly journals Overweight in Goiás'quilombola students and food insecurity in their families

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana de Morais Cordeiro ◽  
Estelamaris Tronco Monego ◽  
Karine Anusca Martins
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Apparent Contradiction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Association Analyses ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: To characterize the nutritional status of quilombola students and determine the food security status of their households. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with students aged six to nineteen years from quilombola communities in twelve municipalities of Goiás categorized by age, gender, school location (urban/rural), and nutritional status based on the World Health Organization's height-for-age and body mass index for-age charts. The Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale was used for measuring food (in)security in their families. Descriptive and association analyses were conducted using the Chi-square test at a significance level of 5% (p<0.05). Results: In a sample of 226 students, overweight (17.2%) was more common than malnutrition (1.3%), especially in students attending urban schools (28.2%) (p<0.05). Most (75.2%) quilombola families experienced food insecurity, especially mild. Conclusion: The apparent contradiction of excess weight and food insecurity occurring simultaneously indicates the need of revising the study instruments and the causal network that identify poverty.

scholarly journals P071 Listening to Beyoncé: factors associated with non-attendance at an outpatient sleep clinic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A44-A44
Author(s):  
H Lau ◽  
D O’Brien ◽  
J Hundloe ◽  
D Samaratunga
Keyword(s):  
Middle Aged ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Clinic Appointment ◽  
Triage Category ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Tailored Approach ◽  
Primary Sleep Disorder ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Introduction Patient non-attendance at outpatient sleep clinics is common and costly. Little is known about the factors associated with sleep clinic non-attendance, especially in an Australian context. The goal of our audit was to identify the patient, referral, and appointment factors that may affect attendance at an outpatient sleep clinic. Methods A case-control study was performed in 171 patients (57 cases / non-attenders and 114 controls / attenders) who had a sleep clinic appointment between September 20th, 2020 and March 21st, 2021. Statistical analysis was performed using the two-sided chi-square test with a 5% significance level. Results The overall rate of non-attendance was 10.8%. The rates of non-attendance between new and review cases were similar. Being single (odds ratio [OR]: 2.49; p = 0.010), middle-aged (OR: 4.39; p &lt; 0.001 vs. older-aged), or female (OR: 2.08; p = 0.026) was associated with a higher rate of non-attendance. English was the primary language for all non-attenders. A higher proportion of non-attenders than attenders were born in Australia. For new cases, the source of referral, reason for referral, and triage category did not affect attendance rates. Likewise, the patient’s primary sleep disorder and treatment status did not affect attendance for review cases. Conclusion Factors associated with non-attendance at an outpatient sleep clinic include being single, middle-aged, or female. By identifying patients at higher risk of clinic non-attendance, a more tailored approach can be developed to mitigate this issue.

scholarly journals Nutritional Status is Associated with Permanent Tooth Eruption in a Group of Brazilian School Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110340
Author(s):  
Caio L. B. Reis ◽  
Mariane C. F. Barbosa ◽  
Suelyn Henklein ◽  
Isabela R. Madalena ◽  
Daniela C. de Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Permanent Tooth ◽  
Tooth Eruption ◽  
Primary Tooth ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Expected Time ◽  
Chi Square Test

The present study aimed to investigate the association between nutritional status with delayed tooth eruption (DTE). Oral examination was performed in schoolchildren (8-11 years old), and DTE was defined by absence of dental gingival emergence or when primary tooth was still present in the oral cavity after the expected time. BMI z-score of each child were collected and nutritional status was defined. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression adjusted by age and gender were performed. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI) were calculated. The established alpha was 5%. Among 353 included children, 247 were classified as eutrophic, 16 as underweight, 64 as overweight, and 26 as obese. Underweight was associated as a risk factor to DTE ( P = .014; OR = 3.5; 95% CI = 1.3-9.8), and underweight girls had more chance to present DTE than eutrophic girls ( P = .048; OR = 4.4; 95% CI = 1.1-17.2) in chi square test. In logistic regression, underweight was associated as a risk factor to DTE (OR = 4.21; CI 95% = 1.42-12.43; P = .009). Underweight children have a higher risk of DTE in permanents.

scholarly journals SELF-MEDICATION IN PRE- AND POSTOPERATIVE CONDITIONS IN TOOTH EXTRACTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Rodrigues da Silveira Miranda ◽  
Hugo Christiano Soares Melo ◽  
Aletheia Moraes Rocha ◽  
Eva Mendes Monteiro ◽  
Sandra Regina Afonso Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors associated with self-medication in pre- and postoperative conditions in tooth extraction. Method: interviews were conducted with 40 patients from a university dental clinic between September and October 2018, addressing socio-demographic variables, medication use and comorbidities. Chi-square test with significance level of p<0.05 was applied. Results: the prevalence of preoperative self-medication was 52.5% and 15% after surgery, of which 5% self-medicated before and after the procedure (p<0.001). It was found that 68.4% of the respondents who self-medicated preoperatively were women, and postoperatively, 75% were men (p<0.05). The most taken drugs before surgery were analgesic (p<0.05) and after were anti-inflammatory (p>0.05). Conclusion: tooth extraction was a protective factor for self-medication. This behavior varied between sexes, requiring specific prescription protocols for men and women in dental extraction.

scholarly journals Parent’s sociodemographic factors, physical activity and active commuting are predictors of independent mobility to school

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Rodríguez-Rodríguez ◽  
P. Gálvez-Fernández ◽  
F. J. Huertas-Delgado ◽  
M. J. Aranda-Balboa ◽  
R. G. Saucedo-Araujo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Independent Mobility ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Parental Gender ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background Independent mobility (IM) provides young people with many opportunities to increase their autonomy and physical activity (PA). This study aimed to analyse whether the parent’s PA, active commuting to work and sociodemographic factors serve as predictors of IM to school in children and adolescents. Methods A total of 684 parents (52.8% mothers) and their offspring (56.4% girls) were included in this study, which was performed in Granada (Spain) and Valparaíso (Chile). The parents self-reported their sociodemographic characteristics, PA and mode of commuting to work. The mode of commuting to and from school and the offspring accompaniment mode were reported. T-test and chi-square test were used to study quantitative and qualitative differences by parental gender, respectively. Binary logistic regression models (odds ratio = OR) and stepwise analysis were performed to study the association between the parents’ sociodemographic variables and IM to school. Results Adolescents showed higher IM to school than children (58.9% vs 40.2%; p < 0.001). No car availability and shorter distance to work were positively associated with higher IM to school in children (OR = 2.22 and 2.29, respectively). Mothers' lower salary/month (OR = 2.75), no car availability (OR = 3.17), and mother passive commuting to work (OR = 2.61) were positively associated with higher IM to school in adolescents. The main predictor of IM to school in children and adolescents was no car availability (OR = 6.53). Conclusion Parental sociodemographic factors, such as salary, distance to work and car availability, were associated more strongly with IM than parental PA and active commuting to work.

scholarly journals Factors associated with injuries among tornado victims in Yancheng and Chifeng, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiangyu Deng ◽  
Yipeng Lv ◽  
Fangjie Zhao ◽  
Wenya Yu ◽  
Junqiang Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Wind Resistance ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Individual Behaviors ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background As extremely violent meteorological disasters, tornadoes often cause serious casualties. The study aims to analyze the characteristics and causes of tornado injuries in China under certain humanistic and geographical conditions. Methods A random sampling questionnaire survey was developed and distributed to tornado victims from two separate occurrences: an Enhanced Fujita 4 tornado in Yancheng, and a Fujita 3 tornado in Chifeng. The information of demographic characteristics, disaster environment, and individual behaviors in victims was collected. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to analyze influencing factor of injuries. Results A total of 94 valid questionnaires (participation rate 95.9%) were finally collected in Yancheng tornado and 67 valid questionnaires (participation rate 93.1%) in Chifeng tornado. Residents’ annual income (OR = 0.10, 95% CI 0.02–0.50, P = 0.005), degree of house collapse (OR = 183.12, 95% CI 8.04–4173.34, P = 0.001) have a significant impact on the probability of injury. Differences in tornado disaster drill awareness (P = 0.009), individual behaviors (P = 0.011) and fear level (P = 0.011) significantly affected the incidence of trauma. Whether victims were indoors or not has no statistical difference on injuries in China. Conclusions Our study clarifies risk factors and is conducive to the expansion of the investigation in tornado casualties. The government should improve the wind-resistance of residential buildings. Victims should participate in disaster prevention drills to take effective disaster avoidance actions.

scholarly journals ESTIMATION OF HYPERTENSION RISK FROM LIFESTYLE FACTORS IN COASTAL POPULATIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Zata Ismah ◽  
Tri Bayu Purnama ◽  
Reinpal Falefi ◽  
Luthfiah Mawar ◽  
Cindy Lestari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
Body Mass Index Measurement ◽  
Index Measurement ◽  
Chi Square Test

The prevalence of hypertension in coastal areas was still high between 2007 and 2018 with the highest prevalence in 2007 at 53.3%. The purpose of this research was to analyze the prediction of hypertension based on the determinants of the lifestyle of the coastal population. The type of this research is using cross-sectional research design, with a total sample of 210 people in the coastal area of Medan Belawan. The data were collected using an instrument in the form of a questionnaire, body mass index measurement using a manual weight balance and a stature meter and blood pressure using an sphygmomanometer aneroid. The selection of candidates as predictive variables is carried out by chi-square test analysis, followed by multivariate analysis using binary logistic regression test and the formulation model to find predictions hypertension, namely age ≥ 45 years has a 3.040 times greater risk of suffering from hypertension than age 45 years (p = 0.001; 95% CI = 1.549-5.966) and obesity nutritional status has a large 2.284 times greater risk of suffering from hypertension than nutritional status was not obese (p = 0.028; 95% CI = 1.091-4.780). The results of the calculation of the probability from the modeling, it is found that if a person is ≥ 45 years old and has a nutritional status of obesity, the probability of suffering hypertension is 99.99%.

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