scholarly journals Factors associated with the risk of fall in adults in the postoperative period: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Regina Ferreira da Mata ◽  
Cissa Azevedo ◽  
Aryanne Gabrielle Policarpo ◽  
Juliano Teixeira Moraes
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Surgical Recovery ◽  
Risk Of Fall

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the factors associated with the risk of fall in patients undergoing surgical procedures. Method: quantitative and cross-sectional study carried out with 257 adult patients in a hospital in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Data were collected using the sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, the Morse Fall Scale, and the Quality of Recovery Score. Data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis and multinomial logistic regression. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: 35.4% of patients had high risk of falls, 38.9% had moderate risk and 25.7% had low risk. The mean value in the surgical recovery scale was 175.37 points and no patient presented poor surgical recovery. Regarding the results of the bivariate analysis, it was found that age (p<0.001), SAH (p<0.001) and diabetes (p=0.017) were positively associated with high risk of fall, whereas cancer (p=0.004) was positively associated with moderate risk of fall. Surgical recovery (p=0,008) was inversely associated with high risk of fall. Conclusion: the results of this study allowed the identification of five factors associated with the risk of fall in adults in the postoperative hospital stay. These findings may support the planning of nursing actions aimed at preventing the risk of fall in the postoperative period.

scholarly journals Factors associated with recent HIV testing among high-risk men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study in Cambodia

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siyan Yi ◽  
Sovannary Tuot ◽  
Pheak Chhoun ◽  
Carinne Brody ◽  
Khuondyla Pal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Prenatal care counseling and delivery method among women with multiple Cesareans: A cross-sectional study from Democratic Republic of Congo

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0238985
Author(s):  
Raha Maroyi ◽  
Nyakio Ngeleza ◽  
Laura Keyser ◽  
Katenga Bosunga ◽  
Denis Mukwege
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Factors Associated

Prenatal care (PNC) and counseling about delivery method is an important strategy to prevent delivery complications among women with multiple prior Cesarean sections (CS). In low income countries, an elective CS is recommended for this population. This cross-sectional study examined factors associated with counseling about delivery method and its influence on the likelihood of an elective CS delivery. A total of 422 women with ≥2 prior CS who delivered across five hospitals in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were interviewed about PNC and counseling. Descriptive statistics and multivariate regression were completed to ascertain factors associated with counseling. Only 33.6% delivered via planned CS; 60.7% required an emergency CS. One-quarter completed four PNC visits; 64.5% received counseling. Number of PNC visits and number of prior CS were significant predictors of receipt of counseling. Women who received ≥2 PNC visits were 2.2 times more likely to have received counseling (p = 0.000). Among women who received counseling, 38.6% had a planned CS compared with 24.7% in the non-counseled group. Counseling was associated with mode of delivery; emergency CS and vaginal delivery were more frequent among women who did not receive counseling (p = 0.008). These findings highlight the importance of counseling during PNC visits. This study also highlights the poor coverage and quality of counseling in this high-risk population and the need for improvements in PNC. Less than 40% of counseled women followed provider recommendations for a planned delivery via CS. The majority labored at home and later delivered emergently. The significant number of women who trial labor without medical supervision despite their high-risk status sheds light on the influence of patient perceptions about CS and acceptance of medical intervention during birth.

scholarly journals Assessment of Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Among Adults of Banepa Municipality, Nepal: Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Sailendra Thapa ◽  
Pratigya Kayastha ◽  
Durga Khadka Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes

Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been escalating worldwide, including low- and middle-income countries such as Nepal. Early detection of individuals at risk is of the utmost importance to prevent the escalating condition. This study used a simple, cost-effective screening tool known as the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) in order to assess the proportion of risk groups and factors associated with it among the residents of Banepa municipality, a semi-urban area of central Nepal. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 245 adults of Banepa municipality. Face to face interviews were conducted to collect the information through a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire. IDRS was used to identify the risk group for developing type 2 diabetes. Data were entered in Microsoft Excel 2010 and exported to SPSS v.11.5 for further analysis. Results: The proportion of people with high risk, moderate risk and low risk was 31%, 51.4% and 17.6%, respectively for developing type 2 diabetes. The analysis showed age (P < 0.01), education (P = 0.05), marital status (P = 0.01), body mass index (BMI) (P < 0.01), waist circumference (P < 0.01), physical activities (P < 0.01) and family history of diabetes (P < 0.04) were significantly associated with risk of type 2 diabetes. Conclusion: Nearly one-third of the study participants were in high-risk group and half of them were at moderate risk. This increasing trend of risk requires an urgent application of preventive measures through lifestyle modification.

scholarly journals Risk Factors, Lifestyle and Prevention among Adolescents with Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis: A Cross Sectional Study in Eleven First-Grade Secondary Schools of Palermo Province, Italy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12335
Author(s):  
Dalila Scaturro ◽  
Claudio Costantino ◽  
Pietro Terrana ◽  
Fabio Vitagliani ◽  
Vincenzo Falco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has an incidence of 2–3% in the general population and a multifactorial etiology. The present study aims to analyze modifiable risk factors and their interactions in the development of AIS in order to increase knowledge about the disease and to prevent the evolution of AIS in young students with tailored public health strategies. A cross-sectional study was conducted over two consecutive school years among students attending 11 first-grade secondary schools in the province of Palermo, Italy. A self-administered questionnaire that investigated socio-demographical, physical and anamnestic characteristics and habits, focusing on possible risk factors associated with idiopathic scoliosis, was administered. In addition, a clinical evaluation was performed with Adams’ test and Bunnel’s inclinometer. Suspected AIS cases were associated with the practice of high-risk sports (p < 0.05), weekly physical activity lasting ≥3 h (p < 0.05), lower back pain (p < 0.001), posture disorders (p < 0.01) and having had no contact with a physician (p < 0.01). Practice of high-risk sports (adj OR = 1.83; CI 95% 1.11–4.76) and suffering of posture disorders (adj OR = 1.67; CI 95% 1.12–3.60) showed a significant association with a confirmed diagnosis of AIS (Cobb angle ≥ 10° at X-ray). The risk factors associated with AIS are still unclear. Therefore, it is crucial to identify early modifiable and multiple risk factors to prevent the evolution of scoliosis in school-age children.

scholarly journals Factors associated with insomnia in older adult outpatients vary by gender: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Ting Peng ◽  
Ying-Hsin Hsu ◽  
Ming-Yueh Chou ◽  
Che-Sheng Chu ◽  
Chen-San Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sleeping Pills

Abstract Background Insomnia is a common sleep disturbance in older adults and is associated with many poor health outcomes. This study aimed to explore factors associated with insomnia in older adult outpatient clinics, and to further analyze the influence of gender on factors associated with insomnia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient clinics of a tertiary hospital in Southern Taiwan from July to September 2018. A total of 400 consecutive subjects aged 60 years or older were recruited. Insomnia was defined as a score of ≥6 points on the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). Socio-demographics, health behaviors and clinical data were collected by face-to-face interview. Multivariable logistic regression was adopted for statistical analysis of the entire sample and stratified by gender. Results Participants’ mean age was 74.74 ± 8.54 years, and the majority (93%) had more than one chronic disease. The prevalence of insomnia accounted for 30% (120/400) of all subjects, with males 22.9% (46/201) and females 37.2% (74/199). Gender, appetite, exercise, depressive symptoms, and sleep-related conditions such as short sleep duration, sleeping pills usage, medium-high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) were factors associated with insomnia in older adults. Exercise, sleeping pills usage, and RLS were independently associated with insomnia only in men, while appetite and medium-high risk of OSA were associated with insomnia in women only. In addition, after further adjusting for covariates, prevalence of the insomnia-related symptoms such as sleep induction, total sleep duration, sleep quality and sleepiness during the day was significantly higher in females than in males. Conclusions Insomnia symptoms are highly prevalent among older adults, predominantly females. Significant differences are found between genders in factors associated with insomnia and insomnia-related symptoms. Understanding gender differences may help clinicians to modify associated factors when managing older adults with insomnia.

Antimicrobial resistance of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Jakarta, Indonesia: a cross-sectional study

Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Wresti Indriatmi ◽  
Rizky Lendl Prayogo ◽  
Hanny Nilasari ◽  
Lis Surachmiati Suseno
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Local Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Population ◽  
Factors Associated

Background Neisseria gonorrhoeae has developed resistance to various antimicrobials. At least 10 countries have reported treatment failures with extended-spectrum cephalosporins. Periodic surveillance is essential to determine local treatment guidelines. This study was conducted to determine the resistance of N. gonorrhoeae to penicillin, tetracycline, levofloxacin, cefixime and ceftriaxone among the high-risk population for acquiring STIs in Jakarta and to identify factors associated with resistance. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jakarta, Indonesia, from September to November 2018. In all, 98 high-risk males and females who fulfilled the study criteria were included. Specimens were collected from urethral or endocervical swabs, put into Amies transport medium and then transported to the Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Universitas Indonesia for culture and identification. Proven gonococcal isolates were examined for susceptibility to various antimicrobials using the disk diffusion method according to Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute guidelines. Results: Of the 98 specimens, 35 were confirmed to be N. gonorrhoeae. The proportion of N. gonorrhoeae specimens resistant to penicillin, tetracycline, levofloxacin, cefixime and ceftriaxone among the high-risk population was 97.1%, 97.1%, 34.3%, 0% and 0% respectively. The possible factors associated with resistance could only be analysed for levofloxacin. Age, sexual orientation and a history of orogenital sexual activity during the past month were not associated with N. gonorrhoeae resistance to levofloxacin. Conclusion: This study detected no resistance of N. gonorrhoeae to cefixime and ceftriaxone. Further studies with larger samples are needed to obtain more representative results of N. gonorrhoeae resistance and the possible factors associated with resistance.

scholarly journals Pre-frailty and frailty of elderly residents in a municipality with a low Human Development Index

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 654-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanderley Matos Reis Júnior ◽  
José Ailton Oliveira Carneiro ◽  
Raildo da Silva Coqueiro ◽  
Kleyton Trindade Santos ◽  
Marcos Henrique Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Human Development Index ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Factors

OBJECTIVE: to identify the prevalence of the factors associated with pre-frailty and frailty of elderly residents in a municipality with a low Human Development IndexMETHOD: Cross-sectional study with a populational and household framework conducted with 316 elderly people. Frailty was determined from the presence of three or more of the following factors: (i) self-reported unintentional weight loss; (ii) lack of strength and energy; (iii) weakness; (iv) slowness; (v) low level of physical activity. The association between frailty and socio-demographic, behavioral and health factors was measured using the multinomial logistic regression technique.RESULTS: The prevalence of pre-frailty and frailty was 58.7% and 23.8%, respectively. The adjusted regression model showed that the state of pre-frailty was associated with gender, age group and BMI, and frailty was associated with gender, age group, hospitalization, functional capacity, and self-perceived health.CONCLUSION: The evidence presented in this study demonstrates more variables associated with the frailty condition, reinforcing the concept of a multifactorial clinical syndrome that may result in the loss of functionality.

scholarly journals Patterns of tobacco consumption among residents of a rural settlement: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Andrécia Cósmem da Silva ◽  
Lorena Silva Vargas ◽  
Roselma Lucchese ◽  
Bruno de Souza Calixto ◽  
Rafael Alves Guimarães ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Settlement ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Tobacco Abuse ◽  
Smoking Patterns

OBJECTIVE: Investigate patterns and factors associated with tobacco consumption among residents of a rural settlement. METHODS: A cross-sectional study conducted between September and November 2014, with 172 residents of a rural settlement in the Midwest region of Brazil. We analyzed as dependent variables tobacco consumption at some point in life; current tobacco consumption; tobacco abuse; and the high risk of nicotine dependence, with sociodemographic variables associated with tobacco use, and we applied the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) and Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). RESULTS: The prevalence of tobacco use in life, current use, tobacco abuse, and high risk of nicotine dependence were 62.2%, 20.9%, 59.8%, and 10.3%, respectively. Advanced age, low education level, evangelical religion, marijuana use, hypnotic or sedative consumption, and male gender were factors associated with smoking patterns in the settlers. CONCLUSIONS: There was a high prevalence of smoking patterns, evidencing the need for public policies on tobacco prevention and control in this population.

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