Prevalence of postural deviations and associated factors in children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction: Postural deviations are frequent in childhood and may cause pain and functional impairment. Previously, only a few studies have examined the association between body posture and intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Objective: To assess the prevalence of postural changes in school children, and to determine, using multiple logistic regression analysis, whether factors such as age, gender, BMI, handedness and physical activity might explain these deviations. Methods: The posture of 288 students was assessed by observation. Subjects were aged between 6 and 15 years, 59.4% (n = 171) of which were female. The mean age was 10.6 (± 2.4) years. Mean body weight was 38.6 (± 12.7) kg and mean height was 1.5 (± 0.1) m. A digital scale, a tapeline, a plumb line and standardized forms were used to collect data. The data were analyzed descriptively using the chi-square test and logistic regression analysis (significance level of 5%). Results: We found the following deviations to be prevalent among schoolchildren: forward head posture, 53.5%, shoulder elevation, 74.3%, asymmetry of the iliac crests, 51.7%, valgus knees, 43.1%, thoracic hyperkyphosis, 30.2%, lumbar hyperlordosis, 37.2% and winged shoulder blades, 66.3%. The associated factors were age, gender, BMI and physical activity. Discussion: There was a high prevalence of postural deviations and the intrinsic and extrinsic factors partially explain the postural deviations. Conclusion: These findings contribute to the understanding of how and why these deviations develop, and to the implementation of preventive and rehabilitation programs, given that some of the associated factors are modifiable.

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The Prevalence of Headache and Associated Factors in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2021/6682094 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Daifallah Almalki ◽

Mamdouh M. Shubair ◽

Badr F Al-Khateeb ◽

Rawan Abdullah Obaid Alshammari ◽

Saeed Mastour Alshahrani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Background. Only few studies have investigated the prevalence and risk factors of headaches among the Saudi population. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of headache and to explore its associated risk factors Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Methods. The multistage sampling technique was used to enroll 1200 population-based participants who were asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire about headaches, demographics, and several other parameters such as smoking status and different chronic and psychological illnesses. The chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to test the association. Results. The overall prevalence of headaches in this study was 3%. The multiple logistic regression analysis showed that females were more likely to have headaches than males (odds ratio (OR) 0.735, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.612–1.341; P = 0.024 ). Being a current smoker was also significantly associated with higher “odds” of having headache (OR = 1.319, 95% CI = 0.932–2.462; P = 0.037 ). Participants who were overweight had a significantly higher risk of headache (OR = 1.631, 95% CI = 1.48–1.854; P = 0.037 ). Nonmarried people were significantly more likely to have headache pain, compared to married individuals (OR = 0.875, 95% CI = 0.646–2.317; P = 0.047 ). Conclusion. The prevalence of headaches was 3%, and four significant associated factors were identified: females, nonmarried, smoking, and overweight. The temporality of the relationship between these factors and headache cannot be confirmed in this cross-sectional study; so future longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these potential causal relationships.

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Syrian mothers, why to accept or to refuse HPV vaccine for their teen girls

Journal of Ideas in Health ◽

10.47108/jidhealth.vol1.iss1.3 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 7-13

Author(s):

Mohammed Al Saad ◽

Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gynecological Examination

Background: Cervical cancer (CC) ranks the eighth most frequent cancer among Syrian women with crude incidence rates 1.4 per 100, 000 populations per year. This study aimed to test the acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among mothers of schoolgirls in sixth-grade class. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through a structured and self-administrated questionnaire. A total of 400 Syrian mothers of schoolgirls were selected randomly by the cluster sampling method in Aleppo city, Syria, in 2011. Significant variables from univariate analysis were included in an enter technique multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: The response rate was 86%. If the vaccine was free, 282 (81.7%) mothers would accept the vaccine for themselves and 236 (68.4%) for their daughters, respectively. However, the acceptance rate grossly decreased to 24.6% and 15.1%, respectively, if the vaccine was not provided free. The high cost of the HPV vaccine and lack of knowledge were the significant barriers for mothers' acceptance of the HPV vaccine. Protection of daughters and the trust with health authority were the main encouraging reasons to accept the HPV vaccine. Findings from logistic regression analysis revealed that the employed mothers (odds ratio = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.3–4.4), with a positive history of gynecological examination (OR = 2.1; 95% CI: 1.6–2.9) and having sound knowledge (OR = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.0–5.7) are independent factors related to the acceptance of the HPV vaccine for their daughters. Conclusion: The results from this study suggest that mothers from different cultural backgrounds, including Syrian mothers, are holding different beliefs on privacy and health that may affect their willingness to accept the HPV vaccine.

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Knowledgeof anthrax infection prevention and its associated factors among livestock owners in Sekotazuria district, Wag-himra zone, northeast, Amhara region Ethiopia: Cross Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.2.13502/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Kibeb seid ◽

Terefe Derso ◽

atsede mazengia shiferaw

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Health Education ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Amhara Region ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Anthrax Infection

Abstract Introduction Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease transmitted from infected animal to human by direct or indirectcontact with their products like hides or wool. The most efficient ways of anthrax infection preventions are vaccination of livestock, surveillance, and proper disposal of livestock carcasses in domestic herd.Recently, anthrax infection in humans has been reported from several districts spreadcountrywide and becomes a major public health problem of animals-humans in Amhara region (the study area).Objective This study aimed at determining knowledge of anthrax infection prevention and its associated factors among livestock owners in Sekotazuria district.Method Community based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from April to May, 2018, at Sekotazuria district, Northeast Ethiopia. A total of 844 live-stoke owners were selected from Sekotazuria district using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and data were cleaned, coded, and entered into Epi-info version 3.5.3, and transferred into SPSS version 20 for further statistical analysis. A p-value of less than 0.05 at multiple logistic regression analysis was considered statistically significant.Results The study revealed that good knowledge of anthrax prevention among livestock owners was 55.8% (95%CI: 54.2, 57.4%). According to multivariable logistic regression analysis, secondary and above educational level[AOR=2.97, 95% CI: 1.07, 8.20], age range of 42 – 80 [AOR=1.47, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.07], and health education about anthrax [AOR=4.25, 95% CI: 2.51, 7.17]were found significantly associated with good knowledge of anthrax infection prevention.Conclusion More than half of livestock owners at SekotaZuria District had good knowledge towards anthrax infection prevention, education level in secondary and above,respondents age category 42-80 years, and health education about anthrax were factors associated with knowledge of anthrax infection prevention. Therefore, health education about anthrax shall be strengthening.

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Complications as important predictors of disability in ischemic stroke

Zinc supplementation improves heme biosynthesis in rats exposed to lead ◽

10.18051/univmed.2017.v36.197-204 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 36 (3) ◽

pp. 197

Author(s):

Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon ◽

Rosa De Lima Renita Sanyasi

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Predictive Factors ◽

Recurrent Stroke ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stroke Registry

Background Stroke is the main cause of disability and death in many countries. The high incidence of disability in stroke survivors requires special attention to determine various predictive factors of disability. This study aimed to identify the various predictive factors of disability in ischemic stroke. Methods This study was a cross sectional study on 4510 ischemic stroke patients. Each patient’s data had been recorded in the electronic stroke registry of Bethesda Hospital. Ischemic stroke diagnosis was confirmed by brain CT scan, which was interpreted by a neurologist and a radiologist. Disability was assessed using the modified Rankin scale. Predictors of disability were assessed. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyse the data. Results The subjects were predominantly males, >60 years of age, and suffered stroke for the first time. The incidence of disability was 31.5% (1420/4510). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the presence of complications (OR: 6.43; 95% CI: 4.74-8.73; p<0.001), decreased level of consciousness (OR: 4.82; 95% CI: 3.95-5.90; p <0.001), onset ³3 hours (OR: 1.93; 95% CI: 1.52-2.45; p<0.001), recurrent stroke (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.39-1.90; p<0.001), and age >60 years (OR: 1.55; 95% CI: 1.35-1.79; p<0.001) were independent predictive factors of disability. Conclusion We demonstrated that a substantial proportion of patients with ischemic stroke become disabled. And the presence of complications was the most predictive factor of disability in ischemic stroke.

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Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Factors among Medical Students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia ◽

10.31436/imjm.v20i4.1854 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Abdul Hadi Said ◽

Muhammad Addin Nur Hakim Azmi ◽

Haziqah Mohd Hanapiah ◽

Anis Wardati Abdullah ◽

Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Medical Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Regular Physical Activity ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Depression

Introduction: Globally, depression is one of the serious problems reported among medical students. Various studies reported that the prevalence of depression among medical students was high due to multiple risk factors. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 medical students in IIUM Kuantan. A validated self-reported questionnaire using Depression Anxiety Stress Score 21 was distributed during the second semester of the 2018/2019 session. Descriptive statistics were used to measure the prevalence of depression. Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, independent sample T-test, and multiple logistic regression were used to determine the association between risk factors and depression. Result: The prevalence of depression was 39% with 10.5% of them were having severe and extremely severe level of depression. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed regular physical activity (AOR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.42-0.98) and Tahajjud prayer practice (AOR: 0.76, 95% CI 0.66-0.88) are two protective factors against depression among medical students. Conclusion: About two out of every five IIUM medical students had depression. Regular physical activity and Tahajjud prayer practised may reduce the risk of depression and should be encouraged.

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Associated Factors of Plasmodium Knowlesi Malaria among Registered Malaria Cases in Terengganu, Malaysia 2011- September 2019 via Vekpro Online Database

Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences ◽

10.24191/jchs.v6i2.13052 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 23-35

Author(s):

Faizul Haris Hatta ◽

Zaliha Ismail ◽

Zahir Izuan Azhar ◽

Nurhuda Ismail ◽

Norafidah Abdul Rashid ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Mixed Infection ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Plasmodium Knowlesi ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Weather Data ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Online Database

Introduction: Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), zoonotic malaria cases had been increasing in trend in Terengganu, Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the associated factors of P. knowlesi malaria among registered malaria cases in Terengganu from 2011 to September 2019 via the Vekpro Online Database. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using registered malaria cases in Terengganu from 2011 to September 2019 extracted from the Vekpro Online database and secondary weather data from the Malaysian Meteorological Department. A total sample of 247 malaria cases [(P. knowlesi (n=187), P. falciparum (n=23), P. vivax (n=37), P. malariae (n=4), mixed infection (n=3)] were analysed. The cases were grouped into P. knowlesi group (P. knowlesi, P. malariae, mixed infection) and non-P. knowlesi group (P. falciparum, P. vivax) for comparison of their risk factors. Multiple Logistic Regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors. Results: Plasmodium knowlesi group contributed to 187 out of 247 (75.7%) of all malaria cases. Four factors were found to be significantly associated with P. knowlesi group in the final multivariable logistic regression analysis. Age [AOR=1.04 (95% CI: 1.01,1.08)], Malay race [AOR=39.43 (95% CI: 13.99,111.18)], agriculture and forestry worker [AOR=14.95 (95% CI: 4.10,54.51)] and Passive Case Detection [AOR=11.70 (95% CI: 2.60,52.63)] were the significant associated factors. Conclusion: Identified significant associated factors and characteristics of the high-risk group for P. knowlesi infection can help medical and health front liners in Terengganu in early diagnosis and prompt treatment of the cases. The factors also will help in the planning and development of health interventions in targeting P. knowlesi infection.

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Community-based newborn care utilisation and associated factors in Geze Gofa rural district, South Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037792 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. e037792

Author(s):

Tsegaye Gebremedhin ◽

Asmamaw Atnafu ◽

Endalkachew Dellie

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Newborn Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Rural District ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional

ObjectiveThe community-based newborn care (CBNC) is a newborn care package along the maternal and newborn health continuum of care that has been implemented at the community level in Ethiopia. The utilisation which might be affected by several factors has not been well assessed. Thus, this study aimed to examine the utilisation of CBNC and associated factors among women who delivered recently in Geze Gofa rural district, south Ethiopia.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingCommunity-based.ParticipantsThree-hundred seventy-one women who had their newborns recently were randomly selected. Then, they were interviewed at their places using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire.MethodsA binary logistic regression analysis was done. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, a p value of <0.05 and adjusted OR (AOR) with 95% CI were used to identify factors statistically associated with CBNC utilisation.OutcomesCBNC utilisation.ResultsThe findings showed that the overall utilisation of CBNC by women who delivered recently with their newborns was 37.5% (95% CI: 32.6 to 42.6). Factors associated with the utilisation of CBNC included women who attended elementary school (AOR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.01 to 3.07), college and above (AOR: 3.71, 95% CI: 1.12 to 12.24), farmer women (AOR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.16 to 0.79), women in the lowest (AOR: 3.76, 95% CI: 1.65 to 8.54) and middle quantile of wealth status (AOR: 1.96, 95% CI: 1.01 to 3.76), and those whose preference was visiting hospital only when they faced any signs of danger (AOR: 0.29, 95% CI: 0.11 to 0.78).ConclusionThe use of the CBNC programme in the study area was surprisingly low. To increase utilisation and potentially improve the outcomes of these neonates, we need to increase awareness at community levels, make convenient arrangements and increase the availability of services at nearby health facilities that are essential to improve the uptake of CBNC in the rural district.

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Factors associated with and prevalence of depressive features amongst older adults in an urban city in eastern China

South African Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v23i0.1064 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ping Shao ◽

Yong Xu ◽

Chen-Wei Pan

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Eastern China ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Community Based ◽

Urban City

Background: Mental health problems have become serious for older Chinese adults who have lived through the process of urbanisation. This current research aimed to determine the prevalence of and associated factors for depressive features in a community-based sample of older adults in China.Methods: A community-based survey of 4077 adults aged 60 or older was conducted in Suzhou, China. Information including demographic characteristics, health behaviours, social support, disease histories and physical function was collected using a pre-designed questionnaire. Depressive features were assessed using the self-rating depression scale. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify associated factors for depression.Results: The overall prevalence of depressive features in the surveyed population was 47.4% (45.9% in men and 48.5% in women). In a multiple logistic regression analysis, the significant variables of depressive features were no fixed occupation (odds ratio [OR] = 0.28; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.21–0.37), doing non-technical and service work (OR = 0.23; 95% CI: 0.19–0.28) or being a manager and technical personnel (OR = 0.25; 95% CI: 0.19–0.32), physical activities (OR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.61–0.82), never taking dietary supplements (OR = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.58–0.91), not having hobbies (OR = 1.34; 95% CI: 1.15–1.56), never interacting with neighbours (OR = 1.79; 95% CI: 1.28–2.50), cold relationship with a spouse (OR = 3.34; 95% CI: 1.18–9.45) and limited activities of daily living (OR = 2.27; 95% CI: 1.91–2.69).Conclusion: There is an urgent need for public policy interventions to address depression in elderly people located in Suzhou in China.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Loneliness Among National Samples of In-School Adolescents in Four Caribbean Countries

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/0033294120968502 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 003329412096850

Author(s):

Supa Pengpid ◽

Karl Peltzer

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Dominican Republic ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eating Fruit ◽

Nationally Representative ◽

Adjusted Logistic Regression ◽

School Truancy

Background The goal of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of loneliness among adolescent school children in four Caribbean countries. Methods Nationally representative cross-sectional data were analysed from 9,143 adolescents (15 years=median age) that took part in the “2016 Dominican Republic, 2016 Suriname, 2017 Jamaica and 2017 Trinidad and Tobago “Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS).” Results The prevalence of loneliness was 15.3% in four Caribbean countries, ranging from 12.1% in Dominican Republic to 18.6% in Jamaica. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, female sex, having no close friends, older age, anxiety induced sleep disturbance, frequent bullying victimization (≥3 days/month), having been physically attacked, parental emotional neglect, having sustained multiple serious injuries (past year) and not eating fruit and vegetables were associated with loneliness. In addition, in sex stratified adjusted logistic regression analysis, among boys, daily exposure to passive smoking, and being from Suriname, and among girls, frequent experience of hunger, low peer support, trouble from drinking alcohol and high leisure-time sedentary behaviour (≥8 hrs/day) were associated with loneliness. Moreover, in addition to above results, in unadjusted analysis, involvement in physical fight, parents never check on homework, parental disrespect of privacy, frequent school truancy (≥3 days/month), current tobacco use, having no physical education and drinking frequently soft drinks (≥3/day) were associated with loneliness. Conclusion Almost one in six students reported loneliness and several associated factors were identified which can aid intervention strategies.

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Factors Associated with Treatment Outcome of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Philippines, 2015 to 2016

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v54i5.2248 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Ian Oliver D. Macatangay ◽

Sophia Anne S.P. Liao ◽

Joshua Jason A. Dadural ◽

Fatima Joy S. Gagui ◽

Angelica Joy A. Galas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Treatment Outcome ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

The Philippines ◽

Sputum Smear ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Unsuccessful Treatment

Objective. The study aims to determine the factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcome amongpatients who have undergone tuberculosis treatment. Methods. An analytic cross-sectional study was employed through secondary data analysis of administrativedata collected by the National Tuberculosis Control Program from October 2015 to September 2016. Usingmultiple logistic regression analysis, factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcome were determined. Results. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that belonging to age groups 25 to 34 (aOR=0.73; 95%CI0.54-0.99) or 35 to 44 (aOR=0.75; 95%CI 0.56-0.99), being male (aOR=1.30; 95%CI 1.03-1.64), doing craftsand related trades work (aOR=0.66; 95%CI 0.46-0.94), living in either a 4th class city (aOR=0.46; 95%CI0.26-0.82), 1st class municipality (aOR=0.75; 95%CI 0.57-0.98), 4th class municipality (aOR=0.59; 95%CI0.38-0.93), having a positive sputum smear result (aOR=1.60; 95%CI 1.29-2.00), having rifampicin-resistant/multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (aOR=9.32; 95%CI 7.28-11.93), being a treatment after lost to follow-up case(aOR=1.84; 95%CI 1.37-2.47) or a case with previously unknown treatment outcome (aOR=1.42; 95%CI 1.00-2.01)were significant correlates of unsuccessful treatment outcome. Conclusion. The study found that age, sex, occupation, residence, sputum smear results, drug resistance, andhistory of previous treatment were associated with unsuccessful treatment outcome.

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