scholarly journals Factors associated with vaccination against Influenza A (H1N1) in the elderly

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janaína Fonseca Victor ◽  
Gabriele Dias Gomes ◽  
Luana Rodrigues Sarmento ◽  
Arethusa Morais de Gouveia Soares ◽  
Fernanda Rochelly do Nascimento Mota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza A ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Viral Subtypes

This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza A (H1N1) associated with vaccination of elderly people. Study of quantitative and transversal nature, in which 286 elderly residents in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil participated. The association between variables was analyzed by the Pearson chi-square test, considering a 95% confidence interval and significance level (p≤0.05). The results revealed that, unlike the sociodemographic characteristics, many clinical, behavioral and informational aspects correlated significantly with adherence to Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination. It is believed that the findings can be used in strategies to control and prevent infection by viral subtypes within the elderly population, extensible even to other vaccine-preventable diseases, especially in light of possible future pandemics.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Insomnia and Factors Associated with it Among the Elderly People of Sarangdanda VDC in Panchthar District

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 129-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Keywords Alcohol ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Restorative Sleep

Insomnia is one of the major and unsolved problems in older people. Most of the sleep studies report that the different forms of insomnia like Difficulty Initiating Sleep (DIS), Difficulty Maintaining Sleep (DMS) and Non-Restorative Sleep (NRS) are common among the elderly that are associated to many factors. The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of insomnia and the factors associated to it among the elderly people. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 142 elderly people of and above 60 years of age in Sarangdanda VDC of Panchthar District of Eastern Nepal. The presence or absence of insomnia and the associated factors were assessed on them by the help of interview schedule. The results were analyzed using chi-square test in SPSS (version 11.5). DMS was the most common reported form of insomnia among the elderly followed by DIS and NRS. Association between insomnia and each of factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours and use of alcohol before sleeping hours were statistically significant at 95% level of confidence. Insomnia affects a large proportion of elderly and is triggered by many factors like use of tobacco before sleeping hours, use of tea/coffee before sleeping hours, eating too close to bedtime and use of alcohol before sleeping hours. Keywords: Alcohol; tea/coffee; difficulty initiating sleep (DIS); difficulty maintaining sleep (DMS); non-restorative sleep (NRS); tobacco DOI: 10.3126/dsaj.v4i0.4517 Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.4 2010 pp.129-142

scholarly journals Prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly persons resident in the community

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Araujo de Almeida ◽  
Annelita Almeida Oliveira Reiners ◽  
Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza Azevedo ◽  
Ageo Mário Cândido da Silva ◽  
Joana Darc Chaves Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Objective: to verify the prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly residents of the city of Cuiabá, in the state of Mato Grosso. Method: a cross-sectional study of 573 people aged 60 and over was performed. Polypharmacy was defined as the use of five or more medications. To investigate the association between polypharmacy and sociodemographic variables, health and access to medication, the Mantel Haenszel chi square test was used in bivariate analysis and Poisson regression was used in multivariate analysis. The significance level adopted was 5%. Result: the prevalence of polypharmacy was 10.30%. Statistically significant associations were found between polypharmacy and living with others, describing suffering from circulatory, endocrine, nutritional and digestive tract diseases, and referring to financial difficulties for the purchase of medicines. Conclusion: some social and health condition factors play an important role in the use of multiple medications among the elderly.

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.

Factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leônidas de Oliveira Neto ◽  
Larissa Praça de Oliveira ◽  
Pedro Moraes Dutra Agrícola ◽  
Vagner Deuel de Oliveira Tavares ◽  
Igor Conterato Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Mass ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Knee Height ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Background The diagnosis of sarcopenia is based on the analysis of strength, functionality and muscle mass. The objective was to verify the factors associated with sarcopenia in institutionalized elderly. Methods In total, 219 elderly individuals (≥60 years old) living in long-term institutions in Natal/RN were included in the study. After defining the elderly as sarcopenic or non-sarcopenic, anthropometric, biochemical, sociodemographic and health-related were analyzed. The Student t-test and Mann–Whitney test were used to analyze the quantitative, while the chi-square test was used for the qualitative variables. Finally, Poisson regression was used to provide prevalence ratios for those variables that presented differences in the bivariate analyses. Results Physical capacity and anthropometry were associated with sarcopenia. For each 1 cm of knee height, the elderly presented 2.71% more chance of not having sarcopenia, and eutrophic or overweight individuals (according to BMI) presented 37.71 and 91.81% chances, respectively, of not presenting sarcopenia. Elderly individuals who ambulate have a 30.08% chance of not being considered sarcopenic. In addition, biochemical and anthropometric indicators demonstrated a relationship of sarcopenia with malnutrition. Conclusion Sarcopenia is associated with a loss of body mass, not only selective muscle mass, and greater physical inability to ambulate.

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 HUBUNGAN KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DENGAN DERAJAT HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA DI PUSKESMAS RANOTANA WERU

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Nurmansyah ◽  
Rina Kundre
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstrack Hypertension is a condition where a person experiences a rise in blood pressure either slowly or suddenly. Hypertension sufferers are currently experiencing an increase, especially in the age stage of the elderly. One of the factors that influence hypertension is difficulty in controlling emotions, which can increase the levels of adrenaline hormone which results in increased blood pressure. The purpose was to identify the relationship of emotional intelligence with hypertension degrees in the elderly. The design study is cross sectional. Samples is 69 respondents with a purposive sampling technique. Data collection uses a questionnaire consisting of 30 questions and observation sheets. Results used Chi Square test with 95% significance level obtained a significant value of p = 0.003 or smaller than 0.05. Conclusion there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and hypertension degrees in the elderly at public health center of Ranotana Weru .Keywords: Hipertertension, Emotional inteligence and hipertension degreesAbstrak : Hipertensi merupakan suatu kondisi dimana seseorang mengalami kenaikan tekanan darah baik secara lambat maupun mendadak. Penderita hipertensi saat ini mengalami peningkatan, apalagi pada tahap usia lansia. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi hipertensi adalah kesulitan dalam mengendalikan emosi, di mana dapat meningkatkan kadar hormone adrenalin yang emngakibatkan tekanan darah meningkat. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan derajat hipertensi pada lansia. Metode penelitian menggunakan cross sectional. Teknik sampling dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling, yang terdiri dari 69 responden. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang terdiri dari 30 pertanyaan dan lembar observasi . Hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square pada tingkat kemaknaan 95 % diperoleh nilai signifikan p = 0.003 atau lebih kecil dari 0.05. Kesimpulan ada hubungan kecerdasan emosional dengan derajat hipertensi pada lansia di Puskesmas Ranotana Weru.Kata Kunci : Hipertensi, Kecerdasan Emosional, Derajat Hipertensi

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN ARTHRITIS RHEUMOTOID PADA LANSIA DEWASA MUDA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS RATU AGUNG KOTA BENGKULU

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonri Halizan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Health Center ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medium Activity ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Genetic Events

Arthritis RheumotoidCases in Bengkulu City in 2016 that arthritis sufferers occupy all 5 levels similar to Athritis Rheumotoid with 7.889 inhabitants. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with the occurrence of Arthritis Rheumotoid at Ratu Agung Health Center in the city.Thesamples of this study were taken by using an accidental sampling, 69 young adult elderly visiting the health center. The data were collected through direct interview techniques using a questionnaire. The data analysis was done using Univariate and Bivariate analysis with chi-square test at α 5%.The results showed that most of the elderly knowledge 49 (71.0%) were sufficient, the majority of the elderly 38 people (55.0%)were female, and almost half of the elderly 30 (43.4%) had medium activity, mostly that no genetically by 37 elderly (54.0%).Most elderly young adults of 39 elderly (56.5%), almost half of the elderly who did not have Arthrtitis Rheumotoid 30 elderly people (43.5%). From the results of the chi-square p = 0.017, 0.031, 0.017, 0.002, and 0.002. Showed no relationship between knowledge, sex, activity, genetic events on the elderly with Arthritis Rheumotoid at Ratu Agung Health Center in the city.The health center is expected to increase to provide more information about Arthritis Rheumotoid in improving the health status of the elderly young adults.

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 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 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.

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