Evaluation of the vulnerability of families assisted in Primary Care in Brazil

OBJECTIVE: to characterize the profiles of families in the area covered by a Primary Health Center and to identify those in a vulnerable situation. METHOD: this is an epidemiological, observational, cross-sectional and quantitative study. 320 home visits were made, defined by a random sample of the areas covered by the Urban Center 1 in the city of São Sebastião, in Brazil's Federal District. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, elaborated based on the Family Development Index (FDI). RESULTS: there was a predominance of young families, women, and low levels of schooling. The FDI permitted the identification of families in situations of "high" and "very high" vulnerability. The most critical dimensions were: "access to knowledge" and "access to work". CONCLUSION: the study indicated the importance of greater investments in the areas of education, work and income, and highlighted the need for the use of a wider concept of vulnerability by the health services.

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Analysis Flies Density at Final Waste Disposal Jember Distric Area, Indonesia (Studi at Pakusari landfill and Ambulu landfill)

JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN ◽

10.20473/jkl.v12i2.2020.136-143 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 136

Author(s):

Anita Dewi Moelyaningrum ◽

Disny Prajnawita ◽

Prehatin Trirahayu Ningrum

Keyword(s):

Waste Disposal ◽

Transmitted Disease ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Family ◽

Open Dumping ◽

Vector Borne ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Landfill Management ◽

Very High ◽

Breeding Place

Introduction: Flies can transmitted disease. The final waste disposals were the breeding place of flies, especially when the final waste disposals weren`t implementation in good management. The objectives of the research were to analyze the differences between flies density in the Pakusari landfill and Ambulu landfill, Jember District, Indonesia. Method: the method was analytic with a cross-sectional design. The data were collected with observation, interview and measure the flies density. The population was all of the area kavling in the Pakusari and Ambulu landfill. The samples were total population. There were 4 active kavling in the landfill, and interview 68 head of the family which stays around the landfill how the flies disrupt their daily activity. The measurements of flies density were using fly grill, stopwatch, form the flies density. The type of flies was identification. Result and Discussion: Waste disposal management at Pakusari landfill was a controlled landfill, and Ambulu was open dumping. Both of flies density of the landfill were categorized very high. The measurement of flies density was in September 2019, whereas the Pakusari landfill using open dumping because of the equipment was broken. The highest flies density on Pakusari at kavling 2 dan 3,4 were 44,4 per 30 seconds (point 1) and 42,4 per 30 seconds (point 1). At kavling 2, 3 Ambulu landfills were 34 per 30 seconds (point 6) and 31,4 per second (point 1) There were sig difference flies density between Pakusari and Ambulu landfill (p=0,000). The most of flies were Musca Domestica(81%). The most distribution of flies were disturbed by the view, causing diarrhea, typus. Conclussion: Waste disposal landfill management should be improving with sanitary landill to control the flies density and decrease the vector-borne disease.

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Nature and extent of disciplinary practices used by school teachers

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20185197 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

Harmesh Singh Bains ◽

Manu Sharma Sareen

Keyword(s):

School Children ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Physical Punishment ◽

Stressful Events ◽

School Teachers ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Disciplinary Practices ◽

The Family ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: The aim of the study is to analyze the nature, extent and associated factors of disciplinary practices used by school teachers.Methods: A cross-sectional analytic study. Subjects: 165 school teachers. Methods: Teachers completed a structured questionnaire, which included nature and extent of disciplinary methods used and their views on the issue. Statistical analysis was done through Chi square test.Results: 70.9% Teachers felt that physical punishment is needed to discipline school children. 58.2% of teachers indulged in the same though of these 84.2% opinioned that it may be harmful. Methods used were: counselling followed by physical punishment 41.67 % , slapping (14.6%), angry shouting (11.5), shaking (9.4), swearing (6.2), and skin pinch (3.1). Common reasons for punishment included: telling a lie (31.3%), not good at studies (28.1%),disobeying (14.6%),tantrums (7.3%) and stealing (3.1%). Teachers disclosed that they learned it from personal experience (55.2%) and schools (29.2%).Stressful events were present in 47.3%. Physical punishment was significantly more in this category (Chi square 3.84,p 0.05). Almost 77% of teachers had received punishment during childhood. The modal age for getting last punishment was 14 years. Significantly greater number of teachers getting punishment during childhood opinioned in favor of punishing children(Chi square 5.769,p 0.016) and were also involved in this activity(Chi square 6.534,p o.o11).Conclusions: Physical punishment of school children by teachers is common. Stress in the family and punishment during childhood were significant risk factors.

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Disruptive behaviors among nurses in Israel – association with listening, wellbeing and feeling as a victim: a cross-sectional study

Israel Journal of Health Policy Research ◽

10.1186/s13584-019-0340-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sigal Shafran Tikva ◽

Avraham N. Kluger ◽

Yulia Lerman

Keyword(s):

Disruptive Behavior ◽

Disruptive Behaviors ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Incremental Validity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Final Sample ◽

Low Levels ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objectives To examine the association between listening and disruptive behaviors and the association between disruptive behavior and the wellbeing of the nurse. To test whether constructive and destructive listening has an incremental validity. Methods A structured questionnaire survey that measured the (constructive & destructive) listening climate at work, exposure to disruptive behaviors, well-being and feeling as a victim. We presented this survey using the Qualtrics software. Results Of the final sample of 567 respondents who reported that they were nurses, MAge = 38.41, 67% indicated that they were exposed to some form of disruptive behavior. Experiencing listening in the ward was associated with low levels of exposure to disruptive behaviors; exposure to disruptive behaviors, in turn, predicted reduction in the nurses’ wellbeing; the reduction in wellbeing was especially pronounced among nurses who felt like a victim. Each of the facets of the listening measure—constructive listening and destructive listening—had incremental validity in predicting exposure to disruptive behaviors. Finally, the effect of exposure to disruptive behavior on wellbeing was curvilinear. Conclusions Disruptive behavior is a major challenge to the workplace well-being for nurses. The victim mentality has an adverse impact on nurses. Preventive efforts aimed at reducing disruptive behaviors among nurses and decreasing their sense of victimization are crucial for the well-being of nurses.

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Epidemiological profile of farmworkers from the state of Rio de Janeiro

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0555 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. 122-128 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Riva Schumacker Brust ◽

Luíza Pereira Maia de Oliveira ◽

Aline Cerqueira Santos Santana da Silva ◽

Isabel Cristina Ribeiro Regazzi ◽

Gilberto Santos de Aguiar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Elementary Education ◽

Regional Differences ◽

Rio De Janeiro ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Occupational Risks ◽

The Family ◽

Epidemiological Profile ◽

The City ◽

Janeiro State

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the epidemiological profile of farmworkers exposed to pesticides in the city of Casimiro de Abreu, Rio de Janeiro State. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted through a questionnaire. The collected data were typed in spreadsheet and processed in the R software. Results: the predominance of female participants, between 40 and 60 years old, married, with some elementary education was observed. Furthermore, the family labor and the production for their own consumption and trade prevail. Herbicide is the most widely used pesticide. Most informants present poisoning symptoms, as they do not use Personal Protective Equipment nor sunscreen. Breast cancer is the most frequent in families; among the participants, 31% had hypertension and 6.4% diabetes. Conclusion: a population vulnerable to environmental and occupational risks, specially the middle-aged group and women, sets up a profile marked by regional differences.

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Tobacco smoking perception and practice among pre-university students in a government boy’s college: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20170269 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 440

Author(s):

Shashidhar S. Basagoudar ◽

Chandrashekhar R. ◽

Shivappa Hatanoor ◽

Rahul C. Kirte

Keyword(s):

Tobacco Smoking ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Peer Involvement ◽

Familial Support ◽

The Family ◽

University College ◽

First Time ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death in the world hence this study was aimed at detecting the prevalence of tobacco smoking among students of a government pre-university college for boys, to find out the perception of students about tobacco smoking and factors related to the tobacco smoking among students.Methods:A cross sectional study conducted among purposively selected students of Government Pre-university College for boys. Data was collected through pre-structured questionnaire. Tobacco smoking was assessed by self reporting by filling the questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of ever use of tobacco smoking was 13.7% and current smokers were 5.6%. Mean age of starting smoking was 14.16 yrs. 66% of students were aware that tobacco smoking can lead to cancer. In majority (81.1%) of ever smoked students, their friends have motivated them to smoke for the first time. 93% of students knew that passive smoking is injurious to health. 83% of students felt that tobacco should be banned. Having a smoker in the family (p=0.035) and a student residing away from parents (p=0.007) are positively associated with ever smoking tobacco.Conclusions:Tobacco smoking is prevalent among the boys of government pre-university college students. Majority of students have better perception about tobacco smoking. Familial support and peer involvement are crucial in controlling the tobacco smoking.

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Assessment of the implementation of preventive measures by Iraqis people to reduce the spread of COVID-19 pandemic

Revista de Salud Pública ◽

10.15446/rsap.v22n2.86475 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Rawaa Kamel-Abd ◽

Vinoth Raman-Rangan

Keyword(s):

Global Economy ◽

Distress Syndrome ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Heavy Burden ◽

The City ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background and aim The new outbreak “Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)” happened in china is caused by severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Consequently, it spreads across the globe and is affecting wellbeingframeworks and the global economy. This pandemic disease places a heavy burden on governments in general, so individuals must adhere to WHO's instructions to limit its spread. The current study was applied to find out the extent of commitment among theIraqi people to the standards of prevention measures against the coronavirus.Materials and Methods A cross sectional study was conducted with 1 153 respondents widely in all governorates of Iraq to identify the commitment of the Iraqis to the preventive measures against COVID-19 in Iraq. This study covered the Iraqis in three mainregions (Southern, middle, and Northern) for data collection. It was conducted between the 17th and 25th of March 2020, and Iraqis were administered with a structured questionnaire comprising of three domains.Results The results showed that the majority of the respondents (52%) were female, and most of them (42.3%) were observed between the age group of 31-40 years. About 82% of the respondents were residents of urban areas.Conclusion This study reveals the excellent implementation of preventive measures by the population. It is observed that the application of prevention standards in the countryside is less than in the city.

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Association between family dynamics and use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0829 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 74 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Darine Marie Rodrigues da Silva ◽

Diogo Timóteo Costa ◽

Grizielle Sandrine de Araujo Rocha ◽

Estela Maria Leite Meirelles Monteiro ◽

Betânia da Mata Ribeiro Gomes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Sense Of Belonging ◽

Family Dynamics ◽

Illicit Drugs ◽

Family System ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Systemic Thinking ◽

The Family ◽

Substance Involvement ◽

The City

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze, in the light of systemic thinking, the association between family dynamics and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents throughout life. Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in nine public schools in the city of Recife. Three hundred and sixty-four adolescents aged 14 to 19 years participated. We used three questionnaires: The Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test, a reduced version of the Drug Use Screening Inventory; and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: there was an association between parents/guardians ignoring what the child considers meaningful to him and the consumption of alcohol and tobacco by adolescents; we also verified an association between the occurrence of conflicting relationships and the consumption of illicit drugs by adolescents. Conclusions: it confirmed that disorganization in the family system, marked by impairments in emotional connections among members, and fragility in the sense of belonging are associated with the consumption of drugs in life by adolescents.

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The prevalence of parental self-medication practice in Volgograd

Revista de la Universidad del Zulia ◽

10.46925//rdluz.33.23 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (33) ◽

pp. 323-337

Author(s):

I.V. Kramar ◽

A. B. Nevinsky ◽

K. O. Kaplunov

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Family Income ◽

Self Medication ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Main Determinant ◽

Delayed Treatment ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Oral Medications ◽

The Family ◽

The City

The aim of the study is to study the prevalence, determinants, and reasons for parents using oral medications to treat their children in Volgograd (Russia). Materials and methods. An instant simultaneous cross-sectional anonymous survey of 390 mothers of children aged 1 to 14 years was conducted during October-March 2018-2019 in the city of Volgograd (Russia). Criteria for inclusion in the study: mothers of children older than 1 year. Exclusion criteria: other legal representatives of children (fathers, grandmothers, guardians, etc.); women with one child under the age of 1 year; mothers of children with chronic diseases; persons with medical education. The data obtained were analyzed using the STATISTICA-10 software package. To build models of logistic regression, the Student t-test was evaluated for independent samples (to assess the differences between the obtained data) and the χ2 criterion for the assessment of categorical differences. Results: it was found that 71.0% of mothers used the practice of self-medication of children, while its frequency depended only on the level of family income (χ2 = 7.077, p = 0.030) and did not depend on the age of the respondents (χ2 = 0.211, p = 0.976), education (χ2 = 2.626, p = 0.270), the number of children in the family (χ2 = 2.819, p = 0.421). Most often, antipyretic drugs (93.8%), decongestants (72.9%), antiallergic drugs (49.5%), enterosorbents (44.4%), immunomodulators (26.7%), antibiotics (7.9%) were used for self-medication. Using the logistic regression model, it was shown that the main determinant of self-medication in children is delayed treatment of parents for medical help (OR = 0.27, p <0.001). Conclusion. The high frequency of self-medication dictates the need for further research to understand this phenomenon.

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A Cross Sectional Study on the Rising Frequency of Gallbladder Stones

10.53350/pjmhs2115113447 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. 3447-3449

Author(s):

Maaz ul Hassan ◽

Fareeha Khaliq Khan ◽

Rizwan Ahmad Khan ◽

Muhammad Naveed

Keyword(s):

Dietary Habits ◽

Gall Stone ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Occurrence Rate ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gall Stones ◽

The City ◽

Very High

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of cholelithiasis in the city of Lahore and its surrounding area. Material and Methods: This study was conducted at Shalamar Medical and dental college Lahore and data for this study was collected from different hospitals of Lahore and the duration of this study was from 2019 to 2021. The participants of this study were from both genders’ male and female from of the age of 10 years to 80 years, and the sample size for this study was 483 and 1583. The main focus of our study was to examine the occurrence of Cholelithiasis surgical in the duration of our study. A questionnaire was used to analyses the occurrence of gall stone, and also the sex, age and dietary habits of the patients. Results: In the results of this study the frequency of gall stones were observed 4.0% in males and 12.0% in females and the percentage of occurrence of gall stones in both these genders were 1% to 3.3%. the high occurrence rate of gall stones in the months are May and November, in both these months the observation of gall stones in these were very high. Both the genders were divided into two main age groups in which male age group were from 10 years to 78 years and the females age group were from 11 years to 80 years. The ideal age for the occurrence of gall stones in male were 45 years to 59 years and in females were 3 years to 44 years respectively. Conclusions: In the conclusion of this study, we examine that the overall occurrence of gall stones in both the genders were 7.01%, but at same the time occurrence rate in the females were very high as compared to the male which were 1% in males and 3.3% in females. Keywords: Cholelithiasis, Surgical Incidence, Gallstones.

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Participatory predictors of users’ satisfaction with housing infrastructure in Akure, Nigeria

Facilities ◽

10.1108/f-10-2017-0103 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 36 (13/14) ◽

pp. 696-710 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alexander Adeyemi Fakere ◽

Clement Oluwole Folorunso ◽

Olatunde Arayela ◽

Yomi Michael Adedeji

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Water Supply ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Doctoral Research ◽

Low Levels ◽

Household Heads ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Structured Questionnaire

PurposeThis paper is based on users’ satisfaction with housing infrastructure as a derivative of their participation in evolving the facilities from inception. The paper aims to examine optimal performance of infrastructural facilities with a view to determine the satisfaction of users in the study area.Design/methodology/approachThis study reports on a cross-sectional doctoral research study on 304 household heads in the transitional and peripheral zones of Akure, Nigeria. The infrastructure studied were water supply, electricity supply, roads, drainage, waste management and security. A structured questionnaire, focus group discussions and physical observations were used. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean satisfaction scoring and categorical regression analysis.FindingsRespondents found the infrastructural facilities in their communities to be unsatisfactory; they also indicated low levels of participation in the provision of infrastructure. Residents were most satisfied with waste management and least satisfied with water supply. The results showed a significant relationship between users’ participation and satisfaction with housing infrastructure.Practical implicationsThe findings imply that giving adequate attention to users’ involvement in the provision process of infrastructural projects can enhance their satisfaction with infrastructure.Originality/valueThe study highlights the benefits of involving users in the process of providing housing infrastructure, establishing a positive relation with their satisfaction.

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