scholarly journals Knowledge about stroke among adults in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3632
Author(s):  
Rami A. Karkout ◽  
Omar Shamaa ◽  
Sara T. Al Ammour ◽  
Rana S. Abd Elmaged ◽  
Lujain A. Al Kassar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Visual Disturbance ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: In UAE, stroke is the second leading cause of disability after RTA, where annually 8,000 to 10,000 patients get a stroke. Our aim is to identify the knowledge levels of stroke among Sharjah’s adult citizens.Methods: Using self-administered questionnaires, in a cross-sectional design, a non-probability convenience sampling method was used to enrol subjects. Eligible subjects were above 18 years of age, comprehended Arabic or English, and are currently residing in Sharjah. The questionnaire was 17 questions structured in 5 sections which included: demographics, general knowledge, knowledge of signs and symptoms, risk factors, and appropriate response towards stroke. SPSS V.22 was used to analyse the data. Percentages, means, and ANOVA were used. A P-value less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: The study included 426 subjects, mean age was 35.1 years, 65.2% were females. 51.8% of the subjects claimed they know what stroke is, out of whom 24.3% provided incorrect descriptions. The mean knowledge level of signs and symptoms was 55.4%, and of risk factors was 40.6%. Visual disturbance was the least identified of the five signs and symptoms (38.0%). Female gender, African American race, and age above 60, were the least identified of the 8 risk factors (4.7%, 3.5%, 19.8% respectively). Better knowledge was associated with increased age and higher education. Conclusion: The majority of the sample showed an average to low level of knowledge. Such results indicate the importance of implementing more awareness programs that target younger age groups in the community.

scholarly journals FREQUENCY OF FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS IN SUB-ACUTE STROKE PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Aisha Sarfaraz ◽  
Dr Abdul Azeem ◽  
Mehwish Butt ◽  
Muhammad Umar
Keyword(s):  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE Stroke is a very common neurological condition affects various aspects of health. The primary objective of this study was to find out the frequency of functional disability and cognitive impairments in Sub-acute Stroke patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 112 Sub-acute Stroke patients in Karachi, Pakistan. Using Barthel Index (BI) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) test was used to find out the frequency of functional disability and cognitive impairments of Sub-acute Stroke patients. RESULTS The correlation of BI scores with MMSE scores for the Male gender was 0.576 whilst the correlation of BI scores with MMSE scores for the Female gender was 0.440. The severity of functional disability concerning age groups assessed P-value was 0.026 using Chi-Square Test. The severity of functional disability (BI severity) concerning gender, P-value was found 0.097 using the same test. CONCLUSION Functional Disability is directly linked with age. However, there was no linkage established between Cognitive Impairment and age as well as gender. On close inspection, there was a trend between Functional disability and gender but not statistically significant.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Covid-19 Knowledge and Anxiety of Pregnant Women During Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Ratih Mega Septiasari ◽  
Nurya Viandika
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vulnerable Populations ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Special Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

AbstrakWanita hamil adalah salah satu kelompok khusus yang berisiko tinggi tertular virus Covid-19.Faktor risiko terbesar untuk mengalami berbagai tekanan psikologis adalah perempuan dan tenaga kesehatan serta populasi rentan seperti ibu hamil. Ketakutan dan kekhawatiran muncul dari bahaya yang memang ada, tetapi banyak juga yang muncul dari kurangnya pengetahuan dan informasi yang salah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan Covid-19 dengan kecemasan ibu hamil pada saat pandemi Covid-19 di Malang Jawa Timur Indonesia. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan November hingga Desember 2020 dan merupakan penelitian desain cross-sectional dengan menggunakan kuesioner  yang diberikan kepada 52 ibu hamil. Berdasarkan tabel 4 didapatkan p-value 0,029 (sig<0,05) yang menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan dengan kecemasan ibu hamil selama pandemi Covid-19. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengetahuan merupakan factor penting bagi ibu hamil karena dapat mempengaruhi perilaku ibu selama hamil. Sehingga diharapkan edukasi yang optimal dari petugas kesehatan bagi para ibu agar dapat menjalani kehamilan sejahtera serta ibu dan janin tetap sehat selama pandemi Covid-19. Kata kunci: pengetahuan, kecemasan, kehamilan, pandemi covid-19  AbstractPregnant women are one of the special groups that are at high risk for the Covid-19 virus. The biggest risk factors for experiencing various psychological distresses are women and health workers as well as vulnerable populations such as pregnant women. Fear and worry arise from dangers that do exist, but many also arise from lack of knowledge and misinformation. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between Covid-19 knowledge and anxiety of pregnant women during the Covid-19 pandemic at Malang, East Java Indonesia. The study was conducted from November to December 2020 and is a cross-sectional design study using a questionnaire given to 52 of pregnant women. Based on the table 4, the p-value is 0.029 (sig <0.05), which indicates that there is a significant correlation between the knowledge and the anxiety of pregnant women during the Covid-19 pandemic. So it can be concluded that knowledge is an important factor for pregnant women because it can affect the behavior of the mother during pregnancy. So it is hoped that optimal education from health workers for mothers to be able to undergo a prosperous pregnancy so that mothers and fetuses remain healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic. Keywords: knowledge, anxiety, pregnancy, covid-19 pandemic

scholarly journals Deteksi Dini Faktor Risiko Penyakit Jantung dan Pembuluh Darah, Hubungan Antara Obesitas, Aktivitas Fisik dan Kolesterol Total di Kecamatan Kertapati, Kota Palembang

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-103
Author(s):  
Achmad Ridwanmo ◽  
Mariatul Fadillah ◽  
Tri Hari Irfani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The One ◽  
High Level

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the first cause of death in Indonesia. The prevalence of stroke based on diagnosis rose from 7 (2013) to 10.9 per mil (2018), The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is 1.5 per mil. Research on the detection of risk factors for cardiovascular disease using a cardiovascular risk score according to WHO and the Jakarta Score has never been conducted in Palembang. The purpose of this study is to conduct early detection of risk factors to predict cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years, and find out the relationship between obesity, physical activity to reduce cholesterol.Methods: This research was conducted using an observational analytic study with cross sectional design and multistage sampling method. Samples in this study were 126 people from 3 village in Kertapati district in Palembang City.Result: The research showed that high level risk to cardiovascular disease in 10 years by using WHO non laboratory, laboratory and Jakarta Score was 4,8%, 6,7%, 61,9% respectively. Whereas, the moderate risk was 20%, 26,2% and 25,4%. There was no association between obesity and total cholesterol (p=0.682), but there was an association between physical activity and total cholesterol (p=0.030, OR 3,1). Moreover, there was a total cholesterol’s mean difference between none/mild, moderate, and severe physical activity that is 36,6 mg/dl (t test, p-value: 0,005).Conclusion: Lack of physical activity could be the one of cholesterol risk factor. Therefore, doing the physical activity could prevent the cardiovascular disease.

Childhood TB in China: notification, characteristics and risk factors for outcomes, 2010–2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 1285-1293
Author(s):  
T. Li ◽  
Y. Ma ◽  
K. Liu ◽  
H. D. Shewade ◽  
H. Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Previous Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Migrant Families ◽  
National Tuberculosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Programme ◽  
Childhood Tb ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

SETTING: China National Tuberculosis Programme, 2010–2017.OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiology of childhood (age < 15 years) TB, including treatment outcomes and risk factors for unfavourable outcomes and death.DESIGN: We used a cross-sectional design for the descriptive component and a cohort design for treatment outcomes and their risk factors (assessed using log binomial regression).RESULTS: Of 40 561 children, 77.7% (n = 31 529) were aged 10–14 years and 19.6% (n = 7931) were bacteriologically confirmed. Around 14% (n = 5827) belonged to migrant families (internal migration) and 4.0% (n = 1,642) were actively detected. Over 8 years, annual notification was consistently very low (<1%), and notification of bacteriologically confirmed TB decreased by half. Unfavourable outcomes were seen in 6% and deaths in 0.4%; there were no significant changes over the years. The independent predictors of unfavourable outcomes were active case finding and extrapulmonary TB. Children belonging to migrant family were more likely to die. Independent predictors of unfavourable outcomes as well as death were age < 5 years and previous treatment.CONCLUSION: China needs to address the issue of under-detection of childhood TB, especially in younger age groups. The risk factors identified require attention if China is to attain zero child TB deaths.

scholarly journals Faktor Resiko Penyakit Infeksi Menular Seksual (IMS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 419
Author(s):  
Maria Tuntun
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
Design Research ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Age Range

<p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are venereal diseases that can be transmitted by 30 types of pathogens through sexual intercourse. The purpose of this study is to find out the risk factors for STI disease in dr. H Hospital. Abdul Moeloek Lampung Province in 2012 - 2016. Type of descriptive analytic research with a cross-sectional design. Research place in RSUD dr. H. Abdul Moeloek Lampung Province, in November-December 2017. The population in this study were patients with STIs recorded in the medical record book of 2012-2016 as many as 191 people and a sample of 186 people. The results of the study obtained 4 types of STIs caused by bacteria, namely gonorrhea, syphilis, condyloma, and bartolinitis. The age range of STI patients is 12-62 years, and the most in the 12-25 year age group is 93 people (50%). The most STI sufferers are men, 100 people (53.8%), with the highest education is high school, which is 121 people (65.1%), more STI patients who work are 102 people (54.8%), and STI sufferers who more from Bandar Lampung, 103 people (55.4%). Risk factors associated with the type of STI are gender (p-value=0.012) and work (p-value=0.012), while age (p-value=0.718), education (p-value=0.368), and residence address (p-value=0.088) there is no relationship with the type of STI.</p>

scholarly journals Faktor Risiko Low Back Pain Pada Mahasiswa Jurusan Ortotik Prostetik Politeknik Kesehatan Surakarta

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Wulandari ◽  
Dwi Setyawan ◽  
Alfan Zubaidi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Daily Time

Abstract : Risk factors, Low Back Pain, Prosthetics and Orthotics Students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. Low Back Pain (LBP) or lower back pain is a common health problem that found in many people, not only in older people but also in younger nowadays. Low Back Pain associated with many kind of conditions and also risk factors. The etiology of LBP is widely accepted to be multi-factorial. The objectives of this study were to determine the risk factors causing LBP on Prosthetics and Orthotics students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. The study is cross sectional design used a questionnaire instrument to all Prosthetics and Orthotics students. Data analysis was performed by Chi square. The results showed that the prevalence of LBP after being Prosthetics and Orthotics students of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta is 32,2%. Risk factors associated with Low Back Pain were exercise (p value 0,033), daily time spend standing (p value 0,046), lifting (p value 0,027) and perceived stress (p value 0,008). Gender, body mass index and daily time spend sitting were not associate with Low Back Pain.

scholarly journals Aktivitas Fisik Masyarakat Urban di Jakarta Selatan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Irma Guspita Dewi ◽  
Caroline Endah Wuryaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Lack of physical activity is one of the risk factors that cause death in the world. The risk of heart disease, diabetes mellitus and hypertension can be reduced by performing regular physical activity. In addition, the positive impact is on energy balance and weight control. The aim of this study was to obtain the overview of physical activity of the population within urban areas and its relation to their age. This study used a cross-sectional design and data collection was conducted in May - June 2018, located in urban and densely populated areas in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta Administrative City, Jakarta Province with a sample of 123 respondents. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling and data collection employed questionnaire interviews. This study found that the average age of respondents in this study indicated 41.8 years old and the most common physical activity carried out was walking (67%). Only jogging activity has a significant relationship with age (p-value = 0.003) and gymnastics exercise time (p-value = 0.036). An effort needs to be made to improve sports facilities and infrastructure in accordance to age groups, and to promote and educate regarding physical activities in order to increase community knowledge and participation.

Epidemiology and risk factors for varicose veins among older people: cross-sectional population study in the UK

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 236-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Clark ◽  
I Harvey ◽  
F G R Fowkes
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Uk

Background There are many hypotheses concerning risk factors for the development of varicose veins based mostly on pathophysiological plausibility. Population studies have been carried out mostly on the middle aged with relatively few on elderly populations. Objectives To investigate epidemiological risk factors for varicose veins in an elderly population in the UK. Methods The South Wales Skin Cancer study – an examination survey undertaken between 1988 and 1991 of a random sample ( n = 792) drawn from all patients aged 60 and over registered with a general practitioner in South Glamorgan. Exposure variables were obtained from a structured administered questionnaire combined with clinical examination. Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios were estimated using logistic regression. Results The response rate was 71% with an average age of 71 years (range 60–97). The age-adjusted prevalence of trunk varices was 63.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] 57.9–68.4%) in men and 57.0% (95% CI 50.6–63.4%) in women. In a multiple logistic regression the significant risk factors for varicose veins were increasing age ( P value = 0.001), obesity (odds ratio [OR] 3.28, 95% CI 1.25–8.63, P = 0.042), self-reported history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (OR 3.19, 1.16–8.78, P = 0.024) and history of hypertension (OR 0.58, 0.38–0.89, P = 0.013). The results for gender suggested that women were at greater risk than men, but this was not statistically significant (OR 1.53, 0.99–2.38, P = 0.056). Conclusion Trunk varices occur very commonly in older age groups with increasing age, obesity and possibly female sex as risk factors. Associations found with DVT and hypertension were based on history alone and must be interpreted with caution.

scholarly journals Faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku lansia dalam mengendalikan hipertensi

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Masyudi Masyudi
Keyword(s):  
Community Health Center ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Officer ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Behavior

Jumlah kunjungan pasien hipertensi pada tahun 2017 sebanyak 2089 kunjungan dari semua jenis usia, sedangkan kunjungan hipertensi bagi lansia sebanyak 940 kunjungan dari usia 60 sampai dengan 75 tahun. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku lansia dalam mengendalikan hipertensi di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Darul Imarah Kabupaten Aceh Besar Tahun 2017. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif analitik dengan desain cross sectional studi. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 91 orang pasien hipertensi. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisa univariat dan bivariat. Tempat penelitian ini dilakukan di Puskesmas Darul Imarah Kecamatan Darul Imarah Kabupaten Aceh Besar pada tanggal 11 s/d 17 Januari 2018. Dari hasil uji statistik chi-square dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku lansia (P-value  0,002 < 0,05), ada hubungan antara sikap dengan perilaku lansia (P-value  0,009 < 0,05),  ada hubungan antara pola makan, dengan perilaku lansia  (P-value  0,027 < 0,05), dan ada hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan perilaku lansia (P-value  0,044 < 0,05) dalam mengendalikan hipertensi di Puskesmas Darul Imarah Kecamatan Darul Imarah Kabupaten Aceh Besar Tahun 2018. Kepada pihak Pukesmas, khususnya kepada petugas kesehatan lebih memberikan sosialisasi kepada pasien dengan hipertensi untuk meningkatkan pola makan dari pasien menjadi lebih baik lagi.Kata kunci:  Hipertensi, lansia, perilaku The number of hypertension visit at Puskesmas Darul Imarah Aceh Besar in 2017 was 2089 visits from all age groups, while hypertension visit for elderly was 940  visits from age 60 to 75 years. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors associated with elderly behavior in controlling hypertension in the Work Area Puskesmas Darul Imarah District of Aceh Besar Year 2018. This study is analytical descriptive with cross-sectional design study. The sample in this study were 91 patients with hypertension. The analysis used in a univariate and bivariate analysis. The location of this research was conducted at Puskesmas Darul Imarah, Darul Imarah Sub-district, Regency of Aceh Besar during  11 until 17 January 2018. From the result of chi-square statistic test it can be concluded that there is correlation between knowledge with elderly behavior (P-value 0,002 <0,05 ), there is correlation between attitude and behavior of elderly (P-value 0,009 <0,05), there is relation between diet, with elderly behavior (P-value 0,027 <0,05), and there is relation between physical activity and elderly behavior P-value 0.044 <0.05) in controlling hypertension in Darul Imarah Community Health Center Darul Imarah Sub-district, Aceh Besar District, 2018. To Pukesmas, especially to health officer to give more socialization to patients with hypertension to improve the patient's diet for the better.Keywords: Hypertension, elderly, and behavior

scholarly journals Atorvastatin-Induced Myalgia in Iranian Patients: A Hospital-Based Study to Determine the Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Dastan ◽  
Jamshid Salamzadeh ◽  
Ali Saffaei ◽  
Yasaman Nabavi ◽  
Mohammad Abbasinazari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Iranian Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Model ◽  
Incidence Risk ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Statins are associated with several muscle complaints, such as: myositis, myalgia, muscle weakness, muscle spasms and rhabdomyolysis. Age, race, gender, dose of statin, concomitant medications, concomitant disorders and genetics have been reported as the most important risk factor for statin-induced myalgia. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of atorvastatin-induced myalgia in hospitalized patients in Tehran, Iran. Methods: In this cross sectional study, a questionnaire was developed by expert panel opinions. The questionnaire was included various items regarding demographic data and myalgia evaluation factors. Seven hundred patients were included in the study and necessary data were gathered. Finally, the data were analyzed and a statistical model was designed to predict the myalgia risk factors. Results: The rate of myalgia was 44.3% among studied patients. By developing a multivariate logistic model, female gender (OR= 0.47, P-value<0.001) was one of the most important factors in myalgia occurrence. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that gender, age, atorvastatin dose, duration of atorvastatin usage and presence of myotoxic disease are the main predictors of myalgia in Iranian population. Hence, the findings of this study can be considered to predict the myalgia incidence risk in Iranian population.

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