Investigating the relationship between noise and occupation on the status of mental disorders and depression of workers using questionnaire (DASS) and (BAKK) in steel industries

Introduction: In most industrial environments, people are exposed to noise daily. Exposure to this physical hazard can lead to cognitive impairment in individuals. Noise, like all pollutants, reduces the quality of life and causes significant mood disorders in people. The present study examines a set of cognitive factors to assess the mental health status of workers in terms of depression and stress in a noisy workplace. Materials and Methods: In a descriptive-analytical study in 1399, 1100 steelworkers were evaluated to determine the degree of depression and mood swings. The data were analyzed through a public call at the Isfahan Steel Plant. ISO 9612 (2009) standard was used to measure the sound pressure level. In addition to conducting clinical interviews, subjects answered the BAKK Depression Inventory and the DASS-42 Inventory Depression Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (v. 22). Results: Based on the findings of the study, annoying noise (above 85 decibels) had a significant effect on age factor on depression, marital status factor on anxiety, and shift factor on stress and self-criticism of employees (p <0.05). The mean of the stress variable in the case group was significantly higher than the control group (p <0.001), which indicates the effect of sound intensity level on increasing stress and depression in a noisy environment. Conclusion: The results of this study: Occupational noise higher than the standard 85 dB can have devastating effects on moods and various dimensions of workers' cognitive status.

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The Association Between Postpartum Depression and Pica During Pregnancy

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n4p120 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 120 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Neda Ezzeddin ◽

Roza Zavoshy ◽

Mostafa Noroozi ◽

Mohammad Ebrahim Sarichloo ◽

Hassan Jahanihashemi

Keyword(s):

Postpartum Depression ◽

Iron Supplementation ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Health Centers ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Chi Squared ◽

Health Care Centers ◽

Similar Risk ◽

Control Study

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common disorder and social debilitating that has adverse effects on the mother, child and family. Pica is an eating disorder characterized by persistent ingestion of substances that the consumer does not define as food. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of postpartum depression with pica during pregnancy. METHOD: This is case-control study was carried out in health centers in west Tehran. 152 depressed women (case group) and 148 non-depressed women (control group) were selected randomly from these health care centers. In addition to collecting demographic and pica data, the Edinburgh Depression Scale was used. The data was analyzed by both descriptive and analytic analyses such as chi-squared and logistic regression in SPSS version 16. RESULT: In this study, there wasn’t a significant association between PPD and pica during pregnancy (P=0.153, OR=2.043, CI=0.767, 5.438), but, postpartum depression has a significant association with type (clay) (P= 0.024) and duration (more than 2 months) (P= 0.023) of pica practice. CONCLUSIONS: In the present study, pregnancy pica was not important risk factor for PPD but there were similar risk factors such as iron supplementation during and postpartum pregnancy with pica and PPD.

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Evaluation of depression and self-esteem in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis: A controlled trial

Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia ◽

10.4081/aiua.2014.3.212 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 86 (3) ◽

pp. 212 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Orhan Koca ◽

Mehmet Akyüz ◽

Bilal Karaman ◽

Zeynep Yesim Özcan ◽

Metin Öztürk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Children And Adolescents ◽

Nocturnal Enuresis ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis ◽

Age Range

Objectives: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is very common and is one of the most common causes for patients to be admitted to urology, pediatrics, child psychiatry and child surgery departments. We aimed to investigate the effect on depression and self-esteem of this disorder that can cause problems on person's social development and human relations. Material and methods: 90 patients who were admitted to our clinic with complaints of nocturnal enuresis were enrolled. Investigations to rule out organic causes were performed in this group of patients. Out of them 38 children and adolescents (age range 8-18 years) with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) agreed to participate in the study In the same period 46 healthy children and adolescents with a similar age range without bed wetting complaint were included in the study as a control group. The age of the family, educational and socioeconomic level were questioned and Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale (PHCSCS) and Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) forms were filled out. Results: Mean age of the cases (18 females or 47.4% and 20 males or 52.6%) was 10.76 ± 3.82 years whereas mean age of controls (26 females or 56.5% and 20 males or 43.5%) was 10.89 ± 3.11 years. Depression scale was significantly higher (p = 0.001) in the case group than in the control group (10.42 ± 4.31 vs 7.09 ± 4.35). In both groups there was no statistically significant difference by age and sex in terms of depression scale (p > 0.05). Conclusion: NE is widely seen as in the community and is a source of stresses either for children and for their families. When patients were admitted to physicians for treatment, a multidisciplinary approach should be offered and the necessary psychological support should be provided jointly by child psychiatrists and psychologists.

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Vitamin D and Parathyroid Hormone Status in Female Garment Workers: A Case-Control Study in Bangladesh

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2017/4105375 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Shakil Mahmood ◽

Matiur Rahman ◽

Subrata Kumar Biswas ◽

Shaikh Nazmus Saqueeb ◽

Shiblee Zaman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Vitamin D Deficiency ◽

Serum Vitamin ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Serum Vitamin D ◽

Garment Workers ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Status ◽

The Mean

Despite the abundant sunlight, vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in South Asian countries including Bangladesh. Information on vitamin D level is insufficient in adults particularly in female garment workers in Bangladesh. This study was designed to evaluate the status of vitamin D, parathormone (PTH), calcium, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) among the female garment workers in Bangladesh. Blood samples were collected from female garment workers (n=40, case group) and general female workers (n=40, control group) in Dhaka. Serum vitamin D, PTH, calcium, and ALP were measured by chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay. The mean level of vitamin D was significantly (p<0.001) lower in case (14.2±2.6 ng/mL) than in the control (22.4±2.4 ng/mL) group. No significant difference was found at mean of PTH and calcium between case (33.9±17.2 pg/mL;9.1±0.6 mg/dL, resp.) and control (35.9±16.3 pg/mL;9.3±0.6 mg/dL, resp.) group. The mean ALP in case (117.2±14.4 U/L) group was significantly (p<0.001) higher than the control group (80.5±30.6 U/L). Overall, PTH level did not show significant correlation with vitamin D. However, calcium and ALP levels showed a significant positive (p<0.05) and negative (p<0.001) correlation with vitamin D, respectively. This study indicates a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the female garment workers in Bangladesh.

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HUBUNGAN KECENDERUNGAN DEPRESI DENGAN STATUS GIZI PADA LANSIA DI UPTD GRIYA WERDHA SURABAYA[Correlation of Depression Tendency and Nutritional Status of Elderly in UPTD Griya Werdha Surabaya]

Media Gizi Indonesia ◽

10.20473/mgi.v14i1.87-94 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 87

Author(s):

Hasna Rosida Putri ◽

Triska Susila Nindya

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

The Elderly ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Geriatric Depression ◽

Depression Status ◽

Spearman Correlation Test ◽

And Control

Malnutrition is one of the causes of health problems in the elderly. Nutritional status of the elderly can be affected by many factors, such as food intake, comorbidities, drugs consumption, physical activity, and depression. Depression status has a relationship with the nutritional status of the elderly by influencing the intake of the elderly. The purpose of this study was analyze the correlation and the risk of depression tendency with elderly nutritional status at UPTD Griya Werdha Surabaya. This study was a case-control design. The number of respondents were 30 elderly consist of 15 elderly in each case and control groups. The case group was elderly who had MNA score <24 points, while the control group was elderly who had MNA score of ≥24 points. Depression were measured by Short Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Spearman correlation test was used to analyze the data. Most of the elderly do not experience depression (GDS<5). There was a correlation between depression with nutritional status of the elderly (p=0.007). Depression elderly were 9.75 times more likely to malnourished than nutritional status [OR=9.75, 95% CI =`1.63 (1.45-1.81)]. Nutritional status was correlated with the tendency of depression in the elderly. It is necessary to increase more activities at the UPTD Griya Werdha Surabaya to reduce the risk of depression among elderly.

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Mood Disorders in Levothyroxine-Treated Hypothyroid Women

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16234776 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (23) ◽

pp. 4776 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Benjamín Romero-Gómez ◽

Paula Guerrero-Alonso ◽

Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres ◽

Blanca Notario-Pacheco ◽

Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca

Keyword(s):

Depression Scale ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Hospital Anxiety ◽

Mood Changes ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Convenience Sampling ◽

Control Study

Background: Hypothyroidism has several symptoms (weight gain, arrhythmias, mood changes, etc.). The aims of this study were (1) to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression in levothyroxine-treated hypothyroid women and in women without hypothyroidism; (2) to identify variables associated with anxiety and depression. Methods: A case-control study was performed with 393 women. Case-group: 153 levothyroxine-treated hypothyroid women. Control-group: 240 women without hypothyroidism. Convenience sampling. Instrument: The Hamilton Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of anxiety in levothyroxine-treated hypothyroid women was higher than in women without hypothyroidism (29.4% vs. 16.7%, χ2 p < 0.001). The prevalence of depression in the case group was higher than in the control group (13.1% vs. 4.6%, χ2 p < 0.001). Levothyroxine-treated hypothyroid women were more likely to have anxiety (OR = 2.08, CI: 1.28–3.38) and depression (OR = 3.13, IC = 1.45–6.45). Conclusion: In spite of receiving treatment with levothyroxine, women with hypothyroidism are more likely to have depression and anxiety. Health professionals need to assess the mood of women with hypothyroidism. Although levothyroxine is a good treatment for the symptoms of hypothyroidism, it may not be enough to prevent development or persistence of depression and anxiety by itself.

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A Study of Perceived Stress and Loneliness in Older People with Depression

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0404.151 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Satvinder Singh Saini ◽

Mandeep

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Loneliness Scale ◽

Depressive Group

It has been documented that elderly are more prone to psychological problems and depression is the commonest geriatric psychiatric disorders. In fact, the elderly in India face a multitude of psychological, social and physical health problems. In a cross-sectional study, it was found that in persons of 65 years and older, the perceived adequacy of emotional and tangible support was clearly associated with depressive symptoms. Aim and Objective: To study the relationship between Perceived Stress and Loneliness in Older People with and without Depression. Sample and Methodology: This study comprised of 60 (30 with depression and 30 without depression) participants of age 60 years or above. The sample was selected with purposive incidental sampling technique. Material used: Geriatric Depression Scale- 30, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and UCLA-loneliness scale were administered after taking consent from the participants. Results: Result shows the comparison of means between depressive (case-group) and non-depressive (control-group) as per the scores on Perceived Stress Scale and University of California Log Angeles Loneliness Scale. On UCLA-loneliness scale, the scores of depressive group were found to be statistically significant at 0.01 levels (t-value 19.547) in comparison to non-depressive group and on Perceived Stress Scale, the scores of depressive groups were also found to be statistically significant at 0.01 levels (t-value 14.716) in comparison to non-depressive group. Conclusion: In brief, the findings of the study show that perceived stress and loneliness are the contributory factors of depression. It has also been observed that depressed people perceive more stress, loneliness than non-depressed older people.

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EXAMINING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FUT2 GENE AND HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION RELATED TO CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

Russian Journal of Infection and Immunity ◽

10.15789/2220-7619-eaa-1586 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

E. Shrayner ◽

A. Havkin ◽

N. Kokh ◽

A. Klimova ◽

G. Lifshits

Keyword(s):

Duodenal Ulcer ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Main Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

The Status ◽

History Of ◽

H Pylori ◽

Fut2 Gene

The aim of the study was to examine an association of the rs602662 FUT2 genetic locus with the status of H. pylori infection and development of related diseases (chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer).Methods: The study included 91 patients, divided into two groups - "case" and "control". Criteria for the “case” group enrollment: diagnosis of gastric or duodenal ulcer, chronic non-atrophic gastritis; positive test for H. pylori.The “control” group included patients with episodic complaints of dyspepsia while undergoing a comprehensive examination, with negative test for H. pylori, as well as having no history of former therapy on H. pylori elimination.The study for the presence of the polymorphic locus rs602662 of the FUT2 gene was carried out by the standard TaqMan PCR method on a Real-Time CFX96 Touch amplifier. The follow-up period was 6 months.Results: The main group included 50 patients aged 21 to 50 years, the control group – 41 patients. Patients infected with H. pylori more often noticed symptoms of dyspepsia - in 36%, compared with the control group - 9.7%. A family history of associated diseases in the main group was significantly differed, χ2 = 4.97, p <0.05.To assess the contribution of the rs602662 locus genotype in FUT2 gene to the risk of clinically manifested H. pylori infection, the main group was divided into subgroups. In the distribution of alleles in these groups, significant differences were revealed. Allele "A" has a protective effect regarding the onset of clinical symptoms of dyspepsia. The odds ratio (OR) with the carriage of allele "A" (genotypes A / A and G / A versus G / G) to have clinical symptoms with a positive H. pylori status was 0.175 (CI = [0.049-0.625] chi2 = 7.79 p = 0.0053 ).Conclusion:1. No association of alleles and genotypes of the rs602662 locus of the FUT2 gene with the status of H. pylori infection was revealed.2. Carriage of allele "A" have a significant association with the absence of clinical symptoms in patients with a positive status of H. pylori infection, OR 0.175 (CI = [0.049-0.625] chi2 = 7.79 p = 0.0053).

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The effect of coenzyme Q10 on cognitive status in chronic hemodialysis patients; a double-blind, randomized, clinical trial

Journal of Nephropharmacology ◽

10.15171/npj.2018.30 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 149-155

Author(s):

Mohammad Reza Tamadon ◽

Majid Mirmohammadkhani ◽

Shahb Rafaati

Keyword(s):

Renal Failure ◽

Cognitive Assessment ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Cognitive Disorder ◽

Cognitive Status ◽

Chronic Hemodialysis ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Double Blind ◽

The Mean

Introduction: Renal failure is a stressful process that has several complications, including neurological disorders such as cognitive disorder, which can lead to the incidence of psychological disorders. Objectives: Given the reduced coenzyme Q10 levels in patients with chronic renal failure and the known role of this coenzyme in cognitive disorders, the present study was conducted to assess the effect of CoQ10 supplementation in the treatment of cognitive disorder in hemodialysis patients in Semnan, Iran. Patients and Methods: The present double-blind, randomized, clinical trial was conducted on patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis at Kosar Hospital of Semnan. The participants underwent a cognitive assessment using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). They were then randomly divided into two groups; group one received CoQ10 supplement and group two received placebo for 90 days, after which period they underwent another cognitive assessment using the MMSE. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Levene’s test were used to verify the normal distribution of the data. Data were analyzed using the t test and Mann–Whitney U test at a significance level of P<0.05. Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of their personal details. The mean (± standard deviation) of the MMSE1 score was 21.29±6.5 in the control group and 21.09±5.4 in the case group. The mean (± standard deviation) of the MMSE2 score was 20.62±6.5 in the control group and 23.29±5.8 in the case group. A significant difference between the two groups in terms of their pre- and post-intervention MMSE scores was observed, suggesting the positive effect of the medication (P<0.001). Conclusion: The daily intake of CoQ10 100-mg led to a significant change in the cognitive status of chronic hemodialysis patients compared to the group that received only the placebo. Conducting a similar study but with the addition of a healthy control group is recommended in order to establish a base measure for the healthy population and to thus enable the better interpretation of the effect of this supplement.

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NATRIURETIC PEPTIDES LEVEL AND THE STATUS OF THE RENIN – ANGIOTENSIN-ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS OF THE URINARY SYSTEM

Nephrology (Saint-Petersburg) ◽

10.24884/1561-6274-2018-22-5-45-50 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 45-50

Author(s):

A. M. Mambetova ◽

A. M. Inarokova ◽

N. N. Shabalova ◽

D. V. Bizheva ◽

A. T. Mahiyeva

Keyword(s):

Congenital Malformations ◽

Control Group ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Urinary System ◽

Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System ◽

Natriuretic Hormone ◽

Renin Angiotensin ◽

Group I ◽

The Status ◽

Sick Children

THE AIM. To determine the concentration of natriuretic peptide in the blood serum in children with congenital malformations of the urinary system (CM US) and to compare with the activity of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).MATERIALS AND METHODS.119 patients with CM US aged 3 to 18 years were examined. A control group of 10 clinically healthy children. 3 groups were assigned: group I – 55 children with congenital vesicoureteral reflux, and group II – 34 children with congenital hydronephrosis and ureterohydronephrosis, III group – 30 children with other forms of dysembryogenesis of the US. Following indicators were identified by ELISA in the blood: renin, aldosterone, N – terminal propeptide natriuretic hormone (NT-рroВNР). RESULTS.NT-рroВNР, renin and aldosterone hyperproduction were diagnosed in 59,6%, 69,7%, 54.6 % of sick children relatively. Concentrations were higher in all variants of malformations in comparison with the control group. Significant differences were revealed in obstructive species, where arterial hypertension (AH) was diagnosed more often. Patients with AH recorded significantly higher concentrations of NT-proВNР and renin.CONCLUSION.The key point in pathological processes developmentand progression in the cardiovascular system and kidneys is the activation of RAAS. The system of natriuretic factors is important in maintaining the compensated state of patients due to the blockade of RAAS.

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HUBUNGAN TUNGAU DEBU RUMAH, PAPARAN ASAP ROKOK DAN RIWAYAT PENYAKIT KELUARGA TERHADAP KEJADIAN ASMA BRONKIAL PADA ANAK USIA 5 – 10 TAHUN DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS LEMPAKE KOTA SAMARINDA TAHUN 2016

KESMAS UWIGAMA: Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.24903/kujkm.v3i1.327 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Sri Evi New Yearsi Pangadongan ◽

Agustina Rahyu ◽

Selvy Pasulu

Keyword(s):

Cigarette Smoke ◽

Bronchial Asthma ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Total Sample ◽

Control Group ◽

Case Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

History Of ◽

Weather Changes ◽

And Gender

Bronchial Asthma generally starts from childhood which is condition where respiration channel experiences constriction because of hyperactivity with some specific stimulation which cause inflammation. Some risk factors are smoking exposure of cigarette smoke, weather changes, mite on house dirt, pet and history of family sickness. The purpose of this research is to know Relation of mite on house dirt, exposure of cigarette smoke and history of family sickness with bronchial asthma incident to child 5 – 10 years old on working area of Puskesmas Lempake Samarinda City in 2016. Method which used was analytic survey with Case Control approaching. The total sample was 36 children which consisted of 18 case group and 18 control group with matching by using age and gender which submitted with Purposive Sampling technique. Data Analysis used Chi Square with wrong degree α = 0,005. The result showed that there was relation of mite of house dirt (p = 0,006), history of family sickness (p = 0,001) and no relation with exposure of cigarette smoke (p = 0,370) with bronchial asthma incident to child 5 – 10 years old on working area of Puskesmas Lempake Samarinda City in 2016.

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