scholarly journals Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness and Control Levels among Ghawarna: An African-Descendant Ethnic Minority in the Jordan Valley

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid A. Kheirallah, PhD ◽  
Mohammed Liswi, MD ◽  
Rami Alazab, MD ◽  
Zeyad Bataineh, MD ◽  
Sukaina Alzyoud, PhD ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Group Living ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Jordan Valley ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
First Time

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Treatment and control of hy­pertension (HTN) is a challenging issue as undiagnosed HTN prevalence seems to be high among certain ethnic groups, such as African-descendant populations. The current study attempted to measure HTN preva­lence, awareness and control levels among Ghawarna, an African-descendant ethnic group living in the Jordan Valley (Al-Ghawr).</p><p><strong>Design, Setting and Participants: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in a com­munity of Ghawarna between March and June 2013 in Ghawr Al-Mazraa Village in the southern part of the Jordan Valley. A total of 517 participants, aged &gt;25 years, were randomly selected using cluster random sampling technique.</p><p><strong>Main Measures: </strong>Data were collected using an interviewer-administrated questionnaire and on-location measurement of blood pressure (BP), height, and weight. Prevalence rates were compared by sex and age groups using chi-square test while backward selec­tion logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of HTN.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found 229 (44.3%) of the 517 participants had HTN. Of those 229 hypertensives, 146 (28.2%) participants were discovered to have HTN for the “first time.” Only 23 of the 83 who were aware of their hypertension had their BP controlled. When we added the undiagnosed HTN (<em>n</em>=146) to the uncontrolled HTN (<em>n</em>=60), the preva­lence of uncontrolled HTN became 90% (206/229). Older age, higher BMI, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia were associated with having HTN.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HTN prevalence, awareness and control levels are alarming among Gha­warna. <em>Ethn Dis</em>. 2015;25(3):321-328.</p>

scholarly journals Hubungan Sanitasi Dasar dengan Kejadian Diare pada Balita Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Pembina Kota Palembang

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Apriani Endawati ◽  
Rico Januar Sitorus ◽  
Heru Listiono
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Water Disposal ◽  
And Control ◽  
Diarrhea Disease

Diarrhea was the number one case of death in baby 31.4%, childhood 25% and The fourth in all age groups 13.2%. South Sumatera precisely in Seberang Ulu II is a sub district that has highest rate of diarrhea disease one of the located in the working of Pembina health center were have that 979 cases. The purpose of this study was to association basic of sanitation (toilet quality, lay-stall and waste water disposal) related the incidence of diarrhea on childhood. This Research use propositional stratified accidental sampling (cross sectional) study design. The sample was mother that has children under five years old (0-59 month) and their were 52 respondent. The data analysis that was done bivariate and univariate data. Bivariate analysis used Chi square test. The result showed that there was significant correlation between toilet quality (ρ value 0.004 ; OR 7; 95% Cl 2.012-24.358), laystall (ρ value 0.000;OR 13; 95% Cl 3,005-56,236) and waste water disposal  (ρ value 0.000; OR 15,75; 95% Cl 3,601- 68,884) with diarrhea childhood. The conclusion that the distribution of the incidence of diarrhea was 15,75% and from all variable there was significant correlation with diarrhea in childhood. We suggest making latrines/toilet, constructing a simple covered  garbage dumps and repair or making waste water disposal and optimizing environmental health socialization programs, namely prevention and control of disease. 

The influence of varying maxillary central incisor vertical dimension on perceived smile aesthetics

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-142
Author(s):  
Elis Janaina Lira dos Santos ◽  
Alana Moura Xavier Dantas ◽  
Raíssa Marçal Vilela ◽  
Karina Jerônimo Rodrigues Santiago de Lima ◽  
Rejane Targino Soares Beltrão
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Maxillary Central Incisor ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: To evaluate patient perception of the smile focused on analysis of the upper incisors. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry at Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Brazil. Participants: The sample consisted of 135 individuals (73 women and 62 men). Methods: Images with different characteristics associated with the incisal edges were shown at random and analysed using a Likert scale. Data were analysed using the Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test with a statistically significant difference ( P < 0.05). Results: Smile I (difference of 1.5 mm in relation to the central incisor and lateral) was considered the most aesthetic, while Smile III (no difference in height between the central and lateral incisors) was the least aesthetic. A significant difference was found between perception of smile II (difference of 1 mm in relation to the central incisor and lateral) and age groups ( P < 0.005), with 31% (n = 13) of individuals aged 45–64 years considering smile II as not pleasant, 4.4% (n = 2) aged 15–24 years and 8.3% (n=4) aged 25–44 years and 4.4% (n = 2) aged 15–24 years considering the same. A significant difference was also found in relation to educational background of the assessor and smile perception, with smile III ( P = 0.0441) and smile IV ( P = 0.0053) considered the most aesthetic ( P = 0.0116). Conclusion: The smile considered most attractive among the sample was that with 1.5 mm steepness between the central and lateral incisors, while a flat smile arc was considered least attractive.

scholarly journals Sero-Surveillance of Brucellosis in Cattle of Chitwan District, Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-371
Author(s):  
Sabita Subedi ◽  
Meera Prajapati ◽  
Bhojan Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Social Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elisa Test ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
The Social ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Control

A cross sectional study was conducted in Eastern and Western parts of Chitwan district from November 2015 to April, 2016  in two parts, the social study followed by biological to determine and compare the prevalence, distribution of antibodies, and level of awareness of farmers  against Brucella abortus in cattle of the two regions of same district. Altogether blood samples of 92 cattle were taken for detection of Brucella antibodies by using RBPT test and the positive samples were further retested by Indirect ELISA test through ID Vet iELISA kit 2016. The samples which showed positive on both tests were confirmed as seropositive. Chi -square test and Fisher Exact test was used to find out the association between various variables. The result showed that 14.13% (13/92) and 10.86% (10/92) sample were positive by RBPT and iELISA test respectively. There was no significant prevalence differences (p>0.05) on location, age group, breed type, and method of service (artificial and natural) used in cattle. Comparing abortion with prevalence of Brucellosis, there was significant differences (p<0.05) in the result of both RBPT and iELISA test. Inferring from this result, there is association between the abortion and occurrence of Brucellosis. The higher significant prevalence differences (p<0.01) was according to the time of abortion where higher seropositivity was obtained in the cattle aborted on 5-7th month of pregnancy and cattle of 3rd parity. The study showed the existence of Brucellosis in Chitwan district with no adoption of any preventive measures against this disease, so here is current need of the strategies for its prevention and control in order to mitigate such overwhelming situation.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 365-371

scholarly journals FREQUENCY, DISTRIBUTION AND DETERMINANTS OF HYPERTENSION IN ADULT STROKE POPULATION OF D.I.KHAN DIVISION, PAKISTAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazafatul Ain ◽  
Saira Khan ◽  
Muhammad Marwat ◽  
Nisar Khan ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Stroke Population ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Global Health Estimates 2015 has shown the stroke as second leading global cause of death and 3rd leading global cause for DALYs for year 2015. The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency, distribution and determinants of hypertension in adult stroke population of D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Community Medicine, Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan from February 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017. A sample 217 was selected with margin of error 5.59%, 90%CL and 50% prevalence of hypertension in 200,000 adults at risk of stroke population through consecutive sampling. All indoor adult patients of stroke were eligible. Sex, age groups, and residence and presence of hypertension were variables. Frequency and distribution of hypertension were analyzed by count and percentage. Hypotheses for distribution were substantiated by chi-square goodness-of-fit and of association by chi-square test of association. Results: Out of 217 patients with stroke, 123 (56.7%) were men and 94 (43.3%) were women, 86 (39.6%) were≤60 years and 131 (60.4%) were>60 years, and 105 (48.4%) were urban and 112 (51.6%) were rural. Frequency of hypertension was 132/217 (60.83%). Out of 132 patients with hypertension, men were 74 (34.10%), women 58 (26.73%), age group≤60 years 46 (21.20%), >60 years 86 (39.63%), urban 72 (33.18%) and rural 60 (27.65%). Presence of hypertension was associated to residence (p=.023) but not to sex (p=.817) and age groups (p=.072). Conclusion: Frequency of hypertension in adult stroke population of D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan was found to be similar as expected. Frequency was more in men, in older age group (of>60years) and in urban population. The presence of hypertension in adult stroke population of D.I.Khan Division was associated to residence but not to sex and age groups.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Keteraturan Ibu dalam Menimbang Balita di Posyandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florani Asanab ◽  
Ribka Limbu ◽  
Enjelita M. Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Chi Square Test

Mothers’ regularity of weighing their children aged <5 yo at Posyandu is crucial to monitor the growth, nutritional status, and health of the children. Several factors could affect mothers’ regularity in weighing their children at Posyandu. This study aimed to identify factors affecting mothers to regularly measure the weight of their children <5 yo at Posyandu in Toobaun Village Kupang District. The study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study design. The sample was 57 mothers who had under-five children obtained by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test. The result showed that knowledge (p= 0,002) and distance home-posyandu (p=0,000) associated with mothers’ regularity of weighing their under-five children, while mother’s occupation had no association with mothers’ regularity of weighing their children( p=0,091). Health workers should encourage mothers to measure regularly the weight of their under-five children at Posyandu.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Knowledge and Working Mother for Breastfeeding in Sidomulyo, Stabat

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Rahmi Fitri ◽  
Nurhikmah Panjaitan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Mother ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Is Value

    Breast milk contains substance known as IgA for the defense system in digestive tract against infection. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and working mothers with exclusive breastfeeding in Sidomulyo, Stabat. The type of research used is a descriptive analytic survey using a cross sectional study. The sampling technique used accidental sampling with 150 as population and 30 people is involved as the research sample.  The data analysis applied chi square test to determine the relationship between two variables. The results of this study revealed that there is a relationship between mother's knowledge of exclusive breast feeding with a significant level (ɑ) = 5% (0.05) and df = 2, the result is value = 0.026 at df = 2 where sig <ɑ (0.026 < 0.05) then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted.  Therefore, mothers are advised to continue to provide exclusive breastfeeding to their babies even though they work by storing breast milk in the refrigerator.  

scholarly journals FREQUENCY, DISTRIBUTION AND DETERMINANTS OF DIABETES MELLITUS IN ADULT ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME POPULATION OF D.I.KHAN DIVISION, PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 131-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Marwat ◽  
Iftikhar Ahmad ◽  
Fariha Ashiq ◽  
Sania Ali ◽  
Sher Zamir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Global Health Estimates 2015 has shown IHD as second leading global cause of death and 3rd leading global cause for DALYs for 2015. The objectives of this study were to determine frequency, distribution and determinants of DM in adult acute coronary syndrome (ACS) population of D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Departments of Ophthalmology & Community Medicine, Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, from February 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017. 331 cases were selected with margin of error 4.511%, 90%CL and 25% prevalence of DM in 73,438 adults assumed to have IHD. All indoor adult patients of ACS were eligible. Sex, age groups, and residence and presence of DM were variables. Frequency and distribution were analyzed by count and percentage. Hypotheses for distribution were substantiated by chi-square goodness-of-fit and of association by chi-square test of association. Results: Out of 331 patients with ACS, 225 (68.0%) were men and 106 (32.0%) women, 221 (66.8%) ≤60 years and 110 (33.2%) >60 years, and 210 (63.4%) urban and 121 (35.6%) rural. Frequency of DM was 79/331 (23.87%). Out of 79 patients with DM, men were 44 (13.29%), women 35 (10.57%), age group ≤60 years 57 (17.22%), >60 years 22 (6.65%), urban 53 (16.01%) and rural 60 (7.85%). Our prevalence of DM was lower than expected (p=.00214), our distribution by sex was similar to expected (p=.4993) while our distribution for age groups (p=.01209) and residence (p=.00005) were not similar to expected. Presence of DM was associated to sex (p=.011) but not to age groups (p=.0304) and residence (p=.5241). Conclusion: Prevalence of DM in adult ACS population of D.I.Khan Division, Pakistan was found lower than expected. The prevalence was more in men than women, more in younger age group (≤60 years) than older age group (>60 years) and more in urban than rural population. Our prevalence of DM was lower than expected, our distribution by sex was similar to expected while our distribution for age groups and residence were not similar to expected. The presence of DM was associated to sex but not to age groups and residence.

scholarly journals Oral hygiene practices and knowledge among children of age 10-13 years in a private school in Chennai, South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 4093
Author(s):  
Aravind Sunderavel Kumaravel Kanagavelu ◽  
Arun Chandran ◽  
Jaya Brinda
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Private School ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Oral health is an important and proven determinant of overall health and quality of life. It is well established that oral health and non-communicable diseases share common risk factors. Our study was designed to assess the practice and knowledge of oral health among 10-13 years old because at this age, lifelong beliefs and essential skills are developed.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done by randomly selecting students from V to VIII standards in a private school. Data was collected using a pre-designed questionnaire. The results were analysed using ‘Jamovi’ software with 'Pearson Chi-square test’ and a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Out of the 210 students, only around 1/3rd of the students used both brush with toothpaste, and dental floss to clean their teeth. 123 (58.6%) students brushed twice a day. The association between the frequency of brushing and the age groups was statistically significant. Gender played a role in the duration of brushing.Conclusions: It can be noted from our study that the oral practices and knowledge was better in 10-11 years olds than the 12-13-year olds and better in girls than in boys. Thus, oral education must be tailor made based on the calibre of a particular group instead of ‘one for all’ method.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSLUSIF PADA IBU YANG MELAKSANAKAN IMD DI BPM KHAIRANI ASNITA TAHUN 2015

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 99-107
Author(s):  
Widya Juliarti ◽  
Atifa Merlin
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Husband Support

Exclusive breastfeeding is the only breast milk given to infants without additional other liquids without solid food for six additional 6 months. Breastfed babies have a greater chance of early success exclusive breastfeeding. Based on preliminary studies in December 2015 in BPM Khairani Asnita, in the know of 20 people who gave birth to entirely successfully perform IMD but only 3-5 people who exclusively breastfed rest melanjutlan with formula. The purpose of this study to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in mothers who carry BPM Khairani Asnita IMD in Riau Province in 2015. This type of research is analytic survey with cross sectional study design. The population is mothers delivered in BPM Khairani Asnita and do IMD with babies aged 16-12 months amounted to 60 m people. The sampling technique used is total sampling. Bivariate data analysis with test of chi-square test. Based on the results of the univariate analysis showed that the majority of mothers breastfeed as much as 56.7% exclusive. The results of the bivariate analysis pvalue values obtained for each variable with α 0.05 is for attitude p = 0.000, husband support the value of p = 0.004, p = success IMD 0,007, maternal age the value of p = 0.031. The conclusion of this study that the attitude of the mother, husband support, the success of IMD and the mother's age is a factor that affects exclusively breastfeeding mothers do IMD in BPM Khairani Asnita Year 2015. It is expected the next BPM Khairani Asnita able to reassure patients who visit or maternity there for can give only breast milk until the child is 6 months old, as well as explaining the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for babies and mothers.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEBISINGAN DENGAN STRES KERJA PADA PEKERJA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 753-757
Author(s):  
Mei Marisha ◽  
Cucu Herawati
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mine Production ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Negative Impacts

Pekerjaan yang berada di ruang produksi benang dan tambang PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon memiliki intensitas kebisingan yang cukup tinggi. Salah satu dampak negatif yang ditimbulkan dari kebisingan, antara lain stres kerja seperti kurangnya konsentrasi dalam bekerja, sulit mengikuti pembicaraan, susah tidur dan berbicara dengan suara yang cukup keras. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara kebisingan dengan stres kerja pada pekerja yang berada di ruang produksi benang dan tambang PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif analitik dengan desain studi cross sectional. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Pengumpulan data dengan teknik wawancara dan pengukuran terhadap kebisingan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pekerja yang berada di ruang produksi benang dan tambang PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon sebanyak 309 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode asidental sampel (accidental sampling) sebanyak 73 responden pada bulan Agustus 2015. Analisa data menggunakan univariat dan bivariat dengan uji chi-square. Berdasarkan hasil penelitan didapatkan sebanyak 52,1% responden berada di ruang kerja kategori tidak bising dan kategori stres ringan 54,8%. Hasil uji chi-square diperoleh nilai p value = 0,015, berarti terdapat hubungan antara kebisingan dengan stres kerja pada pekerja di bagian produksi benang PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon.Kata kunci :  Kebisingan, Stres Kerja, Pekerja  ABSTRACTJobs that were in yarn and mine production room PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon has a high enough intensity noise. One of the negative impacts of noise, among others, job stress as a lack of concentration at work, it's hard to follow the conversation, insomnia and spoke in a voice loud enough. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between noise with job stress on employees in yarn and mine production room PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon. This study used a descriptive approach analytic cross sectional study design. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Collecting data with interview techniques and measurements of noise. The population in this study is the employees who are in yarn and mine production room PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon as many as 309 people. The sampling technique uses accidental sampling as many as 73 respondents in August 2015. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate with chi-square test. Based on the research results obtained as much as 52.1% of respondents were in the workplace are not noisy category and 54.8% mild stress category. The results of chi-square test obtained p value = 0.015, it means that there is a relationship between noise with job stress on employees in yarn and mine production room PT Arteria Daya Mulia (ARIDA) Cirebon.Keyword :  Noise, Job Stress, Employee

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