scholarly journals Evaluation De La Denutrition Chez Les Enfants Ages De 2 A 60 Mois Hospitalises Aux Services De Pediatrie Des Hopitaux De Ziguinchor (Senegal)

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 452
Author(s):  
Lamine Thiam ◽  
Babacar Niang ◽  
Francois Niokhor Diouf ◽  
Isabelle Jokébé Coly ◽  
Assane Dramé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Associated Conditions ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
A Prospective Study

Introduction: Malnutrition is a public health problem in developing countries. The prevalence of malnutrition at the national level hardly reflects the reality in hospitals. It is in this context that we assessed the nutritional status of children from 2 months to 5 years hospitalized in the pediatric ward of the regional hospital and the Ziguinchor Peace Hospital. Materials and methods: This was a prospective study from June 1 to October 30, 2016. Children aged 2 to 60 months, hospitalized in one of the two services, were included. Children with esdato-ascetic syndrome were not included. Epidemiological, anthropometric data, and associated diagnosis were studied. Results: We included 114 children (70 boys and 44 girls). The average age was 21.9 months [4-59]. Forty-two point one percent (42.1%) of infants <6 months were breastfed exclusively with breast milk. The weaning of children was done early in 55.3%. The mean age of mothers was 26.6 years [17-38]. The socioeconomic level was low in 62.3% of cases. The prevalence of malnutrition averaged 35.5% for underweight; 32.9% for wasting and 32.0% for stunting. Acute respiratory infections (ARI) and acute gastroenteritis were the most common associated conditions. Mean hospital stay was 8 days ± 009 [3-28]. About two thirds of the patients (n = 72) had a hospital stay of more than 7 days. Malnutrition was significantly associated with multiparity, low socioeconomic status, hospital stay of more than 7 days and infectious diseases. Conclusion: Infections and a hospital stay longer than a week are factors favoring malnutrition in children from 2 months to 5 years.

scholarly journals Relation of Sociodemographics and Personal Hygiene on Different Childhood Dermatoses

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
E Gauchan ◽  
A Kumar ◽  
G BK ◽  
P Thapa ◽  
J Pun
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dermatology Department ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Skin diseases in children contribute to significant morbidity and psychological distress. Infective dermatoses are one of the major dermatoses in children. Low socioeconomic status, overcrowding and poor personal hygiene has been linked to skin diseases.Objective To find out the prevalence of infectious skin disease in children, rate of transmissible skin disease and association of sociodemographic factors and personal hygiene on infective childhood dermatoses.Method This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Pediatric and Dermatology Department, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. A total of 226 patients were examined over a period of one year. Relation of sociodemographics, crowding and personal hygiene on skin disease were assessed.Result The most common category was Infections and Infestations (51.3%) followed by Dermatitis (27.9%) . Transmissible skin disease was seen in 49.6%. Low socioeconomic status and overcrowding were associated with increased risk for infective dermatoses.Conclusion Skin disease in children constitutes a public health problem. Improving the socioeconomic status and personal hygiene can help to reduce the incidence of skin disease in children.Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.13(1) 2015; 29-33

scholarly journals Health Disparities in Kidney Transplantation for African Americans

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Harding ◽  
Tesfaye B. Mersha ◽  
Phuong-Thu Pham ◽  
Amy D. Waterman ◽  
Fern J. Webb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
National Level ◽  
Risk Factor Control ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Timely Referral

Background: The persistent challenges of bridging healthcare disparities for African Americans (AAs) in need of kidney transplantation continue to be unresolved at the national level. This healthcare disparity is multifactorial: stemming from limited kidney donors suitable for AAs; inconsistent care coordination and suboptimal risk factor control; social determinants, low socioeconomic status, reduced access to care; and mistrust of clinicians and the healthcare system. Summary: There are numerous opportunities to significantly lessen the disparities in kidney transplantation for AAs through the following measures: the adoption of new care and patient engagement models that include education, enhanced practice-level cultural sensitivity, and timely referral as well as increased research on the impact of the environment on genetic risk, and implementation of new transplantation-related policies. Key Messages: This systematic review describes pretransplant concerns related to access to kidney transplantation, posttransplant complications, and policy interventions to address the challenging issues associated with kidney transplantation in AAs.

scholarly journals Trachoma in Sudan: Case series from Two Eye Care Hospitals and a Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rawan Sharaf Eldein Elamein Hassan ◽  
Mohamed Abdulmonem Salih Aabdeen ◽  
Razan Sharaf Eldein Elamein Hassan ◽  
Sagad Omer Obeid Mohamed ◽  
Fadwa Mohammed Saad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Household Characteristics ◽  
Environmental Hygiene

Abstract Background Trachoma is a common infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Although it has largely now disappeared from developed countries, it is still endemic in many developing countries. We aimed to highlight clinical stages and common related socio-demographic and household characteristics among patients with trachoma in Sudan. Methods A hospital-based case series descriptive study was conducted at Makah Eye Complex and Abdalfadeel-Almaz hospital in Khartoum, Sudan. We included all Trachoma patients from all age groups attending the two eye care hospitals in the period from 1st to 31st March 2015. Data was collected through clinical examination, hospital records, and face to face interview using a structured questionnaire, Also, we conducted a review of the literature to highlights the epidemiological aspect of trachoma in Sudan, using the databases of MEDLINE (PubMed) and Google Scholar. Results In this case series, we identified 125 patients with trachoma in the study period. Most of them were aged more than 50 years old (78.4%). Half of the participants (56%) were positive for active trachoma, 40.8% of them were having Trachomatous Trichiasis (TT), and 56% of them have Trachoma Follicles (TF). Majority of the patients have low socioeconomic status and poor personal and environmental hygiene (88%), (44%) and (74.4%), respectively. Conclusion Low socioeconomic status and poor personal and environmental hygiene are common socio-demographic and household characteristics among patients with trachoma. Despite the progress that has been made towards disease elimination, trachoma is still a public health problem in Sudan. Our review highlights the magnitude of trachoma and the progress towards its elimination in Sudan.

scholarly journals Consumption of Comfortable Foods by Urban Adolescents in Different Socio-Economic Categories

2020 ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Isha Chhabra ◽  
Harpreet Kaur ◽  
Shruti Jain
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Urban Adolescents ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Comfortable foods are chemically processed and made from heavily refined ingredients and artificial additives. These foods are manufactured and distributed in ways that encourage consumption. This study focused on adolescents since they have greater access to comfortable foods, are more free and lesser concerned for their health. Fewer studies have been conducted on adolescents but in present scenario they are more inclined towards unhealthy eating behaviors. Therefore, the present study after careful considerations was attempted to assess the consumption of comfortable foods by urban adolescents in different socio-economic categories. Two hundred subjects in the age group of 16 to 18 years were purposely selected in equal number in the ratio of 1:1 of boys and girls. Findings revealed that majority belonged to high socioeconomic status whereas 52% boys and 44% girls belonged to low socioeconomic status. Respondents from the entire income category mostly consumed comfortable foods because it was either liked by them or they found it good in taste. Consumption of all the comfortable foods was found to be significantly (p≤0.05, p≤0.01) higher in adolescents who had high income and greater access of these food products.  Significant difference was observed in the mean values of consumption of comfortable foods by all the adolescents in different socioeconomic categories.

scholarly journals Tension free, mesh free inguinal hernia repair: a prospective study of Desarda’s technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1116
Author(s):  
Hosni Mubarak Khan ◽  
B. S. Ramesh ◽  
Viraja Bobburi
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Oblique Muscle ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Inguinal Hernias ◽  
Absorbable Sutures ◽  
Mesh Free ◽  
The Mean ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: The Desarda repair for inguinal hernias is a new tissue-based technique. Application of the external oblique muscle aponeurosis in the form of un-detached strip has been established as a new concept in tissue-based hernia repair.Methods: A prospective study was conducted among 126 cases with 148 inguinal hernias repaired by Desarda’s technique for a period of 3 years in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The details pertaining to duration of hospital stay, pain, ambulation and complications were recorded.Results: The mean age of the patients was 38.4 years. Mean operating time was 62.5 min for unilateral and 123 min for bilateral hernias. About 97.8% patients were ambulatory within 6.42 hours and were freely mobile within 19.26 hours after surgery. About 96.4% patients returned to work within 6-14 days. About 91.26% patients were discharged on same day. The mean hospital stay duration of the patients was 1.11 days. Postoperative pain on movement out of bed was described as mild and tolerable in 92.6% patients on day 1. Two patients had seroma that subsided on its own. There were no long-term complications, recurrence of the hernias or chronic groin pain.Conclusions: The results of this new technique (Desarda repair) using continuous absorbable sutures appear promising. The continuous suturing saves time and just one packet of suture material without mesh saves cost.

scholarly journals Gambaran Status Sosioekonomi Orangtua Murid Usia 5–12 Tahun di SD Pertiwi Kecamatan Bandung Wetan yang Mengalami Gizi Kurang

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Fildza Khadijah ◽  
Samsudin Surialaga ◽  
Franseda Franseda
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Poverty Rate ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Gizi kurang masih menjadi suatu masalah kesehatan terutama di negara-negara berkembang, termasuk Indonesia. Salah satu faktor yang berkaitan dengan kejadian ini adalah kondisi sosioekonomi. Terlepas dari angka kemiskinan yang cenderung menurun dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, masih banyak kasus gizi kurang yang ditemukan terutama pada anak usia 5–12 tahun di Kota Bandung.  Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui gambaran status sosioekonomi keluarga pada anak usia 5–12 tahun yang mengalami gizi kurang di Kota Bandung. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan desain cross sectional. Subjek penelitian ini yaitu orangtua dan murid usia 5–12 tahun di SD Pertiwi, Kecamatan Bandung Wetan, Kota Bandung. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa form antropometri yang disertai dengan panduan pengukuran bagi orangtua untuk menilai status gizi anak dan kuesioner untuk menilai status sosioekonomi orangtua. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif univariat untuk menggambarkan karakteristik variabel gizi dan sosioekonomi. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 15,4% dari 130 murid usia 5–12 tahun di SD Pertiwi Kota Bandung mengalami gizi kurang. Sebesar 72,2% murid yang mengalami gizi kurang tersebut berasal dari keluarga dengan status sosioekonomi sedang, sedangkan 16,7% berasal dari keluarga dengan status sosioekonomi rendah. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kejadian gizi kurang pada murid usia 5–12 tahun di SD Pertiwi Kecamatan Bandung Wetan cenderung terjadi pada keluarga dengan status sosioekonomi sedang-rendah. The Socioeconomic Status of Parents with Undernutritioned Children in Students Aged 5–12 Years at SD Pertiwi Bandung Wetan DistrictUndernutrition is still a burden in health problem, especially in developing countries, including Indonesia. One factor related to this incident is the socioeconomic conditions. There are still many cases of undernutrition found especially among children aged 5–12 years in Bandung, despite the poverty rate that has tended to decline in the past few years. The goal of this study was to provide an overview of the socioeconomic status of families with undernutritioned children aged 5–12 years in Bandung. This is a descriptive study with cross sectional design. The subjects of this study are parents and students aged 5–12 years at SD Pertiwi, Bandung Wetan District, Bandung City. The instruments used in this study are an anthropometric form accompanied by the measurement guide for parents to assess the nutritional status of children and a questionnaire to assess the socioeconomic status of parents. This study used univariate analysis methods to describe the characteristics of the nutritional and socioeconomic variables. From the analysis, it was found that as many as 15.4% of 130 students aged 5–12 years at SD Pertiwi, Bandung City, experienced undernutrition. 72.2% of students experiencing undernutrition come from families with moderate socioeconomic status, while 16.7% come from families with low socioeconomic status. From the study, it can be concluded that undernutrition in children aged 5–12 years in SD Pertiwi, Bandung Wetan District, tends to occur in families with moderate to low socioeconomic status.

scholarly journals Epidemiology and predictors of occurrence of SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI infection in a low-endemicity area in northeast Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Silva Sousa ◽  
Marta Cristhiany Cunha Pinheiro ◽  
Alberto Novaes Ramos Júnior ◽  
Jose Damiao da Silva Filho ◽  
Fernando Schemelzer Moraes Bezerra
Keyword(s):  
Schistosoma Mansoni ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Municipal Refuse ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

In Latin America 96% of the cases of schistosomiasis occur in Brazil in low-socioeconomic status populations. The epidemiological characteristics and occurrence predictors of Schistosoma mansoni infection were determined in the Bananeiras community, located in Capistrano, a town in Ceará state, Brazil. Sanitary, environmental, socioeconomic, and behavioral data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. An investigation to assess S. mansoni infection was conducted using the Kato-Katz and Point-of-Care Circulating Cathodic Antigen (POC-CCA) methods. From the 258 subjects were analyzed, 54.3% (n=140) were women, median age 30 years. Thirty-three (12.8%) individuals were positive by either egg- and/or CCA-positivity. The highest positivity rate was found in the 30-39 year old group. There was no piped water supply, sewage network or municipal refuse collection service. Most individuals were illiterate or had not finished elementary school (66.3%). About 29.1% of the families had a monthly income below one Brazilian minimum wage and 91.1% reported contact with natural water sources. We found an association between infection and age group of 20-40 years, illiteracy, household with 7 inhabitants or more, household with up to 3 rooms and an outhouse. Contrarily, being 40 years old or older and household with up to 6 inhabitants were not risk factors. Schistosomiasis remains a public health problem in this municipality, evidencing a strong association with low socioeconomic conditions and high vulnerability. These findings reinforce the importance of identifying the factors associated with the infection for more effective guidance in actions in control programs targeting schistosomiasis prevention and control.  KEY WORDS: Schistosomiasis; Schistosoma mansoni; epidemiology; predictors; low endemicity;urim antigen.

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