scholarly journals Awareness of Osteoporosis among 368 Residents in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oumer Kemal ◽  
Yawen Liu ◽  
Qiong Yu ◽  
Fan Wu ◽  
Shuman Yang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Prevention Of Osteoporosis

Abstract Background: Studies on osteoporosis awareness among general population in China are still limited. We examined the level of osteoporosis awareness among residents in China, determined the risk factors associated with lower level of osteoporosis awareness, and assessed the sources of their knowledge about osteoporosis. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 368 general residents aged 30 years or older from 19 provinces during January-March 2018 in China. All participants were identified and interviewed face-to-face by medical students in Jilin University using a structured questionnaire. Osteoporosis awareness scores (percent of correct answer) was determined across several domains, including definition, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention of osteoporosis. We used multiple linear regression models to test the relationship between risk factors and overall awareness scores. Results: The mean age of participants was 52.9 ± 10.2 years, and 53% of them were male. Osteoporosis awareness score for definition was 77.7%, diagnosis 49.6%, risk factors 49.2%, treatment 60.5%, and prevention 69.9%. The overall awareness score was 67.8%. Lower family income and education level were significantly associated with lower overall awareness score (all p <0.05). Television or radio health program was reported to be their main source of knowledge about osteoporosis. Conclusion: The awareness level for osteoporosis is moderate; lower family income and education level were risk factors for lower awareness. Television or radio health program had the greatest contribution to osteoporosis awareness.

scholarly journals Awareness of Osteoporosis among 368 Residents in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemal Sherefa Oumer ◽  
Yawen Liu ◽  
Qiong Yu ◽  
Fan Wu ◽  
Shuman Yang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Prevention Of Osteoporosis

Abstract Background: Studies on osteoporosis awareness among general population in China are still limited. We examined the level of osteoporosis awareness among residents in China, determined the risk factors associated with lower level of osteoporosis awareness, and assessed the sources of their knowledge about osteoporosis.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 368 general residents aged 30 years or older from 19 provinces during January-March 2018 in China. All participants were identified and interviewed face-to-face by medical students in Jilin University using a structured questionnaire. Osteoporosis awareness scores (percent of correct answer) was determined across several domains, including definition, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention of osteoporosis. We used multiple linear regression models to test the relationship between risk factors and overall awareness scores.Results: The mean age of participants was 52.9 ± 10.2 years, and 53% of them were male. Osteoporosis awareness score for definition was 77.7%, diagnosis 49.6%, risk factors 49.2%, treatment 60.5%, and prevention 69.9%. The overall awareness score was 67.8%. Lower family income and education level were significantly associated with lower overall awareness score (all p <0.05). Television or radio health program was reported to be their main source of knowledge about osteoporosis.Conclusion: The awareness level for osteoporosis is moderate; lower family income and education level were risk factors for lower awareness. Television or radio health program had the greatest contribution to osteoporosis awareness.

scholarly journals Awareness of Osteoporosis among 368 Residents in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemal Sherefa Oumer ◽  
Yawen Liu ◽  
Qiong Yu ◽  
Fan Wu ◽  
Shuman Yang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Prevention Of Osteoporosis ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Abstract Background: Studies on osteoporosis awareness among the general population in China are still limited. We examined the level of osteoporosis awareness among residents in China, determined the risk factors associated with a lower level of osteoporosis awareness, and assessed the sources of their knowledge about osteoporosis. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 368 general residents aged 30 years or older from 19 provinces during January-March 2018 in China. All participants were identified and interviewed face-to-face by medical students in Jilin University using a structured questionnaire. Osteoporosis awareness scores (percent of the correct answer) was determined across several domains, including definition, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention of osteoporosis. We used multiple linear regression models to test the relationship between risk factors and overall awareness scores. Results: The mean age of included participants was 52.9 ± 10.2 years, and 53% of them were male. Osteoporosis awareness score for definition was 77.7%, diagnosis 49.6%, risk factors 49.2%, treatment 60.5%, and prevention 69.9%. The overall awareness score was 67.8%. Lower family income and education level were significantly associated with lower overall awareness score (all p <0.05). Television or radio health program was reported to be their main source of knowledge about osteoporosis. Conclusion: The awareness level for osteoporosis in our study is moderate; lower family income and education level were risk factors for lower awareness. Television or radio health programs had the greatest contribution to osteoporosis awareness. Keywords: Osteoporosis, Awareness, Knowledge, China

scholarly journals Microalbuminuria in Ischaemic Stroke and its Relationship with Neurological Defects

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
S S Chowdhury ◽  
T Mehdi ◽  
F Alam ◽  
R Ishrat ◽  
S Parveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ischaemic Stroke ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Stroke is Me third common cause of death in developed countries. Ischaernic stroke accounts for about 83 percent of all cases. For ischaemic stroke, besides modifiable and nononodifiable risk factors. there are some potential nosy risk factors which include mieroalbuminuria. Site objective of this study was to observe the association of microalbuminuria with isehaemic stroke and as well as consequent neurological deficits. This cross sectional study was done among 100 diagnosed patients of ischaeoric stroke of both sexes. A structured questionnaire and checklist was used to collect data through face to face interview. Urinary microalbuminuria was mesured in all study subjects and assessment of necrological defects was done by modified Ranakin scale. The study revealed that the frequency of presence of microallmminteria was significantly high in ischaernic stroke. Higher the level of mieroalburninuria higher was the necrological deficit. So, microalbunrinuria may be a marker for the process to develop the ischamnic stroke.

scholarly journals Pattern analysis of S. haematobium infection and elimination in the area of Alsuki, Sudan

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1059
Author(s):  
Rawia A. Abdelshafie ◽  
Abdalla I. Abdalla Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Pattern Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the current conditions of children of the selected area, for the purpose of measuring the new effective health program for schistosomiasis disease eliminations and obtain the prevalence intensity and risk factors of S. haematobium among school children in the study area.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was used to screen school going children of all the ages from five randomly selected schools from Alsuki region. A statistical analysis derived from data formulated based on 1062 samples aged between 6 and 15 years attending the selected schools during the period testing within 6 months were enrolled.Results: The impact of health awareness program was measured usefully and the responded factor for reducing the Schistosomiasis diseases was significantly became less than (0.05). Therefore, the actual qualified fitting degree and applicability was significantly becoming (p value=0.001).Conclusions: This research concluded that the prediction of Schistosomiasis diseases due to the risk Ratio of the collected data for those who did not attended awareness over the people who attended program became (0.248).

scholarly journals Prevalence, demographic characteristics and associated risk factors of malnutrition among 0-5 aged children: a cross-sectional study from Van, eastern Turkey

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Baran Serdar Kizilyildiz ◽  
Bülent Sönmez ◽  
Kamuran Karaman ◽  
Burhan Beger ◽  
Adnan Mercen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Monthly Family Income ◽  
History Of ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Demographic Features

Malnutrition in childhood is a dramatic indicator of poor socio-economical status worldwide. To recognize and reveal the socio-demographic features is crucial, especially for developing countries. Our aim was to investigate the prevalence and association with sociodemographic variables of malnutrition in 0-5 years old children in Van, Turkey. A total of 702 children are included in this cross-sectional study. Demographic features of subject including age, gender, family characteristics and other data were obtained. Nutritional assessment was done using anthropometric indices including weight-for-age, height-for-age, weight-for-height, head circumference and body mass index-for-age. Multivariate logistic regressions were carried out to assess malnutrition- associated factors. Prevalence of underweight, stunting and wasting were 19.7, 17.7 and 16.2%, respectively. Socio-demographic variables that statistical significantly in association with malnutrition were low monthly family income, educational level and employment status of father, parental consanguinity, number of pregnancies, regular intake of vitamin D and history of prematurity. The prevalence of children with head circumference-z score ≤−2SD and body mass index-for-age ≤−2SD were 9.8 and 16.3%, respectively. Multivariate analysis detected following risk factors for these indices; low monthly family income, history of prematurity, unemployed father and the period between pregnancies (1- 2 years). We found that prevalence of malnutrition in the city of Van, was still higher than more developed regions of Turkey. The associated risk factors of malnutrition should be specifically interpreted by health professionals and also by government authorities that are responsible for making practical politics of public health.

scholarly journals Family Context and Khat Chewing among Adult Yemeni Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
AL-abed Ali AL-abed ◽  
Rosnah Sutan ◽  
Sami Abdo Radman Al-Dubai ◽  
Syed Mohamed Aljunid
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Khat Chewing ◽  
The Family ◽  
The City

Khat chewing is associated with unfavourable health outcomes and family dysfunction. Few studies have addressed the factors associated with khat chewing among Yemeni women. However, the family and husband effects on chewing khat by women have not been addressed. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of khat chewing among Yemeni women and its associated factors, particularly husbands and family factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 692 adult Yemeni women in the city of Sana’a in Yemen using structured “face to face” interviews. Mean (±SD) age of women was 27.3 years (±6.10). The prevalence of chewing khat by women was 29.6%. Factors associated with chewing khat among women were chewing khat by husbands (OR=1.8; 95% CI: 1.26, 2.53), being married (OR=2.0; 95% CI: 1.20, 3.37), frequent family social gatherings (OR=1.5; 95% CI: 1.06, 2.10), high family income (OR=1.57; 95% CI: 1.12, 2.21), larger house (OR=1.63; 95% CI: 1.16, 2.31), and age of women (OR=0.64; 95% CI: 0.44, 0.92). It is concluded that khat chewing by women in this study was significantly associated with family factors and with khat chewing by their husbands. Urgent action is needed to control khat chewing particularly among women.

scholarly journals Women’s knowledge and attitudes toward cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening in Zanzibar, Tanzania: a cross- sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiao Weng ◽  
Jie Jiang ◽  
Fatma Mrisho Haji ◽  
Lamlet Hassan Nondo ◽  
Huaijun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Previous Disease

Abstract Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women in Tanzania. Knowledge and willingness of cervical cancer screening are important determinants of prevention services. This study aimed to describe women's awareness about cervical cancer and to explore the attitudes, acceptability and barriers toward cervical cancer screening in Zanzibar, Tanzania, in order to help organizing the forthcoming China-Zanzibar cervical cancer screening program. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2018, involving 1483 women who responded to questionnaires concerning general demographic characteristics, screening willingness and awareness of cervical cancer from 10 districts in Zanzibar. Chi-square tests, analysis of variance, rank sum tests and stepwise multiple regression were conducted using STATA 15.0 software. Results : The average Total Knowledge Scores(TKS) was 7.83±5.32 on a 23 scale. Education level and family income were positively correlated with TKS (Coef=1.075, 95% CI=0.687-1.462 and Coef=0.810, 95% CI=0.262-1.358 respectively). Previous schistosomiasis history (OR = 24.140, 95% CI= 3.306-176.266) and family genetic disease history (OR = 3.140, 95% CI= 1.644-5.997) were strong predictors of free screening. Women were less likely to be screened freely if they had 7 or more deliveries (OR = 0.300, 95% CI= 0.150-0.598) and were unknown about previous family tumor history (OR = 0.381, 95% CI= 0.218-0.665). As for non-free screening, age and education level were negatively associated while family income was positively associated with willingness to uptake non-free screening; divorced or widowed marriage and unawareness about previous family tumor history were predictors of reluctance to screening while previous disease history was the strong predictor of non-free screening uptake. Among 129 women who were reluctant and 50 who were uncertain to participate in the free screening, 51.4% thought it was unnecessary, 18.44% showed obvious fear and 20.67% were worrying about extra infection. Conclusions: The findings revealed that the knowledge of cervical cancer was poor. Education level, family income and awareness of previous disease history were the significant influencing factors of screening uptake. Specific awareness programs to increase knowledge and willingness to uptake screening should be designed and implemented in the public without delay.

INFECTED RATE OF DIABETES AND PREDIABETES IN RISK PEOPLE AT KRONG PAK DISTRICT, DAKLAK PROVINCE

2011 ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Quang Hung Thai ◽  
The Xon Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Waist Hip Ratio

A cross-sectional study was carried out on 1455 subjects, aged 30-64, with the risk factors of diabetes in Krong Pak District, Dak Lak province, in 2010. The results were as following: The prevalences of diabetes and pre-diabetes were 3.2% and 12.4%, respectively. The prevalence of pre-diabetes in women was higher than that in men, and correlated with age and inversely correlated with education level. Higher blood pressure and waist hip ratio were associated with a greater risk of pre-diabetes.

scholarly journals Effects of Education Level of Father and Mother on Perceptions of Breastfeeding

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilkis Banu ◽  
Khurshida Khanom
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Low Educated ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Background: It is well known that education level of father and mother is an important factor to achieve breastfeeding. But, according to some literature, there is still controversy that education of parents is really a major factor for perceptions of breastfeeding. Objective: To determine the effects of education level of father and mother on perception or knowledge of breastfeeding. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in the selected areas of Dhaka city amongst all (202) mothers and fathers of the children of 2 years or more than 2 years of age. Data were collected through pretested questionnaire by face to face interview. Data were analyzed by appropriate univariate analysis. Results: Among the study subjects majority of mothers (49.5%) were of secondary and higher secondary levels and fathers (35.6%) were of graduate and above level of education. Educated mothers (secondary 72% and graduate 90.9%) were more likely to give colostrums to their babies than illiterate mothers (38.9%). Although duration of exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding were not associated with maternal education, but knowledge on breastfeeding was highly significant (good knowledge) for higher educated parents (mothers 63.6% and fathers 52.8%) as compared to illiterate or low educated parents (P<0.001). Majority of parents got information from doctors/health workers rather than book or other sources regarding usefulness of breast milk.Conclusion: The study reveals that perceptions of breastfeeding are higher in educated parents than illiterate parents. To reach at an ever satisfactory level of breastfeeding practice, more attention and education need to be given amongst the general people. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v2i2.12840 J Enam Med Col 2012; 2(2): 67-73

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Characteristics and Behavioural Risk Factors in Selected Tribal Community in Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
Shayela Farah ◽  
Mohoshina Karim ◽  
Masuda Sultana ◽  
Abdullah Al Mahmud ◽  
Sadiqa Tahera
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Behavioural Risk Factors

Tribal and minority populations are increasingly exposed to risk factors as a result of urbanization. The study was conducted in the Rakhain community in Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh, with the aims of determining the socio-demographic characteristics and behavioural risk factors. This cross-sectional study was done among 287 Rakhain individuals. Data were collected by face to face interview using pretested structured questionnaire. More than one third respondents were from the age group of 35-44 years. Their mean age was 40.66 (±11.275) years. Majority of the respondents were male 148(52%), married 222(77.4%) and educated up to primary level 179(62.4%). The highest proportion 68(23.7%) of the respondents were housewife and day laborer and lowest were unemployed 26(9.1%). Their average monthly family income were 17874.56 (±7208.553) Taka. Statistically significant association were found between their smoking status and socio-demographic characteristics (p <0.001). The high burden of behavioral risk factors in Rakhain community was observed in the present study. CBMJ 2016 January: Vol. 05 No. 01 P: 04-08

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