Prevalence of Preconception Risk Factors Among Women From Tribal and Non-tribal Blocks in Nashik District, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Background: Preconception phase in women though critical is comparatively ignored. The presence of risk factors affects well-being of the woman and her forthcoming progeny. The objectives of the study were to measure the prevalence of various risk factors among women and their comparison between blocks.Methods: This was a community based cross-sectional study in two tribal and two non-tribal blocks in Nasik district, Maharashtra, India. The study included women desiring conception within one year. Trained Accredited Social Health Activists collected information through house-to-house visits using a validated interview schedule. They recorded anthropometric measures of women in a standard manner. Results: The study enlisted 7,875 women desiring pregnancy soon. The mean age of women was 23.19 (+3.71) years and 16% of them were adolescents. Women's illiteracy was higher in tribal areas than non-tribal (p<0.001). About one-third of women did not have any risk factor and 41.21% of women had at least one risk factor. The commonest risk factor determined was no formal education (44.35%). Prevalence of selected risk factors was significantly higher among tribal women. The mean BMI of women was 19.73 (+3.51) and higher proportion (40.5%) of women from tribal areas were having BMI<18.5. Despite being high parity status (3+), about 7.7% of tribal and 3% of non-tribal women desired pregnancy. Tobacco and alcohol consumption were higher among tribal women. Majority of women consumed meals with family members or husband. Protein and calorie intake of about 1.4% women was less than 50% recommended consumption, however, most of them perceived to have abundant food.Conclusions: Health risks namely younger age, illiteracy, high parity, consumption of tobacco, low protein and calories intake were found to be prevalent and the risks were significantly more among tribal women. “Continuum of care” must include preconception care.

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Health risks among women desiring pregnancy within one year: a cross-sectional study in Maharashtra India

10.21203/rs.3.rs-42156/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jayashree Sachin Gothankar ◽

Prakash Doke ◽

Sonali Palkar ◽

Amruta Chutke ◽

Archana Patil ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Risks ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Parity ◽

Tribal Women ◽

One Year ◽

Low Consumption

Abstract Background Health of women during preconception phase though critical is comparatively ignored period in her life cycle. Presence of health risks are judged as hazardous to well-being of women and her forthcoming progeny. The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of health risks and its comparison between blocks.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted in two tribal and two non-tribal blocks in Nasik district, Maharashtra, India. Currently married women desiring conception within one year were included as study participants. Sample size was estimated to be 6,951. Data was collected by trained Accredited Social Health Activists using validated interview schedule. Anthropometric measures of women were recorded in standard manner. Body Mass Index criteria were used to assess the nutritional status.Results Mean age of women was 23.19 ± 3.71 years and 16% of them were adolescents. Illiteracy rate was higher in tribal than non-tribal women. Commonest reported occupation was farming. Despite being high parity and gravida status more tribal women desired pregnancy. Substance abuse was high among tribal women. Majority of women consumed meal with family members or with husband. Although 35% of women had low consumption of protein and calorie, yet most of them perceived to have abundant food.Conclusion Health risks namely younger age, illiteracy, farming with moderate to high-intensity work, high parity, low consumption of protein and calories and undernutrition were found to be prevalent and the risks were significantly more among tribal women. “Continuum of care” must include preconception care.

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A cross-sectional study to identify the determinants of non-communicable diseases among fishermen in Southern India

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10376-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Akhila Doddamani ◽

A. B. Kirthinath Ballala ◽

Sharath P. Madhyastha ◽

Asha Kamath ◽

Muralidhar M. Kulkarni

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Substance Use ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Modifiable Risk Factors ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Dietary Practice ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background India is currently facing a rising epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Identification of modifiable risk factors is of paramount importance to curb this menace. Fishermen are one of the most vulnerable occupational groups with unique characteristics that make them prone to acquire NCDs, as a significant share of their life is spent at sea. Hence, this study was planned to ascertain the burden of NCDs, determine various risk factors of NCDs, and measure the association between risk factors and NCDs among fishermen of Coastal Karnataka in South India. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 681 fishermen aged 18 years and above as per the semi-structured interview schedule for two years (2017–2019). A convenience sampling strategy was adopted. The data was entered and analyzed using SPSS v.15.0. The results were described in terms of proportions and their 95% confidence intervals. Continuous data were summarized using the mean and standard deviation or median and interquartile range depending on the skewness of data. Chi-square test was used to study the association between NCDs and modifiable risk factors. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify risk factors of NCDs. Results The mean (SD) age of the population was 42.5 (SD 12.5) years. The mean years involved in fishing was 19.8 years (SD 10.9). More than half (59.5%) of the study participants had severe stress and most (80.3%) were ever substance users. Advancing age, not being able to contact family while at sea, poor dietary practice, ever substance use, increasing waist circumference were significant correlates of NCDs. Conclusions The commonly prevalent risk factors of NCDs among fishermen included poor dietary practice, higher stress levels, substance use, increasing waist circumference, and inability to contact with family while at sea. Hypertension and Diabetes were the two common NCDs in the study population. There is a need for immediate attention in managing NCDs’ risk factors by promoting a healthy lifestyle by primary health care providers through a sustainable community awareness program targeting fishermen at a convenient time and location, either at the sea-port or meeting places. Harmful effects of substance use, healthy dietary practices, and the importance of physical activity outside their job need emphasis. In addition, screening programs should be organized with the help of boat owners and fishing associations at-least once a year to pick up NCDs at an early stage.

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Total Pesticide Exposure Calculation among Vegetable Farmers in Benguet, Philippines

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2009/412054 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2009 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Jinky Leilanie Lu

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pesticide Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vegetable Farmers ◽

Safety And Health ◽

The Mean ◽

Integrated Program

This was a cross-sectional study that investigated pesticide exposure and its risk factors targeting vegetable farmers selected through cluster sampling. The sampling size calculated with was 211 vegetable farmers and 37 farms. The mean usage of pesticide was 21.35 liters. Risk factors included damaged backpack sprayer (34.7%), spills on hands (31.8%), and spraying against the wind (58%). The top 3 pesticides used were pyrethroid (46.4%), organophosphates (24.2%), and carbamates (21.3%). Those who were exposed to fungicides and insecticides also had higher total pesticide exposure. Furthermore, a farmer who was a pesticide applicator, mixer, loader, and who had not been given instructions through training was at risk of having higher pesticide exposure. The most prevalent symptoms were headache (64.1%), muscle pain (61.1%), cough (45.5%), weakness (42.4%), eye pain (39.9%), chest pain (37.4%), and eye redness (33.8%). The data can be used for the formulation of an integrated program on safety and health in the vegetable industry.

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Non-communicable disease risk factor profile among Fishermen community of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180255 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 708 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kalaivani Annadurai ◽

Nithiya Balan ◽

Karnaboopathy Ranaganathan

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Communicable Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

Non Communicable Disease

Background: Owing to growing epidemic of non communicable diseases (NCD), identification of risk factor profile is one of the high-priority actions required in reducing NCDs. Further, fishermen community possesses unique characteristics of a folk society despite the urban environment around it. Since major portion of the life of fishermen is spent at sea with bizarre sleep and eating pattern, their risk profile for non-communicable disease are different from general population. The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among fishermen community in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu; to identify the association of the NCD risk factors with socio-demographic and occupational characteristics of the study participants. Methods: This was a descriptive cross sectional study conducted among 210 adult male Fishermen community of Kovalam, Kalpakkam and Mahabalipuram, of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu during May to October, 2016 using a semi-structured questionnaire and all the participants were motivated to undergo laboratory investigations. Results: Prevalence of smoking tobacco form, smokeless tobacco use and alcohol use were 17.1%, 22.9% and 61.4% respectively. Mean blood pressure observed in our study was 120.14/77.86 mm Hg. Prevalence of hypertension was 39.05% and 13.3% were having abdominal obesity. Conclusions: NCD risk factors like hypertension, alcohol use was quite high in this fishermen community and it needs further evaluation.

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Individual’s awareness of healthy lifestyle: A cross sectional study of a rural community in Kedah, Malaysia

Journal of Biomedical Sciences ◽

10.3126/jbs.v6i2.26812 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 12-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kevin Fernandez ◽

Kailash C. Kharkwal ◽

Tahmina Afrose ◽

Nasrin Habib ◽

Supraya Das

Keyword(s):

Rural Community ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Life ◽

Co Morbidity ◽

The Mean

Background: Healthy lifestyle practices play a key role in disease prevention and control of any chronic illness and disability. This study aims to identify the role of individual’s awareness towards a healthy life and well-being in a rural community Material and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by using structured questionnaire at a village, Kedah state, Malaysia on 2018. Results: The study revealed that among 120 respondents the mean ±SD age of respondents was 24±16.32 years. All the respondents were Muslim. The mean±SD weight of respondents was 66.07±14.353 kilogram. Study revealed that no participant reported drinking alcohol within the last month. 91 (76.6%) of the respondents were non-smoker. 42(35%) respondents reported daily consumption of fruits. 86 (71.67 %) respondents reported moderate to vigorous physical activities for 30 minutes per day. Regarding co-morbidity status, 60 (49.9%) was not suffering from any form of illness during the study period. This study found the significant association between the BMI and smoking habit with co-morbidity (p<0.000). Conclusion: Majority of the participants of this study was health conscious and had positive health-related behaviour. The effective behavioral changes less likely to happen unless the individual’s awareness and motivation towards a healthy life is decreased.

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Heart Failure and Asymptomatic Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Lymphoma Survivors Treated With Autologous Stem-Cell Transplantation: A National Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2015.60.8125 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 33 (24) ◽

pp. 2683-2691 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Klaus Murbraech ◽

Knut B. Smeland ◽

Harald Holte ◽

Jon Håvard Loge ◽

May Brit Lund ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction ◽

Systolic Dysfunction ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean ◽

Lymphoma Survivors

Purpose We aimed to determine the prevalence of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD), including symptomatic (ie, heart failure [HF]) and asymptomatic LVSD in adult lymphoma survivors (LSs) after autologous hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (auto-HCT) and to identify risk factors for LVSD in this population. Patients and Methods All LSs treated with auto-HCT as adults in Norway from 1987 to 2008 were eligible for this national cross-sectional study. Asymptomatic LVSD was defined as left ventricular ejection fraction less than 50% by echocardiography, and HF was defined according to current recommendations. The results in LSs were compared with those found in an age- and sex-matched (1:1) control group. Results We examined 274 LSs (69% of all eligible survivors); 62% were men, the mean (± standard deviation) age was 56 ± 12 years, and mean follow-up time from lymphoma diagnosis was 13 ± 6 years. The mean cumulative doxorubicin dose was 316 ± 111 mg/m2, and 35% of LSs had received additional radiation therapy involving the heart. We found LVSD in 15.7% of the LSs, of whom 5.1% were asymptomatic. HF patients were symptomatically mildly affected, with 8.8% of all LSs classified as New York Heart Association class II, whereas more severe HF was rare (1.8%). Compared with controls, LSs had a substantially increased LVSD risk (odds ratio, 6.6; 95% CI, 2.5 to 17.6; P < .001). A doxorubicin dose ≥ 300 mg/m2 and cardiac radiation therapy dose greater than 30 Gy were independent risk factors for LVSD. Conclusion LVSD was frequent and HF more prevalent than previously reported in LSs after auto-HCT. Our results may help to identify LSs at increased LVSD risk and can serve as a basis for targeted surveillance strategies.

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Environment factors associated with adolescents’ body mass index, physical activity and physical fitness in Kuching South City, Sarawak: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh.2012.048 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 331-337 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Whye L. Cheah ◽

Ching T. Chang ◽

Rosalia Saimon

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Body Mass ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Neighborhood Environment ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean

Abstract This study examined the relationship between perceived built environment attributes and physical activity, physical fitness and body weight among adolescents aged 14–16 years in Sarawak. This was a cross-sectional study, using multi-stage sampling. A set of questionnaires consisting of socio-demographic information, a self-administered physical activity checklist and a Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Youth (NEWS-Y) was used. Body mass index (BMI) was measured and physical fitness was tested using a maximal multistage 20 m shuttle run test. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 17.0. A total of 316 respondents participated. The mean BMI for boys was almost equal to the mean BMI for girls. Only 7.9% of the sampled population was found to be overweight or obese. The overall mean duration spent per day on physical activity was 128.4 min (SD 118.43), with mean of 56.1 min (SD 73.94) after school time. Girls reported to spend longer each day taking physical activity before and during school. Boys were found to have significantly higher VO2max of 27.79±5.91 mL/kg/min as compared to girls (t=11.22, p<0.000). Based on comparison with other countries, the NEWS-Y scores indicated a mixture of low and high walkability neighborhoods. Respondents who had lower BMIs reported living in lower residential density areas and less risk of crime, and respondents who had better physical fitness reported less suitable infrastructure for walking. Promotion of exercise at all levels should be continuously encouraged as it would lead to improvement in the well-being of an individual.

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The Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic and the Well-Being of Polish Students: The Risk Factors of the Emotional Distress during COVID-19 Lockdown

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10050944 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 944

Author(s):

Dariusz Juchnowicz ◽

Jacek Baj ◽

Alicja Forma ◽

Kaja Karakuła ◽

Elżbieta Sitarz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Emotional Distress ◽

Online Survey ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stress Scale

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has a significant impact on both physical and mental health. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to (1) evaluate depression, anxiety, and stress levels among students from Polish universities during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) assess the risk factors of the higher intensity of emotional distress. We conducted an online survey using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) to assess well-being. The study included 2172 respondents (73% female, 27% male) with a mean age of 22.1 ± 2.2. Moderate to extremely severe scores of depression, anxiety, and stress were reported by 43.4%, 27.3%, and 41.0% of the respondents, respectively. Higher scores of DASS-21 were related to female sex (odds ratio (OR) = 3.01), studying sciences (OR = 2.04), co-residence with the roommates (OR = 1.25), suffering from a mental disorder (OR = 5.88), loneliness (OR = 293.30), the usage of psychiatric support before pandemic (OR = 8.06), poor economic situation (OR = 13.49), and the lower scores were found for being currently employed (OR = 0.4). This study highlights an urgent need for (1) crisis-oriented psychological and psychiatric support for students during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) preparing appropriate psychological interventions to improve the mental health of students for a possible similar situation in the future.

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ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN STROKE DI RSUD INDRAMAYU

JURNAL PENDIDIKAN KEPERAWATAN INDONESIA ◽

10.17509/jpki.v2i2.4741 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Wayunah Wayunah ◽

Muhammad Saefulloh

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Blood Vessels ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

The Brain

ABSTRAKStroke merupakan penyakit neurologik yeng terjadi karena gangguan suplai darah menuju suatu bagian otak. Angka kejadian stroke meningkat seiring dengan bertambahnya usia, semakin tinggi usia seseorang semakin tinggi kemungkinan terjadi stroke. Menurut penyebabnya stroke dibagi dua yaitu stroke hemoragik akibat pecahnya pembuluh darah otak dan stroke iskemik (stroke non hemoragik) akibat adanya trombus atau embolus pada pembuluh darah otak. Banyak faktor yang menyebabkan stroke, yang terdiri dari faktor yang tidak dapat diubah dan faktor yang dapat diubah. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi dan menjelaskan faktor risiko yang berhubungan dengan kejadian stroke. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasonal analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Sampel sebanyak 103 responden yang diambil dengan tehnik consecutive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara hipertensi (p = 0,035) dan aktivitas fisik (p = 0,011) dengan jenis stroke. Aktivitas fisik merupakan faktor risiko paling dominan yang berhubungan dengan jenis stroke dengan OR = 5,8. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan riwayat hipertensi dan aktivitas fisik merupakan faktor risiko independen yang berhubungan dengan jenis stroke. Rekomendasi dari penelitian ini ditujukan kepada rumah sakit untuk meningkatkan kegiatan penyuluhan untuk mencegah faktor risiko terjadinya stroke. Selain itu meningkatkan peran perawat dalam pemberian pelayanan keperawatan, dimana perawat memfokuskan asuhan pada kebutuhan kesehatan pasien secara holistik.ABSTRACT Stroke is a neurological disease that occurs due to disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain. The incidence of stroke increases with age, that the older the person the possibility of stroke. According to the cause of stroke divided into two hemorrhagic stroke due to rupture of blood vessels of the brain and ischemic stroke (stroke non hemoragik) due to thrombus or embolus in the blood vessels of the brain. Many factors cause a stroke, which consists of factors that can not be changed and the factors that can be changed. The aim of research to identify and explain the risk factors associated with the occurrence of stroke.This research is an analytic observational study with cross sectional study. The sample of this study as many as 103 respondents is taken with consecutive sampling technique. The results showed significant relationship between hypertension (p = 0,035) and physical activity (p = 0.011) with the type of stroke. Physical activity is the predominant risk factor associated with this type of stroke with OR = 5.8. The study concluded a history of hypertension and physical inactivity is an independent risk factor associated with this type of stroke. Recommendations from this study aimed to hospitals to improve education activities to prevent risk factors for stroke. Besides increasing the role of nurses in the delivery of nursing services, where nurses care focuses on the health needs of patients holistically.

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