scholarly journals Does Sexual Compulsivity Play a Role in Unprotected Intercourse? A Cross-Sectional Study Among Sexually Active STI Patients in Shanghai

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Ni ◽  
Hengan Liu ◽  
Ruijie Gong ◽  
Mei Shi ◽  
Shuxian Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Sexual Compulsivity ◽  
Unprotected Intercourse ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Background: Sexual compulsivity and its relationship with unprotected intercourse have long been an intriguing topic, but its existential meaning in the management of public health or, more precisely, STIs (sexually transmitted infections) has rarely been studied to date. This study examines whether sexual compulsivity plays a role in unprotected intercourse among STI patients and its variation regarding gender and different types of sexual partner.Method: We carried out a cross-sectional study using mixed methods including a survey of 302 men and 362 women. Two clinics were purposely chosen for the study. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS for Windows.Results: The ages of the 664 participants ranged from 18 to 76 years, with more than half (58.73%) 26–40 years old. Of these 664 participants, 449 (157 male and 237 female) reported having unprotected intercourse during the past 6 months. Almost one-quarter of the male participants scored high on the Sexual Compulsivity Scale, compared with only 4.4% of females. Although the only statistically significant difference (p<0.01) was in relation to unprotected intercourse with a casual sexual partner, the difference between male/female and regular/casual sexual partners remained evident.Conclusions: Sexual compulsivity is evidently a potential predictor of unprotected intercourse with a casual sexual partner in male STI patients, while the use of condoms is more likely to be affected by other factors. In addition to general sexual education, counseling interventions should be provided by related health institutions, and specific intervention methods targeting each gender and different behavioral types should be considered.

scholarly journals The role of sexual compulsivity in unprotected intercourse among STI patients in Shanghai, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Ni ◽  
Hengan Liu ◽  
Ruijie Gong ◽  
Mei Shi ◽  
Shuxian Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexual Compulsivity ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Unprotected Intercourse ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background Sexual compulsivity (SC) and its relationship with unprotected intercourse (UI) have long been an intriguing topic, but its existential meaning in the management of public health or, more precisely, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has rarely been studied to date. This study examines whether SC plays a role in UI among sexually active STI patients. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted in two sexual transmitted disease (STD) clinicals of Shanghai Skin Diseases Hospital in Shanghai. Totally 664 sexually active STI patients were included. Results The ages of the 664 participants ranged from 18 to 76 years, with 58.73% between 26 and 40 years old. 449 (191 male and 258 female) reported had UI during the past 6 months. Although the only statistically significant difference (p < 0.01) was in relation to UI with a casual sexual partner, the difference between male/female and regular/casual sexual partners remained evident. Conclusions SC is evidently a potential predictor of UI with a casual sexual partner in male STI patients, while the use of condoms is more likely to be affected by other factors. In addition to general sexual education, counseling interventions should be provided by health institutions, and specific intervention methods targeting gender and sexual partners should be considered.

Determination Of Factors Affecting Father-Baby Attachment

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (14) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Emine Serap ÇAĞAN ◽  
Birsen KARACA SAYDAM ◽  
Sinem GÜLÜMSER ATEŞ ◽  
Rabia EKTİ GENÇ ◽  
Esin ÇEBER TURFAN
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infant Attachment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Attachment Figure ◽  
Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Package Program ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: The primary attachment figure is mostly defined as the mother, and studies focus on the mother. However, in many babies, basic attachment is just as good with the father as with the mother. It is seen that there are very few studies in the literature investigating the correlations of father-infant attachment relationships.. The aim of this study is to determine the father-infant attachment status and to determine the factors affecting attachment. Method: The population of the cross-sectional study consisted of the spouses of all puerperant women hospitalized in the Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic between September 1, 2018 and October 1, 2018. The sample size consisted of 156 fathers who agreed to participate in the study. Father identification form and father-infant attachment scale were used to collect the study data. The analysis of the data obtained from the research was carried out on the computer using the SPSS 16.0 package program. Results: 156 fathers participated in the study. The mean age of the fathers is 33.64±6.49, and 38.5% of them have a bachelor's degree. 91.0% of fathers stated that they felt ready for fatherhood. The fathers' Father-Infant Attachment Scale mean score was 82.60±7.72 In the analysis, the difference between the variables and the total score of the scale was found to be statistically insignificant (p>0.05). Discussion and Conclusion: At the end of the study, the bonding process of fathers participating in the study with their babies and the factors affecting this process were evaluated and it was seen that the father-infant attachment scale mean scores of the fathers participating in the study were high and were similar to other studies. In addition, when the basic factors affecting father-infant attachment were compared with the attachment scale mean score, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference.

scholarly journals Study of Maternal and Fetal Outcome among Booked and Unbooked Patients at tertiary Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1027-1030
Author(s):  
Shanti Sunuwar Subedi ◽  
Rakina Bhansakarya ◽  
Sajjan Kumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Fetal Outcome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: To evaluate the maternal and perinatal outcome in booked and unbooked cases. Objectives: To assess the maternal and fetal outcomes in unbooked and booked patients. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional comparative study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from Augustti2019 to January 2020. Using a convenient sampling technique, 204 samples were taken and cross-sectional study was done. Results: There were total 204 cases in this study;102were booked and 102 were unbooked. In this study, 85(83%) of booked cases were educated up to secondary level as compared toti65 (64%) of unbooked cases. There was no significant difference in Apgar score in 1 and 5 minute between booked and unbooked cases. More babies in the unbooked group were transferred to NICU as compared to the booked group and the difference was significant (9.8%vs 1.9%). Greater proportion of booked cases had spontaneous vaginal delivery (81.3% vs 59.8%) and complications like preterm delivery, anemia, preeclampsia/ eclampsia, complicated labor and puerperal sepsis was also less in the booked group. Conclusions: The study showed that unbooked mothers and their newborns had higher chance of having complications.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study of Antibiotic Self-Medication

Thrita ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Mousavi ◽  
Parisa Shojaei ◽  
Azadeh Nazemi ◽  
Atefe Dadashi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Objectives: This research has been conducted to study antibiotic self-medication, prevalence, and reasons. Methods: A questionnaire containing 30 comprehensive questions in terms of the experience of antibiotic self-medication was prepared. In this cross-sectional study, data were analyzed using analytical statistics bases on chi-square and logistic regression. Results: The results showed that 61.3% of the participants were self-antibiotic users. There was a significant difference only between gender and self-medication such that self-medication in males was more than females (P value = 0.027). Conclusions: Self-medication of antibiotics is almost high and requires more information about the side effects of these drugs in order to promote rational and physically prescribed use.

scholarly journals Ovarian Reserve In Infertile Women with and without Endometriosis Measured with Anti Müllerian Hormone

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naivah Harharah
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Reserve ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference

Objective: To compare serum Anti Müllerian Hormone (AMH) levels in infertile women with and without endometriosis, and to determine the mean levels of serum AMH in every stage of endometriosis. Method: We performed a cross-sectional study. Sixty-eight subjects who have undergone laparoscopy and fulfilled both inclusion and exclusion criteria are recruited consecutively. They are divided into two groups, namely group with endometriosis and without endometriosis. Blood samples are taken from each subject before laparoscopy, where serum AMH levels are then measured. The difference in mean levels of each group are tested with Mann-Whitney test. Result: The mean levels of serum AMH were significantly lower in the endometriosis group than those in the group without endometriosis (2.30 1.8 ng/ml vs 3.75 2.13 ng/ml; p=0.005). Using Kruskal-Wallis test, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference among endometriosis groups based on the severity of endometriosis. There was no significant difference in the mean serum AMH levels between the minimal-mild endometriosis group and without endometriosis group (p=0.34), but the mean levels of serum AMH were significantly lower in the moderate-severe endometriosis compare to the group without endometriosis (p

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN DENYUT NADI ANTARA PENDUDUK YANG TINGGAL DI DATARAN TINGGI DAN DATARAN RENDAH

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivanny Kasenda ◽  
Sylviah Marunduh ◽  
Herlina Wungouw
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Analytic Method ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Abstract: The pulse is a pressure that is delivered in the form of a wave when the heart pumped up blood around the body.  Pulse is determined by the elasticity of blood vessels.  There are research showing the difference in pulse rate in the highlands and lowlands.  This research aimed to determine the ratio between the pulse of the people that live in the highlands (mountain area) and lowlands (coastal area). This research is an analytic method using cross sectional study.  The subjects of this research is 80 people living in the highlands and 80 people living in the lowlands.  The subjects are 18-65 years, physically and mentally healthy and they have been living at the area for 5 years.  The data were analyzed using non-parametric test Mann Whitney test. Based on the results of the Mann Whitney statistical test, it shows that there is a difference between the result  of pulse measurement  of the people living in the highlands and lowlands with asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) α = 0:03 (α <0.05), which means that there are significant difference between highlands and lowlands. The result of this research can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the measurement of the pulse between people living in the highlands and lowlands. Keywords: Pulse, highlands, lowlands.     Abstrak: Denyut nadi adalah suatu tekanan yang dihantarkan dalam bentuk gelombang saat darah dipompa jantung ke seluruh tubuh. Denyut nadi ditentukan oleh elastisitas pembuluh darah. Terdapat penelitian yang menunjukkan adanya perbedaan denyut nadi di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan denyut nadi  antara penduduk yang tinggal di dataran tinggi (daerah pegunungan) dan dataran rendah (daerah pesisir pantai). Jenis penelitian ini adalah bersifat metode analitik dengan pendekatan rancangan cross sectional study. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah 80 orang yang tinggal di dataran tinggi dan 80 orang yang tinggal di dataran rendah. Subjek berumur 18- 65 tahun, sehat jasmani dan rohani serta tinggal menetap 5 tahun. Data di analisis menggunakan uji non parametrik yaitu uji Mann Whitney. Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik Mann Whitney menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan hasil pengukuran denyut nadi antara penduduk yang tinggal di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah dengan nilai asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) α = 0.03(α < 0.05) yang berarti terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antara dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna pada pengukuran denyut nadi antara penduduk yang tinggal di dataran tinggi dan dataran rendah. Kata kunci denyut nadi, dataran tinggi, dataran rendah.

Psychological distress in cancer patient during chemotherapy: A cross-sectional study.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (26_suppl) ◽  
pp. 231-231
Author(s):  
Harminder Singh ◽  
Raja Banipal
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Impacting Factors

231 Background: The State of Punjab is experiencing a rising burden of cancer. The objective of this study was to analyze and compare depression, anxiety and stress levels and their impacting factors in heterogenous surviving cancer patients. Methods: this is a cross sectional study, data collection was performed by Depression, anxiety, stress scale 21-DASS 21. Results: study population include 300 cancer patients and 300 matched controls. The mean age of the cases and controls were 50.58 years ± 13. 64 and 46.1 years ± 11.78 (M ± SD). A Statistical significant difference was observed in mean scoring of depression, anxiety and stress in cancer patients when compared to control groups. Anxiety mean score significantly affected by chemotherapy cycles and duration of disease. Conclusions: Holistic approach in cancer management is a need of time as the present study revealed, the range of depression, anxiety and stress was 90%, 56% and 28% respectively. [Table: see text]

scholarly journals Smartphone Usage: Reasons among Gender in University of Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-365
Author(s):  
Muhammad Luqmanul Hakim Abd Latif ◽  
Izzah Zarifah Ibrahim ◽  
Nur Amalia Saiful Nizam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student Gender ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Smartphones have been an essential device in most of our daily activities. However, there is not much information regarding the difference of smartphone usage between gender among medical students. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of smartphone usage and the reasons of its usage among medical students by gender. A cross-sectional study was done, using self-administered questionnaires given to 300 medical students in University of Cyberjaya. The students were selected using stratified and simple random sampling methods. All respondents were using smartphone with majority from age of 18-21 years old (55.3%), female (67.7%), Malay (85%) and studying in 1st year (24.7%). The most popular reason of smartphone usage for male and female was entertainment mainly leisure activity (91.8% and 93.6%, respectively). There was no significant difference between gender and reasons of smartphone usage among medical students. Regardless, time must be managed wisely to avoid overuse of smartphones that can disrupt relationships with others. Keywords: smartphone, reason, medical student, gender, Selangor.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Pains Among Newly Admitted University Students: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-368
Author(s):  
Yousef Moghadas Tabrizi ◽  
◽  
Mohammad Karimizadeh Ardakani ◽  
Meysam Yavari Kateb ◽  
Mohammad hani Mansori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
The University

Objectives: This study aimed to examine Musculoskeletal Pains (MPs) among newly admitted university students and investigate the effect of gender differences on the prevalence of MPs. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 2641 university students (1303 men, 1338 women). The study data were collected from the Health Center of the University of Tehran in the fall of 2019. Musculoskeletal pains in students were examined using the Nordic questionnaire. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and the Chi-squared test. Results: The highest prevalence rates of MPs in the past 12 months, past 7 days, and problems that inhibited routine activities in the past 12 months were reported in the neck area (13.4%, 5.8%, and 10.5%, respectively), and the lowest rates in the elbow (1.5%, 0.6%, and 1%, respectively). Findings also indicated a significant difference between men and women regarding MPs in the neck and shoulders in all three items of the Nordic questionnaire (P<0.05). Discussion: Based on these results, it is necessary to prevent musculoskeletal pains, especially in the neck and back, among the newly admitted students to the university.

scholarly journals Curve decline of COVID-19: An analysis of first wave of disease in Pakistan– A cross-sectional study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (06) ◽  
pp. 762-771
Author(s):  
Asma Naseer Cheema ◽  
Aneeqa Naz ◽  
Muhammad Younas ◽  
Azra Azra ◽  
Yasmeen Batool ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Objective: The objective was to observe the COVID-19 rise and fall, disease pattern, clinical presentation, effective treatment and outcome in native population. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Children’s Hospital Multan, Nishtar Hospital Multan, CMH Multan and Teaching Hospital of Kohat. Period: March 2020 to August 2020. Material & Methods: A total of 2,186 subjects with the suspicion of COVID-19 were enrolled in this study. Chi-square test was used to see the difference in disease distribution. Results: Of total, 779 patients were found positive for COVID-19, 47.11% were symptomatic. Of all positive subjects, no significant difference of disease spread was observed in young (<40 years) versus old age (>40 years) [X2 = 3.14; P=0.076). There were more asymptomatic female carriers than male (X2 = 11.68; P=0.001). The rise in cases was observed in May-June after maximum exposure on Eid festival then decline in July. Overall mortality rate was 3.98%. Conclusions: The mortality rate was higher in the start, then gradually declined (9.57-0) %. The disease prevalence was higher in male, and in the age group of 21-50 years. The mortality rate was higher in old age group (>40 years). Paracetamol and azithromycin proved to be effective in mild to moderate symptomatic patients.

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