scholarly journals ATTITUDES ABOUT CANNABIS AND CANNABIS USE IN TWO CONSECUTIVE STUDIES AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION IN CROATIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-254
Author(s):  
Renata Glavak Tkalić ◽  
Josip Razum ◽  
Anja Wertag
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Cannabis User ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Waves

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Croatia. Although some peo-ple seem to use cannabis without adverse consequences, widespread cannabis use still poses a significant burden on public health. The aims of this study ware to determine if prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis attitudes changed between the two study waves, and to determine wich groups regarding cannabis user and attitudes exist in the Croatian general population and did they change between the two study waves. The re-search was conducted on two representative samples of Croatian citizens aged betwe-en 15 and 64 years, first collected in 2011 (N=4756), and second in 2015 (N=4992). Cross-sectional design was employed, and face-to-face survey was used in data collec-tion. In the current study, data on the prevalence and extent of cannabis use, attitudes on cannabis use and policies regarding cannabis use, risk perception of cannabis use, as well as relevant characteristics of respondents were used. Data were analyzed using confidence intervals and latent class analysis (LCA). Cannabis use increased between the two study waves and the attitudes became more favorable. Three classes were obta-ined in the LCA in both waves: “non-users – cannabis conservative” (the biggest cla-ss), “rare to occasional users – cannabis liberal” (medium sized class) and “moderate to heavy users – very cannabis liberal” (the smallest class). The size of classes changed between the waves, with the latter two classes increasing in size in 2015. Results are discussed in the context of recent legal and societal events in Croatian society which might have driven the discovered changes in cannabis use and attitudes. Key words: attitudes about cannabis, cannabis use, prevalence of cannabis use, ge-neral population, Croatia

Prevalence of Reading Difficulties in 9- to 10-Year Old Children in Sweden Born With Cleft Palate

2021 ◽  
pp. 105566562110132
Author(s):  
Justin Parry Weinfeld ◽  
Jakob Åsberg Johnels ◽  
Christina Persson
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Cleft Palate ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Questionnaire ◽  
Background Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of reading difficulties in children born with cleft palate at ages 9 and 10 in Sweden. Design: Using a cross-sectional design, a parental questionnaire assessing dyslexia-like reading difficulties (Short Dyslexia Scale, SDS) was administered together with separate questions regarding background data. Participants: Families with a child born with overt cleft palate with or without cleft lip in 4 regions of Sweden. A total of 245 families were approached of which 138 families responded. Data from 136 (56%) were complete with information on cleft type and could be analyzed. Results: Twenty-two percent (95% CI, 15-30) of the whole study group displayed risk for dyslexic reading difficulties on the SDS corresponding to the 7th to 10th percentiles in the population. Children with cleft palate only had a significantly higher prevalence of reading difficulties (37%) compared to children with unilateral cleft palate (19%) and bilateral cleft palate (10%). The frequency of reading difficulties in participants with comorbidity was 32%. Among a subgroup with reported comorbidity in areas of attention, language, and learning problems, there was a 2.5 times higher risk of reading disability compared to participants without this reported comorbidity. Conclusion: The prevalence of reading difficulties in the cleft palate population was higher than in the general population. Results showed that co-occurring difficulties were common in the cleft group and that reading difficulties often appear together with other, co-occurring neurodevelopmental difficulties.

scholarly journals Cannabis use and work-related injuries: a cross-sectional analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 570-577
Author(s):  
J C Zhang ◽  
N Carnide ◽  
L Holness ◽  
P Cram
Keyword(s):  
Injury Risk ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Cannabis User ◽  
Occupational Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Work Related Injury ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Although the association of cannabis use with automobile accidents has been well-studied, the impact of cannabis on workplace safety and injuries is less clear. Aims The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between work-related injury and cannabis use in the past year. Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Community Health Survey (2013–16) of working individuals. We used multiple logistic regression modelling to calculate the odds of experiencing a work-related injury (defined as non-repetitive strain injury) among workers who reported using cannabis more than once during the prior 12 months as compared to non-users. We repeated the analysis among participants working in high injury risk occupational groups only. Results Among the 136 536 working participants, 2577 (2%) had a work-related injury in the last 12 months. Of these 2577 who had a work-related injury, 4% also reported being a cannabis user in the same period. We found no association between past-year cannabis use and work-related injury (odds ratio for work injury among users 0.81, 95% confidence interval 0.66–0.99). The association was unchanged in the subgroup analysis limited to high injury risk occupational groups. Conclusions We found no evidence that cannabis users experienced higher rates of work-related injuries. While awaiting prospective studies, occupational medicine practitioners should take a risk-based approach to drafting workplace cannabis policies.

scholarly journals Prevalence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals in the general population of northern Italy and evaluation of a diagnostic serological ELISA test: a cross-sectional study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e040036
Author(s):  
Massimo Guerriero ◽  
Zeno Bisoffi ◽  
Albino Poli ◽  
Claudio Micheletto ◽  
Carlo Pomari
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Serological Test ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Elisa Test ◽  
Nasopharyngeal Swab ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Study Results

IntroductionAs of 30 April 2020, the novel betacoronavirus SARS-CoV-2 had infected more than 3 172 000 individuals, killing over 224 000 people and spreading to more than 200 countries. Italy was the most affected country in Europe and the third most affected in the world in terms of the number of cases. Therefore, the aims of this study are: (1) to estimate the prevalence of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2-positive individuals among the general population of Verona; (2) to assess the accuracy (sensitivity, specificity and predictive values) of an ELISA serological test for the screening of SARS-CoV-2.Methods and analysisThe study will be carried out on a random sample of subjects aged at least 10 years from the general population of Verona. Participants will undergo the measurement of vital parameters (oxygen saturation measured by oximeter, respiratory rate and body temperature detected by laser thermometer), the administration of a COVID-19-related symptoms questionnaire, the collection of a blood sample and a nasopharyngeal swab. Our evaluation will include the statistical technique of Latent Class Analysis, which will be the basis for the estimation of prevalence.Ethics and disseminationThe study protocol has been approved by the Ethics Committee of Verona and Rovigo provinces on 15 April 2020 (internal protocol number 2641CESC). The study results will be submitted for publication in international, peer-reviewed journals and the complete dataset will be deposited in a public repository. Most relevant data will be made available to policy-makers as well as disseminated to stakeholders and to the community.

scholarly journals Substance use, affective symptoms, and suicidal ideation among Russian, Somali, and Kurdish migrants in Finland

2020 ◽  
pp. 136346152090602
Author(s):  
Essi Salama ◽  
Anu E. Castaneda ◽  
Jaana Suvisaari ◽  
Shadia Rask ◽  
Tiina Laatikainen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
General Population ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Migrant Health ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Daily Smoking ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Affective Symptoms

Comorbidity of substance use with affective symptoms and suicidality has been well documented in the general population. However, population-based migrant studies about this association are scarce. We examined the association of affective symptoms and suicidal ideation with binge drinking, daily smoking, and lifetime cannabis use among Russian, Somali, and Kurdish migrants in comparison with the Finnish general population. Cross-sectional data from the Finnish Migrant Health and Wellbeing Study (Maamu, n = 1307) and comparison group data of the general Finnish population ( n = 860) from the Health 2011 Survey were used. Substance use included self-reported current binge drinking, daily smoking, and lifetime cannabis use. Affective symptoms and suicidal ideation were measured using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 (HSCL-25). We performed multivariate logistic regression analyses, including age, gender, and additional socio-demographic and migration-related factors. Suicidal ideation (OR 2.4 95% CI 1.3–4.3) was associated with binge drinking among Kurds and lifetime cannabis use among Russians (OR 5.6, 95% CI 1.9–17.0) and Kurds (OR 5.5, 95% CI 1.9–15.6). Affective symptoms were associated with daily smoking (OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.02–2.6) and lifetime cannabis use (OR 6.1, 95% CI 2.6–14.5) among Kurdish migrants. Our results draw attention to the co-occurrence of suicidal ideation, affective symptoms, and substance use, especially among Kurdish migrants. These results highlight the variation of comorbidity of substance use and affective symptoms between the different populations. This implies that screening for substance use in mental healthcare cannot be neglected based on presumed habits of substance use.

The Epidemiology of Migraine Headache in General Population of Tehran, Iran

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behnam Rabiee ◽  
Atefeh Zeinoddini ◽  
Ramin Kordi ◽  
Masud Yunesian ◽  
Payam Mohammadinejad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Population Study ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Male Subjects

Background: Migraine as one of the most common types of headache is known to cause serious intervention with routine activities of affected individuals due to the devastating nature of attacks. The aim of this study was to provide epidemiological data of migraine in Iranian general population. Methods: In this cross-sectional general population study, migraine diagnoses (both episodic and chronic) were based on the International Classification of Headache Disorders. Face-to-face interviews were performed by 5 trained medical interns on a sample size of 2,300 people aged 12-65 years. Results: A total number of 2,076 subjects were enrolled for final analysis. The mean age of the subjects at the time of the study was 36.27 ± 14.56 years (age range 12-65 years). The 1-year prevalence of migraine was 27.6%. The prevalence of migraine among female subjects was significantly higher than among male subjects (36.7 vs. 21.6%, p < 0.001). The mean age of the subjects with migraine was 35.9 ± 12.96 years. Totally, 49.9% of migraine sufferers experienced at least one episode of aura. The most prevalent type of aura was numbness reported in 32.4% of migraine subjects. Conclusions: Despite the higher prevalence of migraine among Iranian general population compared to most of the other populations investigated by previous studies, these individuals experience a less severe course of disease.

scholarly journals The Correlation Between Safety Climate With Unsafe Act In Apartment Building Construction Workers Pt. Multikon 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Rahmah Amalina
Keyword(s):  
Safety Climate ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Communication ◽  
Work Accident ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Safety Priority

Construction is one of the highest industries in contributing to work accident rates. Unsafe act is the cause of 73% of work accidents. One way to prevent unsafe act is through safe behavior implemented by management and workers themselves. This study aims to determine the correlation between the safety climate with unsafe act. This research uses quantitative analytic methods with cross sectional design study. Data was analyzed using chi-square with a sample of 88 people selected by purposive sampling method. The results showed that the proportion of respondents who frequently perform unsafe acts was 33%. In bivariate analysis showed there were a relevant relationship between the dimensions of management safety empowerment (OR 2.455; 95% CI 1.06-5.87), worker’s safety priority and risk non-acceptance (OR 2.679; 95% CI 1.05- 6,83) and the dimensions of safety communication, learning and trust in co-worker’s safety competence (OR 2,500; 95% CI 1.05-5.91) with unsafe act. Workers who have a good perception of a safety climate rarely take unsafe actions.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut dengan Status Kesehatan Gingiva pada Penyandang Tunanetra di Panti Tunanetra Manado

e-GIGI ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinta Takahindangen
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Pengetahuan tentang kesehatan gigi dan mulut sangat penting untuk terbentuknya tindakan menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Pengetahuan dapat diperoleh antara lain melalui indra penglihatan. Penyandang tunanetra memiliki keterbatasan dalam penglihatan yang memengaruhi kemampuan dalam memperoleh pengetahuan dan memengaruhi tindakan menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut mereka. Penyandang tunanetra beresiko tinggi mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut sehingga berdampak pula pada status kesehatan gingiva mereka. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan status kesehatan gingiva pada penyandang tunanetra di panti tunanetra Manado.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional study. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan pemeriksaan status kesehatan gingiva menggunakan Modifikasi Indeks Gingiva. Data diperoleh dari 39 responden pada kelompok usia 11-40 tahun dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Data disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan tidak ada hubungan bermakna antara pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan status kesehatan gingiva (p = 0,614).Kata kunci : pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut, tunanetra, status kesehatan gingivaABSTRACTKnowledge of dental health are important for the formation of action in oral health behaviour. Knowledge can be obtained, among others, through the sense of sight. Visually impaired people have limited vision that affects the ability to acquire knowledge and influence the action to maintain their oral health. They are at high risk for oral health problems that impact the gingival status. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between dental health knowledge with gingival status in visually impaired people in Residence for visually impaired people in Manado. This study is a descriptive analytic study using a cross-sectional design. Dental health knowledge were assessed using the questionnaire and their gingival status was measured by Modified Gingival Index. Data obtained from 39 respondents in the age group 11-40 years by using the total sampling. Data presented in the form of a frequency distribution table. The results of study showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between oral health knowledge and gingival status (p = 0.614).Keywords : dental knowledge , visually impaired, gingival status

scholarly journals Gender Difference in Obesity Prevalence Among General Population of Lahore, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Shahrukh Khan ◽  
Hina Nauman ◽  
Sania Saher ◽  
Hafiza Arifa Imtiaz ◽  
Amina Bibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Obesity has become a pandemic problem and it is infamous for causing both physical and psychological disorders. Even though obesity is influenced by many factors which include fast food, menopause, socioeconomic status, and genetics, however, gender has paramount importance as a factor that affects obesity when we do not consider other factors. Thus, our current research study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of obesity and influence of gender on it. Our current cross-sectional descriptive study was finished in almost 6 months from August 2020 to January 2021 among general population of Pak Aran Society Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 183 people were recruited in study in accordance to set criteria of exclusion and inclusion. Only those people whose age was from above 20 years to below 61 years, and who had no physical or mental illness and were willing to participate were enrolled in study. Data collection was done through one self-structured proforma and WHO Classification of Weight Status established on BMI. SPSS version 25 was applied to perform data analysis. Various statistical tests like Chi-square test, Independent Sample t-test, and One-Way ANOVA test were used to evaluate the study variables and their relationship. Overall, our current study indicates high prevalence (19.10%) of obesity among all participants, nevertheless, mean of BMI value was higher among women (26.26 SD of ±3.70) as compared to men (25.06 with SD of ±4.27) which shows that women had higher risk of development of obesity than men. However, relationship between obesity and gender was statistically insignificant (p=0.262). The difference of BMI mean value between women and men was significant statistically (p=0.046). Significance difference was also observed in BMI mean value of across four grades of weight status (p=0.0001). In summary, in general, prevalence of obesity is higher among women than among men which means female gender raises the obesity incidence among women.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices about tetanus toxoid immunisation amongst general population of an urban semi-slum area: a cross-sectional interview-based study from Western India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pruthvi H. Patel ◽  
Aniruddha A. Malgaonkar ◽  
S. Kartikeyan
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Tetanus Toxoid ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Western India ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tetanus Immunisation ◽  
Type Of Injury

Background: Members of the public are frequently unaware of tetanus immunisation schedules and its importance in preventing tetanus. This community-based, cross-sectional, complete enumeration, interview-based study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices about tetanus toxoid immunisation amongst the general population in an urban semi-slum area located about 30 kms from Mumbai city in Western India.Methods: Respondents comprised adult residents of either sex, who gave written informed consent to participate in the study. After obtaining approvals, the study was explained during routine home visits and the respondents were interviewed at a time convenient to them.  A direct face-to-face interview was conducted using a semi-structured proforma and their responses were recorded and statistically analysed.Results: Of the 161 participants (90 males; 71 females), 16.15% were illiterates. 95.65% thought that a single tetanus toxoid injection was adequate to prevent tetanus while none knew that pregnant women are immunised to protect newborns against tetanus.  67.08% were unaware about the need for maintaining cold chain for storage of tetanus toxoid. 96.89% had received only one injection of tetanus toxoid, irrespective of the type of injury or previous immunisation status. The belief that an adult requires tetanus toxoid after every injury exhibited education-wise significant difference (p=0.02).Conclusion: Sustained and focussed health education efforts are necessary to combat misconceptions regarding tetanus toxoid immunisation.

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