Factors Associated with Intention to Vaccinate against COVID-19 in Puerto Rico: An Online Survey of Adults (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Melin ◽  
Cheyu Zhang ◽  
Juan Pablo Zapata ◽  
Yonaira M. Rivera ◽  
Katie Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
International Health ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Bisexual Identity

UNSTRUCTURED COVID-19 has been particularly devastating to Black and Latinx communities in the U.S. However, data on acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccines among minority populations are limited. We conducted an online survey among adults in Puerto Rico to identify factors associated with intention to vaccinate against COVID-19. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed independently for association with intention to vaccinate. Significant associations were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. A total of 1016 responses were available for analysis. In the bivariate analysis, younger age, higher education, pre-covid employment, male sex, gay/bisexual identity, and single marital status were associated with increased intention to vaccinate. In the multivariate logistic regression, younger, male respondents who had higher educational attainment reported higher intention to vaccinate. Lower-income and living outside the San Juan metro region were associated with lower intention to vaccinate. National and international health organizations were identified as the most reliable sources of information, followed by healthcare professionals. These findings highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic characteristics identified with low intention to vaccinate as well as using trusted sources of information when designing public messaging related to increasing COVID-19 vaccinations.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Intention to Vaccinate against COVID-19 in Puerto Rico

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Melin ◽  
Cheyu Zhang ◽  
Juan Pablo Zapata ◽  
Yonaira Maria Rivera ◽  
Enbal Shacham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
International Health ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Bisexual Identity

COVID-19 has been particularly devastating to Black and Latinx communities in the U.S. However, data on acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccines among minority populations are limited. We conducted an online survey among adults in Puerto Rico to identify factors associated with intention to vaccinate against COVID-19. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed independently for association with intention to vaccinate. Significant associations were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. A total of 1016 responses were available for analysis. In the bivariate analysis, younger age, higher education, pre-covid employment, male sex, gay/bisexual identity, and single marital status were associated with increased intention to vaccinate. In the multivariate logistic regression, younger, male respondents who had higher educational attainment reported higher intention to vaccinate. Lower-income and living outside the San Juan metro region were associated with lower intention to vaccinate. National and international health organizations were identified as the most reliable sources of information, followed by healthcare professionals. These findings highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic characteristics identified with low intention to vaccinate as well as using trusted sources of information when designing public messaging related to increasing COVID-19 vaccinations.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Intention to Receive Vaccination against COVID-19 in Puerto Rico: An Online Survey of Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7743
Author(s):  
Kyle Melin ◽  
Cheyu Zhang ◽  
Juan P. Zapata ◽  
Yonaira M. Rivera ◽  
Katie Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
International Health ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
To Receive

We conducted an online survey among adults in Puerto Rico to identify factors associated with the intention to receive vaccination against COVID-19. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed independently for association with intent to receive vaccination. Significant associations were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. A total of 1016 responses were available for analysis. In the bivariate analysis, younger age, higher education, pre-COVID-19 employment, male sex, gay/bisexual identity, and single marital status were associated with increased intent to receive the vaccination. In the multivariate logistic regression, younger, male respondents, and those with higher educational attainment reported higher intent to receive the vaccination. Lower-income and living outside the San Juan metro region were associated with lower intent to receive the vaccination. National and international health organizations were identified as the most reliable sources of information, followed by healthcare professionals. These findings highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic characteristics and using trusted sources of information when designing COVID-19 vaccination public messaging.

6. Prevalence, genotype diversity and determinants of anal HPV infection in high-risk men attending a sexually transmitted infection clinic in Puerto Rico

Sexual Health ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
Vivian Colón-López ◽  
Ana Patricia Ortiz ◽  
Lizbeth Del Toro-Mejías ◽  
Michael Craig Clatts ◽  
Joel M. Palefsky
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Genotype Distribution ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hpv Types

Background Recent studies in Puerto Rico (PR) have reported an increasing incidence of anal cancer in Puerto Rican men. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, genotype distribution and risk factors associated with anal HPV infection among heterosexual men and men who have sex with men (MSM) attending an STI clinic in PR. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of men 18 years and older. A comprehensive survey was administered that included a demographic and behavioural assessment. Logistic regression was performed to determine factors associated with any, high-risk (HR), low-risk (LR) and multiple anal HPV infection. Results: The mean age of the study sample was 38.0 ± 13.5 and 37.7 ± 13.0 years for MSM and heterosexual men, respectively. A third (29.8%) of the study sample reported being MSM. Significant differences were observed in the prevalence of any anal HPV infection for MSM (84.5%) as compared with heterosexual men (45.7%; P < 0.001). Although MSM showed a higher prevalence of both HR and LR HPV types, no significant differences were observed in the bivariate analysis. Overall, HR anal HPV infection was found in 58.5% of the participants. The most common HR types were 53, 58, 68, 51 and 31. Multiple HPV types in the anal canal were found in 50.0% of the sample. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that being a MSM was associated with any anal HPV infection (OR = 6.2; 95% CI 1.5, 25.7). Conclusions: Anal HPV is common among sexually active men attending this STI clinic, with a higher likelihood of any anal HPV infection among MSM.

scholarly journals Factors associated with depression in the patients with diabetes mellitus type 2

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
pp. 1178-1183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Admir Sabanovic ◽  
Natasa Maksimovic ◽  
Mirjana Stojanovic-Tasic ◽  
Marijan Bakic ◽  
Anita Grgurevic
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated

Background/Aim. The assessment of association of depression and diabetes mellitus type 2 using the Patient Health Questionaire (PHQ-9) has not been done in Montenegro. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of depression in the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and to identify the risk factors associated with the presence of depression. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the General Hospital in Bijelo Polje, from July to September, 2015. It included 70 patients over 35 years of age with the diagnosis of diabetes for at least six months. For the assessment of depression presence and intensity PHQ?9 was used. All variables associated with the presence of depression at a significance level of p < 0.05 were included into the final method of the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results. Comorbidities were statistically significant more frequent among patients with depression (?2 = 5.40; p = 0.020). Duration of diabetes over five years was significantly associated with depression (?2 = 12.48; p < 0.001). Depression occurred more frequently among physically inactive subjects (?2 = 10.74; p = 0.005). The presence of diabetic polyneuropathy (?2 = 6.04; p = 0.014) and cataract (?2 = 5.351; p = 0.021) were also significantly associated with depression. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of diabetes over five years and presence of cataract were independently associated with depression. Conclusion. The risk factors for depression among the subjects with diabetes were disease duration more than five years and the presence of cataract. Since depression is a serious disease and can be a risk factor for many chronic diseases, the best way of prevention is its early detection and treatment.

scholarly journals Ectopic eruption of the maxillary second molar: Predictive factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soonshin Hwang ◽  
Yoon Jeong Choi ◽  
Ji Yeon Lee ◽  
Chooryung Chung ◽  
Kyung-Ho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Ectopic Eruption ◽  
Maxillary Tuberosity

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic aspects, contributing conditions, and predictive key factors associated with ectopic eruption of maxillary second molars. Material and Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the study models, lateral cephalographs, and panoramic radiographs of 40 adult subjects (20 men, 20 women) with bilateral ectopic eruption and 40 subjects (20 men, 20 women) with normal eruption of the maxillary second molars. Studied variables were analyzed statistically by independent t-tests, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis, followed by receiver-operating characteristic analysis. Results: Tooth widths of bilateral lateral incisors, canines, and premolars were wider in the ectopic group, which resulted in greater arch lengths. The ANB angle and maxillary tuberosity distance (PTV-M1, PTV-M2) were smaller in the ectopic group. The long axes of the maxillary molars showed significant distal inclination in the ectopic group. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that three key factors—arch length, ANB angle, and PTV-M1 distance—were significantly associated with ectopic eruption of the second molars. The area under the curve (AUC) was the largest for the combination of the three key factors with an AUC greater than 0.75. PTV-M1 alone was the single factor that showed the strongest association with ectopic eruption (AUC = 0.7363). Conclusions: An increase in arch length, decrease in ANB angle, and decrease in maxillary tuberosity distance to the distal aspect of the maxillary first molar (PTV-M1) were the most predictive factors associated with ectopic eruption of maxillary second molars.

The Relationship Between Hemodialysis Modality and Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Hemodialysis Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 224-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung Jin Moon ◽  
Jung Eun Lee ◽  
Jwa-Kyung Kim ◽  
Soo Young Yoon ◽  
Shin Wook Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Although various modalities of hemodialysis (HD) are presumed to have different effects on insulin resistance (IR), the relationship between hemodiafiltration (HDF) and IR has not been fully evaluated. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 82 non-diabetic HD patients were enrolled. The patients were divided into two groups according to the median homeostasis model assessment index (HOMA-IR) value of 1.685. Clinical and biochemical data were compared, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the independent factors associated with higher HOMA-IR. Results: The higher HOMA-IR group had increased body mass index (BMI), decreased HDL cholesterol, and lower beta-2 microglobulin reduction rate (β2-MG RR) compared to the lower HOMA-IR group. HOMA-IR was significantly correlated with β2-MG RR. In addition, HDF patients had lower HOMA-IR levels compared with low flux hemodialysis patients. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, BMI and HDF treatment were independent factors associated with higher and lower HOMA-IR, respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that HDF treatment may reduce IR in non-diabetic HD patients.

scholarly journals The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Neonatal Hypothermia within Six Hours of Birth among Newborns in Pokhara

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1150-120
Author(s):  
Rita Adhikari ◽  
Radhika Regmi ◽  
Babita Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Pulmonary Hemorrhage ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Neonatal Hypothermia

Background: Hypothermia is an important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Persistent hypothermia leads to cold injury that results edema, scleroderma, pulmonary hemorrhage, jaundice and death. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia among newborns within six hours of Birth in Pokhara. Methods: The institutional based quantitative descriptive cross sectional study was done among 402 systematic randomly selected respondents by using structured format and digital thermometer MT 100 after taking ethical approval from Nepal Health Research Council and Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was done for the variables (p<0.25) in bivariate analysis. The variables (p< 0.05) with Adjusted Odds ratio (AOR) at 95% CI in the multivariate logistic regression was considered as independent associated variables. Results: The prevalence of neonatal hypothermia in the study area was about 43 percent. The significant independent factors of neonatal hypothermia were maternal age after 35 years (p=0.03, AOR: 4.087, 95% CI: 1.12-14.97), inadequate antenatal care (p=0.03, AOR: 0.52, 95% CI: 0.29-0.94), low birth weight (p=0.00, AOR: 0.433, 95% CI: 0.24- 0.77) and resuscitated babies at birth (p =0.00, AOR: 3.808)95% CI: 1.69- 4.65). Conclusion: Out of 10 births, four babies were hypothermic in study site. Mother’s age more than 35 years, inadequate antenatal care, low birth weight and resuscitation at birth were associated factors of Neonatal hypothermia. So, special care is necessary for low birth weight babies and during resuscitation.

scholarly journals Factors associated with medial meniscal subluxation in knees with medial meniscus tears: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinguang Liu ◽  
Ran Ding ◽  
Chen Liu ◽  
Bin Yang ◽  
Weiguo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Medial Meniscus ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Independent Factor ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Meniscus Tears

Abstract Background Previous studies have indicated that medial meniscal subluxation (MMS) is associated with special types of medial meniscus tears (MMT) and chondral lesions. However, most of these studies lacked arthroscopic findings and did not adjust for possible confounders. The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with MMS in patients with MMT using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Methods A retrospective analysis of 115 patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery for MMT was conducted. The medial meniscal extrusion (MME) distance was measured on a single mid-coronal magnetic resonance (MR) image, and the MMS group included patients with MME distance ≥3 mm (55 patients with 55 knees). Other patients were included as the control group (60 patients with 60 knees). Demographic and clinical data were collected as variates. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with MMS. Results In a univariate analysis, the Outerbridge classification (P=0.002) and the type of MMT (P<0.001) were significantly different between the MMS group and the control group. According to unadjusted and age- and body mass index (BMI)-adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis, the type of MMT was an independent factor associated with MMS. Compared with horizontal tears, radial tears, posterior medial meniscus root tears (PMMRT) and complex tears had approximately 6-fold (adjusted OR 6.468, 95% CI 1.509–27.718, P=0.012), 10-fold (adjusted OR 10.324, 95% CI 1.719–61.989, P=0.011) and 4-fold (adjusted OR 4.458, 95% CI 1.602–12.408, P=0.004) higher associations with MMS, respectively. Conclusion The type of MMT was an independent factor associated with MMS in knees with MMT. Radial tears, PMMRT and complex tears were more likely than horizontal tears to result in MMS. The results suggest that MMT combined with MMS should be noted when managing MMT, especially radial tears, PMMRT and complex tears. Moreover, the results indicate that we must not only preserve the meniscus as much as possible but also restore its position to as close to normal as possible.

scholarly journals Incidence and risk factors for hypoglycemia in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
XiaoJing Zheng ◽  
Hong-Hong Yan ◽  
Bin Gan ◽  
Xiao-Ting Qiu ◽  
Jie Qiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Hba1c Level ◽  
Glycated Hemoglobin ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract AimTo evaluate the incidence and risk factors for hypoglycemia in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).MethodsWe collected and analyzed the clinical data of patients with HCC in our cancer center between April 2020 and June 2021. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the risk factors associated with hypoglycemia.ResultsThe incidence rate of hypoglycemia in patients with HCC was 28.9% (67/232). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between hypoglycemia and Child-Pugh grade C (odds ratio [OR]=7.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.28–23.31, p=0.001), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level (OR=1.000035, 95% CI 1.000007–1.000063, p=0.015), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level (OR=0.46, 95% CI 0.29–0.73, p=0.001).ConclusionChild-Pugh stage and HbA1c and AFP levels were associated with hypoglycemia in patients with HCC. Our study suggests that these three factors should be comprehensively considered when estimating the risk of hypoglycemia in these patients, and the diagnosis, treatment, and nursing plan should be adjusted in time to reduce the incidence of hypoglycemia.

scholarly journals Conventional Trabeculotomy versus Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Masashi Takata ◽  
Hiroto Ishikawa ◽  
Tomohiro Ikeda ◽  
Fumi Gomi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Glaucoma Surgery ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Surgical Success ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Lowering Effect

Background: Conventional trabeculotomy (CT) is performed in an ab-externo manner with at most 120 degrees of incision area of Schlemm’s canal (SC). Recently, gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT), which makes possible a 360-degree incision area of SC in an ab-interno manner, is introduced. The purpose of this study was to compare surgical outcomes for CT and GATT with and without simultaneous phacoemulsification over 24 months and to identify factors associated with surgical success. Results: Patients’ baseline characteristics were not significantly different between two groups. The surgical success rate in CT and GATT with phacoemulsification groups were 40.4% and 96.6% and were significantly higher in the GATT group than in the CT group (p < 0.001). However, the surgical success rate in CT and GATT without phacoemulsification groups were 40.8% and 54.2%, and there were no significant differences between two groups without phacoemulsification (p = 0.55). Similarly, the postoperative IOP was significantly lower in the GATT group than in the CT group only in eyes with simultaneous phacoemulsification. There were no significant differences in the numbers of glaucoma medications between the two groups. Additional glaucoma surgery was needed in 13.2% and 25.9% of patients in the GATT and CT groups, respectively (p = 0.157). The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the surgical success of trabeculotomy was significantly associated with combined phacoemulsification and the type of glaucoma surgery (GATT). Conclusion: Although both groups without phacoemulsification had a similar surgical success and IOP-lowering effect, GATT combined with phacoemulsification had a higher surgical success rate and a greater IOP-lowering effect compared with combined CT and phacoemulsification. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the factors associated with higher surgical success at one year and two years postoperatively were the combined phacoemulsification procedure and the GATT.

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