scholarly journals Chronic bronchitis in Aboriginal people—prevalence and associated factors

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 218-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Konrad ◽  
A Hossain ◽  
A Senthilselvan ◽  
JA Dosman ◽  
MD Pahwa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Chronic Bronchitis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Aboriginal Peoples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Introduction Knowledge about chronic bronchitis (CB) among Aboriginal people in Canada is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of CB and its associated factors among Aboriginal people aged 15 years plus. Methods Logistic regression analysis was used on data from the cross-sectional 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey to determine risk factors associated with CB. Results CB prevalence was 6.6% among First Nations, 6.2% among Métis and 2.4% among Inuit. Prevalence was higher among females than males (7.2% versus 5.0%). Individuals with CB were more likely to be older, living at a lower income, with a lower educational attainment and residing in rural areas. Smoking status and body mass index were also significantly associated with CB, but their effect differed by sex. Obesity was particularly significantly associated with CB among females compared with males, and current smoking and non-smoking status was significantly associated with CB among females but not males. Conclusion These findings identify factors associated with CB among Aboriginal people. As such, they may represent potentially preventable risk factors that can inform health promotion and disease prevention practices.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF PREMATURE EJACULATION AND ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG URBAN AND RURAL POPULATION OF MALAYSIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan ◽  
Mohd Fadhli Samsuri ◽  
Shamsul Azhar Shah ◽  
Nazarudin Safian ◽  
Zulkifli Md Zainuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Premature Ejaculation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with of Premature Ejaculation &Erectile Dysfunctionamong Malaysian men. A cross-sectional study was conducted in urban and rural areas using standardized and validated self-administered questionnaires. A total of 319 samples were recruited for PE screening. The overall prevalence of PE was 31.7% with 20.7% and 40.8% for urban and rural area respectively. Depression, anxiety and frequent masturbation were significantly associated with PE. While For ED, infrequent sexual intercourse was the sole factor significantly associated with ED.PE and ED were highly prevalent in both urban and rural areas; with several significant preventable associated factors.

scholarly journals The Determinants of Chronic Bronchitis in Aboriginal Children and Youth

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. e75-e80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alomgir Hossain ◽  
Stephanie Konrad ◽  
James A Dosman ◽  
Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan ◽  
Jesse McCrosky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Chronic Bronchitis ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Aboriginal Peoples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aboriginal Children

BACKGROUND: There is limited knowledge concerning chronic bronchitis (CB) in Canadian Aboriginal peoples.OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence (crude and adjusted) of CB and its associated risk factors in Canadian Aboriginal children and youth six to 14 years of age.METHODS: Data from the cross-sectional Aboriginal Peoples Survey were analyzed in the present study. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine risk factors influencing the prevalence of CB among Aboriginal children and youth. The balanced repeated replication method was used to compute standard errors of regression coefficients to account for clustering inherent in the study design. The outcome of interest was based on the question: “Have you been told by a doctor, nurse or other health professional that you have chronic bronchitis?” Demographics, environment and population characteristics (predisposing and enabling resources) were tested for an association with CB.RESULTS: The prevalence of CB was 3.1% for boys and 2.8% for girls. Other significant risk factors of CB were age (OR 1.38 [95% CI 1.24 to 1.52] for 12 to 14 year olds versus six to eight year olds), income (OR 2.28 [95% CI 2.02 to 2.59] for income category <$25,000/year versus ≥$85,000/year), allergies (OR 1.96 [95% CI 1.78 to 2.16] for having allergies versus no allergies), asthma (OR 7.61 [ 95% CI 6.91 to 8.37] for having asthma versus no asthma) and location of residence (rural/urban and geographical location). A significant two-way interaction between sex and body mass index indicated that the relationship between the prevalence of CB and body mass index was modified by sex.DISCUSSION: The prevalence of CB was related to well-known risk factors among adults, including older age and lower annual income.

scholarly journals Obesity and associated risk factors in adolescents in rural areas of Buryatia, Russia

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyubov V. Rychkova ◽  
Zhanna G. Ajurova ◽  
Anna V. Pogodina
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Skilled Worker ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: According to WHO forecasts, childhood obesity can soon become equally dangerous to public health as malnutrition and infectious diseases. Elimination of modifiable risk factors is important for the disease and disease-associated complications prevention. At the same time it is shown that the risk factors can vary widely not only from country to country but also from area to area within one country. Aim: To establish risk factors associated with obesity in adolescents in rural areas of Buryatia, Russia. Materials and methods: The cross-sectional study included 1117 year old adolescents with normal weight (BMI 2575 percentile) and obesity (BMI 95 percentile). We assessed anthropometric measures of adolescents and their parents, sociodemographic characteristics, early-life exposures, eating and lifestyle patterns. Results: The study included 128 adolescents with normal weight and 72 adolescents with obesity. Both groups were comparable by sex, age and ethnicity. Factors, associated with obesity in rural adolescents, were: parents obesity (odds ratio (OR) 3.63 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.926.87); the mothers body mass index (OR 1.17 (95% CI 1.11.25)); duration of breast-feeding less than 4 months (OR 2.42 (95% CI 1.145.13)); disturbed dietary pattern (OR 2.54 (95% CI 1.15.88)). Factors showing protective effect were total breast-feeding duration (OR 0.94 (95% CI 0.890.99)) and mothers employment as a skilled worker (OR 0.51 (95% CI 0.270.96)). Conclusions: Characteristics of family (obesity in parents, mothers BMI), breast-feeding less than 4 months and the disturbed dietary pattern are the risk factors associated with obesity in adolescents living in rural areas of Buryatia which are worth considering when local obesity prevention programs are being developed.

scholarly journals Depression in the wives of convicted men: prevalence and associated factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 538-545
Author(s):  
Débora Cristina Martins Barbosa ◽  
Gabriela Ramos Furman ◽  
Aliny de Lima Santos ◽  
Carlos Alexandre Molena-Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The State ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Team ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence of depression and to identify the main risk factors associated with depression in wives of convicted men. Method: Descriptive, cross - sectional, quantitative approach. The data were collected with 349 female partners of convicted patients in three penitentiaries in the state of Paraná, with a semistructured research, between January and June of 2016, being compiled in a database and analyzed using SPSS® 20.0 software. Results: It was possible to identify vulnerability to depression among wives of convicted men, most were young and 42.2% have or already had depression. It was verified that the variables to depression were ages equal to or above 30 years (50.3%, p <0.001), smoking (61.1%, p <0.013) and alcoholism (16.1%, p <0.001). Conclusion: It is the responsibility of the nurse with the multidisciplinary health team to invest in health promotion and prevention actions against these risk factors that were associated with depression in this population.

scholarly journals Urinary incontinence in female road runners from the Brazilian Federal District - occurrence and associated risk factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirni Vieira Almeida ◽  
Carina de Sousa Freitas Santos ◽  
Marianna Vale D’Alessandro Barbosa ◽  
Aline Teixeira Alves ◽  
Elizabeth Rideko Imoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

ABSTRACT Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common type of UI, characterized by the loss of urine during physical effort, including running. Objective Analyze UI and associated factors in female road runners in the Brazilian Federal District (DF). Method Cross-sectional descriptive study that investigated UI by applying an adapted questionnaire to female road runners in DF. Results 94 runners, 3.2% of whom reported UI and 56.6% complained of SUI. Body mass index (BMI), birth weight of largest baby and episiotomy were factors associated of SUI. Conclusion Although few women reported UI while running, the results suggest that SI needs to be addressed, especially when associated with risk factors.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors for Pterygium in Han and Mongolian adults: across-sectional study in inner Mongolian, China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhan Wang ◽  
Guangliang Shan ◽  
Linyang Gan ◽  
Yonggang Qian ◽  
Ting Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: To investigate the prevalence of pterygium and associated factors in Han and Mongolian adults at four survey sites in Inner Mongolia, China.Methods: We conducted a population-based, cross-sectional study as part of the China National Health Survey (CNHS). By means of a stratified sampling method, we finally included 2,651 participants of 30 years of age or older from a total of 3,468 eligible residents. Factors associated with pterygium were analysed by a univariate analysis and logistic regression models.Results: The study population included 1,910 Han and 741 Mongolian adults. The mean age±standard deviation of the study cohort was 48.93±11.06 years. The overall prevalence of pterygium was 6.4% (n=169); 1.4% (n=38) of the cases were bilateral and 4.8% (n=128) were unilateral. The most common grade of pterygium was Grade 2. Based on the results of the univariate analysis, eleven factors were included in a multivariate analysis. The results indicated that age (P<0.001), outdoor occupation (P=0.026), and time spent in rural areas (P<0.001) were significantly associated with pterygium. Sex and ethnicity were not identified as risk factors.Conclusions: Our results indicated that outdoor occupation, old age and more time spent in rural areas were risk factors for pterygium in Inner Mongolia. At the same time, town as a survey site (Hohhot and Tsining District) was a protective factor for pterygium. Ethnicity, gender, smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure are not associated with pterygium.Trial registration KEYWORDS: pterygium, prevalence, Han and Mongolian, risk factors, protective factors

scholarly journals Ear Infection and Its Associated Risk Factors in First Nations and Rural School-Aged Canadian Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandima P. Karunanayake ◽  
William Albritton ◽  
Donna C. Rennie ◽  
Joshua A. Lawson ◽  
Laura McCallum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ear Infection ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Ear Infections ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background.Ear infections in children are a major health problem and may be associated with hearing impairment and delayed language development.Objective.To determine the prevalence and the associated risk factors of ear infections in children 6–17 years old residing on two reserves and rural areas in the province of Saskatchewan.Methodology.Data were provided from two rural cross-sectional children studies. Outcome variable of interest was presence/absence of an ear infection. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between ear infection and the other covariates.Results.The prevalence of ear infection was 57.8% for rural Caucasian children and 43.6% for First Nations children living on-reserve. First Nations children had a lower risk of ear infection. Ear infection prevalence was positively associated with younger age; first born in the family; self-reported physician-diagnosed tonsillitis; self-reported physician-diagnosed asthma; and any respiratory related allergy. Protective effect of breastfeeding longer than three months was observed on the prevalence of ear infection.Conclusions.While ear infection is a prevalent condition of childhood, First Nations children were less likely to have a history of ear infections when compared to their rural Caucasian counterparts.

Prevalence of risk factors for Non-communicable diseases, work-related health problems and associated factors among male three-wheeler drivers in Gampaha Urban Council area, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related

Background and Objective: Driving is associated with various occupational health problems and the nature of the job creates a greater risk for Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the drivers. We aimed to determine the prevalence of risk factors for NCDs, work-related health problems and its associated factors among three-wheeler drivers in Gampaha Urban Council area, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 289 randomly selected three-wheeler drivers. A pre-tested, validated interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive and relevant inferential statistics were used to analyze data by using SPSS v20. Binary logistic regression was used to identify the factors associated with common work-related health problems. Results: Among all participants, 80% were using alcoholic beverages, 35% of them were currently smoking and 39% of them had the habit of betel chewing. The mean body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) of the participants were 25.28 (±4.37) kg/m2 and 92.17 (±11.61) cm respectively. The prevalence of work-related health problems among the participants were low back pain (35%, 95% CI = 29.78--40.80), hypertension (32%, 95% CI = 33.14--44.37), obesity based on BMI (30%, 95%CI = 24.49--35.03). Working experience of ≥10 years (AOR = 2.29, 95% CI = 1.16--4.51), sitting for ≥6 hours/day during driving (AOR = 2.23, 95% CI = 1.03--4.82), not following regular exercise (AOR = 2.54, 95% CI = 1.02--6.37), having snacks ≥ twice/day (AOR = 3.06, 95% CI = 1.52--6.18) and WC ≥90 cm (AOR = 37.00, 95% CI = 11.00--123.99) were the factors associated with obesity. Conclusion: Tobacco and alcohol use, high BMI, inadequate physical activity, and unhealthy eating habits were found as the major risk factors for NCDs among three-wheeler drivers. The prevalence of work-related health problems was relatively high and job characteristics were the major determinant of most health problems.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome in a Mediterranean population

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1372-1378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Genevieve Buckland ◽  
Jordi Salas-Salvadó ◽  
Eulàlia Roure ◽  
Mònica Bulló ◽  
Lluís Serra-Majem
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
International Diabetes Federation ◽  
Mediterranean Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sociodemographic Risk

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the sociodemographic risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the Mediterranean population of Catalonia, Spain.Design and settingData from the cross-sectional, population-based 2002–2003 Health Survey of Catalonia were analysed. The survey used a structured questionnaire to collect information on demographics, lifestyle and medical history. In a sub-sample of the original survey population anthropometrics and blood pressure were measured and blood samples were taken to determine HDL cholesterol, TAG and fasting glucose.SubjectsThe analysis included the 1104 individuals aged 18–74 years from this sub-sample who had complete information on all variables necessary to define MetS using the National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria.ResultsMetS prevalence was 28·5 % and 24·8 % according to IDF and ATP III criteria, respectively. MetS was significantly (P = 0·05) more common in males than females. MetS prevalence increased significantly (P<0·001) with age and degree of adiposity and as social class decreased. In general, MetS prevalence decreased as physical activity increased, which was significant (P = 0·0253) when applying ATP III criteria. After taking into account important confounders, MetS prevalence was significantly positively associated with male gender, age, BMI, physical inactivity and lower social class. Smoking status, marital status and working situation were not independently associated with MetS.ConclusionsAge, sex, degree of adiposity, physical activity and social class are the sociodemographic risk factors independently associated with MetS in this Mediterranean population. Understanding which factors predict MetS is important considering likely increasing MetS trends, and is useful for determining public health strategies.

scholarly journals Prevalence and husbandry-related risk factors of myiasis in domestic cavies in the western highlands of Cameroon

2016 ◽  
Vol 145 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. K. KOUAM ◽  
F. MEUTCHIEYE ◽  
E. MIEGOUE ◽  
T. T. NGUAFACK ◽  
J. TCHOUMBOUE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cordylobia Anthropophaga ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Low Prevalence

SUMMARYThe presence of parasites on the farm can be a cause of losses in animal production, and often a threat to public health. A cross-sectional study was carried out in rural areas of the western highlands of Cameroon to determine the prevalence and husbandry-related risk factors associated with Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations in domestic cavies. The overall prevalence of myiasis in animals was 2·80% [95% confidence interval (CI) 1·50–5·10]; myiasis was found in 2% and 4·30% animals in Menoua and Bamboutos divisions, respectively. Eleven farms (8·95%) in total were infested with C. anthropophaga, with 6·41% and 13·34% of farms in the Menoua and Bamboutos divisions, respectively. The relative risk of infestation within each factor showed that the risk of myiasis in animals kept in kitchen compartments without litter was 6·16 times higher (95% CI 1·71–22·29, P = 0·04) than in animals kept in kitchens and house floors. Despite the low prevalence, the burden of cordylobiasis needs to be assessed. It is assumed that the risk of humans acquiring the disease is higher in farmers keeping cavies in kitchen compartments without litter. Farmers need to be educated on control measures to reduce the risk of infestation, which include both sanitation and medical (larvae extraction) measures.

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