scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KEBIASAAN MEROKOK DENGAN PENYAKIT PERIODONTAL KARYAWANPT. FAMILY RAYA GURUN LAWEH LUBUK BEGALUNG PADANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Hidayati Hidayati ◽  
Haria Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Relationship Of

Periodontal disease is one of the oral cavity diseases that has a high prevalence. Periodontal disease is often chronic and one of the public health problem. Data of the annual reports Padang Health Department in 2008, showed that periodontal disease is fourth highest in the community. Aim of this study is determine the relationship of smoking with periodontal disease the employees of PT. Family Raya Gurun Laweh Lubuk Begalung Padang. Design of this study is Cross Sectional Study. The research was conducted at Gurun Laweh Nan XX street, Lubuk Begalung district, Padang on 27 January to 6 February 2012. This population study is an employee of PT. Family Raya Gurun Laweh Lubuk Begalung Padang, the sample size is 70 peoples. Sampling technique used is Simple Random Sampling, data collection was done by a questionaire, and data processing and analysis by computer. The result showed that most (80 %) of respondents were smokers, and more than half of the respondents (61,4 % ) has a final stage of periodontal destructive disease. The result of the analysis showed that there is a significant relastionship between smoking habits with periodontal disease index (p=0,0001). In efforts to prevent periodontal disease, can be done by giving guidance to the public to abandon the habit of smoking to prevent the occurence of more severe periodontal disease.

scholarly journals PREVENTIVE MEDICINE DEPARTMENT;

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (02) ◽  
pp. 162-167
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD AYAZ BHATTI ◽  
MAHMOOD UR RAHMAN
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public

Objectives: To measure the current status of preventive activities in civil and military hospitals. To compare the quantum ofpreventive and curative activities in the hospitals. To make recommendations for promotion of preventive activities to reduce the curative burdenfrom the hospitals. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Sampling Technique: Universal sampling. All the major military and publicsector hospitals having bed strength more than 400 in Rawalpindi were included in the study. All the preventive and curative work was taken intoaccount. Methodology: A structured questionnaire was developed and data regarding the quantum of work was collected from all the fourmajor Military and civil hospitals having bed strength more than 400 beds through registers and annual reports of the hospital and was analyzedin the form of frequencies, tabulation, cross tabulation, percentages and was displayed in tables and graphs using SPSS (10.5), Microsoft Exceland calculus. Results: Only seven percent work is preventive and ninety three percent is curative. In the preventive activity MH is marginallyhigher than the rest of the hospitals. In all the hospitals among the preventive activities 31% are antenatal visits, 20 % tetanus toxoid injection,19% BCG, Growth monitoring 13%, Measles injection 11% and family planning 6% in all the hospitals. Ante natal activities in the army sectorhospitals are more prominent 39-44% and also in the public sector 17-26%. Next to the antenatal are tetanus toxoids to pregnant ladies whichrange from 16-35% in military and 16-20 % in the public sector hospitals. Growth monitoring is more efficiently carried out in the RawalpindiGeneral Hospital i.e. 17% while in others 7-12%. Family Planning services are delivered very poorly only 9% in RGH and 6% in DHQ, zero % inCMH and 5% in MH. Measles vaccination is carried out efficiently in DHQ 27%, 11% in RGH and 8% in MH and again poorly 3% in CMH. BCG is27% in DHQ, 20% in MH, 17% in RGH and 10% in CMH. Conclusions: The study show that hospitals are showing very poor performance inpreventive aspect and this is the reason that countries like Pakistan are facing economic burden on the national exchequer and this burden willkeep on increasing if no appropriate action is taken.

scholarly journals Magnitude of Home Delivery and Associated Factors Among Child Bearing Age Mothers in Sherkole District, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State-Western-Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Resom Berhe Gebremariam ◽  
Adane Nigusie
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
World Health ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Child Bearing

Abstract Background: The World Health Organization estimates that globally only 43 percent of women have access to skilled care during deliveries and the rest are exposed to unskilled delivery service. A recent Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey report stated that maternal death was 412 per 100,000 in 2016.This still indicate that maternal health remains a major public health problem in Ethiopia irrespective of the government’s measure to institutional delivery.Methods: - A community based cross sectional study was conducted among women aged 15-49 years in Sherkole district, Benishangul Gumuz region from January to June 2018. A total of 451 randomly selected women were included in the study. Stratified sampling followed by simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using pretested and structured questionnaires. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were fitted to identify factors associated with home delivery among women in the child bearing age. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the level of significance. Results: The magnitude of home delivery was 353 (80%) and were assisted by non-skilled birth attendants. Mothers whose husband choose the place of delivery [AOR: 5.6, 95% CI (2.1-15.2), Mothers’ occupation ([AOR: 0.21 95% C I (0.08-0.57), ANC visit [AOR: 95 CI: 5.1(1.6-15.8), decision making [AOR: 95 CI: 0.3(0.01-0.7)] and traditional remedies [AOR: 95%CI: 0.03(0.01-0.09)] were significantly associated with home delivery.Conclusions: Based on the findings of the survey, it was concluded that the overall magnitude of home delivery was found to be high. Therefore, it is recommended that promotion of antenatal care follow-up with maternal and child health information particularly on delivery complications or danger signs needs due attention and remedial actions.

scholarly journals Hubungan Depresi, Asupan, dan Penampilan Makanan dengan Sisa Makan Pagi Pasien Rawat Inap (Studi di Rumah Sakit Islam Jemursari Surabaya)

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 198
Author(s):  
Rizka Amalia Habiba ◽  
Merryana Adriani
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of

Background: Food waste problem in some hospitals in Indonesia is still quite high at >20%. The proportion of residual high enough lies in the morning meal. This results in inadequate nutrition intake so that it affects the length of stay and increases patient morbidity and mortality. Food waste can be due to individual factors, dietary habits, food intake, and food quality.Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship of depression, intake, and appearance of food with the waste of the morning meal in hospitalized patients.Methods: This was a cross sectional study involving 47 respondents that was chosen using a simple random sampling technique at the RSI Jemursari Surabaya. Morning food waste was collected for measurement using food scale; patient’s psychological condition, food intake and appearance of food were measured using questionnaires. Statistical analysis used was Spearman and Chi Square test. Results: Most of the respondents did not experience anxiety and depression disorder. Most respondents have less energy and protein intake. There was a relationship between depression (p=0.02) and energy intake (p=0.035) with the waste of the morning meal. There is a relationship of protein intake in the morning with the rest of the animal side (p = 0.002). However, there was no correlation between appearance (p = 0.64), large portion (p = 0.4), and presentation method (p=0.83) with waste of the morning meal.Conclusion: Food waste can be affected by a person's depression and food intake. Feeding the patient not only comes from hospital food alone, but from outside the hospital as well. However, food outside the hospital does not affect the intake so that the higher the patient leaves the food, the lower the intake of energy and protein. Communication and education should be done to patients to try to spend the food and pay attention to the intake.ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Permasalahan sisa makanan di beberapa rumah sakit di Indonesia masih cukup tinggi  yaitu >20%. Proporsi sisa yang cukup tinggi terletak pada makan pagi. Hal ini mengakibatkan asupan gizi tidak adekuat sehingga berdampak pada lamanya rawat inap dan meningkatkan morbiditas serta mortalitas pasien. Sisa makanan bisa disebabkan dari faktor individu, kebiasaan pola makan, asupan makan, dan mutu makanan.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan depresi, asupan, dan penampilan makanan dengan sisa makanan pagi pada pasien rawat inap.Metode: Merupakan penelitian observasional analitik studi cross sectional dengan sampel penelitian sebesar 47 pasien terpilih secara simple random sampling berada di RSI Jemursari Surabaya. Pengumpulan data meliputi penimbangan sisa makan pagi, wawancara keadaan psikis, asupan makan, dan penampilan makan pagi. Analisis data menggunakan uji spearman dan chi square.Hasil: Diketahui sebagian besar responden tidak mengalami gangguan kecemasan dan depresi. Sebagian besar responden memiliki asupan energi dan protein yang kurang. Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara depresi (p=0,02) dan asupan energi (p=0,035) dengan sisa makanan pagi. Terdapat hubungan asupan protein pagi dengan sisa lauk hewani (p=0,002). Namun tidak terdapat hubungan antara penampilan yaitu warna (p=0,64), besar porsi (p=0,4), dan cara penyajian (p=0,83) dengan sisa makan pagi.Kesimpulan: Sisa makanan dapat dipengaruhi dari depresi seseorang dan asupan makannya. Asupan makan pasien tidak hanya berasal dari makanan rumah sakit saja, melainkan dari luar rumah sakit juga. Namun, makanan luar rumah sakit tidak mempengaruhi asupan sehingga semakin tinggi pasien menyisakan makanannya, maka semakin rendah asupan energi dan protein. Sebaiknya perlu dilakukan komunikasi dan edukasi kepada pasien supaya berusaha menghabiskan makanannya dan memperhatikan asupannya.

scholarly journals Hubungan Depresi, Asupan, dan Penampilan Makanan dengan Sisa Makan Pagi Pasien Rawat Inap (Studi di Rumah Sakit Islam Jemursari Surabaya)

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizka Amalia Habiba ◽  
Merryana Adriani
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Waste ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of

Background: Food waste problem in some hospitals in Indonesia is still quite high at >20%. The proportion of residual high enough lies in the morning meal. This results in inadequate nutrition intake so that it affects the length of stay and increases patient morbidity and mortality. Food waste can be due to individual factors, dietary habits, food intake, and food quality.Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship of depression, intake, and appearance of food with the waste of the morning meal in hospitalized patients.Methods: This was a cross sectional study involving 47 respondents that was chosen using a simple random sampling technique at the RSI Jemursari Surabaya. Morning food waste was collected for measurement using food scale; patient’s psychological condition, food intake and appearance of food were measured using questionnaires. Statistical analysis used was Spearman and Chi Square test. Results: Most of the respondents did not experience anxiety and depression disorder. Most respondents have less energy and protein intake. There was a relationship between depression (p=0.02) and energy intake (p=0.035) with the waste of the morning meal. There is a relationship of protein intake in the morning with the rest of the animal side (p = 0.002). However, there was no correlation between appearance (p = 0.64), large portion (p = 0.4), and presentation method (p=0.83) with waste of the morning meal.Conclusion: Food waste can be affected by a person's depression and food intake. Feeding the patient not only comes from hospital food alone, but from outside the hospital as well. However, food outside the hospital does not affect the intake so that the higher the patient leaves the food, the lower the intake of energy and protein. Communication and education should be done to patients to try to spend the food and pay attention to the intake.ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Permasalahan sisa makanan di beberapa rumah sakit di Indonesia masih cukup tinggi  yaitu >20%. Proporsi sisa yang cukup tinggi terletak pada makan pagi. Hal ini mengakibatkan asupan gizi tidak adekuat sehingga berdampak pada lamanya rawat inap dan meningkatkan morbiditas serta mortalitas pasien. Sisa makanan bisa disebabkan dari faktor individu, kebiasaan pola makan, asupan makan, dan mutu makanan.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan depresi, asupan, dan penampilan makanan dengan sisa makanan pagi pada pasien rawat inap.Metode: Merupakan penelitian observasional analitik studi cross sectional dengan sampel penelitian sebesar 47 pasien terpilih secara simple random sampling berada di RSI Jemursari Surabaya. Pengumpulan data meliputi penimbangan sisa makan pagi, wawancara keadaan psikis, asupan makan, dan penampilan makan pagi. Analisis data menggunakan uji spearman dan chi square.Hasil: Diketahui sebagian besar responden tidak mengalami gangguan kecemasan dan depresi. Sebagian besar responden memiliki asupan energi dan protein yang kurang. Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara depresi (p=0,02) dan asupan energi (p=0,035) dengan sisa makanan pagi. Terdapat hubungan asupan protein pagi dengan sisa lauk hewani (p=0,002). Namun tidak terdapat hubungan antara penampilan yaitu warna (p=0,64), besar porsi (p=0,4), dan cara penyajian (p=0,83) dengan sisa makan pagi.Kesimpulan: Sisa makanan dapat dipengaruhi dari depresi seseorang dan asupan makannya. Asupan makan pasien tidak hanya berasal dari makanan rumah sakit saja, melainkan dari luar rumah sakit juga. Namun, makanan luar rumah sakit tidak mempengaruhi asupan sehingga semakin tinggi pasien menyisakan makanannya, maka semakin rendah asupan energi dan protein. Sebaiknya perlu dilakukan komunikasi dan edukasi kepada pasien supaya berusaha menghabiskan makanannya dan memperhatikan asupannya.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TEMAN SEBAYA, CITRA TUBUH DAN POLA KONSUMSI DENGAN STATUS GIZI REMAJA PUTRI

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Erni Susana Normate ◽  
Marselinus Laga Nur ◽  
Sarci Magdalena Toy
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstrak Teman sebaya dan citra tubuh merupakan faktor yang dapat menyebabkan remaja putri merasa kelebihan berat badan dan merasa tidak puas terhadap bentuk tubuhnya. Remaja tersebut akan menerapkan perilaku makan yang tidak sehat yang akhirnya berdampak pada status gizi yang buruk. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan teman sebaya, citra tubuh dan pola konsumsi dengan status gizi remaja putri SMAN 1 Kupang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswi yang ada di SMAN 1 Kupang dan sampel penelitian sebesar 88 responden yang diperoleh dengan teknik simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang mempunyai hubungan dengan status gizi remaja putri yaitu teman sebaya sedangkan variabel yang tidak mempunyai hubungan yaitu citra tubuh dan pola konsumsi. Upaya peningkatkan pengetahuan remaja tentang diet yang benar sangat diperlukan agar tidak mudah terpengaruh oleh teman sebaya dan melakukan diet yang salah.   Abstract Peers and body image are factors that caused adolescents to feel overweight and dissatisfied toward her body shape. Then adolescents will ted to eat unhealthy food that results in a low nutritional status. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship of peer, body image, and consumption pattern with nutritional status of adolescents at SMAN 1 Kupang. Research method used was analytical survey with cross sectional study design. The population of this study was all students in SMAN 1 Kupang and sample of this study was 88 respondents selected by using simple random sampling technique. Peers   were significantly related to nutritional status of adolescents. While the variables that had no relationship were body image and consumption pattern. The efforts to increase knowledge about proper diet is necessary for adolescents so that they could not easily affected by peers and have wrong diet.

scholarly journals Compliance with Standard Precautions and Associated Factors among Healthcare Workers in Gondar University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariku Gebre Haile ◽  
Eshetu Haileselassie Engeda ◽  
Abdella Amano Abdo
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital

Background. In many studies, compliance with standard precautions among healthcare workers was reported to be inadequate.Objective.The aim of this study was to assess compliance with standard precautions and associated factors among healthcare workers in northwest Ethiopia.Methods.An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 01 to April 30, 2014. Simple random sampling technique was used to select participants. Data were entered into Epi info 3.5.1 and were exported to SPSS version 20.0 for statistical analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were computed and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated to identify associated factors.Results.The proportion of healthcare workers who always comply with standard precautions was found to be 12%. Being a female healthcare worker (AOR [95% CI] 2.18 [1.12–4.23]), higher infection risk perception (AOR [95% CI] 3.46 [1.67–7.18]), training on standard precautions (AOR [95% CI] 2.90 [1.20–7.02]), accessibility of personal protective equipment (AOR [95% CI] 2.87 [1.41–5.86]), and management support (AOR [95% CI] 2.23 [1.11–4.53]) were found to be statistically significant.Conclusion and Recommendation.Compliance with standard precautions among the healthcare workers is very low. Interventions which include training of healthcare workers on standard precautions and consistent management support are recommended.

scholarly journals The Relationship of age, attitude, knowladge, cost to cataract surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Aminatul Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Attitudes ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Cataract is the leading cause of 51% blindness case in the world. Cataract can only be cured trough surgery, but most people with cataract in Indonesia is not in undergoing surgery due to several factors. The increasing number of cataract victim whose not undergoing any treatment to cure them will resulting in increasing number of blindness case, so blindness cause by cataracts can be a public health problem. This research was conducted to determine the relationship of age, attitudes, knowledge and the cost of the action to perform cataract surgery. This research was an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. The samples were cataract patients in Undaan Eye Hospital Surabaya who were randomly selected using a simple random sampling based on medical records of 60 people. Data collection was done by taking secondary data and interviews to patients. Those variables was analyzed with chi square or Fisher’s exact with significancy level at 95%. The result showed that there were correlation between knowledge (p = 0.017), operating costs (p = 0.001) and attitude (0.000) while age was not related (p = 1.000), the actions to perform cataract surgery. The conclusion from this research was the attitude, knowledge and operating costs related to the actions to perform cataract surgery, while age was not related to the actions to perform cataract surgery. It is recommended to give through leaflets or other media in the lobby for improving patient education, counseling to the patient family, the doctor’s advice to convince patient for surgery.Keywords: practice, surgery, cataract, attitudes, costs

scholarly journals Relation of Parasites in Soil with The Existence of Parasites on Farmer's Nails

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Edza Aria Wikurendra ◽  
Merry Crismiati ◽  
Globila Nurika
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Ancylostoma Duodenale ◽  
Parasitic Worms ◽  
Relationship Of

Worms is an infectious disease caused by parasitic worms that can endanger health. Worms that often infect and have a very detrimental impact are soil-borne worm infections or Soil-Transmitted Helminths. Soil-Transmitted Helminths still considered insignificant because it is considered not to cause harm or cause death. This study aims to determine the relationship of parasites in the soil with the presence of parasites on the nails of farmers Sumber Urip 1 Village Wonorejo, East Java, Indonesia. The research method was used observational analytic with a cross-sectional study design which involved 18 Sumber Urip 1 farmers in Wonorejo Village. The sampling technique used was Total Sampling. The bivariate analysis uses Pearson correlation with decision making using significant <0.01. The identification of parasites using the floating method in 18 soil samples contained 12 flattering pieces of hookworm larvae and roundworm eggs. While the results of parasite identification with sedimentation method in 18 nail samples of farmers, there are 11 positive hookworm larvae samples, i.e. Ancylostoma duodenale. The correlation test result showed a relationship between parasites in the soil and nails of Sumber Urip 1 farmers in Wonorejo village (significant as P < 0.01). The use of gloves and footwear (shoes) when working on agricultural land, wash hands with soap and brush nails so that dirt is lost, and consume worm medicine can prevent worms infection.

scholarly journals STATUS GIZI DENGAN PERKEMBANGAN ANAK USIA TODDLER

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-120
Author(s):  
Lilis Maghfuroh
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
Development Analysis ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

In general, the process of each child's developmental stages is the same, that is the result of the maturation process. But in accomplishment, every child has a different speed.  Based on the initial survey 5 (50%) children doubt in the development. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship among nutritional status with the development of children age toddler. This research design using correlation analytical method with Cross Sectional approach. The number of 45 samples of children under five with simple random sampling technique with the independent variable of nutritional status and the dependent variable of development, analysis using Spearmen test with ρ <0.05. The test results obtained significant 0.002 (ρ <0.05).  Shows there is a relationship of nutritional status with the development of children age toddler. Mother's efforts to improve the development of toddler age children by improving nutritional status that includes 4 healthy 5 perfect in accordance with the needs of children aged toddler and provides stimulation of development through the provision of educational games and immediately bring the child to health personnel if there is suspected deviation of development

scholarly journals Study on Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of Bovine Brucellosis in Selected Districts of Afar National Regional State, Afar, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Wossene Negash ◽  
Teshager Dubie
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Jugular Vein ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bovine Brucellosis ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Afar Region ◽  
Sterile Needle

Bovine brucellosis is among the top five diseases primarily threatening both public health and livestock economy. Available data are limited to central and highland areas of the country leaving documented literature on the disease in cattle to be found hardly in pastoral and agropastoral regions of the country. As a result, the magnitude and extent of the disease remained to be investigated. A cross-sectional study design was conducted on local Afar cattle aged six months and above from February 2017 to January 2019 in selected districts of Afar region. Technically, study districts and kebeles were selected purposively whereas simple random sampling technique was applied to select cattle owners and individual animals for sample collection. An average of 8 ml whole blood was drawn of jugular vein into plain vacutainer tube using sterile needle. Using Thrusfield formula, a total of 420 blood samples were collected. The sera were tested by RBPT and CFT tests for detection of Brucella antibodies. Data were analyzed using Stata v14.0. Of the 420 sera tested by RBPT, 50 were positive for Brucella antibodies providing an overall animal level prevalence of 11.9% and those RBPT positive sera were further retested by specific and sensitive confirmatory CFT test and 24 of the retested samples had come positive for the disease providing an overall individual animal seroprevalence of 5.7% over the three districts. Of the 3 associated factors (sex, age, and district) considered, only sex had significantly associated ( P < 0.05 : 0.036 ) with the disease. To estimate the strength of sex impact, odds ratio was generated using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses with 95% CI and P < 0.05 providing OR of 2.484 (1.061–5.815) and 2.514 (1.041–6.07), respectively. Hence, the computations revealed that male cattle were 2.484 and 2.514 times more likely at higher risk for the disease as compared to their female counterparts.

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