Influenza, malaria parasitemia, and typhoid fever coinfection in children: Seroepidemiological investigation in four Health-care Centers in Lagos, Nigeria

Objectives: There are similarities in the presentation of influenza-A infection, malaria, and typhoid fever which include their overlapping clinical symptoms such as fever and myalgia. Coinfection may be easily missed and may lead to more severe associated morbidity. This study, therefore, investigated the prevalence of coinfection of influenza A, malaria, and typhoid fever in children in four locations in Lagos and determined their age, gender, and location-related prevalence. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted between March and October 2018. Children less than 15 years attending four health centers in Festac, Amuwo, Ojo, and Shibiri were recruited consecutively. Demographic and epidemiological data were obtained using structured questionnaires, to ascertain children with influenza-like symptoms. Their blood samples were then tested with rapid diagnostic method for malaria and typhoid fever. The children were further screened for influenza-A-specific IgM using ELISA method. Descriptive statistics were reported while p-values were determined for comparable parameters using Chi-square. Results: There were 364 children aged <1–14 years including 207 (56.9%) males. Of the 364 children tested, 76/364 (20.9%) were seropositive for influenza-A virus out of which 47/76 (61.8%) had malaria parasitemia, 42/76 (55.3%) had typhoid fever, and 21/76 (27.6%) were coinfected with both malaria parasites and Salmonella enteric Typhi. Children coinfected with influenza-A and malaria were found with a higher frequency of chest pain and cold/chill symptom respectively compared to children having influenza alone (P = 0.0001). Seropositivity for influenza was recorded in all the months studied with the month of March recording the highest influenza-A seropositivity of 20/76 (26.3%) (P = 0.02). Conclusion: This study detected 27.6% trio coinfection seroprevalence of influenza Type-A, malaria, and typhoid fever among children population. The finding is unique being the first of such report, to the best of our knowledge. Children coinfected with influenza-A and malaria had greater morbidity.

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA UMUR BALITA DAN PENGETAHUAN IBU DENGAN KEJADIAN PNEUMONIA PADA BALITA DI PUSKESMAS CAMBAI TAHUN 2016

Jurnal Kebidanan : Jurnal Medical Science Ilmu Kesehatan Akademi Kebidanan Budi Mulia Palembang ◽

10.35325/kebidanan.v7i1.104 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Wulan Citra Sari, Ana Safitri Wulan Citra Sari, Ana Safitri

Keyword(s):

Health Center ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Health Centers ◽

Survey Method ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Care Workers ◽

Important Health

ABSTRAK Pneumonia masih merupakan masalah kesehatan yang penting karena menyebabkan kematian bayi dan balita yang cukup tinggi yaitu kira-kira satu dari empat kematian yang terjadi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah diketahuinya hubungan antara umur balita dan pengetahuan ibu dengan kejadian pneumonia pada balita di Puskesmas Cambai tahun 2016. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Survey Analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah semua ibu yang membawa atau memeriksakan balitanya yang umur < 5 tahun di Puskesmas Cambai tahun 2016, pada saat penelitian. Pengambilan sampel tersebut secara Non Random dengan teknik Accidental Sampling. Analisa data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat dengan uji statistik Chi-Square dengan tingkat kemaknaan α = 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan antara umur balita dan pengetahuan ibu dengan kejadian pneumonia pada balita di Puskesmas Cambai tahun 2016. Dari hasil penelitian ini, peneliti berharap petugas pelayanan kesehatan dapat meningkatkan pelayanan kesehatan bayi dan balita di Puskesmas Cambai , serta lebih sering melaksanakan penyuluhan tentang pneumonia dan penyuluhan mengenai makanan 4 sehat 5 sempurna, agar terciptanya balita sehat. ABSTRACT Pneumonia is an important health problem because it causes the death of infants and toddlers are quite high, roughly one in four deaths. The purpose of this study is known huubungan between toddler age and maternal knowledge with pneumonia incidence in infants in health centers Cambai 2016. This study used a survey method with the Analytical cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were all mothers who carry their babies or check the age < 5 years at Health Center Cambai in 2016, at the time of the study. The sampling is non- random with accidental sampling technique. Data analysis was done using univariate and bivariate statistical test Chi - Square with significance level α = 0.05. The results of this study showed association between maternal age and knowledge toddlers with pneumonia incidence in infants in Health Center Cambai in 2016. From these results, researchers expect health care workers to improve health services in health centers babies and toddlers Cambai, and more frequently to conduct information about pneumonia and counseling about 4 healthy 5 perfect food , in order to create a healthy toddler.

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Hypertension and its Relation with Waist to Hip Ratio in Women Referred to Bojnurd Urban Health Centers in 2014

The Open Hypertension Journal ◽

10.2174/1876526201911010001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Hossein Lashkardoost ◽

Fateme Hoseyni ◽

Elham Rabbani ◽

Farzane Q Moqadam ◽

Leila Hosseini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Centers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Waist To Hip Ratio ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Present Cross Sectional Study

Introduction: North Khorasan province has one of the highest rates of hypertension. One of the main causes of hypertension is obesity. Obesity is one of the most important public health problems around the world as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Since a similar study was not conducted in Bojnurd, we examined the relationship between waist to hip ratio with hypertension. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on women referring to Bojnurd health centers. To analyze the data, we used t-test, chi-square, multiple logistic regression and Pearson correlation in Stata 12 software. Results: In this cross-sectional study, the prevalence of systolic blood pressure was 14.78% and diastolic blood pressure was 15.65%. So waist to the hips showed the highest correlation with the changes in hypertension. Conclusion: There are significant relationships between the age and the number of pregnancies with the risk of hypertension. Since a significant percentage of people are unaware of the existence of hypertension, changing diet and having regular physical activity along with social support is an important strategy.

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A Retrospective study on the dynamics of the clinical and Demographical evolution of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Yazd province, Iran

Chinese Journal of Medical Research ◽

10.37515/cjmr.091x.3305 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 80-83

Author(s):

Ali Fattahi Bafghi ◽

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Elham Rezaee ◽

Keyword(s):

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽

Epidemiological Study ◽

Age Groups ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Educational Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Past

Leishmaniasis is considered as an important health problem in the world. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is epidemic in all of places of Iran, this disease begins as small swells and then they gradually grow and turn into wounds. Since the epidemiological study of this problem is effective in preventing and controlling it. The current research was conducted to study the epidemiological study of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Yazd province during the past 5(2014-2018) years. This cross-sectional study has been conducted on registered information and documents of the patients having problem in Yazd province remedial and health care centers over the past 5 years. First, the registered demographic and epidemiological data of the patients were extracted and then they were analyzed by using SPSS 18 software with chi-square test and descriptive statistics.897 patients included 457 males (51.06%) and 439 females (48.94%). The majority of the patients were between nine 20-29 years old and the minority of them were over the range of 5-9 years old. Most lesions were on the hand and leg of the patients. It was also found that there was a significant relationship between age groups and types of Leishmaniasis (P<0.05) as well as gender and type Leishmaniasis (P<0.05). According to our study, there has been an ascending trend in disease frequency in Yazd province from 2014 to 2018. This increase in diseases due to lack of health and educational status of the people-is also a lack of personal hygiene.

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Relationship between Periodontitis and Glaucoma: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1155/2020/5384602 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Soo Hwan Byun ◽

Dae Myoung Yoo ◽

Minwook Chang ◽

Hyo Geun Choi ◽

Seok Jin Hong

Keyword(s):

Odds Ratio ◽

Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Epidemiology Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

And Control

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between periodontitis and glaucoma. This prospective cohort study used epidemiological data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study performed between 2004 and 2016. Among 173,209 participants, 9572 patients with periodontitis and 115,332 controls (nonperiodontitis) were selected. We analysed the history of glaucoma in periodontitis and control participants. The participants were interviewed regarding their history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, periodontitis, glaucoma, smoking, and alcohol consumption by trained interviewers. A logistic regression model was created to analyse the odds ratio of having a history of glaucoma among patients with periodontitis. Two-tailed analyses using chi-square and independent t-tests were used for statistical analysis. The adjusted odds ratio of periodontitis as a risk factor for glaucoma was 3.44 (95% confidence interval = 2.99–3.97, p < 0.001 ). This study demonstrated that glaucoma was associated with periodontitis.

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THE ANALYSIS OF FACTORS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PREGNANT EXERCISE AT PUSKESMAS

Jurnal Ilmiah Wijaya ◽

10.46508/jiw.v10i1.12 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 59-67

Author(s):

Hani Siti Hanifatun Fajria ◽

Annisa Annisa Dwi Yuniastari

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Center ◽

Health Centers ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Western Region ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Good Attitude

During pregnancy, pregnant women would usually have complaints. Moderated exercise such as pregnancy exercise would make your feet and heels more comfortable. Percentage of antenatal care in health centers of West Navan especially for K1 and K4 already met the target of 95% . The purpose of this studied is analysis of factors associated with the implementation of the health center pregnancy exercise in Navan western region in 2013. This researched used analytic studied with cross -sectional correlation. The population in this study were all pregnant women in the region checkups Navan West Health Center in 2012 as many as 871 pregnant women then took sample of 59 samples using accidental sampling methode. Analyzed used univariate and bivariate analysis with the chi square test. These results it could be concluded that most of the samples have a relatively good knowledge (67.8 %), good attitude (69.5 %) , not working (55.9 %) , support pregnant women during pregnancy (67.8 %) and doing pregnancy exercise (71.2 %). Thechi-square statistical test found no relationship between knowledge , attitude and family support with the implementation of the pregnancy exercise with each value p = 0.005 , p = 0.001 and p = 0.005 then found that there was no relationship between job execution pregnancy exercise with p = 0.362.

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Knowledge, Perception, Attitude, Practice, and Barriers towards COVID-19 Infection among Saudi Residents in the Period of Rapid Outbreak of the Disease: A Cross Sectional Survey

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i19b31333 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 7-21

Author(s):

Md Salahuddin Ansari ◽

Faisal Al-Otaibi

Keyword(s):

Global Economy ◽

Online Survey ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Behavioral Parameters ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Appropriate Practices

The adherences to protective actions are subjective to knowledge, perception, attitude, practice and barriers towards COVID-19 by Saudi residents. The self-design questionnaires were used as a cross-sectional online survey for assessed their social and behavioral parameters during the agonizing time. The cross-sectional study used data collected via an online self-reported questionnaire from 2216 Saudi residents. SPSS software and chi-square test were applied to analyze and categorize significant differences among sectional variables of the parameters. More than 95% of responders were well aware about the main clinical symptoms of COVID-19 infection and had sufficient knowledge about the protocols of five steps to stop the spread of coronavirus. Apositive perception towards COVID-19 was observed, about 55% participants strongly agreed that the coronavirus outbreak could impact the global economy and infection could be successfully controlled by imposing lockdown and by staying at home. The majority of respondents had good practices regarding COVID-19 infection. A high percentage of participants favored wearing masks, cleaning hands and frequently using hand sanitizer. A large number of participant (83.2%; n=1844) agreed that misinformation and rumors are spreading more quickly than the current outbreak of the new coronavirus. The findings suggested that Saudi residents are possessed good knowledge, optimistic attitudes, and appropriate practices towards COVID-19 during the rapid rise of the COVID-19 outbreak. Hopefully, under the combined efforts of WHO, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, all Saudi residents surely will win the battle against COVID-19 very soon.

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HUBUNGAN PERAN KELUARGA TERHADAP KEAKTIFAN MENGIKUTI SENAM LANSIA

JURNAL MEDIA KESEHATAN ◽

10.33088/jmk.v8i2.280 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 173-176

Author(s):

Ayu Anggraeni

Keyword(s):

The Elderly ◽

Health Centers ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Area ◽

Elderly Health ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Increased Activity ◽

Area Health

The role of family at affective, socialization, health care affects the elderly inincreasing active in efforts improved health in physical, mental, social and efforts to increase lifeexpectancy that is free from distractions.Risert purpose to determine the role of the FamilyRelationships Following Gymnastics Against Elderly Motivation In Work Area Health CenterBuild Jaya in 2014.This study used a cross sectional design, engineering to get samples usingcluster random sampling the samples of 54 elderly health centers in the Work Area Jaya Build2014. Processed data using univariate and bivariate using Chi Square test.Most of respondents(75.9%) female, the majority of respondents (53.7%) had a poor family role and most of therespondents (61.1%) active follow gymnastics elderly. There is a relationship between the role ofthe family with the liveliness of the elderly with a p=0.001 CI: 95%. The role of family it will bevery influential to give a support on the increased activity of the elderly so that physicalfunctioning, mental, social get a good care anyway.

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ANALYSIS OF CERVICAL SAGITTAL PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Coluna/Columna ◽

10.1590/s1808-185120212002235702 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 94-97

Author(s):

Kaio Rodrigo Barreto Ramiro ◽

Sylvio Mystro Neto ◽

Ivan Guidolin Veiga ◽

André Frazão Rosa ◽

Mauricio Coelho Lima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Sagittal Plane ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Thoracic Inlet ◽

Sagittal Parameters

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the cervical sagittal parameters of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and compare them with the parameters obtained from healthy patients in a sample of the Brazilian population. Methods: Epidemiological data were collected and 72 radiographs of the cervical spine in the sagittal plane were evaluated by measuring the cervical sagittal parameters COG-C7 (distance measured between the center of gravity of the head and the C7 plumb line -cranial offset), C2-C7 lordosis (vertebrae from C2 to C7), T1S (T1 slope), TIA (thoracic inlet angle) and NT (neck tilt). Statistical analysis was performed using the Student’s t and chi-square tests. Results: The TIA and NT values in the RA group were 88.8° ± 12.6° and 54.5° ± 9.3°, respectively, while for the control group, they were 77.7° ± 7.9° and 50.5° ± 7.7°, respectively, the RA group values being statistically higher than the control group values (p <0.001 and p = 0.050, respectively). The values obtained for COG-C7, C2-C7 lordosis and T1S for the RA group were 9.4 ± 16.4mm, 25° ± 22.4° and 2.6° ± 10.1°, respectively, while for the control group they were 11.8 ± 17.6mm, 26.8° ± 12.5° and 30.9° ± 8.4°, respectively. Conclusions: Patients with RA present changes in the thoracic inlet parameters as compared to the control group, with a statistically significant increase in the TIA and NT values, outlining a characteristic compensatory pattern for maintaining cervical sagittal balance. Level of evidence III; Controlled cross-sectional study.

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Prevalence and risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with and without symptoms seeking care in Managua, Nicaragua: results of a cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051836 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. e051836

Author(s):

Jorge A Huete-Pérez ◽

Kacey C Ernst ◽

Cristiana Cabezas-Robelo ◽

Lucia Páiz-Medina ◽

Sheyla Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Age Distribution ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Comorbid Condition ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Prevalence

ObjectiveThis study aimed to capture key epidemiological data on SARS-CoV-2 infection in Nicaraguan children (≤18 years) seeking medical care, between 6 October and 16 November 2020.DesignIn this cross-sectional study, 418 children were recruited: 319 with symptoms characteristic of COVID-19 and 99 with no symptoms of illness. Children were tested for SARS-CoV-2 RNA using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. A questionnaire was employed to identify symptoms, risk factors, comorbidities and COVID-19 prevention measures.SettingResearch was carried out in four hospitals and two clinics in Managua, Nicaragua, where schools and businesses remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.ParticipantsChildren were enrolled into a possible COVID-19 group if presenting with clinical symptoms. A comparison group included children lacking any COVID-19 symptoms attending routine check-ups or seeking care for issues unrelated to COVID-19.ResultsA high prevalence (43%) of SARS-CoV-2 infection was found, which was relatively equivalent in symptomatic and non-symptomatic children. Age distribution was similar between symptomatic and non-symptomatic children testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. Symptomatic children who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 were 2.7 times more likely to have diarrhoea (26.7% in positive vs 12.0% in negative; OR=2.7 (95% CI 1.5 to 4.8), p=0.001) and were 2.0 times more likely to have myalgia (17.8% in positive vs 9.8% in negative; OR=2.0 (95% CI 1.0 to 3.8), p=0.04). Children with COVID-19 symptoms, who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, were more likely to be under age 5 years and to have a pre-existing comorbid condition than children who tested positive but did not have symptoms.ConclusionsThis is the first paediatric study to provide laboratory-confirmed data on SARS-CoV-2 infection in Nicaragua, crucial for paediatric health services planning and a successful COVID-19 response. The high prevalence of the virus suggests widespread and sustained community transmission, underscoring the urgent need for robust data on the true extent of SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout Nicaragua.

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Analysis of the Relation between Periodontitis and Chronic Gastritis/Peptic Ulcer: A Cross-Sectional Study Using KoGES HEXA Data

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17124387 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (12) ◽

pp. 4387 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Soo Hwan Byun ◽

Chanyang Min ◽

Seok Jin Hong ◽

Hyo Geun Choi ◽

Dong Hee Koh

Keyword(s):

Peptic Ulcer ◽

Chronic Gastritis ◽

Epidemiological Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cerebral Stroke ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Financial Income

The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between periodontitis and chronic gastritis/peptic ulcer using a cross-sectional study design. The present prospective cohort study used epidemiological data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES) recorded from 2004 to 2016. Among 173,209 participants, 9983 with periodontitis and 125,336 with no periodontitis were selected. Histories of chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer between periodontitis and no periodontitis participants were analyzed. The participants were questioned around any history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, cerebral stroke, ischemic heart disease, periodontitis, body mass index, smoking, alcohol consumption, nutritional intake, and financial income. Chi-square tests, independent t-tests, two-tailed analyses were used in statistical analysis of the data. The adjusted odds ratio of chronic gastritis was 2.22 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.10–2.34, p < 0.001) and that of peptic ulcer was 1.86 (95% CI = 1.74–1.98, p < 0.001) in model 2. This study demonstrated that periodontitis was associated with an increased risk of chronic gastritis/peptic ulcer. These findings provide additional evidence for an association between periodontitis and chronic gastritis/peptic ulcer.

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