Prevalence of smoking in patients with aphthous stomatitis: A retrospective case-control study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1755-1760
Author(s):  
Sivesh Sangar ◽  
Jayanth Kumar Vadivel ◽  
Visalakshi Ramanathan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Clinical Variants ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Keratinized Mucosa ◽  
Control Study

Apthous stomatitis represents one of the most common ulcerations occurring in the oral cavity. This ulcer has an exclusive predilection of affecting the non-keratinized mucosa only. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of smoking in patients with apthous stomatitis. Seventy-six patients with recurrent apthous stomatitis attending Saveetha Dental Hospital, Chennai were included in the study. The data gathered was entered into an excel table, and the data analysis was done in SPSS. The data analysis revealed that the mean age of the collected samples of 76 patients was 32.21 years, and 67.1% of the samples were males. Analyzing the clinical variants, 70 patients had minor apthous stomatitis, five patients had major apthous stomatitis, and one patient had herpetiform apthous stomatitis. Results showed that patients who are not smokers have a higher rate of recurrence of recurrent apthous stomatitis compared to patients who are smokers with 6.6% being the prevalence rate for smokers and 93.4% being the prevalence rate for non-smokers. Data analysis was done using a chi-square analysis between the clinical variants of recurrent apthous stomatitis and smoking habits (chi-square-1.132; df-2; p-0.05) we found the results were statistically significant (P=0.05) which implies there were less self-reported diabetics in this study Prevalence of smoking in patients with recurrent apthous stomatitis is significantly lower than patients who are not smokers. The reason for the decreased occurrence of apthous stomatitis in smokers may be due to the increased keratinization of the mucosa.

PERSEPSI PETERNAK PADA KEPEMIMPINAN PENDAMPING DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN PRODUKTIVITAS USAHA TERNAK DI PAGUYUBAN AL-AWWALIYAH, PASIRWANGI, GARUT, JAWA BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Dwi Indah Sulistiani ◽  
Ujang Maman ◽  
Junaidi J
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Leadership Qualities ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

Objective of this research; 1) determine the perception of ranchers against the properties and behavior of the leadership of the companion in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 2) analyze the relationship between productivity breeder with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 3) identify the relationship perceptions of ranchers against the leadership companion with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah , The data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained from questionnaires which stem from ranchers while secondary data sourced from literature in the form of books and articles. Data processing was performed using Chi-square analysis using SPSS software version 21. One of the factors relating to the productivity of ranchers is the perception of ranchers against the leadership of their companion. Leadership companion views of the nature and behavior of which is owned by a companion. Productivity ranchers indirectly related to the productivity of the cattle business. Characteristics breeder visits of age, years of education, experience ranchers, and businesses in addition to ranchers. The results of data analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between business other than ranchers with ranchers productivity. The relationship between the perception of the nature of the companion breeder with productivity ranchers produce Pearson Chi-Square value is 9.751 and Asymp. Sig. (2-sided) of 0.002. This is due to interest ranchers against leadership qualities possessed by a companion who produce prolific ranchers. Ranchers consider that a companion of his leadership qualities are ideal as a companion.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Fetus dan Tali Pusat terhadap Risiko Asphyxia Perinatal di Surakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Siti Lestari ◽  
Dyah Dwi Astuti ◽  
Fachriza Malika Ramadhani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Perinatal Asphyxia ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Fetal Position ◽  
Control Study

Asfiksia perinatal merujuk pada kekurangan oksigen selama persalinan, sehingga berpotensi menyebabkan kematian dan kecacatan. WHO memperkirakan  4 juta anak terlahir dengan asfiksia setiap tahun, dimana 1 juta di antaranya meninggal dan 1 juta anak bertahan hidup dengan gejala sisa neurologis yang parah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor risiko fetal dan tali pusat pada asfiksia neonatal.Penelitian dilakukan di lakukan di RS Dr Moewardi Surakarta dengan pendekatan  quantitative retrospective case control study. Data diambil dari rekam medis antara  tahun 2013-2018. Penelitan ini melibatkan  264 neonatal yang terdiri dari 88 kelompok kasus dan 176  kelompok control. Kelompok kasus adalah bayi dengan diagnosa  asfiksia yang  dilakukan analisis terhadap faktor risiko fetal, sedangkan bayi yang tidak mengalami asfiksia dijadikan  kelompok kontrol. Hasil analisis statistik uji Chi-Square dan Fisher Exact ditemukan bahwa  kelahiran prematur (OR 2,07 CI 95% P 0,02), persalinan dengan tindakan (OR 3,61 CI 95% P 0,00), berat bayi (OR 2,85 CI 95% P 0,00), posisi janin (OR 2,37 CI 95% P 0,05), tali pusat ( QR 3,071 CI 95%  P 0,01)  berisiko terhadap insiden asfiksia perinatal. Air ketuban yang bercampur meconium (OR 1,51 CI 95% P 0,16) tidak memiliki risiko  dengan Asfiksia perinatal. Kesimpulan: Risiko terhadap insiden asfiksia perinatal  meliputi kelahiran prematur, persalinan dengan tindakan, berat bayi, posisi janin,  dan tali pusat.Perinatal asphyxia refers to a lack of oxygen during labor, which has the potential to cause death and disability. WHO estimates  4 million children born with asphyxia each year, in  which 1 million dies and 1 million survive with severe neurological sequelae. This study aims to analyze fetal and umbilical risk factors in neonatal asphyxia.This research is a quantitative retrospective case-control study, which was conducted at The Dr. Moewardi  hospital,  Surakarta. Data was taken from  medical records from 2013-2018. The case group was patients diagnosed  asphyxia, while those who did not experience asphyxia were treated as a control group.  A total of 264  samples, consisting of 88 case group respondents and 176 control group respondents. Statistical analysis Chi- Square and Fisher Exact found that preterm birth (OR 2.07 CI 95% P 0.02), labor with instrument or complication (OR 3.61 CI 95% P 0.00), infant weight (OR 2.85 CI 95% P 0, 00), fetal position (OR 2.37 CI 95% P 0.05), umbilical cord (QR 3.071 CI 95% P 0.01) are at risk for the incidence of perinatal Asphyxia. The amniotic fluid mixed with meconium (OR 1.51 CI 95% P 0.16) has no risk with perinatal asphyxia.The risk factors of incidences of perinatal asphyxia were  preterm birth, labor with instrument or complication, baby weight, fetal position and umbilical cord. 

scholarly journals Is There Any Association between PEEP and Upper Extremity DVT?

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Farah Al-Saffar ◽  
Ena Gupta ◽  
Furqan Siddiqi ◽  
Muhammad Faisal ◽  
Lisa M. Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Duplex Ultrasound ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Venous Stasis ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Medical Intensive Care ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Deep Vein ◽  
Control Study

Background. We hypothesized that positive end-exploratory pressure (PEEP) may promote venous stasis in the upper extremities and predispose to upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT).Methods. We performed a retrospective case control study of medical intensive care unit patients who required mechanical ventilation (MV) for >72 hours and underwent duplex ultrasound of their upper veins for suspected DVT between January 2011 and December 2013.Results. UEDVT was found in 32 (28.5%) of 112 patients. Nineteen (67.8%) had a central venous catheter on the same side. The mean ± SD duration of MV was13.2±9.5days. Average PEEP was7.13±2.97 cm H2O. Average PEEP was ≥10 cm H2O in 23 (20.5%) patients. Congestive heart failure (CHF) significantly increased the odds of UEDVT (OR 4.53, 95% CI 1.13–18.11;P=0.03) whereas longer duration of MV (≥13 vs. <13 days) significantly reduced it (OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.11–0.8;P=0.02). Morbid obesity showed a trend towards significance (OR 3.82, 95% CI 0.95–15.4;P=0.06). Neither PEEP nor any of the other analyzed predictors was associated with UEDVT.Conclusions. There is no association between PEEP and UEDVT. CHF may predispose to UEDVT whereas the risk of UEDVT declines with longer duration of MV.

A case-control study examining the role of recent chemotherapy in causing Clostridium difficile infection among cancer patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 19563-19563
Author(s):  
P. Thapaliya ◽  
A. Donato ◽  
K. Curl
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Toxin Assay ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents ◽  
Control Study

19563 Background: Clostridium difficle infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. The recent use of cancer chemotherapy agents is a frequently cited risk factor but there is a paucity of evidence to this regard. Objective: To determine if an association exists between C. difficile infection requiring hospitalization and recent chemotherapy in patients with cancer. Design: A retrospective case control study. Setting: Community Teaching Hospital Participants: 357 cancer patients admitted with diarrhea or developed diarrhea during their hospital stay that were tested for C. difficile diarrhea via toxin assay over a 2 year period. Outcome Measurements: C. difficile infection using tests for toxin A and or B in stool. Results: Eighty-nine cases had stool positive for C. difficile toxin whereas 267 controls were negative. 30/89 (33%) cases and 90/268 (33%) controls were found to have chemotherapy in the six weeks before collection of stool for toxin assay (Odds Ratio (OR) 1.09, p=1.0 using Pearson Chi square). Factors associated with infection on logistic regression analysis included recent antibiotic usage (OR 1.99, 95% CI 1.01- 3.93),hospitalization in preceding 2 wks with OR 4.1 (95%CI 2.39–7.05) and institutionalization with OR 2.13 (95 % CI 1.03–4.39). Conclusions: C .difficile infection in cancer patients is more likely in recently institutionalized or hospitalized patients who have received recent antibiotics, but not patients with recent chemotherapy. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Prevalence of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Hypothyroid and Euthyroid Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (06) ◽  
pp. 430-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Kannan ◽  
Justyna Kotus-Bart ◽  
Aman Amanullah
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrhythmias ◽  
Ventricular Arrhythmias ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Control Study

AbstractThe thyroid functions as a regulator of cardiac function and rhythm through genomic and nongenomic actions of triiodothyronine (T3) in cardiac myocytes. Atrial fibrillation is a common complication of thyrotoxicosis. Hypothyroidism is not considered a risk factor for arrhythmias despite well-known EKG changes in this condition. This case control study was conducted to analyze the differences, if any, in the prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias between hypothyroid patients and euthyroid controls. Three hundred and four consecutive patients admitted at our medical center for a period of one year were included in the study. The study population was divided into 2 groups (age, gender and race matched): patients with hypothyroidism and euthyroid subjects as a control group. Major arrhythmia data were obtained from telemetry recordings and from known past medical history. There were 152 subjects in each arm of the study. The mean age was 61.9 years. Mean TSH in hypothyroid group was 40.4 mIU/l (95% CI 33.3–47.5) (range 10.09–304, SE 3.62) and in euthyroid group was 0.89 mIU/l (95% CI 0.82–0.96). Chi-square analysis revealed a higher prevalence of ventricular tachycardia (p=0.04) and any ventricular arrhythmia in the hypothyroid group (p=0.007). This relatively large case control study revealed a statistically higher prevalence of ventricular arrhythmias in hypothyroidism. Our study has thrown light on the prevalence of arrhythmias in hypothyroidism and the observation of increased ventricular arrhythmias necessitates future large scale prospective studies to better define the risk of such ventricular arrhythmias and the effects of thyroid supplementation on this risk.

scholarly journals Prevalence, Risk Factors and Outcome of Preterm Births at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri, Nigeria: A 2-year Case-Control Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 67-73
Author(s):  
Obetta Hillary Ikechukwu ◽  
Babagana Bako ◽  
Nweze Sylvester Onuegunam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Birth Outcome ◽  
Preterm Births ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Control Study

Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in developing societies like Nigeria. It poses huge long-term medical and financial burdens for the affected children, their families, the health care system and society at large. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, risk factors and birth outcome of PTB at UMTH, Nigeria. Methodology: A two-year case-control study of cases of preterm births at the UMTH, from 1st January, 2016 to 31st December, 2017 was undertaken. For each PTB, the next term delivery was taken as control. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, risk factors, gestational ages at presentation and delivery, and birth outcome were obtained from the women’s case files with proforma and compared with that of the control. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 23. The statistical significance was set at P<0.05. Results: During the period under review, there were 6,171 deliveries and preterm births constituted 291 births giving a prevalence rate of 4.7% or 47 per 1000 deliveries. The mean ages for the cases and controls were similar 26.4± 6.1 vs 26.5± 5.3 with (F=0.15, P=0.7) while the mean parity were 3.0±2.6 and 3.2±2.5 with (F=4.6, P=0.03). Nulliparity was commoner among the cases 61(24.6%) compared to the controls 34(13..7%) with X2 = 9.69, P=0.001. Similarly, 96(38.7%) of the cases were unbooked compared to 44(17.7%) among the conrols X2 = 26.9, P=0.000. About 20% of the cases had no formal education compared to 13% of the control. Preterm birth was associated with unbooking status (OR=1.82, CI: 1.40-2.36), nulliparity (OR = 2.05, CI: 1.29-3.26), previous preterm delivery (OR = 95.2, CI: 13.10-691.99) and pregnancy induced hypertension (OR = 25.45, CI: 9.13-70.92). Antepartum haemorrhage (OR = 13.89, CI: 4.92-39.25), twin gestation (OR = 18.18, CI: 2.40-137.68), Polyhydramnios (OR = 2.02, CI: 1.85-2.22) and PROM (OR = 5.39, CI: 2.87-10.15) were other risk factors independently associated with PTB. The perinatal mortality in PTB was 43(16.2%). Conclusion: The prevalence rate of PTB at the UMTH is 4.7% and is associated with previous PTB, unbooked status, twin gestation, polyhydramnious, APH and PIH. Efforts should be intensified on educating women of reproductive age group on the benefits of antenatal booking in pregnancy and quality antenatal care as this would provide ample opportunity for early detection and proper management of women at risk. Keywords: Preterm birth, Risk factors, Neonatal outcome, Maiduguri.

scholarly journals Variation in Dental Crown Morphology in Malaysian Populations

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Fadhli Khamis ◽  
Jane A. Taylor ◽  
Abdul Rani Samsudin ◽  
Grant C. Townsend
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Distance Analysis ◽  
Crown Morphology ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Dental Traits ◽  
Main Population ◽  
Crown Traits ◽  
Dental Crown

Dental crown variation was studied inthe four main population groups living in Malaysiausing dental casts (upper and lower) obtained from 790individuals. The aims of the study were to characterizevariation in 13 dental crown traits, within groups as wellas between groups, and to assess affinities between thegroups based on frequencies of occurrence of dentalfeatures. Using chi-square analysis and Fisher’s exacttest, the majority of dental traits were found to bebilaterally symmetrical and to demonstrate low sexualdimorphism. Comparisons of trait frequencies betweengroups revealed similarities between Malays, Jahai(Negritos) and Chinese who conformed to MongoloidSinodont-Sundadont dental patterns, whereas theIndians conformed to an Indo-European pattern.Phenetic distance analysis, using the mean measureof divergence, showed that Indians were markedlyseparated from the other three groups, while Malayswere closer to Jahai than to Chinese. These findingsbased on dental traits are consistent with historicalexplanations of affinities between modern Malaysianpopulations.

scholarly journals PREFERENSI KONSUMEN TERHADAP MINYAK KELAPA MURNI (VIRGIN COCONUT OIL/VCO) DI KABUPATEN KONAWE (Consumers Preferences toward Virgin Coconut Oil in Konawe Regency)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yudha Ramadhan Bahari ◽  
Bahari Bahari ◽  
R. Marsuki Iswandi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Water Clarity ◽  
Oil Products ◽  
Virgin Coconut Oil ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Post Purchase

The emergence of many healthy oil products in market has caused consumers to have different preference in choosing a product that suits their needs. Consumer’s decision in choosing a product is highly determined by attributes attached to the product. The purpose of this study was to analyze consumers’ attitude in buying VCO oil, to determine stages involved in a decision made by consumers when buying VCO oil, and analyze VCO oil attributes that are mostly considered by consumers. Methods of data analysis were chi square analysis, fishbein analysis, and descriptive analysis. Results of the study showed that the consumers’ attitude towards VCO oil was positive and they agreed with the product. The consumers also had positive preference to VCO oil. Stages involved in the consumers’ decision-making were identifying their needs by searching for the advantages, directly seeking for information to sellers, alternative buying decision that was influenced by peers and relatives, post purchase evaluation. The attributes of VCO oil that received most consideration from consumers were consecutively the followings: health benefits 77.50percent, distinctive aroma of coconut oil 75 percent, water clarity 73.75 percent, quality and packaging 72.50 percent, and price and availability 71.25 percent.Keywords: VCO; preference; attitude; product attributes

scholarly journals Analysis of types of tracing in biofunctional prosthetic system using intra oral tracers - A retrospective study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
Jagadish Rajkumaar ◽  
Subhasree R ◽  
Raj S S
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Electronic Record ◽  
Weak Form ◽  
Complete Denture ◽  
Record Management ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dental Hospital ◽  
Hospital Management System ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The aim of the study is to access the types of arch tracing achieved using tracer in a prosthetic system (BPS). Assessing the relation plays an important role in the fabrication of complete denture. Gothic arch tracing is one of the methods used to achieve relation in complete denture patients. The types of the arrow forms include the classical pointed form, classical flat form, weak form, asymmetrical form, miniature form, vertical line extending beyond the arrow point. The variations in achieving arrow tracing for a complete denture patient depends on mandibular movements. Data collection was done from DIAS (dental hospital management system) which is an electronic record management system and details such as , types of arrow point achieved and type of tracer used was obtained and tabulated. Further the data were by statistical tests (chi-square analysis) using SPSS software (write the version). The typical arrow point tracing was common in both sexes. Females show more variation in tracing arrow types of tracing were more commonly seen in females. The chi-square analysis reveals an insight value of p&gt; 0.005. The typical arrow point tracing form is seen in both males and females. Other forms like atypical, double arrow are commonly seen in females and only miniature forms are seen in males.

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