scholarly journals Assessment of Routine Vaccination Coverage among Selected Sample of Children less Than Five Years

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-231
Author(s):  
Reem G Hussein ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
Routine Vaccination ◽  
Immunization Schedule ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Coverage Rate ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Immunization is today one of the safest, most cost-effective, and powerful means of preventing deaths and improving lives. Over the years, all countries of the world have incorporated an increasingly broad immunization agenda in their public health interventions. Objective: To assess the coverage rate of routine vaccination among selected sample of children under five years of age in the Baquba City, and to determine the relationship between routine vaccination coverage rate and some socio- demographic factors in addition to the causes for in-complete or un-vaccination. Patients and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in the Baquba City, center of Diyala Province, for the period from 1/9/2016- 1/2/2017. Data of vaccination coverage of children less than 5 years of age was extracted from child' vaccination coverage card or by recall information from mothers attending Al-Batul teaching hospital and some PHC centers in Diyala province. Results: A total of 130 cases were studied, of them 23.1% (30) cases were fully immunized (they had been given all the vaccines required for their age in the immunization schedule). Partially immunized were found in 71.1 % (95) and 3.8% (5) cases of them were un –vaccinated. High statistically significant relationship was found with gender, and non –significant relation with age, residence, displacement and location of health center. Low awareness of mother to the schedule, congenital anomalies and family instability were main causes for non-vaccination. Conclusion: The rate of fully immunized children was low in comparison with those of partially immunized, and a low rate for non-vaccinated children. Hence, it is important to promote vaccination system by the efforts of health officers and the community. Keywords: vaccination; immunization programs; immunization schedule; health care surveys.

scholarly journals Flu vaccination coverage in a large Italian teaching hospital: the example of the leaders

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Di Pumpo ◽  
A Barbara ◽  
D I La Milia ◽  
A Tamburrano ◽  
D Vallone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Coverage Rate ◽  
Flu Vaccination ◽  
Frail Patients

Abstract Annual flu vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended to prevent influenza and to avoid its transmission especially to frail patients. In our teaching hospital, flu vaccination rate among HCWs has been growing during last 3 years. The aim of this study was therefore to describe the flu vaccination coverage across the past 3 years and to analyze which factors lead to such increase. We performed a cross-sectional study on all HCWs of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” (FPG) hospital of Rome (Italy) to determine the flu vaccination coverage. Socio-demographic and occupational data were collected from hospital personnel records and included age, gender, previous flu vaccination, profession and workplace unit. On site vaccination plus academic detailing involving leaders have been the main strategies adopted in this last 3 years that have already proved to be effective in increasing vaccination coverage among HCWs. During the 2018-2019 season, we analyzed how the flu vaccination coverage among leaders (nurse coordinators and head physicians) could affect all HCWs coverage rate. Flu vaccination rate increased from 9.57% in the 2016-17 to 14.24% in the 2017-18 and to 22.38% in 2018-2019. A total of 4035 HCWs employed in the FPG were included in 2018-19. Concerning the role played by vaccination of leaders in increasing general vaccination coverage during the 2018-2019, the group of HCWs with a vaccinated leader showed a higher coverage rate (28.65%) than the group with a non-vaccinated leader (16.22%) (p < 0.0001). The results are preliminary. Flu vaccination coverage of HCWs in our hospital during the last 3 years has been increasingly higher. Vaccination of the leaders, in addition to previously implemented effective strategies, resulted to be a key factor in increasing flu vaccination coverage among all HCWs. Socio-demographic and occupational variables can significantly influence the coverage rate as well. Key messages Annual flu vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended to prevent influenza and to avoid its transmission especially to frail patients. This study shows the growing flu vaccination coverage rate in our teaching hospital and the effectiveness of the example given by the vaccinated leaders in increasing the coverage among all HCWs.

Can we reduce psychosomatic symptoms and work presenteeism with physical activity?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Andreja Petrovčič ◽  
Vanja Erčulj ◽  
Eva Boštjančič
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Psychosomatic Symptoms ◽  
General Evaluation ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Past studies have tended to consider the relationships between presenteeism, physical activity and psychosomatic symptoms in a partial manner and not as a whole. OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between physical activity, psychosomatic symptoms and presenteeism, in order to increase the visibility of presenteeism and promote workplace health. METHODS: Two questionnaires (Patient Health Questionnaire and Work Limitations Questionnaire) and a set of physical activity questions were administered on the sample of 514 employees. RESULTS: The results showed a statistically significant relationship between presenteeism and some variables of physical activity, as well as between presenteeism and psychosomatic symptoms. Further results showed a statistically significant association between psychosomatic symptoms and some variables of physical activity. General evaluation (adequacy) of physical activity, and general, aerobic physical activity proved to be important predictors of presenteeism, while general, aerobic physical activity also predicted psychosomatic symptoms. Analysis of the results revealed that psychosomatic symptoms moderate the relationship between physical activity and presenteeism. CONCLUSIONS: The article points out that employees with health problems have a lower percentage of productive time than healthy employees. However, developing an active lifestyle can be a cost-effective measure to cope with presenteeism and promote psychophysical health among employees.

scholarly journals Use of ankle resting angle as a surrogate for tendon elongation in individuals following Achilles tendon rupture

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0001
Author(s):  
Heather Gotha ◽  
Jennifer Zellers ◽  
Karin Silbernagel
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Plantar Flexors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tendon Length ◽  
Tendon Elongation ◽  
The Relationship

Category: Ankle, Sports Introduction/Purpose: Tendon elongation is associated with poor functional outcome in individuals after Achilles tendon rupture. While imaging modalities are reliable to measure Achilles tendon length, alternative time- and cost-effective measures are of interest. The resting angle of the ankle in prone both with knee extended1 and knee flexed2 have been used in the literature as surrogates for measuring Achilles elongation, however, their relationship to tendon length is not well-established. The purpose of this study is to validate the ankle resting angle as a measure of tendon elongation and examine the relationship of ankle resting angle to tendon elongation and calf strength. Methods: Individuals following unilateral Achilles tendon rupture, treated surgically, were included in this cross-sectional study. Individuals were excluded if they had deep wound infection or lumbar radiculopathy affecting the ankle plantar flexors. Ankle resting angle with knee extended and knee flexed to 90 degrees was measured using a digital inclinometer positioned on the lateral, plantar surface of the foot. Relative resting angle was calculated by subtracting the uninjured from the injured side. Tendon length to gastrocnemius was measured using B mode, extended field of view ultrasound imaging3 (tendon elongation = ruptured- uninjured). Calf strength was measured using the heel-rise test4. Limb symmetry indexes (LSI) were calculated (ruptured/uninjured sidex100) for total work performed on the heel-rise test. Results: Twenty-five individuals, a mean(SD) age of 44.2(13.6) years and mean(SD) of 22.5(39.1) months post-rupture, were included in this study. Mean(SD) relative resting angle with knee flexed was -5.4(6.4)° and mean (SD) relative resting angle with knee extended was -6.7(8.8)°. Mean(SD) tendon elongation was 1.56(1.20)cm. Mean(SD) heel-rise test work LSI was 45.8(23.8)%. Ankle resting angle with knee flexed related to elongation (r = -0.452, p = 0.027) and heel-rise test work LSI (r = 0.591, p=0.006). Ankle resting angle with knee extended related to elongation (r=-0.528, p=0.008) (Figure 1) but not heel-rise test work LSI. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that ankle resting angle with knee extended and flexed are related to tendon elongation, however, calf strength also has a relationship to resting angle with knee flexed. This suggests that the ability of the calf to put passive tension on the foot is also a component of resting angle. The relationship between tendon elongation and resting angle with knee flexed may have been limited by methodological concerns, as tendon length was measured with the participant positioned with knees extended.

scholarly journals Comparison of Lifestyle of Catholics and Seventh-Day Adventists and the Relationship with Homocysteine as Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases, a Cross-Sectional Study in Polish Males and Females

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Anna Majda ◽  
Joanna Zalewska-Puchała ◽  
Iwona Bodys-Cupak ◽  
Alicja Kamińska ◽  
Anna Kurowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Drinking Alcohol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Background: A review of epidemiological data demonstrates relationships between defined health behaviours linked with religious affiliation and a reduced risk of developing and dying from Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). The aim of the study was to compare the lifestyle of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) and Catholics (CA), to determine the relationship between the lifestyle of SDA, CA and the level of serum homocysteine as a risk factor for CVD. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 252 SDA and CA. The following tools were used: interview questionnaire, anthropometric measurement, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Inventory of Health Behaviours (IHB), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), laboratory tests (homocysteine level), and the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). Results: Selected lifestyle elements, such as smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, physical activity, diet, Body Mass Index (BMI), health behaviours on the IHB, psychosocial factors and level of stress for CA were significantly different in comparison to SDA. The religion professed by the respondents was not significantly associated with the increased level of homocysteine as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The level of homocysteine for CA were significantly different in comparison to SDA. The studied group of CA was significantly influenced by socio-demographic factors: gender, age, education, place of residence, BMI and lifestyle: drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes, consumption of dark bread, pasta, and groats. For the studied group of SDA, the level of homocysteine was significantly influenced by socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, professional activity, and consumption of legumes. Conclusions: Public health professionals and nurses should develop culturally specific educational interventions.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in Pregnant Women Referring to Tertiary Hospitals of Kerman, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehran Nakhaeizadeh ◽  
Solmaz Bahar ◽  
Ali Khalooei
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Coverage Rate ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals

Background: Influenza vaccination is the most effective strategy to prevent comorbidity and mortality of this infection in pregnant women. Objectives: The current study aimed at evaluating the influenza vaccination rate and its related factors among pregnant women. Methods: The current cross-sectional study was conducted on 520 pregnant women referring to antenatal clinics of tertiary hospitals affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences from January to April 2019 in Kerman city, Iran. The collected data through a form distributed among the subjects were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: The influenza vaccination coverage rate was 30.0% (95% confidence interval (CI): 26.1 - 34.1) among the pregnant women. Age older than 30 years (AOR = 3.79; 95%CI: 1.55 - 9.24), being employed (AOR = 2.44; 95%CI: 1.01 - 5.88), having an underlying chronic disease (AOR = 4.39; 95%CI: 1.33 - 14.51), receiving recommendation to undergo influenza vaccination (AOR = 65.76; 95%CI: 11.04 - 391.48), and having good knowledge of influenza vaccine (AOR = 9.64; 95%CI: 3.87 - 24.02) increased the likelihood of receiving influenza vaccine. Conclusions: The current study highlighted that the influenza vaccination coverage rate was suboptimal. Also, findings of the current study suggested that influenza vaccination, as an important component of antenatal care services, should be considered by health policymakers. Furthermore, educating pregnant women and healthcare providers can improve compliance with influenza vaccination.

scholarly journals Socio-demographics and their link to selection of charitable causes in South Africa: A correspondence analysis approach.

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 378-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Margaret Corbishley
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cause Related Marketing ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

Cause related marketing describes an activity in which contributions are made to selected charities in response to customers’ purchases. In South Africa, the number of causes requiring help is large due to the on-going shortage of funds and the number of people in need. The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between selected causes and socio-demographic variables. This was a quantitative, cross-sectional study. Quota sampling was used, and questionnaires were administered to 400 candidates in major shopping centres. Correspondence analysis was used to compare and map the results of cause choices against the selected socio-demographic factors. The findings indicated that there are relationships between the demographic factors and the causes selected by the respondents.

Coping Style as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Deliberate Self-Harm

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison S. Christian ◽  
Kristen M. McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Deliberate self-harm (DSH) occurs with high frequency among clinical and nonclinical youth populations. Although depression has been consistently linked with the behavior, not all depressed individuals engage in DSH. Aims: The current study examined maladaptive coping strategies (i.e., self-blame, distancing, and self-isolation) as mediators between depression and DSH among undergraduate students. Methods: 202 students from undergraduate psychology courses at a private university in Southern California (77.7% women) completed anonymous self-report measures. Results: A hierarchical regression model found no differences in DSH history across demographic variables. Among coping variables, self-isolation alone was significantly related to DSH. A full meditational model was supported: Depressive symptoms were significantly related to DSH, but adding self-isolation to the model rendered the relationship nonsignificant. Limitations: The cross-sectional study design prevents determination of whether a casual relation exists between self-isolation and DSH, and obscures the direction of that relationship. Conclusions: Results suggest targeting self-isolation as a means of DSH prevention and intervention among nonclinical, youth populations.

IDENTIFIKASI SERTA HUBUNGAN KONSTRUKSI SUMUR GALI TERHADAP KANDUNGAN COLIFORM PADA AIR SUMUR GALI DI DUSUN JIKEN KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Dini Yuliansari
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Coliform Bacteria ◽  
Well Water ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Variable ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Dug Wells ◽  
Dug Well ◽  
The Relationship

The well is one of the source water used for bathing, washing, and drinking by the citizens in Jiken Hamlet, Rarang Village, Terara Sub-District. Poor dug well construction conditions can affect the amount of coliform bacteria contained in the dug well water. The purpose of this study is to identify the construction of dug wells and the content of coliform bacteria in dug well water and determine the relationship between dug well construction and the content of coliform bacteria. This research is analytic with a cross sectional study design. The results were obtained from 11 samples of dug wells which were observed in construction and the coliform content was known that all samples did not requirements as good dug well construction. Coliform content test results showed that as many as 5 dug well water samples did not pass the clean water quality standards. The results of data analysis with the chi-square test variable construction of dug wells with coliform content variable  showed 0,172 > 0,05, then the concluded is the dug well not suitable to use by people in that area as a source of water for daily needs.

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