A study of oral candidiasis and factors associated with it at tertiary health centre

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 06-08
Author(s):  
Rachana Abhijit Laul ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Mateo-Rodríguez ◽  
E Knox ◽  
A Daponte-Codina ◽  

Abstract Background The concept of workability provides a conceptual framework and proposes measures for the evaluation of relevant actions focused on a healthy workforce. In Spain, one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, there are practically no scientific studies on workability and its associated factors. Aims The objective of this study is to examine the associations between workability and variables related to health and work in a sample of workers from Spanish health centres. Methods Cross-sectional study including 1184 health centre workers who completed a questionnaire at baseline, comprising measures of workability, health and other work-related factors. Workability has been analysed as a one-factor construct, and as a two-factor construct. Multinomial logistic regression models were used to analyse factors associated with workability. Results As a one-dimensional construct, workability is associated with physical and mental health, number of hours of worked, insomnia, work and family life balance, adequate training, never having had an accident and type of contract. When the two-factor measure was used, sensitivity of findings increased, and it was identified that those participants who were older, lived alone and have more years of service in their profession also show worse workability. Conclusions The present study identified factors associated with the workability of health centre workers. The two-factor workability index (WAI) has better psychometric properties and used in combination with the global measure of WAI, identifies important additional aspects, specifically, age and years of professional experience as additional considerations for the intervention.


2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. e2899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliette Paireau ◽  
Halima B. Maïnassara ◽  
Jean-François Jusot ◽  
Jean-Marc Collard ◽  
Issa Idi ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 657-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucio Souza Gonçalves ◽  
Arley Silva ◽  
Sônia Maria Soares Ferreira ◽  
Celso Oliveira Sousa ◽  
Tatiana Vasconcellos Fontes ◽  
...  

Sexual Health ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belinda Hengel ◽  
Handan Wand ◽  
James Ward ◽  
Alice Rumbold ◽  
Linda Garton ◽  
...  

Background: In high-incidence Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) settings, annual re-testing is an important public health strategy. Using baseline laboratory data (2009–10) from a cluster randomised trial in 67 remote Aboriginal communities, the extent of re-testing was determined, along with the associated patient, staffing and health centre factors. Methods: Annual testing was defined as re-testing in 9–15 months (guideline recommendation) and a broader time period of 5–15 months following an initial negative CT/NG test. Random effects logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with re-testing. Results: Of 10 559 individuals aged ≥16 years with an initial negative CT/NG test (median age = 25 years), 20.3% had a re-test in 9–15 months (23.6% females vs 15.4% males, P < 0.001) and 35.2% in 5–15 months (40.9% females vs 26.5% males, P < 0.001). Factors independently associated with re-testing in 9–15 months in both males and females were: younger age (16–19, 20–24 years); and attending a centre that sees predominantly (>90%) Aboriginal people. Additional factors independently associated with re-testing for females were: being aged 25–29 years, attending a centre that used electronic medical records, and for males, attending a health centre that employed Aboriginal health workers and more male staff. Conclusions: Approximately 20% of people were re-tested within 9–15 months. Re-testing was more common in younger individuals. Findings highlight the importance of recall systems, Aboriginal health workers and male staff to facilitate annual re-testing. Further initiatives may be needed to increase re-testing.


2017 ◽  
Vol 94 (8) ◽  
pp. 571-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet M Towns ◽  
Sarah Huffam ◽  
Eric P F Chow ◽  
Ian Denham ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
...  

BackgroundSyphilis infections continue to increase among men who have sex with men (MSM) in many countries, with rates often higher among HIV-positive MSM. There is limited understanding of the risk and determinants of syphilis transmission between men. We aimed to examine the concordance of early syphilis infection between male sexual partners and clinical factors associated with transmission.MethodsMen attending Melbourne Sexual Health Centre with their male partners, where at least one was diagnosed with early syphilis, were identified from linkage of partner records between March 2011 and April 2016. Early latent syphilis was defined as a new asymptomatic syphilis presentation of less than 2 years’ duration. Associations between concordance and potential risk factors were examined using Fisher’s exact test.ResultsAmong 43 couples (86 men) identified, there were 13 couples (26 men) where both were diagnosed with early syphilis, representing a concordance rate of 30.2% (95% CI 17.2% to 46.1%). Among the 13 concordant couples, 5 men had primary syphilis (4 penile, 1 anal), 11 secondary syphilis (8 generalised rash, 3 penile, 2 anal, 1 oral lesion) and 10 early latent infections. Concordance was higher among couples where at least one partner had secondary syphilis compared with couples where neither partner had secondary syphilis (53% (9/17) vs 15% (4/26), P=0.016). Furthermore, concordance was higher among couples where one was HIV positive compared with couples where both were HIV negative (62% (5/8) vs 23% (8/35), P=0.042).ConclusionsThere was an overall concordance rate of 30%. Higher concordance rates for early syphilis infection between male sexual partners were associated with HIV and secondary syphilis.


2018 ◽  
Vol 94 (7) ◽  
pp. 528-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan A Flores ◽  
Brandon Brown ◽  
Segundo R León ◽  
Hugo Sánchez ◽  
Jerome T Galea

ObjectivesPeruvian men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) are highly vulnerable to HIV infection (HIV), but stigma, access issues and fear of venipuncture hamper testing. The oral HIV test—which uses oral fluids and provides results in 20 minutes—could reduce these barriers. The objective of this study was to determine the acceptability of the oral HIV test and the individual-level factors associated with its acceptability among MSM and TGW.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional secondary analysis among Peruvian MSM and TGW attending a community-based health centre between February 2012 and February 2013 to determine the individual-level factors associated with oral HIV test acceptability.ResultsOf 334 participants, 88% were MSM and 12% TGW. Overall, 85% of participants indicated their acceptability of the oral HIV test. Acceptability was higher in MSM than TGW (85.7% vs 80.0%) but this difference was not significant. Factors associated with acceptability in MSM were: tertiary or higher education (prevalence ratio (PR)=1.18, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.32 and PR=1.16, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.30, respectively); sex with drug use (PR=1.19, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.36); believing that HIV is transmitted by saliva (PR=1.20, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.33); and potential use of the oral test at home (PR=1.56, 95% CI 1.32 to 1.85). The only factor associated with lower acceptability was having had first anal intercourse between 14 and 19 years of age (PR=0.89, 95% CI 0.80 to 0.98).ConclusionsWe identified the individual factors associated with oral HIV test acceptability among Peruvian MSM and TGW. Expanded use of the oral HIV test to increase testing rates among Peruvian MSM and TGW is recommended.Trial registration numberNCT01387412, post-results.


Author(s):  
Rima Syafaria ◽  
Titin Dewi Sartika ◽  
Turiyani ◽  
H Hazairin Efendi

Menopausal women will experience several problems, one of which is sleep disorders (Insomnia). Insomnia is characterized by difficulty in initiating sleep. Various factors are thought to have a significant relationship with the occurrence of insomnia in postmenopausal women, including response to disease, lifestyle and anxiety levels. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the incidence of insomnia in postmenopausal women at the Posyandu in the Punti Kayu Palembang Health Centre in 2021. The research method used a survey Analytical by using design cross sectional, the sampling of this research used total sampling technique with a total sample of 63 people. Collecting data using a questionnaire sheet. The analysis used is analysis univariate and bivariat eusing testchi-square. The univariate results showed that 37 (58.7%) menopausal women experienced insomnia, 27 (42.9%) menopausal women, 27 (42.9%) postmenopausal women, and 33 (52.4%) menopausal women experienced poor lifestyle. anxiety as many as 30 (47.6%) postmenopausal women. ResultsIt is known that there is a relationship between response to disease and the incidence of insomnia in postmenopausal women with (p value = 0.000), there is a relationship between lifestyle and the incidence of insomnia in menopausal women with (p value = 0.000), there is a relationship between anxiety levels and the incidence of insomnia in menopausal women with (p value = 0.003). The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between response to disease, lifestyle, anxiety levels with the incidence of insomnia in postmenopausal women at the Posyandu in the Punti Kayu Health Centre in 2021. This study is expected to encourage postmenopausal women to maintain their health, change lifestyle habits and consume water, and reduce anxiety.


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