scholarly journals Risk Factors of Byssinosis Symptoms among Sewing Unit Workers at Pt. X, Semarang

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiska Anta Desiyanti ◽  
◽  
Decy Situngkir ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Background: Byssinosis, a cotton lung disease, is work-related respiratory symptoms found mainly in workers at textile industries. Byssinosis remains one of the health problems in developing countries related to cotton dust from industrial textile production processes. This study aimed to determine the risk factors of byssinosis symptoms among sewing unit workers at PT. X, Semarang. Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from February to Aug­ust 2020 at sewing unit PT. X, Semarang, Central Java. A total of 205 sewing unit work­ers was selected for this study. The dependent variable was symptoms of byssinosis. The independent variables were age, working time, wearing a face mask, and knowledge of the workers. The study subjects were selected by simple random sampling technique. The data were collected by questionnaires, observations, and reports. Bivariate analysis was carried out by using the chi-square method. Results: Byssinosis symptoms increased with age (OR= 1.55; CI= 0.85 to 2.83; p= 0.195), working time (OR= 6.02; 95% CI= 3.28 to 11.05; p= 0.001), without wearing face mask (OR= 9.14; 95% CI= 4.81 to 17.39; p= 0.001), and good knowledge of workers (OR= 0.87; 95% CI= 0.50 to 1.51; p= 0.728). Conclusion: Age, working time, and without wearing face mask are risk factors, while good knowledge of workers is a protective factor of byssinosis. It is recommended that the personal protective equipment be adequately supplied and regulations strictly enforced for its use within the work environment. Keywords: byssinosis symptoms, sewing unit, working time, age, face mask, knowledge Correspondence: Fiska Anta Desiyanti. Universitas Esa Unggul. Jl. Arjuna Utara No.9, RT.1/RW.2, Duri Kepa, Jeruk, West Jakarta. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +628131681­1844 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.04.32

scholarly journals A study on the prevalence of dental caries among the school-going children in Tamil Nadu

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gomathy Parasuraman ◽  
Y. Gowtham Krishna ◽  
M. Kaviya ◽  
Nischal A. Jain ◽  
Prashanth Rajendran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Dental caries is an important social problem in India and is predominantly a disease of childhood. The prevalence and incidence of dental caries is influenced by various socio–demographic factors like age, sex, ethnic groups, dietary patterns and oral hygiene habits. The objective of the study were to estimate the prevalence of dental caries among the school going children aged between 5–10 years and to determine the risk factors associated with dental caries.Methods: A population based cross–sectional study was conducted among the primary school going children in Thirumazhisai from February 2016 to July 2016. Simple random sampling technique was employed and 357 children were identified for the study. Descriptive statistics was calculated for background variables and association between the risk factors and evidence of dental caries was analyzed by tests of proportions and chi square test was used as a statistical test of significance. Results: The overall prevalence of dental caries was found to be 63.9%. Higher prevalence of dental caries was found among the girls (54%), among the lower socioeconomic class (41.7%), among those who consumed mixed diet (74.8%), among those who consumed junk foods (62.6%) at least once every day and among those who consumed dairy products (58.9%) at least once every day. Dental caries was found to be low in prevalence among those who consumed fruits several times a week (6.1%), among those who brushed their teeth twice/more than twice a day (20.2%) and among those who washed their mouth after each meal (38.7%). Conclusions: Lack of awareness, improper dietary habits and poor oral hygienic practices are seemingly the contributing factors for the development of dental caries. Dental caries is a preventable disease which can be alleviated by creating community awareness through health education activities. 

scholarly journals FOOD SERVICE IN PRISON CLASS IIA PALU

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Oksandi Oksandi ◽  
Nurdin Rahman ◽  
Adhar Arifuddin
Keyword(s):  
Food Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Food Management ◽  
Objective Quality

Background & Objective: Quality of the food is oriented towards customer satisfaction that having regard among things like food appearance, taste and variety menu. This study aims to identify factors that associated with satisfaction to the food management for convicted criminal in Prison Class IIA Palu . Material and Methods: This type of research is a cross sectional study. Total population in this study is 422 convicted criminals and the number of samples is 81 convicted criminals by using simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed by descriptive univariate and bivariate analysis, at the level of trust 95% (p <0.05). Results: Respondents assessed the appearance of food that was not good at 24.69%, the taste of food was not good at 14.81%, and the menu variation was not good at 18.51%. This means that the appearance of food, taste of food, and the variety of menus provided include good and satisfaction ratings on the giving of food including satisfaction, namely, 88.88%. Fisher's Exact test results showed that the appearance of food associated with satisfaction the food service (ρ = 0.006), the taste of food associated with satisfaction the food service (ρ = 0.000), and variety od menus associated with satisfaction the food service (ρ = 0.009). Conclusion: The better quality of the food that provided to the convicted criminals, the more satisfied also for the food service

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN FAKTOR RESIKO EKSTRINSIK DENGAN DERAJAT ASMABERULANG PADA PASIEN ASMA BRONKHIAL DI POLIKLINIK PENYAKIT DALAM

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-70
Author(s):  
Dia Resti Dewi Nanda Demur
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that is characterized recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, the situation varies in severity and frequency from person to person. Type a descriptive analytic study design with a cross-sectional study, conducted date collectionwas done july 19-2, 2015. in the study population was all patients in the clinic of bronchial asthma disease in hospitals DR.achmad Mochtar Bukittinggi. The sampling technique was accidental sampling using a questionnaire with a sample of 30 people. Analysis of the data was processed and analyzed using a computerized program with univariate and bivariate analysis using chi-square test (p<0,05). The results obtained the majority of respondents exposed to the dust factor in patients with bronchial asthma by 80%, exposure to cigarette smoke as much as 73.3%, and the factor of climate change as much as 70%. Research shows there is a significant association between the risk factors of dust, cigarette smoke risk factors and climate change risk factors (p = 0.046, p = 0.001 and p = 0.004). Based on this study concluded that the degree of asthma in patients with bronchial asthma recurring multi-factor causes. It is advisable in patients with bronchial asthma can determine risk factors for asthma relapse repeatedly to prevent a recurrence. Health services are expected to be able to provide counseling and health education to both family and for patients with bronchial asthma

scholarly journals Knowledge about Computer Vision Syndrome among Bank Workers in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Getasew Alemu Mersha ◽  
Mohammed Seid Hussen ◽  
Gizachew Tilahun Belete ◽  
Melkamu Temeselew Tegene
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Study Participants

Background. Globally, computer vision syndrome is the most common eye problem which is associated with prolonged exposure to a computer. It has a great socioeconomic impact on the users due to its effect on job performance. Recently, many people in the world, including our country Ethiopia, especially bank workers, are spending most of their time in front of a computer screen to facilitate their work. Since it is assumed that knowledge is pertinent to prevent computer vision syndrome, this study was aimed at assessing the understanding of bank workers towards computer vision syndrome. Methods. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 248 bank workers. The study participants were selected by using a simple random sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data from the bank workers. The data was entered and analyzed by SPSS version 21 software. Results. A total of 248 bank workers completed the questionnaire fully, which was a response rate of 93.5% (n=234). Among them, 155 (66.20%) were males and the majority of the respondents were in the age group of 20-39 years (223, 95.3%). The study revealed that from 234 respondents, 211 (90.20%) were aware of computer vision syndrome, while 26.9% of them had a good knowledge about the disorder. Majority of the respondents (40, 17.1%) cited mass media as a source of information. Conclusion. Even though the majority of computer-using bank workers heard of computer vision syndrome, it was recognized that only a small portion of the participants had good knowledge.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK STAF DAN TIM KERJA DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA PERAWAT DI RUMAH SAKIT TIPE B TAHUN 2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 365
Author(s):  
Nahrul Nahrul Hayat
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p><em>Karakteristik staf dan tim kerja yang berbeda-beda dalam menyelesaikan suatu pekerjaan akan mengalami penurunan atau peningkatan kepuasan kerja. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat hubungan karakteristik staf dan tim kerja dengan kepuasan kerja. Desian penelitin deskriptif analitik dengn pendekatan cross sectional, teknik pengambilan sampel simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 217 responden. </em><em>Hasil penelitian. </em><em>Karakteristik staf  berjenis kelamin perempuan 95%, umur &gt;30 tahun 60%, berpendidikan vokasional 86,43%, dan lama bekerja &gt;5 tahun 67,14%. Tim kerja sebagian besar tidak baik (kerjasama 57,86%, kepercayaan 56,43, dan kekompakan 73,57%) dan 56,42% tidak puas dengan pekerjaan. Analisa Bivariat menunjukkan hubungan yang bermakna antara kerjasama, kepercayaan, kekompakan dengan kepuasan kerja (P &lt; 0,05). Analisa multivariat hubungan yang paling bermakna adalah  kekompakan dengan nilai OR 33,678</em><em>. Manajemen Rumah Sakit diharapkan dapat </em><em>menciptakan hubungan interpersonal yang baik dalam tim kerja sehingga tercipta kepuasan kerja yang tinggi.</em><em></em></p><p><em>Staff Characteristics and team work vary in finishing a job to be decreased or increased job satisfaction. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship characteristics of the staff and team work and job satisfaction. Desian research is conducted with less analytic descriptive cross sectional study, the sampling technique is simple random sampling with a sample of 217 respondents. Research result. Characteristics staff 95% female, age&gt; 30 years 60%, 86.43% vocational education, and long working&gt; 5 years 67.14%. Most of the work team is not good (cooperation 57.86%, 56.43 belief, and compactness 73.57%) and 56.42% were not satisfied with the work. Bivariate analysis showed a significant association between co-operation, trust, teamwork and job satisfaction (P &lt;0.05). Multivariate analysis of the most significant relationship is compactness with OR 33.678. Hospital management is expected to create good interpersonal relationships in work teams so as to create job satisfaction is high.</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals Risk Factors That Associated With Hypertension In Population Of Tlatah Village, Purwosari, Bojonegoro

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Ayu Sekar Pawening ◽  
Dani Nasirul Haqi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Exercise Habit ◽  
Village Health

Background: Hypertension or also known as high blood pressure is one of the major health problems in society especially in developing countries like Indonesia. As happened in Tlatah Village, Purwosari, Bojonegoro, hypertension case reached 3rd highest cases that reported in reports of village health service visits in 2019 with so many factors cause hypertension where these factors are divided into modified factor and cannot be changed factor. Purpose: This aimed of this study was to determine the risk factors that associated with the incidence of hypertension in Tlatah Village, Purwosari District, Bojonegoro Regency. Methode: This type of research was a descriptive analytic analysis with a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study was the entire population of 557 people and the sample was taken using simple random sampling technique of 83 people. Result: The results of the analysis showed that the variable which was statistically significant and had a significant relationship was the variable of exercise habits with  p-value <0.05 (p = 0.000; OR = 0.528 CI = 0.767-0.239). Conclusin: The conclusion of this study was that exercise habit was a risk factor associated with hypertension incidence in Tlatah Village, Purwosari, Bojonegoro.Keywords : exercise habit, hypertension, hypertension factor

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Religious Obligations among Healthcare Workers in Hospital Langkawi, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafiz J ◽  
Dzulkhairi MR ◽  
Shamsir MA ◽  
Abu N
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Islamic prayers involve certain physical movements and positions. These positions may be difficult to achieve in Muslim patients who suffer from any illness that limit their physical movements. Therefore, Islam introduced the concept of Rukhsah or exemptions. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers related to performing prayers during illness. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 121 healthcare workers in Hospital Langkawi, between 22nd to 24th April 2014. Simple random sampling method was used to select the participants among healthcare workers in Hospital Langkawi to attend a workshop on Rukhsah Ibadah. The participants were given a set of questionnaire to answer and all the data were collected just before the talk began. Results: The majority of the participants 108 (89.3%) were female and more than half of them 74 (61.2%) were staff nurses. The mean age for the participants was 32.4 (SD: 9.42) years. About 73 (60.3%) of the participants have good knowledge, 62 (51.2%) have good attitude and 73 (60.3%) have good practice towards religious obligations and Rukhsah. Bivariate analysis shows no correlation between age and knowledge, attitude and practice score. There was also no correlation seen between knowledge, attitude and practice score. Conclusion: Almost half of the participants have good knowledge, attitude and practice on performing prayers during illness. By conducting proper training and coaching, it is hoped that their level of understanding towards Rukhsah can be improved.

scholarly journals Pattern of psychiatric disorders among young persons attending psychiatric clinics in Benin city: implications for health

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 500
Author(s):  
Esohe O. Ogboghodo ◽  
Vivian O. Omuemu ◽  
Otaniyenuwa E. Obarisiagbon ◽  
Kolade Olaniyi ◽  
Imonikkhu B. Francis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Peak Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Collection Data

Background: Psychiatric disorders are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. From a lifespan perspective, youth is the peak period for the onset of mental illness and it is the young who carry the burden of mental ill-health. This study was carried out to assess the pattern and determinants of psychiatric disorders among young persons attending psychiatric clinics in Benin City, Edo State. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among young persons attending psychiatric clinics in Benin City using a multi-stage sampling technique for selection. Pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed with IBM SPSS version 21.0 software. Bivariate analysis between socio-demographic variables/risk factors and the psychiatric disorders of the respondents was done. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results: A total of 427 young persons with mean age (SD) of 20.3±4.0 years participated in the study. One hundred and six (24.8%) of the respondents suffered schizophrenia while depression, mania and unspecified psychosis accounted for 74 (17.3%), 49 (11.5%) and 36 (8.4%) respectively. One hundred and thirty eight (32.3%) of the respondents had a history of substance abuse and over three quarters 376 (88.1%) had family support. Majority of the respondents 412 (96.5%) were currently on psychotropic medications. Conclusions: This study showed that schizophrenia was the commonest psychiatric disorder followed by depression, mania and unspecified psychosis. Efforts should be made by relevant stakeholders to educate the public about mental health disorders and its predisposing risk factors. 

scholarly journals 33Visual acuity and knowledge of road safety measures among commercial motorcyclist in Nigeria’s metropolitan city

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omoseye Ogunkeyede ◽  
Kayode Osungabade ◽  
Ayodele Ogunkeyede
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures

Abstract Background Motorcycle crash is the second most common cause of road traffic injuries in Nigeria. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of visual disorder and the knowledge of road safety measures of commercial motorcyclist. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out among motorcyclists in all five motorcycle parks in Ibadan. A total of 439 motorcyclists were interviewed through a simple random sampling technique. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results Age of the respondents was 34.4±7.8 years. Majority were males and 15.2% (n = 67) had tertiary education. Half of respondents 228 (51.9) had good knowledge of road safety measures. Only 26 (5.9%) had ever had their vision screened before. Majority of respondents 380 (86.6%) had good right vision (visual acuity ≥6/9). Respondent with tertiary education were significantly more likely to have good knowledge of road safety measures (p = &lt;0.001). Respondent who had ever been involved in road crash were significantly more likely to have poor vision (p = 0.028). Motorcyclists who had complete training on motorcycle riding were three times more likely to have good knowledge of safety measures (OR = 2.8; 95% CI = 1.6-5.0). Conclusions Commercial motorcyclist’s good vision, education and training contributed to good knowledge of road safety measures. There is therefore the need to encourage proper medical examination before issuance of driver’s license, conduct training and create stringent laws to guide road safety. Key messages Commercial motorcyclists, knowledge, Road safety measure, Visual acuity

scholarly journals The characteristics and risk factors of human papillomavirus infection: an outpatient population-based study in Changsha, Hunan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingsi Gao ◽  
Yu-Ligh Liou ◽  
Yang Yu ◽  
Lingxiao Zou ◽  
Waixing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hpv Dna ◽  
Test Kit

AbstractThis cross-sectional study investigated the characteristics of cervical HPV infection in Changsha area and explored the influence of Candida vaginitis on this infection. From 11 August 2017 to 11 September 2018, 12,628 outpatient participants ranged from 19 to 84 years old were enrolled and analyzed. HPV DNA was amplified and tested by HPV GenoArray Test Kit. The vaginal ecology was detected by microscopic and biochemistry examinations. The diagnosis of Candida vaginitis was based on microscopic examination (spores, and/or hypha) and biochemical testing (galactosidase) for vaginal discharge by experts. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS 9.4. Continuous and categorical variables were analyzed by t-tests and by Chi-square tests, respectively. HPV infection risk factors were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression. Of the total number of participants, 1753 were infected with HPV (13.88%). Females aged ≥ 40 to < 50 years constituted the largest population of HPV-infected females (31.26%). The top 5 HPV subtypes affecting this population of 1753 infected females were the following: HPV-52 (28.01%), HPV-58 (14.83%), CP8304 (11.47%), HPV-53 (10.84%), and HPV-39 (9.64%). Age (OR 1.01; 95% CI 1–1.01; P < 0.05) and alcohol consumption (OR 1.30; 95% CI 1.09–1.56; P < 0.01) were found to be risk factors for HPV infection. However, the presence of Candida in the vaginal flora was found to be a protective factor against HPV infection (OR 0.62; 95% CI 0.48–0.8; P < 0.001). Comparing with our previous study of 2016, we conclude that the subtype distribution of HPV infection is relatively constant in Changsha. Our data suggest a negative correlation between vaginal Candida and HPV, however, more radical HPV management is required in this area for perimenopausal women and those who regularly consume alcohol.

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