THE DIFFERENCES OF MIOPIA RISK FACTORS ON MEDICINE STUDENT AND PYSHICAL, HEALTH AND RECREATION EDUCATION STUDENTS IN UNMUL SAMARINDA

Myopia is refractive abnormality which occurs when eyes are relax and the lights come in parallel, will be refracted at one point in front of the retina. The most significant risk factors for myopia are near work activities. In addition, spending time outdoors has been reported to reduce the risk of developing myopia. The research aimed to identify the differences of Risk Factors of myopia in Medicine student with Student of Physical Education, Medical and Recreation in University of Mulawarman Samarinda. This research was an analytic observasional study with Cross Sectional research design. The research subject were 162 students consisted of 81 Medicine student and 81 Student of Physical Education, Medical and Recreation by using techniques stratified random sampling. Mann Whitney test was used to analyze the result of the research. The results of this research showed that 58 people (71.6%) were female and 19 years old as many as 28 people (34.6%) more commonly found in Medicine student that in Student of Physical Education, Medical and Recreation. The majority of students did near work activities which were not good at 77 people (95,1%) in Medicine student and 74 people (91.4%) in Student of Physical Education, Medical and Recreation. Good outdoor activities were more for Student of Physical Education, Medical and Recreation, which was 74 people (91.4%). 49 people (60.5%) had myopia with mild level as much 41 people (83.7%) in Medicine student. The different test showed a value p=0.350 for near work activities, and p=0.000 for outdoor activities and the frequency of myopia. It can be concluded that there was no difference in near vision activities and there was a difference in outdoor activities and the frequency of myopia on Medicine student with Student of Physical Education, Medical and Recreation in University of Mulawarman Samarinda.

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The distribution of refraction by age and gender in a non-myopic Chinese children population aged 6–12 years

BMC Ophthalmology ◽

10.1186/s12886-020-01709-1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xiyan Zhang ◽

Yonglin Zhou ◽

Jie Yang ◽

Yan Wang ◽

Wenyi Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Age Groups ◽

Chinese Children ◽

Threshold Values ◽

Work Activities ◽

Outdoor Activities ◽

High Risk Factors ◽

Gender Based ◽

And Gender ◽

Near Work

Abstract Background The Prevalence of myopia is increasing in China. This study aimed to explore the distribution of spherical equivalent (SE) and its association with age, body mass index (BMI), gender in a non-myopic Chinese children population aged 6 to 12 years. Methods A total of 6362 students were recruited for ophthalmological investigation. Demographic and myopia related behavioral information was collected. SE value was measured by the Topcon RM-8900 or KR-800autorefractors. Potential independent risk factors were determined with Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) by logistic regression analysis. We further constructed the nomogram model to predict future onset of myopia. Results Among the study population, 3900 (61.3%) were non-myopic. The prevalence of myopia is 38.0% for boys and 39.5% for girls. The average SE values were 0.50 ± 0.70 D for boys and 0.60 ± 0.80 D for girls. The mean SE values decreased with age, and the value of height and BMI took on a stable trend. Threshold values for myopia varied across age groups and gender. Paternal myopia (OR: 1.22, 95%CI: 1.01–1.48), near-work activities on weekends (2.56, 1.17–5.61), and outdoor activities (0.68, 0.54–0.86) were associated with potential myopic in students. Conclusion A series of age-gender based SE threshold values were established to predict myopia in Chinese children aged 6 to 12 years. High risk factors for myopia included paternal myopia, near-work activities on weekends, and outdoor activities. Countermeasures are encouraged to reverse the increasing trend of myopia in children.

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The relationship between the incidence of Myopia with the use of gadgets in students of Bersama Private Middle School Berastagi

ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ◽

10.32734/abdimastalenta.v5i1.4029 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 88-96

Author(s):

Rodiah Rahmawaty Lubis ◽

T. Siti Harilza Zubaidah

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Middle School ◽

Design Research ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Primary Data ◽

Refractive Errors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Outdoor Activities ◽

History Of ◽

Reading Activity

Refractive errors are the failure of the eye to focus light from an object to the retina to form a clear picture. Refractive disorders are divided into myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism. Inadequate light, reading books, watching television and using mobile phones for long periods of time are found to be statistically significant risk factors for refractive abnormalities. The purpose of this study is to analyze the correlation between risk factors for refractive abnormalities. This research is an analytic study with cross sectional research design. Research data is primary data obtained through interviews using a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The results were obtained from 96 students, there were 33 students with refractive abnormalities with fewer males than females (24% compared to 76%). The results of statistical calculations with the Chi Square correlation test showed no significant correlation between the occurrence of refractive errors with a history of refractive errors in siblings (p = 0.223), and there was a significant correlation between reading activity (p = 0.001), activity using gadgets (p = 0,0001) and outdoor activities (p = 0.041). The conclusion from this study there is no meaningful correlation between the risk factors of history of refractive errors in siblings and there is a significant correlation between the risk factors of reading activity, activities using gadgets and outdoor activities on the occurrence of refractive errors in students of Bersama Private Middle School Berastagi in 2019.

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The distribution of refraction by age and gender in a non-myopic Chinese children population aged 6-12 years

10.21203/rs.2.16778/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Xiyan Zhang ◽

Yonglin Zhou ◽

Jie Yang ◽

Yan Wang ◽

Wenyi Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Age Groups ◽

Chinese Children ◽

Threshold Values ◽

Work Activities ◽

Outdoor Activities ◽

High Risk Factors ◽

Gender Based ◽

And Gender ◽

Near Work

Abstract Background: The Prevalence of myopia is increasing in China. This study aimed to explore the distribution of spherical equivalent (SE) and its association with age, body mass index (BMI), gender in a non-myopic Chinese children population aged 6 to 12 years. Methods: A total of 6362 students were recruited for ophthalmological investigation. Demographic and myopia related behavioral information was collected. SE value was measured by the Topcon RM-8900 or KR-800autorefractors. Potential independent risk factors were determined with Odds Ratio (OR) and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) by logistic regression analysis. We further constructed the nomogram model to predict future onset of myopia.Results: Among the study population, 3900 (61.3%) were non-myopic. The prevalence of myopia is 38.0% for boys and 39.5% for girls. The average SE values were 0.50±0.70 D for boys and 0.60±0.80 D for girls. The mean SE values decreased with age, and the value of height and BMI took on a stable trend. Threshold values for myopia varied across age groups and gender. Paternal myopia (OR: 1.22, 95%CI: 1.01-1.48), near-work activities on weekends (2.56, 1.17-5.61), and outdoor activities (0.68, 0.54-0.86) were associated with potential myopic in students. Conclusion: A series of age-gender based SE threshold values were established to predict myopia in Chinese children aged 6 to 12 years. High risk factors for myopia included paternal myopia, near-work activities on weekends, and outdoor activities. Countermeasures are encouraged to reverse the increasing trend of myopia in children.

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The distribution of refraction by age and gender in a non-myopic Chinese children population aged 6-12 years

10.21203/rs.2.16778/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Xiyan Zhang ◽

Yonglin Zhou ◽

Jie Yang ◽

Yan Wang ◽

Wenyi Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Age Groups ◽

Chinese Children ◽

Threshold Values ◽

Work Activities ◽

Outdoor Activities ◽

High Risk Factors ◽

Gender Based ◽

And Gender ◽

Near Work

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Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal schistosomiasis and human fascioliasis among school children in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Tropical Medicine and Health ◽

10.1186/s41182-021-00326-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Teshome Bekana ◽

Nega Berhe ◽

Tadesse Eguale ◽

Mulugeta Aemero ◽

Girmay Medhin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

School Children ◽

Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Intestinal Schistosomiasis ◽

Regional State ◽

Human Fascioliasis

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis and fascioliasis are digenean parasitic infections and are among the neglected tropical diseases that have both medical and veterinary importance. They are found mainly in areas having limited access to safe water supply and improved sanitation. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni and Fasciola species infections and to identify associated risk factors among school children in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. Stool specimens were collected from 798 children (419 males, 379 females) and processed using Kato-Katz and formol-ether concentration techniques. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and other exposure information to explore potential risk factors for the infections. Results The overall prevalence of S. mansoni and Fasciola species infections was 25.6% (95% confidence interval (CI): 22.5-28.6) and 5.5% (95% CI: 3.9-7.1), respectively. S. mansoni was present in all surveyed schools with the prevalence ranging from 12.8% (16/125; 95% CI = 5.6-20.0) to 39.7% (64/161; 95% CI = 32.2-47.2) while Fasciola species was identified in five schools with the prevalence ranging from 2.5% (4/160; 95% CI = 0.001–4.9) to 9.8% (13/133; 95% CI = 4.7–14.8). The prevalence of S. mansoni infection was significantly associated with swimming in rivers (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 1.79, 95% CI, 1.22–2.62; P=0.003), bathing in open freshwater bodies (AOR, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.39–2.94; P<0.001) and engaging in irrigation activities (AOR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.19-2.39; P=0.004), and was higher in children attending Addis Mender (AOR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.20–5.46; P=0.015 ) and Harbu schools (AOR, 3.53; 95% CI, 1.64–7.59; P=0.001). Fasciola species infection was significantly associated with consumption of raw vegetables (AOR, 2.47; 95% CI, 1.23-4.97; P=0.011) and drinking water from unimproved sources (AOR, 2.28; 95% CI, 1.11–4.70; P=0.026). Conclusion Both intestinal schistosomiasis and human fascioliasis are prevalent in the study area, affecting school children. Behaviors and access to unimproved water and sanitation are among significant risk factors. The findings are instrumental for targeted interventions.

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Prevalence and risk factors of Strongyloides stercoralis infection among Orang Asli schoolchildren: new insights into the epidemiology, transmission and diagnosis of strongyloidiasis in Malaysia

Parasitology ◽

10.1017/s0031182019000945 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 146 (12) ◽

pp. 1602-1614 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Hesham M. Al-Mekhlafi ◽

Nabil A. Nasr ◽

Yvonne A. L. Lim ◽

Fatin Nur Elyana ◽

Hany Sady ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Agar Plate ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Control Programme ◽

Control Measures ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Orang Asli ◽

Direct Smear

AbstractThis cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of S. stercoralis infection among 1142 Orang Asli primary schoolchildren in six different states of Peninsular Malaysia. Fecal samples were examined using direct smear, formalin-ether sedimentation (FES), agar plate culture (APC) and PCR techniques. Overall, 15.8% of the children were found to be infected with S. stercoralis. The prevalence was 0.2, 1.3, 15.2 and 13.7% by direct smear, FES, APC and PCR, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that an age of >10 years, being male, belonging to a Proto-Malay tribe, belonging to the Senoi tribe, indiscriminate defecation, using an unimproved water source for drinking water and not wearing shoes when outside were the significant risk factors of infection among these children. In conclusion, we provide new evidence on the occurrence of S. stercoralis in Malaysia to show that there is a relatively high prevalence of infection among Orang Asli schoolchildren. Therefore, the use of specific methods for detecting S. stercoralis should be considered when screening these children for intestinal parasites. Moreover, prevention and control measures specific to S. stercoralis should be integrated into the intestinal parasitic infections control programme in Malaysia.

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Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Milk of Goats with Subclinical Mastitis in Thika East Subcounty, Kenya

Journal of Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.1155/2018/3801479 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Precious Mahlangu ◽

Naomi Maina ◽

John Kagira

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽

Subclinical Mastitis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Penicillin G ◽

Dairy Goats ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

California Mastitis Test ◽

Staphylococcus Intermedius

A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis in dairy goats in Thika East Subcounty, Kenya. Further the bacterial pathogens and their antibiogram were investigated. Farm level data on risk factors were obtained from 41 farmers using questionnaires. Milk was obtained from 110 lactating dairy goats and tested for submastitis using California Mastitis Test (CMT). The prevalence of subclinical mastitis at goat level was estimated to be at 50.9% using CMT, out of which 86.5% yielded bacteria on culture. The significant risk factors associated with the occurrence of subclinical mastitis were cleaning schedule (p=0.022, OD=1.047) and parity of the goat (p=0048, OD=1.37). Higher prevalence of subclinical mastitis was observed for goats residing in houses cleaned at least once a fortnight. Does in the first parity were least affected. 169 bacterial isolates were obtained from culture, of which 52 isolates from major classes of isolated bacteria were tested for antibiotic sensitivity to six antibiotics. Fourteen different bacteria were isolated and identified from the milk samples. Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (20.7%), Serratia spp. (19.5%), Citrobacter spp. (16%), Klebsiella spp. (11%), Staphylococcus aureus (10.7%), Enterobacter spp. (6.5%), Escherichia coli (5.9%), Proteus spp. (3%), Corynebacterium spp. (1.8%), Morganella spp. (1.8%), Streptococcus spp. (1.2%), Providencia spp. (0.6%), Micrococcus spp. (0.6%), and Staphylococcus intermedius (0.6%) were isolated and identified from the samples. All the isolates were resistant to Penicillin G, while 98% of the isolates were sensitive to Streptomycin. In conclusion, the study showed that a large proportion of goats were affected by subclinical mastitis, with the main bacteria being Staphylococci spp. and coliforms, and that most of the tested antibiotics can be used in the treatment of mastitis. Farmers need to be trained on improved control of mastitis through adoption of good dairy husbandry and milking practices.

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A study on prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors among adults in selected slums of Chennai

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190059 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 504

Author(s):

K. Kokila ◽

K. Chellavel Ganapathi

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Significant Risk Factor ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽

Adult Males ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Slum Population

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent epidemic. The true prevalence of CKD with in a population are very difficult to estimate, since early to moderate CKD were usually asymptomatic. ESRD in the consequence of CKD is one of the most expensive diseases to treat.Only way is to prevent it and Hence this was conducted to estimate the prevalence of CKD and its associated risk factors among adults in selected slums of Chennai.Methods: This is a cross sectional study done from May 2013 to June 2014 in selected slums of Chennai. The study population includes adult males and females. Multi stage sampling method used. Sample size covered was 400. A semi structured questionnaire used as tool. Based on the serum creatinine eGFR calculated using modified MDRD study equation and CKD prevalence was identified. The data was entered in MS excel and analyzed using SPSS version 21.Results: Total of 400 participants involved. Females were predominant in the study. Among them, 67 (16.8%) were diagnosed as CKD patients and Stage 1, 4.0% had stage 2, 3.6% had stage 3, 1.3% had stage 4 and 0.5% had stage 5 at the time of diagnosis.Conclusions: This study revealed prevalence of CKD among slum population was 16.8%. This study showed that old age, uncontrolled hypertension, uneducated, Diabetes with poor control, overuse of analgesics, H/o smoking, obesity, alcoholism, passive smoking, family H/o CKD and proteinuria were significant risk factor for CKD among study subjects. Slum population with risk factors should be regularly screened for CKD.

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Risk Factors for Infection with Soil Transmitted Helminths, Cryptosporidium spp., and Giardia duodenalis in Children Enrolled in Preschools in Kafue District, Zambia

Epidemiology Research International ◽

10.1155/2015/906520 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Joyce Siwila ◽

Annette Olsen

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Giardia Duodenalis ◽

Significant Risk Factor ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Soil Transmitted Helminths

Intestinal parasitic infections are common among children worldwide. This study was aimed at determining risk factors for infection with soil transmitted helminths, Cryptosporidium spp., and Giardia duodenalis, among children in preschools. The study was in two parts: a cross-sectional study in which data were collected from 403 children from 10 preschools and a longitudinal study in which 100 children from four preschools from the previous 10 were selected. Prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides was 12.0%, while that of hookworm was 8.3%. Overall prevalence of Cryptosporidium and G. duodenalis was 28.0% and 29.0%, respectively. Low education level of parent/guardian was a significant risk factor for A. lumbricoides (OR = 2.35, 95% CI: 1.02–5.41; P=0.04), while roofing types other than corrugated iron sheets were found to be protective for G. duodenalis infection in both bivariate and multivariate analyses (multivariate: OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.45–0.99; P=0.04). Low socioeconomic level was found to be protective for Cryptosporidium spp. infection in multivariate analysis (OR = 0.59, 95% CI: 0.35–0.99; P=0.04). In the longitudinal study, none of the factors were associated with either infection. These findings may have implications for other preschools in other districts in Zambia.

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Socioeconomic, Psychiatric and Materiality Determinants and Risk of Postpartum Depression in Border City of Ilam, Western Iran

Depression Research and Treatment ◽

10.1155/2013/653471 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Pegah Taherifard ◽

Ali Delpisheh ◽

Ramin Shirali ◽

Abdorrahim Afkhamzadeh ◽

Yousef Veisani

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Postpartum Depression ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Data Gathering ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Western Iran ◽

Border City ◽

Significant Difference

Background. Postpartum depression (PPD) is considered as one of the mood disturbances occurring during 2-3 months after delivery. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of PPD and its associated risk factors in border city of Ilam, western Iran.Methods. Through a descriptive cross-sectional study in 2011, overall, 197 women who attended Obstetrics & Gynecology clinics postpartumly in the border city of Ilam, western Iran, were randomly recruited. A standard questionnaire that was completed by a trained midwife through face to face interviews was used for data gathering.Results. Mean age ± standard deviations was 27.9 ± 5.2 years. Prevalence of PPD was estimated to be 34.8% (95% CI: 27.7–41.7). A significant difference was observed among depression scores before and after delivery (P≤0.001). Type of delivery (P=0.044), low socioeconomic status (P=0.011), and women having low educational level (P=0.009) were the most important significant risk factors associated with PPD. The regression analysis showed that employed mothers compared to housekeepers were more at risk for PPD (adjusted OR = 2.01, 95% CI: 1.22–2.28,P=0.003).Conclusions. Prevalence of PPD in western Iran was slightly higher than the corresponding rate from either national or international reports.

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