scholarly journals Hearing Loss among the Traffic Police in Kathmandu Valley – finding from a pilot cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Madhab Raj Bista ◽  
Pranab Dahal
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Police ◽  
Moderate Hearing Loss

Background: Noise induced hearing loss has been increasing rapidly with the advancement of technological, industrial and anthropogenic growth. Hearing loss is identified to be minimizing psychosocial well-being of an individual and reduced economic activities apart from deafness. This study aimed to measure the noise induced health impairment in traffic polices of Kathmandu valley. Methods and Materials: The cross-study was conducted among eighty traffic police in the Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts of Nepal. Purposive stratified sampling method was used for the study. A semi structured interview guide was developed to assess the physical findings and an audiometric test were also conducted with each individual traffic personnel to assess the hearing impairment. Results: The study identified Chabahil in Kathmandu with highest level of noise at 90 A-weighted decibel. Overall, moderate hearing loss in the left ear was reported in 55% of the respondents and mild hearing list in right ear in 46.3% of the respondents. The study found bilateral moderate hearing loss in all the respondent serving more than twenty years in traffic management. The effects of getting tired (80%), difficulties in concentration (76.3%) and increased irritation (72%) were identified as the high ranked health effects.  Conclusion: The study reinforces the need of further exploration as this occupational health issue is a growing public health concern.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of lung functions in traffic police personnel at work in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hari Sunder Shrestha ◽  
Ojashwi Nepal ◽  
Kishor Khanal ◽  
Bhoopinder Kumar Kapoor
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Police ◽  
Police Personnel ◽  
Lung Functions ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Pollution Exposure ◽  
One Way Anova

BACKGROUND: The present study was aimed to assess pulmonary functions in the traffic police personnel (TPP) posted on traffic duty in Kathmandu valley, Nepal. METHODS: The study group consisted of 17 females and 89 males, constituting 16% and 84% of the total police personnel studied, respectively. In the control group of 25 individuals, 16% (n=4) were female and 84% (n=21) were male. Portable desktop spirometer was used for the pulmonary function test (PFT) measurements. RESULTS: It is seen that in females as compared to males, PFT parameters show a significant decrease. One-way ANOVA conducted to compare the effect of duration of air pollution exposure showed that there is a significant variation in PFT parameters among the groups. The exposure duration has significant effect on the PFT parameters. CONCLUSION: Greater the officers are engaged in traffic duty for years, greater is the decrement in their lung functions test. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/acclm.v1i1.12315 Ann. Clin. Chem. & Lab. Med. 1(1) 2015: 42-48

scholarly journals School bullying among Tunisian adolescents: prevalence and psychosocial outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Sahli ◽  
M Limam ◽  
M Mellouli ◽  
M El Ghardallou ◽  
T Ajmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Bullying ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bully Victims ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Perceived Involvement

Abstract Background Bullying is a serious public health concern affecting the emotional well-being of pupils. We conducted this study to examine the prevalence of bullying, its psychosocial associated factors and the perceived involvement of parents, teachers, and classmates to counteract this behavior. Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2015 among a representative sample of pupils enrolled in 14 colleges in Sousse using the revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire. Results We included 1584 students aged between 11 and 15 years. The prevalence of bullying and victimization was 16.0% [95% CI: 14.2%, 17.8%] and 11.3% [95% CI: 9.7%, 12.9%] respectively. Four groups of students were identified, 11.7% were classified as pure victims, 7.8% as pure bullies, 3.2% as bully-victims and 75.5% as bystanders. Compared to other groups, the bully-victims were less likely to report a feeling of empathy (38.3%, p < 10-3) and liking school (30.0%, p < 10-3). They were more likely to be aggressive (56.2%, p < 10-3) and disintegrated in the class (30.6%, p = 0.002). Among the victims, 11.1% reported that their parents contacted the school several times to stop their victimization. The majority of the middle school students perceived that their classmates (54.1%) and teachers (39.5%) did nothing to counteract the bullying behavior. Conclusions The school institution is expected to be for pupils a highly meaningful space for social, emotional and academic development. Parents, teachers and students should learn effective ways to handle the bullying problem since it has been emphasized that the most effective programs are comprehensive targeting students, schools, families, and the community. Key messages This is the first study conducted in Tunisia to highlight the extent of school bullying. Our findings can help to raise awareness of parents, school staff and policy makers about bullying.

scholarly journals Hearing Status of the Traffic Police with or without Use of Sound Protector in Dhaka Metropolitan City

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Ahmed Sharif ◽  
Rashida Akter Khanam ◽  
Mohammad Mashudur Rahman ◽  
Sheikh Hasanur Rahman ◽  
Md Kamaruzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Traffic Police ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Hearing Status ◽  
Study Population

Background: Sound protector is an essential tool to protect hearing.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the hearing status of traffic police with or without sound protector.Methodology: The cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from January 2003 to June 2004 for a period of one and half year. Traffic police who were working in the Dhaka metropolitan city at any age were included as study population. Hearing status was measured to all subjects. The traffic police at any age working in the Dhaka metropolitan city with the duration of service more than 5 years were included as study population. Otoscopic examination, tuning fork test and pure tone audiometry were performed by clinical audiometer (AC 33) with two channels, with TDH39 earphones among the entire study subject.Result: A total number of 100 traffic polices working in Dhaka metropolitan city were examined. Highest (56%) number of the respondents was in between 30 to 40 years of age group. The mean age with SD was 36.15 ±5.5. In this study 53.0% respondents found to have exposure of 6 to 10 years and 16.0% found to have exposure between 16 to 20 years. It was found that 26 traffic police used ear protector occasionally. Among them 7(26.9%) subjects had different degree of hearing loss. Nonusers had higher rate (23%) of hearing loss (p=0.685).Conclusion: In conclusion use of sound protector by traffic police is not significantly related with the hearing loss though this is clinically significant.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2017;4(1):13-16

scholarly journals Hearing Loss Health Literacy Discrepancy Between Younger and Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 214-214
Author(s):  
Erika Squires ◽  
Hua Ou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hearing Health

Abstract Increasing the accessibility and affordability of hearing healthcare is a public health concern. Because low health literacy is a significant barrier to the use of existing effective healthcare services, it is critical to assess and understand health literacy deficits specific to hearing loss before implementing interventions. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify differences in hearing loss health literacy among older and young adults, which is warranted because older adults are at-risk for lower levels of health literacy compared to their younger counterparts. Adults across the lifespan (n = 170) completed the Hearing Loss Health Literacy Assessment Tool, which includes self-rated ability to access/obtain, understand, and appraise hearing health information, as well as apply information to manage life with hearing loss. Results from an independent samples t-test indicated that older adults (M = 6.3, SD = 1.45, n = 54) self-reported significantly higher overall hearing health literacy than younger adults (M = 5.37, SD = 1.27, n = 116), t(168) = 4.22, p < 0.0001. Participants rated their ability to access/obtain information significantly lower than the other subscales. Age-differences in self-rated hearing health literacy exist. Findings from this study receive support from evidence indicating that the readability and suitability of the majority of patient education materials on hearing loss are not appropriate for the average U.S. adult. This investigation provides further evidence that the availability and accessibility of patient education materials on hearing loss is an important barrier that contributes to the limited use of hearing health care.

scholarly journals Anxiety during COVID -19 among School Going Adolescents of Six Private Schools in Kathmandu Valley: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (235) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwesh Bhatta ◽  
Rishi Kesh Kafley ◽  
Arabindra Yadav ◽  
Rajan Phuyal ◽  
Vijaya Kumar Chikanbanjar
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Binary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Psychological health problems are common in adolescent and young adults. The psychological well-being is greatly influenced by stressful environment and the coping mechanism of an individual. The 2019 Coronavirus disease has caused unprecedented morbidity and mortality worldwide owing to its high infectivity and mortality. In addition to these physical manifestations, psychological impact has also been substantial. This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study done to find out the prevalence of anxiety disorder and its severity during the COVID-19 pandemic in school going adolescents of Kathmandu valley. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among adolescents from August 15 to September 30, 2020. Two private schools from each district in the Kathmandu valley i.e. Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur were included in the study using convenient sampling. Ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional Review Committee (reference no: 1208202007). All data were inserted on Microsoft Excel 2016 and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Results: Among 358 students, 165 (46.1%) at 95% Confidence Interval (40.8-51.2) were found to have anxiety. Out of these patients, 115 (69.7%) had mild, 39 (23.6%) had moderate and 11 (6.7%) had severe anxiety. The mean age was 16.17±1.57 years. Conclusions: This study shows that a remarkably higher number of children had symptoms of anxiety disorder. Majority of the children with anxiety had mild form. The study further highlights the need of emotional support to adolescent children during the current ongoing pandemic.

scholarly journals Calidad de vida de adolescentes embarazadas atendidas en el hospital de la Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil. //Quality of life of pregnant teens assisted in Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil Hospital.

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (27) ◽  
pp. 87-96
Author(s):  
Cesar Valcárcel ◽  
Mányuri Jatziri ◽  
Jorge Borbor ◽  
Yasel Santiesteban
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Coping Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida

El embarazo en la adolescencia es un problema vigente en los sistemas de salud del mundo. En  Ecuador 2 de cada 10 partos son de adolescentes siendo el país con mayor índice en la región. La calidad de vida durante el embarazo implica el esfuerzo para que el proceso de gestación, suponga la menor afectación de la autonomía. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal el cual caracterizó indicadores de calidad de vida de un grupo de adolescentes embarazadas atendidas en el Hospital Gineco-Obstétrico Enrique C. Sotomayor que pertenece a la Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil. Se aplicó el Cuestionario de Calidad de Vida en Población Infantil y Adolescente Kindl, y una entrevista semi-estructurada con preguntas centradas en las seis dimensiones del cuestionario. Las adolescentes refieren tener fuerza y energía en el proceso de gestación, el aburrimiento durante esta etapa fue lo más frecuente en cuanto al bienestar emocional, aunque describen sentimientos de soledad, miedo e inseguridad que aparecieron en algunos momentos. Inadecuadas relaciones familiares, una autoestima matizada por una adecuada actitud para afrontar el futuro, se aprecia identificación con sus coetáneos, en la escuela muestran temor por bajas notas. En el embarazo se aprecian estados de tristeza y confianza por haber mantenido una conducta de afrontamiento adecuada.AbstractAdolescent pregnancy is a current problem in health systems around the world. In Ecuador, 2 of every 10 deliveries are of adolescents, being the country with the highest index in the region. The quality of life during pregnancy implies the effort so that the gestation process, involves the least impairment of autonomy. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out which characterized indicators of quality of life of a group of pregnant adolescents attended at the Gynecological and Obstetric Enrique C. Sotomayor Hospital, belonging to the Charity Board of Guayaquil. The Quality of Life Questionnaire on the Kindl Child and Adolescent Population, Spanish adaptation, and a semi-structured interview with questions centered on the six dimensions of the questionnaire were applied. Adolescents report having strength and energy in the process of pregnancy during this stage was the most frequent in terms of emotional well-being, although they describe feelings of loneliness, fear and insecurity that appeared in some moments. Inadequate family relationships, a self-esteem nuanced by an adequate attitude to face the future, identification is appreciated with their peers, at school they show fear of low grades. States of sadness and confidence in pregnancy are appreciated for having maintained an appropriate coping behavior.

scholarly journals Poor Dietary Diversity Is Associated With Postpartum Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 836-836
Author(s):  
Jian Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives Postpartum depression (PPD), a major maternal health concern, gives negative effects on women health, child development and family well-being. Recently, diet quality has emerged as a possible preventative measure in ameliorating PPD, however the evidence-base exploring this association is immature. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between diet diversity and depression of postpartum women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 554 postpartum women who set up files after delivery within 2 years at 10 community health service centers in Beijing from July to September 2017. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale(EPDS) in Chinese version was used to access the status of depression. Dietary intake was determined using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnairea (FFQ). Dietary diversity score (DDS) was calculated based on scoring to the eight-food groups with frequency according to the Chinese Dietary Guidelines (2016). DDS ranged from 0–32, and was classified into two groups: low (≤26.5) and high (>26.5). Logistic regression models were used to estimate relationships between DDS and PPD. Results A total of 163 women (29.4%) were depressed above the EPDS cut-off score (≥ 13 scores). Mean (±-s.d.) of DDS was 27.9 ± 3.4. 28.7% of the subjects (n = 159) had low DDS and 71.3% (n = 481) had high DDS. After statistical adjustment for age and society correlation factors, lower DDS was significantly associated with PPD ([aOR] = 1.81, 95% [CI] = 1.13 - 2.89). Conclusions The present study found that low DDS, which means poor dietary diversity was associated with PPD in Chinese women after delivery within 2 years. Funding Sources This study was funded by grants from Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences (2019-I2M-2-007).

Conflict Avoidance in Old Age

GeroPsych ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia Oberhauser ◽  
Andreas B. Neubauer ◽  
Eva-Marie Kessler
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Conflict Avoidance ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Lifespan ◽  
Set Up

Abstract. Conflict avoidance increases across the adult lifespan. This cross-sectional study looks at conflict avoidance as part of a mechanism to regulate belongingness needs ( Sheldon, 2011 ). We assumed that older adults perceive more threats to their belongingness when they contemplate their future, and that they preventively react with avoidance coping. We set up a model predicting conflict avoidance that included perceptions of future nonbelonging, termed anticipated loneliness, and other predictors including sociodemographics, indicators of subjective well-being and perceived social support (N = 331, aged 40–87). Anticipated loneliness predicted conflict avoidance above all other predictors and partially mediated the age-association of conflict avoidance. Results suggest that belongingness regulation accounts may deepen our understanding of conflict avoidance in the second half of life.

Hearing Outcome of Stapes Surgery in NIENT, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Md Zakaria Sarkar ◽  
AHM Ferdows Nur ◽  
Utpal Kumar Dutta ◽  
Muhammad Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Debabrota Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surgical Trauma ◽  
Group 14 ◽  
Progressive Hearing Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hearing Gain ◽  
Hearing Outcome

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate hearing outcome after stapedotomy in patients with Otosclerosis. Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out from July 2017 to January 2019 in National Institute of ENT, Unit V. About 22 patients with Otosclerosis were included in this study. Diagnosis of Otosclerosis was based on the history, medical status with Otoscopy, Tuning fork tests and Audiometric tests. We compiled data on the pre and post operative air-bone gap (ABG) at 0.5, 1, 2 KHZ. The ABG was Calculated using AC and BC thresholds on the same audiogram. Post operative hearing gain was then Calculated from the ABG before the operation minus the ABG of the last follow up examination Results: In this study most of the cases were age group 14-30 years (72.7%), female (54.5%). Most common symptoms was progressive hearing loss, tinnitus (77.8%).The average preoperative hearing loss in this study was (AC) was 48.31±7.68. The average post opt. hearing (AC) at follow up was 28.95±10.30 with an average hearing gain of 15.40±8.53 dB which was significant. The average pre-operative ABG was 28.99 dB ± 8.10. The average post opt. ABG was analyzed at 1 follow up showed ABG 13.18±8.09 dB which was found to be significant. Conclusion: Stapedotomy is an effective surgical procedure for the treatment of otosclerosis which leads to improvement in patient’s quality of life. A favorable hearing outcome can be obtained by the combination of experienced hands with minimal surgical trauma and appropriate surgical technique. Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; April 2020; 26(1): 31-36

Perception of Therapeutic Education in Diabetic Patients at Tit Melil Health Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mory Sanoh
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Basic Element ◽  
Therapeutic Education ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Oral Antidiabetics ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type 2 Diabetics

Introduction : A chronic condition like diabetes interferes with an individual's well-being, and if some of their needs are not met because of the disease, their quality of life is reduced. In this context, therapeutic education constitutes a basic element in the management of diabetes.Materials and Methods : A cross-sectional study by self-administered questionnaire and interviews which were carried out with all type 1 and type 2 diabetics, consultants at the level of the Tit Mélil Primary Health Care establishment, in 2019 and who benefited from or not therapeutic education, with or without complications.Result : The study included 50 diabetic patients, surveys show us that type 1 diabetic patients were 13 (26%). And type 2.37 (74%). Regarding the organization of care, 74% of patients say they are under treatment with oral antidiabetics, 10% oral antidiabetics and insulins, 6% insulin therapy and others under diet. Speaking of Food, 76.5% of diabetics know the importance and know what foods to avoid.Conclusion : TVE is possible, it will result in a change in the structure of programs and new educational training for caregivers.

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