scholarly journals Prevalence of Anemia among Women: A Hospital- Based Study in Eastern Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Amar Kumar Sinha ◽  
Naresh Manandhar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Specific Risk ◽  
Who Guideline ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background and Objectives: Prevalence of anemia is a common health problem among the women particularly in developing countries. The purpose of our study is to determine the prevalence of anemia among women in eastern Nepal. The study is planned to find out the prevalence of anemia among the women in eastern Nepal. Material and Methods: Retrospective study was conducted among the women in between group of age 20->70 years during Dec 2015 to Aug.2016. Anemia was classified as per the WHO guideline i.e. Mild, moderate and severe. Results: Out of 877 women included in the study, 512 (58.4%) women were diagnosed anemic. The highest prevalence of anemia 61.5% & 60.6% were found at the age group of 50-59 and 20-29 yrs respectively among the anemic patients. Mean and SD (Std. deviation) of hemoglobin and age was 10.21 ± 1.45 gm/dl and 35.59 ± 14.14 yrs of the anemic populations respectively. Conclusion: It is concluded that the anemia still constitutes a health problem among women with the present prevalence 74.2% in Dalit caste in eastern Nepal. Further research is recommended to identify the specific risk factors of anemia in women.

Prevalence of anaemia and it's associated risk factors among under five children at Mukinge Missions Hospital in Kasempa District: Retrospective Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd Sampa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Mean Corpuscular Volume ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Corpuscular Volume ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Mission Hospital ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

BACKGROUND Anemia is a worldwide major problem known to affect people throughout the world. It has an adverse effect on both the social and economic development. The worldwide prevalence of anemia is 9% in developed nations. The global estimate indicates that 293.1 million of children under five years, approximately 43%, are anaemic worldwide and 28.5% of these children are found in sub Saharan Africa. In Zambia specifically Kasempa, no documented studies on prevalence have been done. Despite iron supplementation being given to pregnant women and the availability of blood transfusion. The burden of the disease remains high as determined by high mortality and morbidity. This study aims at determining the prevalence of anemia and the associated risk factors among under-five children at Mukinge Mission Hospital in Kasempa District. Knowledge of prevalence and the associated risk factors of anaemia will enhance early detection and timely management. OBJECTIVE 1.To determine the hemoglobin status of anaemia by its severity among anaemic under-five children admitted at Mukinge Mission Hospital. 2.To assess the association of anaemia with Malaria among under-five children admitted at Mukinge Mission Hospital. METHODS This was a retrospective study review of under-five children that were diagnosed and managed of Anemia at Mukinge Missions Hospital, over the period of period of 2015, 2017 and 2018. .Data of the variables of interest was extracted and analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS A sample population of 52 children was included in our study. The majority of the children were females 28 (53.8 %) and 24 (46.2 %) were Males. It was found that moderate and severe anaemia was 17.3% and 82.7 % respectively. Additionally, Majority of the anaemic children (75%) had Normocytic anaemia. The Pearson Chi square test revealed no statistical relationship between the variables; Malaria (p=0.58), Age (P=0.82), Gender (P=0.91). CONCLUSIONS According to our study, 39 (75%) had normal mean corpuscular volume which could suggest chronic diseases and sickle cell anemia. 11 (21.2%) had a low mean corpuscular volume indicating Microcytic anemia which could suggest diseases such as iron deficiency and thalassemia among many other causes. However, we were unable to determine the specific cause of anemia.

scholarly journals Clinico-epidemiological profile of hepatitis A virus and hepatitis E virus co-infection in pediatric age group: a hospital based retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shikha Handa ◽  
Sanober Wasim ◽  
B. P. Kalra ◽  
Anil Rawat ◽  
Vipan Chandar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Hepatitis A Virus ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Pediatric Age Group

Background: Hepatitis-A virus (HAV) and Hepatitis E virus (HEV) are two major hepatotropic viruses of great public health importance in the developing countries like India. Both HAV and HEV are enterically transmitted and there are speculations that their co-infection might be associated with a more severe clinical course and increased rate of mortality. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence, clinical features and biochemical parameters of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E co-infection in hospitalized patients at a tertiary care centre in Uttarakhand.Methods: It is a retrospective study, covering a period of 4years and conducted in Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, SRHU Jolly Grant, Dehradun. Records of the patients with Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E co-infection were retrieved and analyzed.Results: Out of total 125 patients of acute viral hepatitis, 13 patients had HAV and HEV co-infection. 100% of the patients with co-infection presented with complaints of fever and jaundice, followed by 76.92% with vomiting, 69.23% with pruritis, 61.53% with pain in abdomen and 23.07% with altered sensorium. Mean Bilirubin, ALT, AST were 8.69±7.27 mg/dl, 2030.69±1726.93IU/L and 1880.07±1881.11IU/L respectively. Average duration of stay was 8.2 days. Encephalopathy was seen in 2 patients. However, no mortality was reported.Conclusions: Co-infection of HAV and HEV is not rare in pediatric age group. Knowledge about this will be of immense help for planning of future vaccination strategies and for better sanitation program in developing countries like India.

Gynaecological cancers

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thankamma Ajithkumar ◽  
Ann Barrett ◽  
Helen Hatcher ◽  
Natalie Cook
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Health Problem

Cervical cancer is a serious health problem, with nearly 520,000 women developing the disease each year worldwide of whom 443,000 are women in developing countries (Parkin et al. 2005).There are many risk factors from epidemiological to analytical implicated in the development of cervical cancer....

scholarly journals Determinant Factors of Anemia among Nonpregnant Women of Childbearing Age in Southwest Ethiopia: A Community Based Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaregal Asres ◽  
Tilahun Yemane ◽  
Lealem Gedefaw
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background. Anemia affects one-quarter of the world’s population; nonpregnant women were one of the groups for whom it is common, making it a global public health problem. Objective. To determine prevalence and risk factors of anemia among nonpregnant women of childbearing age in Jimma town southwest Ethiopia. Methodology. We conducted a community based cross-sectional study involving 441 nonpregnant women. Data was collected over two months of period. We collected sociodemographic and related data using structured questionnaire. We collected four milliliters of venous blood and five grams of stool samples from each study participant for hematological and parasitological analysis. We performed statistical analysis using SPSS-V 16 software. Result. The prevalence of anemia was 16.1% (n=71) with mean hemoglobin 12.96 g/dL (±1.04), among which 97.2% (n=69) were mildly anemic. Age group of 25–36 years old, lower economic level, illiteracy, multiparity, having intestinal parasitic infection, using more than two sanitary pads per day during menstruation period, and low body mass index were found to be risk factors of anemia among the group. Conclusion. Prevalence of anemia indicates mild public health importance which shows it was indeed public health problem. Identified risk factors should be considered for prevention and control of anemia among the group.

scholarly journals Retrospective study of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases in Giza Governorate during the period of 2014–2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amany Rabea Abd El Malik ◽  
Amany Ezz Elarab Abd El Wahab ◽  
Heba H. Eltrawy
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
Middle Aged Male

Abstract Background Tuberculosis in Egypt is a main public health problem. Egypt is categorized among the mid-level incidence countries. The objective of this work is to study the epidemiology of TB in Giza Governorate during the period from 2014 to 2018. Results This study revealed that the total number of TB cases in Giza Governorate during the period from 2014 to 2018 was 3357 (2035 males and 1322 females including 199 children) with the highest number of cases in 2017 (n=770 cases). The highest incidence occurred in the age group 18–65 years (86.3%%, 78.8%, 83.8%, 84.2%, and 87.1%) and male gender (56.8%, 62.8%, 59.9%, 61.3%, and 61.5%) during the study period, respectively, and in urban residence, the higher percentage occurred in PTB than EPTB in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018 (66.2%, 58.9%, 57.3%, and 55.5%), respectively, while the incidence of the extra PTB was higher than PTB in 2017 (51.6% versus 48.4%). The increased incidence of new cases (92.9%, 89.6%, 92.7%, 91.8%, and 92.9%) during the 5 studied years are smear-positive and cure outcome (86.3%, 87.7%, 88.7%, 83.4%, and 83.4%, respectively) Conclusion Young, middle-aged male, and new smear-positive cases were highest in percentage. The highest percentage of PTB (66.2%) was registered in 2014, and the highest percentage of EPTB (51.6%) was registered in 2017. The increased percentage of cure outcome was during the period from 2014 to 2018 in Giza Governorate.

scholarly journals Port site hernia: What are the risk factors?

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Tayeb S. Kareem ◽  
Renas A. Farman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Incisional Hernia ◽  
Port Site ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Port Site Hernia ◽  
Open Port ◽  
Fascial Layer

<p><strong>Background &amp; Aim</strong>: The port site hernia is a type of incisional hernia that occurs at port sites after laparoscopic surgery. Various factors have been implicated in the development of port site hernia.</p><p>The aim of this study was to know the risk factors of the port site hernia.</p><p><strong>Patients &amp; Methods:</strong> A retrospective study of patients who underwent different elective laparoscopic procedures in Rizgary Teaching Hospital in Erbil in a period from March 2013 to September 2014.</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: Out of 300 patients only 8 (2.7%) patients developed port site hernia. The time of the hernia occurrence ranged from 3 weeks to six months postoperatively. Half of the hernias were found in cases of age group (60-80) years. Six (75%) of the cases were female patients. All 8 hernias developed after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Six (75%) hernias developed after open port entrance technique. All hernias occurred when the fascia in 10 mm port was not closed. Seven hernias (87.5%) occurred in patients with BMI ranged (25-34).</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Age of the patients, technique of entrance, site and size of the port with unclosed fascial layer are important factors for developing port site hernia.</p>

scholarly journals Gambaran kelainan katup jantung pada pasien infark miokard di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode 1 Januari 2015-31 Desember 2015

e-CliniC ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mawarni I.S. Tumbel ◽  
Agnes L. Panda ◽  
Janry Pangemanan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Heart Valve ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Papillary Muscles ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Myocardial infarction is divided into STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction) and NSTEMI (Non ST elevation myocardial Infarction). According to location, infarction consists of inferior, lateral, and aortal. Inferior infarction often causes mitral valve and aortal abnormality due to papillary muscles rupture. This study was aimed to obtain the description of heart valve abnormality in myocardial infarction patients at Prof. Dr. R. D Kandou Hospital Manado from January 2015 to December 2015. This was a retrospective study with a cross sectional design. The results showed that there were 20 cases (90.9%) of NSTEMI and 2 cases (9.1%) of STEMI. The most location of infarction was inferior accounted for 10 cases (45.5%). The most heart valve abnormalities were combination abnormality accounted for 16 cases (72.7%); most were mild MR (5 cases; 55.6%), mild PR (5 cases; 55.6%), and mild TR (3 cases; 33.3%) in NSTEMI cases dominated by male cases (54.5%) and age group 56-66 years (40.9%), and combination of 4 major risk factors (59.1%).Keywords: description, heart valve abnormality, myocardial infarction Abstrak: Infark miokard terbagi menjadi STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction) dan NSTEMI (Non ST elevation myocardial infarction). Infark berdasarkan lokasi terdiri atas inferior, lateral, anterior dan aorta. Infark inferior sering menyebabkan kelainan katup mitral dan aorta akibat ruptur muskulus papilaris. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kelainan katup jantung pada pasien infark miokard di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode 1 Januari 2015 - 31 Desember 2015. Jenis penelitian ialah retrospektif dengan desain potong lintang. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 20 kasus (90,9%) NSTEMI dan 2 kasus (9,1%) STEMI. Lokasi infark terbanyak yaitu inferior sebanyak 10 kasus (45,5%), didapati kelainan katup terbanyak yaitu kombinasi sebanyak 16 kasus (72,7%), dengan derajat terbanyak yaitu MR mild 5 kasus (55,6%), PR mild 5 kasus (55,6%) dan TR mild sebanyak 3 kasus (33,3%) pada pasien NSTEMI, yang didominasi oleh pasien laki-laki (54,5%), usia 56 – 66 tahun (40,9%), yang memiliki 4 faktor resiko mayor (59,1%). Kata kunci: gambaran, kelainan katup, infark miokard.

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Childhood Anemia Explained: Evidence From the 2016 National Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 809-809
Author(s):  
Tafere Belay ◽  
Micaela Wakefield ◽  
Kelly Pritchett ◽  
Susan Hawk ◽  
Nigatu Regassa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Childhood Anemia ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the key risk factors related to anemia among children aged 6–24 months (younger age group) and 25–59 months (older age group). Methods We used the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data, collected from 11,023 mothers with under five children. Ordered logistic regression modeling was used for assessing risk factors of childhood anemia. Results The results suggest that the prevalence of anemia is 72% in the younger and 49% in the older age groups. The risk factors for anemia in the younger age group are morbidity (OR = 0.5; CI: 0.32–0.82), having no piped water source (OR = 1.76; CI: 1.07, 3.01) and no toilet facility (OR = 1.60; CI: 1.07, 2.38). The key risk factors for anemia in the older age group were no micronutrient intake (OR = 1.69; CI: 1.23, 2.31), having a young mother (OR = 1.35; CI: 0.84, 1.91) and a non- working mother (OR = 1.50; CI: 1.15, 1.96). Moreover, no deworming, small birth weight and residing in a large household size were key risk factors in both age groups. Conclusions Strengthening both nutrition sensitive and nutrition specific interventions may help curb the consistently higher prevalence of anemia. Intervention strategies should consider the unique characteristics of regions and rural residences where the prevalence of anemia is above the national average. Funding Sources N/A.

scholarly journals Hip fractures in elderly with evaluation of risk factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 4365
Author(s):  
Sakib Arfee ◽  
Asma Jabeen ◽  
Akib Arfee ◽  
Adnan Aadil Arfee
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Hip Fractures ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hip Injuries ◽  
Prevention Of Osteoporosis

Background: Fractures in the neck and Perirtrochanteric region of hip contribute significantly to health problem globally. Primary occurrence in elderly osteoporotic people and create a major socioeconomical and public health problem. Almost every such fractures require surgery, hospitalization, and prolonged rehabilitation. The objective of the study was to evaluate the risk factors of hip fractures among the elderly population.Methods: This observational study was conducted among the elderly patients admitted in the department of orthopedics Government Medical College Jammu. Elderly patients regardless of sex and education admitted with hip fractures from August 2019 to July 2020 were included in the study.Results: There were 330 patients admitted with hip injuries. Among these 330 patients admitted with hip fractures, 205 (62.12%) were females and 125 (37.88%) males, mean age was 72.8 years. Age limit was >60 and <100 years. Majority of the patients i.e., 192 (58.18%) were in between the age group of 60 to 79 years.Conclusions: Increasing age is directly proportional to increasing incidence of hip fractures. This proportional rise can be reduced with early steps for prevention of osteoporosis and hence ultimately alleviate the disability and burden of the disease.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PASIEN INFARK MIOKARD DENGAN ELEVASI ST (STEMI) YANG DIRAWAT DI BLU RSUP PROF. DR. R. D. KANDOU MANADO PERIODE JANUARI 2010 SAMPAI DESEMBER 2010

e-CliniC ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward August Wagyu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Skin Tumor ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Age Group ◽  
St Elevation

Abstract :Introduction : ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction disease is the leading cause of death in some advance and developing countries. This disease caused by several risk factor, including unhealthy life style, have diabetic history before, uncontrol hypertension, ages, genders and stress.Objective: This study aims to determine how the image of patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who were treated in the department of Prof.. DR. R.D. Kandou Manado for 1 year (1st January 2010 - 31st December 2010). A descriptive study of benign skin tumor of the medical records of new patients based on gender, age, location of the occurrence of myocardial infarction, myocardial infarction risk factors, onset of an attack, myocardial infarction complications occurring levels and TIMI risk stratification based on TIMI Risk Score.Results: There were 83 patients of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in this hospital. Highest age group is 60-69 years. This disease was almost found in men patients than women. Most risk factor was found in this study is uncontrolled hypertension.Conclusion: ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction is the most dangerous diseases in world that found in Heart and Cardiovascular department Dr Prof Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Highest age group is 60-69 years. ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction was more common in men. Most risk factor for this disease is uncontrol hypertension.Keyword: ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction disease, HeartAbstrak :Pendahuluan : ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction penyakit adalah penyebab utama kematian di beberapa muka dan negara-negara berkembang . Penyakit ini disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor risiko , termasuk gaya hidup yang tidak sehat , memiliki sejarah diabetes sebelumnya , hipertensi terkendali , usia , jenis kelamin dan stres Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana gambaran pasien dengan ST elevasi miokard infark ( STEMI ) yang dirawat di departemen Prof . DR . RD Kandou Manado selama 1 tahun ( 1 Januari 2010 - 31 Desember 2010) .Sebuah penelitian deskritif dari rekam medis pasien baru berdasarkan jenis kelamin, usia , lokasi terjadinya infark miokard , faktor risiko infark miokard , timbulnya serangan , komplikasi infark miokard terjadi tingkat dan TIMI stratifikasi risiko berdasarkan TIMI Skor Risiko.Hasil: Ada 83 pasien dari ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction di rumah sakit ini . Kelompok umur tertinggi adalah 60-69 tahun . Penyakit ini hampir ditemukan pada pria daripada wanita pasien . Kebanyakan faktor risiko ditemukan dalam penelitian ini adalah hipertensi yang tidak terkontrol .Kesimpulan : ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction adalah penyakit yang paling berbahaya di dunia yang ditemukan di Jantung dan Kardiovaskular departemen Dr Prof Dr RD Kandou Manado . Kelompok umur tertinggi adalah 60-69 tahun . ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction lebih sering terjadi pada pria . Kebanyakan faktor risiko untuk penyakit ini adalah hipertensi terkendali .Kata kunci : Penyakit Infark Miokard dengan Elevasi segmen ST, Jantung

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