scholarly journals Birth desires and intentions of women diagnosed with a meningioma

2015 ◽  
Vol 122 (5) ◽  
pp. 1151-1156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle A. Owens ◽  
Benjamin M. Craig ◽  
Kathleen M. Egan ◽  
Damon R. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Reproductive Decisions ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factors For Recurrence ◽  
The Impact

OBJECT To the authors' knowledge, no previous study has examined the impact of meningioma diagnosis on women's birth desires and intentions. In an exploratory study, the authors surveyed women affected by meningioma to determine their attitudes toward childbearing and the influences, including physician recommendations, on this major life decision and compared their responses to those of women in the general population. METHODS Meningioma survivors from the Meningioma Mommas online support group participated in an online survey that included questions on their birth desires and intentions, whether the risk of disease recurrence influenced their reproductive decisions, and risks communicated to them by their physicians. Using chi-square and rank-sum tests, the authors compared the survey participants' responses with those of the general population as assessed by the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth. Logistic regression was used to adjust for differences in age, race, ethnicity, education, parity, pregnancy status, and infertility status in these populations. RESULTS Respondents with meningioma were more likely than those in the general population to report wanting a baby (70% vs 54%, respectively), intending to have a baby (27% vs 12%, respectively), and being very sure about this intention (10% vs 2%, respectively). More than half (32 of 61) of the women of childbearing age reported being advised by a physician about potential risk factors for recurrence of the meningioma, and pregnancy was the most commonly cited risk factor (26 of 61). The most common factor influencing birth desires and intentions was risk of the meningioma returning and requiring more treatment, which was reported by nearly two-thirds of the women in their childbearing years. CONCLUSIONS A majority of the meningioma survivors of childbearing age who completed the survey reported a desire for children, although concern about the risk of meningioma recurrence was an important factor for these women when making reproductive decisions. Physicians are in a position to educate their patients on potential risk factors for recurrence and to provide contact information for services such as counseling and family planning.

scholarly journals Surveillance of COVID-19 in the General Population Using an Online Questionnaire: Report From 18,161 Respondents in China

10.2196/18576 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. e18576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongxing Luo ◽  
Yongchan Lie ◽  
Frits W Prinzen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Wuhan City ◽  
Level Information ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of

Background The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become an international pandemic. So far, little is known about the role of an internet approach in COVID-19 participatory surveillance. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate whether an online survey can provide population-level information for observing prevalence trends during the early phase of an outbreak and identifying potential risk factors of COVID-19 infection. Methods A 10-item online questionnaire was developed according to medical guidelines and relevant publications. It was distributed between January 24 and February 17, 2020. The characteristics of respondents and temporal changes of various questionnaire-derived indicators were analyzed. Results A total of 18,161 questionnaires were returned, including 6.45% (n=1171) from Wuhan City. Geographical distributions of the respondents were consistent with the population per province (R2=0.61, P<.001). History of contact significantly decreased with time, both outside Wuhan City (R2=0.35, P=.002) and outside Hubei Province (R2=0.42, P<.001). The percentage of respondents reporting a fever peaked around February 8 (R2=0.57, P<.001) and increased with a history of contact in the areas outside Wuhan City (risk ratio 1.31, 95% CI 1.13-1.52, P<.001). Male sex, advanced age, and lung diseases were associated with a higher risk of fever in the general population with a history of contact. Conclusions This study shows the usefulness of an online questionnaire for the surveillance of outbreaks like COVID-19 by providing information about trends of the disease and aiding the identification of potential risk factors.

scholarly journals Surveillance of COVID-19 in the General Population Using an Online Questionnaire: Report From 18,161 Respondents in China (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongxing Luo ◽  
Yongchan Lie ◽  
Frits W Prinzen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Wuhan City ◽  
Level Information ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
History Of

BACKGROUND The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become an international pandemic. So far, little is known about the role of an internet approach in COVID-19 surveillance. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to investigate whether an online survey can provide population-level information for observing prevalence trends during the early phase of an outbreak and identifying potential risk factors of COVID-19 infection. METHODS A 10-item online questionnaire was developed according to medical guidelines and relevant publications. It was distributed between January 24 and February 17, 2020. The characteristics of respondents and temporal changes of various questionnaire-derived indicators were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 18,161 questionnaires were returned, including 6.45% (n=1171) from Wuhan City. Geographical distributions of the respondents were consistent with the population per province (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup>=0.61, <i>P</i>&lt;.001). History of contact significantly decreased with time, both outside Wuhan City (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup>=0.35, <i>P</i>=.002) and outside Hubei Province (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup>=0.42, <i>P</i>&lt;.001). The percentage of respondents reporting a fever peaked around February 8 (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup>=0.57, <i>P</i>&lt;.001) and increased with a history of contact in the areas outside Wuhan City (risk ratio 1.31, 95% CI 1.13-1.52, <i>P</i>&lt;.001). Male sex, advanced age, and lung diseases were associated with a higher risk of fever in the general population with a history of contact. CONCLUSIONS This study shows the usefulness of an online questionnaire for the surveillance of outbreaks like COVID-19 by providing information about trends of the disease and aiding the identification of potential risk factors.

Child Sexual Abuse: An Overview

2000 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul E. Mullen ◽  
Neville J. King ◽  
Bruce J. Tonge
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Developmental Model ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis overview examines the nature, prevalence, and impact of child sexual abuse. Associations and potential risk factors are identified, thus showing that child sexual abuse is not randomly distributed through the population. Finally, we discuss the ways in which clinicians and researchers have conceptualised the impact of child sexual abuse. A social and developmental model is outlined.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for In-Hospital Complications of Fall-Related Fractures among Older Chinese: A Retrospective Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Ying Pi ◽  
Yuan Gao ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Meng-Meng Hu ◽  
Dan Nie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Individual Complication ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Univariate Analyses

Purpose. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors and the efficacy of the preventive measurements for the in-hospital complications of fall-related fractures. Methods. The data on older Chinese patients with fall-related fractures were collected, including information on the patients, diseases, and preventive measurements. The potential risk factors for the in-hospital complications included health status on admission, comorbidity, fractures, preventive measures of the complications, and drugs use for the comorbidity. After univariate analyses, multivariate logistic regression analyses were applied to investigate the impact of the potential risk factors on the number of the complications and each individual complication, respectively, and the efficacy of the preventive measurements. Results. A total of 525 male and 1367 female were included in this study. After univariate analyses, multiple logistic regression showed that dementia, pneumonia, antidepressant, postural hypotension, and cerebral infarction could increase the incidence and number of comorbidities. Meanwhile, dementia has shown the strongest association with each individual complication. Conclusions. Different combinations of comorbidity, medication use, and preventive measurements were related to the in-hospital complications of fall-related fractures. Dementia emerged as the most important risk factor for these complications, while most of the preventive measurements could not reduce their incidences.

scholarly journals 2791. Burden of Respiratory Infections in Trainees Higher Than Healthcare Records Indicate: Results from an Anonymous Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S986-S986
Author(s):  
Stephanie Richard ◽  
Patrick Danaher ◽  
Brian White ◽  
Katrin Mende ◽  
Timothy Burgess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Military Population ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) are common in military populations, particularly among trainees, and can impair mission-readiness. To develop effective preventive measures against ILIs, it is vital to understand the ILI burden in the military population and identify potential risk factors for infection. Methods Anonymous ILI surveys were administered from January 2017 to March 2019 to military medical trainees living in a congregated setting on Fort Sam Houston (JBSA-FSH), TX. The surveys included questions about sociodemographic characteristics, weight, height, smoking status, activity level, as well as some basic questions about ILI and potential risk factors. Factors associated with ILI were identified using chi-square, t-tests, and multivariate models. Results 2,381 surveys were returned that included age, sex, and ILI information. Respondents were 16–54 years old, 1,301 (55%) were male, 782 (33%) were Air Force, 817 (34%) were Army, and 763 (32%) were Navy/Marines. 39% of those surveyed (929) reported having experienced an ILI during their training with 40% (370) seeking healthcare for those symptoms. The primary reasons for seeking healthcare included the severity of the illness (59%), concern about spreading the illness (50%), and the accessibility of healthcare (41%). 53% of the respondents reported that ILI had an impact on their performance, among whom 77% stated reduced study time, 66% missing physical training, and 53% missed class. The final multivariate model indicates that men and participants 30+ years old were less likely to report ILI (OR 0.69 (0.58, 0.82); OR 0.65, (0.45, 0.94)) (Figure 1). In addition, participants who reported washing their hands after they coughed or sneezed were less likely to report having had an ILI (OR 0.73 (0.61, 0.89)). Conclusion Although 39% of respondents reported having an ILI during their training, only 40% sought healthcare, indicating that ILIs are more common during training than healthcare records indicate. More information is needed regarding how training outcomes vary among those with ILI who seek care, those with ILI who do not seek care and those without ILI during training, to allow a better estimate of the impact of ILI and development of ILI mitigation strategies. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Incidence and Trends of Leishmaniasis and Its Risk Factors in Humera, Western Tigray

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawit Gebremichael Tedla ◽  
Fsahatsion Hailemariam Bariagabr ◽  
Hagos Hadgu Abreha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Labor Migrants ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Leishmaniasis is a neglected vector borne disease, which constitutes a major public health concern in several tropical and subtropical countries. An estimated 4500 to 4000 new cases of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) occur per year and over 3.2 million people are at risk of infection in the country. In Humera, VL epidemics are associated with migration of workers from nonendemic highlands into the visceral leishmaniasis endemic extensive farmlands. Therefore, the objective of this study is to estimate the incidence and the risk factors of leishmaniasis in Humera, Western Tigray. Methods. A retrospective study was conducted using the hospital admission database on all patients admitted who have been suspected of having leishmaniasis infection and tested for rK39-based immune chromatographic test (ICT) at Kahsay Abera Hospital in Humera town from January 2012 to December 2017. Potential risk factors for leishmaniasis infection in human were collected from the hospital, which included categorical variables: age, sex, origin of place, clinical forms of leishmaniasis, mortality rates, and the occurrence of infections according to format of hospital. Results. A total of 26511 hospital discharged patients with diagnosis of leishmaniasis were identified, out of which 2232 (8.42%) human leishmaniasis cases were registered and of them 71 were dead from January 2012 to December 2017. Mortality rates of leishmaniasis were 18 (3.3%) in 2012, 16 (3.1%) in 2013, 15 (2.4%) in 2014, 8 (3.3%) in 2015, 9 (4.1%) in 2016, and 5 (5.4%) in 2017. Univariate analysis of the infection rate of leishmaniasis was based on the potential risk factors and found higher male infection rates than female (P <0.05) in all the study years. Origin of place was also significantly associated (P< 0.05) where labor migrants from highland to agricultural fields had higher infection rates than those who permanently lived in and around Humera. Trends in season of occurrence revealed that weeding and harvesting time (July–December) had higher incidence of leishmaniasis than dry time (January–June). Conclusion. Male labor migrants from the highlands older than 15 years of age were at the highest risks of leishmaniasis during weeding and harvest season. Therefore, awareness creation on the risks of sleeping outdoors and the impact of using of bed nets is imperative especially for labor migrants during weeding and harvesting season.

scholarly journals Prevalence of undernutrition and potential risk factors among children below five years of age in Somali region, Ethiopia: evidence from 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Damitie Kebede ◽  
Alebel Aynalem
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Somali Region ◽  
Under Nutrition ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Childhood under-nutrition is far-reaching in low and middle-income nations. Undernutrition is one of the major open wellbeing concerns among newborn children and youthful children in Ethiopia. The present study aimed to explore the potential risk factors of undernutrition among children under 5 years of age in Somali Region, Ethiopia. Methods The data for this study was extricated from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) 2016. The data collected from 1339 children born 5 years before was considered within the analysis. A multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was utilized at a 5% level of significance to decide the individual and community-level variables related to childhood malnutrition. Results The prevalence of stunting, underweight and wasting were 27.4, 28.7 and 22.7%, respectively. About 16.1% of children were both stunted and underweight; the extent of both being underweight and wasted was 11.7%, the prevalence of both stunted and wasted children was 5.5%, and all three malnutrition conditions were 4.7% children. Among the variables considered in this study, age of the child in months, type of birth, anemia level, size of child at birth, sex of the child, mothers’ BMI and sources of drinking water were significantly related to stunting, underweight and wasting in Somali Region. Conclusions The prevalence of stunting, underweight and wasting was relatively high. Undernutrition is one of the major open wellbeing concerns among children in Somali region. The impact of these variables ought to be considered to develop strategies for decreasing the lack of healthy sustenance due to undernutrition in the study areas. Hence, intercession should be centered on making strides for the under-nutrition determinant variables of the children to be solid, to improve the child’s wholesome status, and decrease child mortality quickly.

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