scholarly journals Household Iodized Salt, Iodine Intake, and Thyroid Dysfunction in Reproductive Age Women in Different Regions of Iodine Adequacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S468-S473
Author(s):  
Suryati KUMOROWULAN ◽  
Yusi Dwi NURCAHYANI ◽  
Leny LATIFAH
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Dysfunction ◽  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Salt Iodine

scholarly journals More than two-thirds of dietary iodine in children in northern Ghana is obtained from bouillon cubes containing iodized salt

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1107-1113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul-Razak Abizari ◽  
Susanne Dold ◽  
Roland Kupka ◽  
Michael B Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Iodine Content ◽  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Salt Iodine

AbstractObjectiveBouillon cubes are widely consumed by poor households in sub-Saharan Africa. Because their main ingredient is salt, bouillon cubes could be a good source of iodine if iodized salt is used in their production and if their consumption by target groups is high. Our objective was to measure the iodine content of bouillon cubes, estimate their daily intake in school-aged children and evaluate their potential contribution to iodine intakes.DesignIn a cross-sectional study, we measured urinary iodine concentrations (UIC) and estimated total daily iodine intakes. We administered a questionnaire on usage of bouillon cubes. We measured the iodine content of bouillon cubes, household salt, drinking-water and milk products.SettingPrimary schools in northern Ghana.SubjectsSchoolchildren aged 6–13 years.ResultsAmong school-aged children (n250), median (interquartile range) UIC and estimated iodine intake were 242 (163–365) µg/l and 129 (85–221) µg/d, indicating adequate iodine status. Median household salt iodine concentration (n100) was only 2·0 (0·83–7·4) µg/g; 72 % of samples contained <5 µg iodine/g. Iodine concentrations in drinking-water and milk-based drinks were negligible. Median iodine content of bouillon cubes was 31·8 (26·8–43·7) µg/g, with large differences between brands. Estimated median per capita consumption of bouillon cubes was 2·4 (1·5–3·3) g/d and median iodine intake from bouillon cubes was 88 (51–110) µg/d.ConclusionsDespite low household coverage with iodized salt, iodine nutrition in school-aged children is adequate and an estimated two-thirds of their dietary iodine is obtained from bouillon cubes.

Folate Status and Depressive Symptoms in Reproductive-Age Women

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroko Watanabe ◽  
Takashi Sugiyama ◽  
Hiromitsu Chihara ◽  
Hideoki Fukuoka
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Folate Status ◽  
Reproductive Age Women

scholarly journals Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity Among Reproductive-Age Women and Adolescent Girls in Rural China

2016 ◽  
Vol 106 (12) ◽  
pp. 2103-2110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan He ◽  
An Pan ◽  
Ying Yang ◽  
Yuanyuan Wang ◽  
Jihong Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Reproductive Age Women

scholarly journals Spatial distribution and determinants of intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: Spatial and Multilevel analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dessie Abebaw Angaw ◽  
Alemakef Wagnew Melesse ◽  
Bisrat Misganaw Geremew ◽  
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Multilevel Analysis ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
Reproductive Age Women

Abstract Background Intimate partner violence is a serious global public health problem particularly in low-and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia where women's empowerment is limited. Despite the high prevalence of intimate partner violence in Ethiopia, there is limited evidence on the spatial distribution and determinants of intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women. Exploring the spatial distribution of intimate partner violence is crucial to identify hotspot areas of intimate partner violence to design targeted health care interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the spatial distribution and determinants of intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Methods A secondary data analysis was done based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data. A total weighted sample of 6090 reproductive-age women were included in the study. The spatial scan statistical analysis was done to identify the significant hotspot areas of intimate partner violence. A multilevel binary logistic regression analysis was fitted to identify significant determinants of intimate partner violence. Deviance, Intra-cluster Correlation Coefficient (ICC), Median Odds Ratio, and Proportional Change in Variance (PCV) were used for model comparison as well as for checking model fitness. Variables with a p-value less than 0.2 were considered in the multivariable analysis. In the multivariable multilevel analysis, the Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were reported to declare statistical significance and strength of association between intimate partner violence and independent variables. Results The spatial analysis revealed that the spatial distribution of intimate partner violence was significantly varied across the country (Moran’s I = 0.1007, p-value < 0.0001). The SaTScan analysis identified a total of 192 significant clusters, of these 181 were primary clusters located in the Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, northwest Amhara, and west Oromia regions. In the multivariable multilevel analysis; women aged 45–49 years (AOR = 2.79, 95% CI 1.52–5.10), women attained secondary education (AOR = 0.61, 95% CI 0.38–0.98), women in the richest household (AOR = 0.58, 95% CI 0.35–0.97), > 10 family size (AOR = 3.85, 95% CI 1.41–10.54), and high community women empowerment (AOR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.49–0.8)) were significantly associated with intimate partner violence. Conclusions Intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women had significant spatial variation across the country. Women's age, education status, family size, community women empowerment, and wealth status were found significant determinants of intimate partner violence. Therefore, public health programs should design targeted interventions in identified hot spot areas to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence. Besides, health programmers should scale up public health programs designed to enhance women's autonomy to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence and its consequences.

scholarly journals Contraceptive prevalence rate and associated factors among reproductive age women in four emerging regions of Ethiopia: a mixed method study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Delayehu Bekele ◽  
Feiruz Surur ◽  
Balkachew Nigatu ◽  
Alula Teklu ◽  
Tewodros Getinet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate ◽  
Individual Health ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
Contraceptive Prevalence ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Background Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, known for its high fertility and low contraceptive use. The magnitude of contraceptive use in the emerging regions of the country is below the national average. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding the reasons for low contraceptive use in these regions. Therefore, this study aimed to assess contraceptive use and associated factors in the emerging regions of Ethiopia. Methods For the quantitative part, a community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 2891 reproductive age women who were selected by multistage sampling technique. Data were collected face to face using an open data kit software, and STATA version 14 was used for data analysis. Frequencies, percentages, summary measures and tables were used to summarize and present the data. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with contraceptive use, by computing odds ratio with 95% confidence interval. Level of significance was considered at p-value < 0.05. For the qualitative part, phenomenological study was conducted among 252 health care workers and community members who were selected purposely. The data were collected by focused group discussions, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews. The data were audio-recorded in the local languages, and then translated to English verbatim. NVivo version 11 was used to analyze the data through a thematic analysis method. Results The overall contraceptive prevalence rate was 22.2%; with 11.7, 38.6, 25.5 and 8.8% for Afar, Benshangul Gumuz, Gambela and Somali Regions, respectively. Age, religion, education, marital status, family size, ideal children, knowledge and attitude were significantly associated with contraceptive use. Additionally, the qualitative study identified three themes as barriers to contraceptive use: individual, health care system and sociocultural factors. Conclusions Contraceptive prevalence rate was low in this study compared to the national average. Age, religion, education, marital status, family size, ideal children, knowledge and attitude were significantly associated with contraceptive use. From the qualitative aspect, individual, health care system and sociocultural factors were identified as barriers to contraceptive use. Therefore, the emerging regions of Ethiopia need special focus in increasing contraceptive use through behavioral influence/change.

Predictors of Discontinuation of Modern Spacing Contraceptives in India

2020 ◽  
pp. 101053952098314
Author(s):  
Shahina Begum ◽  
Himanshu Chaurasia ◽  
Kusum V. Moray ◽  
Beena Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Health Priorities ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
One Year ◽  
Women In India

Data from National Family Health Survey (2015-2016) was analyzed to examine the contraceptive acceptance, discontinuation rates, and associated factors among reproductive age women in India over one year. Findings revealed that 11.7% accepted modern methods of which 68% were for spacing. Only 5% switched to other methods. Discontinuation rate was high among condom (56.8%) and oral contraceptive pill users (34.5%), among women aged less than 25 years, with parity less than 2, belonging to rural area, and having no education. Health concerns/side effects, husband’s disapproval, or method failure were most common reasons cited for discontinuation. The data show high discontinuation rates among some subgroups of women and for certain methods. Hence, women need to be provided options to switch methods to meet changing contraceptive needs and health priorities. Continuum of care with follow-up and counselling can facilitate sustained contraceptive use to avert unintended pregnancies.

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