DENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG SANTRI AT ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS IN MEDAN, NORTH SUMATERA

Dental health remains a public health problem with increased the prevalence of dental problems from 2007 to 2013. The problem is highest in the early adolescent age group. A dental problem occurs due to lack of behavior on the routine toothbrush (2.8%). The purpose of this study was to describe dental problems in Islamic boarding schools in Medan. This study used a cross sectional design in seven Islamic boarding schools in Medan with a total sample of 436 students in the 5.319 total population. System random sampling was applied in this study and the questionnaire was distributed to sample. The data analysis used was descriptive frequency. The results showed that the behavior of brushing teeth based on age group was highest in the early adolescent group in the category of brushing teeth in the morning (78%) and afternoon (92%). Based on gender, both men and women showed the highest tooth brushing behavior in the morning (37.8%; 40.4%) and afternoon (45.9%; 46.6%). Dental health problems by age group were included in the category of healthy teeth (49.1%). Based on gender also showed dental problems for both men and women (25.9%; 24.1%) in the category of healthy teeth. Dental health among female students is still found to have dental health problems caused by the behavior of brushing teeth that is not in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, namely after breakfast and before going to bed at night.

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Health Status of Senior Citizens: A Cross-sectional study

Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing ◽

10.15614/ijhw.v11i01.14 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Priyanka Beniwal ◽

Chandrakala Singh

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Senior Citizens ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Poor Health Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Males And Females ◽

The Individual ◽

Average Health

Aging is a series of processes that begin with life and continue throughout the lifecycle. It represents the closing period in the lifespan, a time when the individual looks back on life, lives on past accomplishments and begins to finish off his life course. It represents the accumulation of changes in person over time. The study aims to investigate the health status of senior citizens. The present study was carried out in Hisar and Sirsa district of Haryana state. A total of 400 elderly equally representing both males and females of age group 65-70 years were selected randomly for the study. Modified inventory developed by Khan and Lal (2011) was used to assess health status of senior citizens. The results of the study elucidated that health status of senior citizens depicted that 54.25 per cent of the total respondents had average health status followed by good (25.25%) and poor health status (20.50%). The most common health problems reported by the senior citizens were joint pains, back pains, blood pressure, and chest pain etc. Gender wise comparison of total sample further pointed out that females were poor in their health against males.

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Obesity contributes toward hypertension in young and older adult

Zinc supplementation improves heme biosynthesis in rats exposed to lead ◽

10.18051/univmed.2016.v35.96-104 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 96 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Julianty Pradono ◽

Sintawati Sintawati

Keyword(s):

Central Obesity ◽

Blood Pressure Measurement ◽

Population Data ◽

Total Sample ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Age Group ◽

Healthy Weight ◽

General Obesity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Background Obesity and hypertension are independent risk factors in the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The proportion of obesity in Indonesia has increased in the last 5 years according to the National Health Survey. The purpose of this research was to obtain the contribution of obesity toward hypertension in the age group of 18 years and above. Methods An observational study of cross-sectional design was conducted using the National Basic Health Research 2013 population data. The total sample of subjects was 2,741,297 from 33 provinces in Indonesia. Data were collected through interviews, blood pressure measurement, and anthropometry. Analysis of categorical data was by means of the chi-square statistical test, followed by calculation of the attributable fraction in the population, and analysis of factors influencing the impact fraction. Results The prevalence of general obesity (BMI>25 kg/m2) was 31.5% in males and 48.0% in females, while central obesity was 20.9% in males and 42.5% in females. In females with general obesity the risk of hypertension was 1.84 (95% CI: 1.82-1.86) times higher than in those with normal BMI. If general obesity and central obesity can be reduced, the prevalence of hypertension may be reduced by 2.9% in males and by 12.2% in females. Conclusion The prevalence of hypertension in the age group of 18 years or more can be reduced by 2.9% in males and by 12.2% in females, by overcoming the contribution of obesity. Therefore efforts should be geared towards promoting healthy eating habits and maintaining a healthy weight through health education.

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HUBUNGAN BERAT BADAN, ASI EKSKLUSIF, MP-ASI DAN ASUPAN ENERGI DENGAN STUNTING PADA BALITA USIA 24–59 BULAN DI PUSKESMAS LUBUK BUAYA

JURNAL KESEHATAN PERINTIS (Perintis's Health Journal) ◽

10.33653/jkp.v5i1.92 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 39-45

Author(s):

Maria Nova ◽

Olivia Afriyanti

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Birth Weight ◽

Energy Intake ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Total Sample ◽

Health Problems ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Almost All

The incidence of stunting in infants is one of the global nutritional problems. When compared with the limit of "non public health problems" WHO recruited for the problem of stunting by 20%, then almost all countries in the world experience public health problems. This study aims to determine the relationship between birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, giving complementary feeding and energy intake with the incidence of stunting in infants aged 24-59 months in the working area of the Lubuk Buaya Health Center in Padang City. The design in this study was Cross Sectional (cross-sectional data. Birth weight data, Giving Exclusive ASI and Giving MP-ASI was obtained through interviews using a questionnaire. Energy Intake data was obtained through interviews using Quantitative Food Frequency (FFQ). with a total sample of 94 toddlers aged 24 - 59 months, the following results were obtained according to Lameshow (1997): in the group of toddlers aged 24 - 59 months who experienced stunting 60% of them had low birth weight as much as 17.4% of toddlers stunting no exclusive breastfeeding, 34.6% lack of complementary breastfeeding and 36.8% lack of energy intake in the stunting under-five group, stunting in 24 - 59 months of age with birth weight had a significant relationship ( p = 0.002) The provision of exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in infants has a non-significant relationship (p = 0.327). MP-ASI supplementation with the incidence of stunting in infants aged 24 - 59 months had a significant relationship (p = 0.001). Energy intake with the incidence of stunting in infants has a significant relationship (p = 0.005). The conclusion of birth weight, complementary feeding, and energy intake had a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting in infants aged 24 - 59 months and exclusive breastfeeding did not have an insignificant relationship with the incidence of stunting in infants aged 24 - 59 months.

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A cross-sectional study on morbidity status among school going adolescents in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195470 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (12) ◽

pp. 5201

Author(s):

Sathish Dev D. ◽

Sugantha Valli M. ◽

Gnana Sezhian M. ◽

Suganya E.

Keyword(s):

Tamil Nadu ◽

Gastrointestinal Disease ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Wide Range ◽

Tract Infections

Background: Adolescents represent about 21.8 percent of India’s population. Various health risks with potentially life-threatening consequences become prominent in this age group. This study was undertaken with the objective to determine the morbidity profile of school going adolescents in Tamil Nadu.Methods: This descriptive, cross sectional study was planned and conducted from January 2016 to August 2017. The study population included 987 adolescent boys and girls aged between 10 to 19 years studying in high and higher secondary Government schools of Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. Semi-structured questionnaire was used as data collection tool.Results: The mean age groups of this school going adolescent are 14.2 yrs. In the present study 583 (59%) of the study participants were affected by one or more morbidity condition. Among them, 395 (67.7%) were in the age group 10-14 years and 188 (32.2%) in the age group 15-19 years. 122 (21%) and 461 (79.1%) of male and female were affected respectively. In the present study, fever (21%) was the commonest reported morbidity followed by acute respiratory infection (15.7%) and acute gastrointestinal disease (13. 4%).Conclusions: This study shows that adolescents are prone to a wide range of morbidity conditions. Apart from respiratory and gastro intestinal diseases, reproductive tract infections and sexual health problems are important morbidities affecting this age group. There is strong need to sensitize health care practitioners at all levels, in both government and private sectors towards health problems in adolescent age groups.

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Knowledge of Chagas disease in a bolivian population living in Valencia, Spain

Journal of Epidemiological Research ◽

10.5430/jer.v3n2p7 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vanesa Salvador-Gil ◽

Ana I. Usero-Ruiz ◽

Julio Muñoz-Miguel ◽

Rafael Manuel Ortí-Lucas

Keyword(s):

Chagas Disease ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Total Sample ◽

Epidemiological Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Medical Attention ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Means Of Transmission ◽

Lack Of Knowledge

Fundamentals: Migration movements between countries have enabled the extension of Chagas disease to non-endemic countries such as Spain, where only recently there has been awareness of this emerging global disease and procedures have been put in place for its management. The objective of this study is to determine the level of knowledge of Chagas disease, its symptoms, means of transmission and places where seropositive residents in Valencia (Spain) may seek medical assistance. Methods: Observational cross-sectional study of 96 Bolivian migrants living in Valencia (Spain). The sample was randomly selected and taking advantage of the bolivian elections in 2014. A specific epidemiological survey was conducted and screening blood tests were carried out using ELISA and confirmatory diagnosis by indirect immunofluorescence. After the bivariate analysis, logistic regression models were created to determine the variables that accounted for the lack of knowledge of the disease.Results: The prevalence of Chagas was 35.4%. However, 24% of the total sample and 26.1% of seropositive participants do not know about the disease and 70.8% of participants do not know about the symptoms of the disease. While 58.3% (41.1% of seropositive participants) ignore what the means of transmission in non-endemic countries are and 47.1% do not know where to seek medical attention. This ignorance is predominant in participants over 45 years of age and with lower levels of education.Conclusions: There is an important lack of knowledge of the disease which, along with the issue of a high prevalence, elevates Chagas disease into being a potential public health problem which requires specific control and preventive measures.

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HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI DAN TINGKAT KEPARAHAN KARIES GIGI SISWA SDN TUMALUNTUNG MINAHASA UTARA

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.3.2.2015.10370 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jacky Ch. Lintang ◽

Henry Palandeng ◽

Michael A. Leman

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Dental Health ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Total Sample ◽

Hard Tissue ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Maintenance ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

School Period

Abstract: The disease of teeth and mouth that most suffered by Indonesian society is caries. Caries is disease in hard tissue of teeth that occurred beginning with process of demineralization of dental hard tissue, followed by tooth decay organic matter. The Indonesian population prevalence of caries is 53.2%. School period is most susceptible to dental caries. Children who have a good knowledge in general, has good behavior to maintain their oral health. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship knowledge of dental health maintenance and severity of dental health. This type of research is a descriptive study with cross sectional design. The population of this study is all children in 5th grade of Tumaluntung Primary School in North Minahasa, with total sample 45 students. Data collection is done by filling out questionnaire and examination of dental caries index. The results showed that there was no strong relationship between the level of knowledge of dental health maintenance with severity of dental caries (r=0.372).Keywords: knowledge; dental health maintenance; dental caries severityAbstrak: Penyakit gigi dan mulut yang paling banyak diderita masyarakat Indonesia adalah karies. Karies merupakan suatu penyakit pada jaringan keras gigi yang terjadi diawali dengan proses demineralisasi jaringan keras gigi diikuti dengan kerusakan bahan organik gigi. Di Indonesia prevalensi penduduk yang mengalami karies sebanyak 53,2%. Masa sekolah merupakan waktu yang paling rentan terhadap kemungkinan terjadinya karies. Anak-anak yang memiliki pengetahuan baik pada umumnya memiliki perilaku yang baik untuk mejaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut mereka.Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk melihat hubungan pengetahuan pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dengan tingkat keparahan karies gigi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh anak kelas V SDN Tumaluntung Minahasa Utara, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 45 siswa. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan pengisian kuesioner dan pemeriksaan indeks karies.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang kuat antara tingkat pengetahuan pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dengan tingkat keparahan karies gigi (r=0,372).Kata kunci: pengetahuan; pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi; keparahan karies gigi

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Oral Health Problems of Diabetic Patients

Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education ◽

10.3329/bjdre.v3i2.16610 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 29-35

Author(s):

S Mahbub ◽

S Ferdouse ◽

MH Zaman

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Family Income ◽

Dental Health ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Health Problems ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

World Health ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Cross Sectional

The worldwide estimated prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus is 4.6% in 20-79 year aged population. In 1985, an estimated 30 million people worldwide had diabetes. The World Health Organization warns diabetes will reach epidemic with 300 million by 2025.The prevalence of diabetes is the highest in developed countries but developing countries are expected to have the largest increase in next decade.1 Uncontrolled diabetes leads to soreness, ulcers, infections and tooth decay and decrease oral health status.3 Objective: To assess oral health status among the diabetic patients in dental department of BIRDEM. Methods: It was a cross sectional type of descriptive study conducted among 110 patients for 6 months period. Data were collected using questionnaire and oral examination checklist. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Results: Males were 61.8% and 32.7% were in 40-50 years age group, post-graduate educated were 47.3%, 40.9% were employed in job and monthly family income was taka >20000. The highest 31.8% were diabetic for 3-10 years and 47.3% were under control. Regularly 85.5% patients checked blood sugar and followed the advice. Oral hypoglycemic was taken by 60.9% patients and followed diabetic diet 76.4%. Dental health problems developed in 44.5% diabetes patients, 41.8% developed Gum Swelling, 22.7% Bleeding during brushing teeth, 16.4% Bad breath, 16.4% had Pain and 2.7% having loosening their teeth. Both grade 3 gingivitis and grade 2 periodontitis were found in 34.5%. Maximum 48.2% visited dental surgeon. Conclusion: Regular dental care is particularly important for people with diabetes. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v3i2.16610 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education Vol.3(2) 2013: 29-35

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Evaluation of the Skin Infections and Conditions among Students of Gomal Medical College Pakistan

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i33b31814 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 218-222

Author(s):

Shumaila Parveen ◽

Yaser M. Alahmadi ◽

Faryal Adnan ◽

Eshawa Darr ◽

Ali Alalawi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Observational Study ◽

Sample Size ◽

Total Sample ◽

Skin Infections ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Total Sample Size ◽

Medical College ◽

Dermatological Disorders

Objective: The objective of the current study is to determine the pattern of dermatological disorders and to find out their connection with different socioeconomically factors among students of the Medical College. Methodology: The Cross sectional observational study was carried out for the period of three months .The research instrument used was the well developed questionnaire. Results: The questionnaire was administered among total 350 students and the most participant age group was the > 22 and that was about 47.4% of the total sample size the more skin complication seen was the acne that was about 59.7%, in addition to this dandruff contributed very heavily to the hair complexities which makes about 35.7% of the sample. Conclusion: Skin infections especially the cosmetic are very common among the Medical students.

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Oral Health Matters- Tooth Problem and its Treatment-seeking Behaviour Among Older Adults in India

10.21203/rs.3.rs-55569/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Shobhit Srivast ◽

Pradeep Kumar ◽

Debashree Sinha ◽

Prem Shankar Mishra

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Oral Health ◽

Older Women ◽

Dental Health ◽

National Level ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Older Men ◽

Health Problems ◽

Effective Sample Size ◽

Age Group

Abstract Background: Growing untreated morbidities among the older adults on geriatric issues especially an optimal dental treatment has become an unfinished agenda and a long-neglected area for care and management in many low and middle-income countries. There is a continuous rise in the older population in India and at the same time, the rising of co-morbidities or multi-morbidities in the aging population creates catastrophic challenges at the individuals, household, community, and country levels, and therefore, it is important to address dental health problems and related issues in the aged population in India. The study aims to understand the prevalence of dental health problems and their health-seeking behaviour among older adults in India. Further, the study determines the factors associated with low access and under-coverage of dental health care services among the elderly populations in IndiaMethods: The present research used data from Building a Knowledge Base on Population Aging in India (BKPAI) which was a national level survey and was conducted in 2011, across seven states of India. The effective sample size of this study was 9541 older adults aged 60+ years. Descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis were used to fulfill the study objectives. Additionally, the study employed the Heckprobit selection model which is a two-equation model to understand the determinants of dental health problems.Results: Older adults in the age group of 70-79 years (36.9%) and 80+ years (51.9%) reported higher dental problems compared to 60-69 years (19.9%), older women reported more dental problems (29.2%) and also used more dental aids (12.6%) compared to older men. Older adults in the age group 70-79 and 80+ years were 0.15 times and 0.40 times less likely to use dental aids respectively, as compared to 60-69 years older adults. Moreover, older women were 0.28 times more likely to use dental aids than older men. Education and wealth of older adults have a negative relationship with dental problems.Conclusion: This study clearly emphasized that awareness of smoking-related health problems should be promoted vigorously. Further, a holistic approach is needed to prevent dental diseases that occur because of other co-morbidities. For that, integration of the oral health program with programs dealing with morbidities can act as a solution to the existing problem.

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Childhood abuse and its association with adults’ mental health problems: a cross-sectional study among men and women in the Yangon Region of Myanmar

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045870 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. e045870

Author(s):

Win Thuzar Aye ◽

Lars Lien ◽

Hein Stigum ◽

Espen Bjertness

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Childhood Abuse ◽

Mental Distress ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Ptsd Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Adult Mental Health

ObjectivesTo estimate the prevalence of emotional, physical and sexual childhood abuse, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to examine the association between childhood abuse and adult mental health problems, including mental distress and PTSD symptoms.DesignA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Childhood abuse was assessed with the NorVold Abuse Questionnaire, and mental distress and symptoms of PTSD were measured using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist 10 and the Impact of Event Scale—Revised, respectively. The Wald test and multiple linear regression analysis were applied for testing differences between proportions and the association between childhood abuse and adult mental health outcomes, respectively.SettingUrban and rural areas of the Yangon Region, Myanmar.ParticipantsA total of 2377 men and women aged 18–49 years were included. Institutionalised people, monks, nuns and individuals deemed too ill physically and/or mentally to participate were excluded.ResultsOverall, 21.1% (95% CI 18.8 to 23.6) reported any form of childhood abuse, 10.4% (95% CI 8.9 to 12.4) physical abuse, 10.4% (95% CI 8.8 to 12.2) emotional abuse and 7.3% (95% CI 5.7 to 9.3) sexual abuse. Childhood abuse was more common in women (29.8%) than in men (12.4%). The prevalence of PTSD symptoms in the total sample was 6.6%. After adjusting for confounding variables, positive associations were found between childhood abuse with adult mental distress and PTSD symptoms among women and older men.ConclusionsChildhood abuse is prevalent among both men and women in the Yangon Region of Myanmar and associated with adult mental health problems. Approximately 7% of people report PTSD symptoms. It should prompt local health professionals and policy makers to establish prevention programmes to eliminate violence against children and to organise services for victims of childhood abuse. Care should be taken in generalising findings for less populated areas.

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