scholarly journals Factors Associated With COVID-19-induced Deaths in Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
Fikresus Amahazion ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Political Regime ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Health Related

Background: Although COVID-19 has been a global crisis, respecting no boundaries, the burden and number of cases have been much lower in numerous African countries than initially feared. The reason for considerable cross-country variability across the continent remains undiscovered. Accordingly, the present study investigated the potential country-level factors associated with the COVID-19 burden in Africa Materials & Methods: Guided by emerging empirical findings, the rapidly evolving literature, and relevant theoretical frameworks, a unique cross-sectional dataset comprising 54 African countries were constructed. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine critical factors associated with COVID-19 deaths in Africa. Results: The obtained data suggested that population density was negatively and significantly associated with COVID-19-induced deaths; however, the median age presented a positive, and significant association with COVID-19-related deaths. Other explored factors, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, global connectivity, DTP immunization coverage, the percentage of seats in parliament held by women, and political regime type demonstrated no significant relationship with COVID-19-related deaths. Conclusion: The global empirical analyses have indicated that an array of socio-economic, demographic, political, and health-related factors may be associated with COVID-19 burden; however, the present study indicated that population density and median age were associated with COVID-19-induced deaths in Africa.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Australians With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristiann Corbusier Heesch ◽  
Norman Ng ◽  
Wendy Brown
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Background:Physical activity (PA) is recommended for managing osteoarthritis (OA). However, few people with OA are physically active. Understanding the factors associated with PA is necessary to increase PA in this population. This cross-sectional study examined factors associated with leisure-time PA, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises in people with OA.Methods:For a mail survey, 485 individuals, aged 68.0 years (SD = 10.6) with hip or knee OA, were asked about factors that may influence PA participation, including use of non-PA OA management strategies and both psychological and physical health-related factors. Associations between factors and each PA outcome were examined in multivariable logistic regression models.Results:Non-PA management strategies were the main factors associated with the outcomes. Information/education courses, heat/cold treatments, and paracetamol were associated with stretching and strengthening exercises (P < .05). Hydrotherapy and magnet therapy were associated with leisure-time PA; using orthotics and massage therapy, with stretching exercises; and occupational therapy, with strengthening exercises (P < .05). Few psychological or health-related factors were associated with the outcomes.Conclusions:Some management strategies may make it easier for people with OA to be physically active, and could be promoted to encourage PA. Providers of strategies are potential avenues for recruiting people with OA into PA programs.

scholarly journals Multilevel modelling of factors associated with Caesarean Section in Ethiopia: Community Based Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abebaw Gedef Azene ◽  
Abiba Mihret Aragaw ◽  
Mihretie Gedefaw
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Multiple Pregnancy ◽  
Multilevel Modelling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to identify socio-demographic and health related factors associated with caesarean section in Ethiopia. Results: A total of 256 mothers undergoing to CS among 7193 delivery. Average maternal age of a participant was 29.26 years and 80% of mothers having two and more children. A woman delivered in private institution was 30% (AOR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.25, 1.32) more likely undergoing CS as compared to home delivery. Factors associated with CS were higher education level (AOR= 1.09, 95% CI: 1.07, 1.12), preceding birth interval (AOR= 1.01; 95% CI: 1.00. 1.03), multiple pregnancy (AOR=1.11; 95% CI 1.08, 1.15), multiple parity (AOR=0.98; 95% CI:0.97, 0.99), large size the child (AOR=1.01; 95% CI: 1.001, 1.02), richest households (AOR = 0.98; 95% CI: 0.97, 0.99), rural residence (AOR = 0.98 95% CI:0.96, 0.99) and Addis Ababa (AOR=1.06; 95% CI: 1.04,1.09). As a conclusion and recommendation, the prevalence of CS higher in private institutions and Addis Ababa, so professionals should apply CS alone medical indication.

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding practices and associated factors among lactating mothers of infants aged 6–24 months in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Yaw Yeboah ◽  
David Forkuor ◽  
Williams Agyemang-Duah
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Delivery ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Status Number ◽  
Logistic Regressions

Abstract Objective In spite of the benefits associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice (EBP), the practice remains low in Ghana. This study investigates prevalence and factors associated with EBP among lactating mothers of infants aged 6–24 months in Metropolitan Kumasi. Cross-sectional hospital-based data were collected at 5 health facilities from 160 randomly sampled lactating mothers. Multivariate logistic regressions were performed to determine factors associated with EBP. Results The prevalence of EBP was 50.6%. The study revealed that mothers aged 30–49 years (AOR = 1.948; 95% CI [1.146–3.310]), with normal delivery (AOR = 1.824; 95% CI [0.863–2.467]) and those who were unemployed (AOR = 1.202; 95% CI [0.557–2.593]) and without sore nipple (AOR = 1.890; 95% CI [1.534–3.484]) were significantly more likely to practise exclusive breastfeeding. The study further found that respondents with 3–4 deliveries were 0. 492 times significantly less likely to practise exclusive breastfeeding (AOR = 0.492; 95% CI [0.274–0.886]). The study has established the primacy of socio-demographic and health-related factors such as mothers’ age, employment status, number of deliveries (parity), mode of delivery and sore nipples in explaining EBP among lactating mothers. We recommend that policy on exclusive breastfeeding should consider multiple socio-demographic and health-related factors, especially, those associated with EBP.

scholarly journals Multilevel modelling of factors associated with Caesarean Section in Ethiopia: Community Based Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abebaw Gedef Azene ◽  
Abiba Mihret Aragaw ◽  
Mihretie Gedefaw
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Multiple Pregnancy ◽  
Multilevel Modelling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to identify socio-demographic and health related factors associated with caesarean section in Ethiopia. Results: A total of 256 mothers undergoing to CS among 7193 delivery. Average maternal age of a participant was 29.26 years and 80% of mothers having two and more children. A woman delivered in private institution was 30% (AOR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.25, 1.32) more likely undergoing CS as compared to home delivery. Factors associated with CS were higher education level (AOR= 1.09, 95% CI: 1.07, 1.12), preceding birth interval (AOR= 1.01; 95% CI: 1.00. 1.03), multiple pregnancy (AOR=1.11; 95% CI 1.08, 1.15), multiple parity (AOR=0.98; 95% CI:0.97, 0.99), large size the child (AOR=1.01; 95% CI: 1.001, 1.02), richest households (AOR = 0.98; 95% CI: 0.97, 0.99), rural residence (AOR = 0.98 95% CI:0.96, 0.99) and Addis Ababa (AOR=1.06; 95% CI: 1.04,1.09). As a conclusion and recommendation, the prevalence of CS higher in private institutions and Addis Ababa, so professionals should apply CS alone medical indication.

scholarly journals Multilevel modelling of factors associated with caesarean section in Ethiopia: community based cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abebaw Gedef Azene ◽  
Abiba Mihret Aragaw ◽  
Mihretie Gedefaw Birlie
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Multiple Pregnancy ◽  
Multilevel Modelling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to identify socio-demographic and health related factors associated with caesarean section in Ethiopia. Results A total of 256 mothers undergoing to CS among 7193 delivery. Average maternal age of a participant was 29.26 years and 80% of mothers having two and more children. A woman delivered in private institution was 30% (AOR = 1.29; 95% CI 1.25, 1.32) more likely undergoing CS as compared to home delivery. Factors associated with CS were higher education level (AOR = 1.09, 95% CI 1.07, 1.12), preceding birth interval (AOR = 1.01; 95% CI 1.00. 1.03), multiple pregnancy (AOR = 1.11; 95% CI 1.08, 1.15), multiple parity (AOR = 0.98; 95% CI 0.97, 0.99), large size the child (AOR = 1.01; 95% CI 1.001, 1.02), richest households (AOR = 0.98; 95% CI 0.97, 0.99), rural residence (AOR = 0.98 95% CI 0.96, 0.99) and Addis Ababa (AOR = 1.06; 95% CI 1.04,1.09). As a conclusion and recommendation, the prevalence of CS higher in private institutions and Addis Ababa, so professionals should apply CS alone medical indication.

scholarly journals Perceived bullying among Norwegian doctors in 1993, 2004 and 2014–2015: a study based on cross-sectional and repeated surveys

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e018161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Rosta ◽  
Olaf G Aasland
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Being Bullied ◽  
Hospital Doctors ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Medical Disciplines

ObjectivesTo examine 12-month prevalence of perceived bullying at work for doctors in different job categories and medical disciplines in 1993, 2004 and 2014–2015, and personality traits, work-related and health-related factors associated with perceived workplace bullying.DesignCross-sectional questionnaire surveys in 1993, 2004 and 2014–2015 where the 2004 and the 2012–2015 samples are partly overlapping.SettingNorway.ParticipantsResponse rates were 72.8% (2628/3608) in 1993, 67% (1004/1499) in 2004 and 78.2% (1261/1612) in 2014–2015. 485 doctors responded both in 2004 and 2014–2015.Outcome measurePerceived bullying at work from colleagues or superiors at least a few times a month during the last year.ResultsBetween the samples from 1993, 2004 and 2014–2015, there were no significant differences in the prevalence of perceived bullying at work. More senior hospital doctors and surgeons reported being bullied. Doctors with higher scores on the personality trait neuroticism were more likely to perceive bullying, as were female doctors, doctors with poor job satisfaction and poor self-rated health.ConclusionsThe fraction of doctors who experienced bullying at work was stable over a 20-year period. Psychological, psychosocial and cultural factors are predictors of perceived bullying.

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