Awareness of Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines in Hypertension Management among Internists in Al-Ahsaa Area

Background: Hypertension is one of the most common conditions seen in primary care and the consequences are fatal if not diagnosed early and managed appropriately. Patients want to be sure that hypertension management will decrease their disease burden, and clinicians need guidance on hypertension treatment using the best scientific evidence. Objective: The primary objective is to evaluate the awareness of the Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines among internists in the Al-Ahsaa area. Method: This was a cross-sectional observational study that evaluated 43 internists randomly chosen in Al-Ahsaa area by using a questionnaire containing 16 questions that reflect on their awareness of the Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines. Passing 80% of the 16 questions is described as fair awareness of the Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines. Results: The average of right answers percentages among the 43 evaluated internists was 54.07% ± 25.6%. The averages of right answers percentages among 16 physicians, 14 specialists and 13 consultants were 75.78% ± 20%, 47.76% ± 16% and 34.13% ± 20%, respectively, which showed a significant difference (P-value < 0.00001) between them. Conclusion: The awareness of the Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines among internists in Al-Ahsaa area is not good enough. However, physicians showed significantly better awareness of the Eighth Joint National Committee Guidelines than specialists and consultants. Increasing the awareness of internists about new guidelines for hypertension is highly recommended, through workshops that could be provided by the Ministry of Health.

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Hubungan fungsi kognitif terhadap kepatuhan minum obat anti hipertensi pada pasien lanjut usia di poliklinik penyakit dalam rumah sakit BLUD Meuraxa Kota Banda Aceh

Sel Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan ◽

10.22435/sel.v5i1.1475 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 10-18

Author(s):

Yenny Fitrika ◽

Kiki Yudi Saputra ◽

Masyitah Munarti

Keyword(s):

Systolic Hypertension ◽

Joint National Committee ◽

National Committee ◽

P Value ◽

Isolated Systolic Hypertension ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Banda Aceh

Pada tahun 2010 jumlah penduduk usia lanjut di Indonesia sebesar 24 juta jiwa atau 9.77% dari total jumlah penduduk. Menurut JNC (Joint National Committee) VII tahun 2003, hipertensi ditemukan sebanyak 60-70% pada populasi berusia di atas 65 tahun. Lanjut Usia yang berumur di atas 80 tahun sering mengalami hipertensi persisten, dengan tekanan sistolik menetap di atas 160 mmHg. Jenis hipertensi yang khas sering ditemukan pada lanjut usia adalah isolated systolic hypertension (ISH), di mana tekanan sistoliknya saja yang tinggi (di atas140 mmHg), namun tekanan diastolik tetap normal (di bawah 90 mmHg). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan fungsi kognitif terhadap kepatuhan minum obat anti hipertensi pada pasien lanjut usia di Poliklinik Penyakit Dalam Rumah Sakit BLUD Meuraxa Kota Banda Aceh Tahun 2017. Penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan desain cross sectional studyyang dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari s/d Juni 2017. Respondennya adalah 94 responden dengan kriteria umur diatas 60 tahun yang diperoleh secara proporsional sampling dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah dirancang. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa fungsi kognitif pada pasien lanjut usia berada pada kategori tidak terdapat kelainan kognitif berjumlah 52 responden (55,3%), kepatuhan minum obat anti hipertensi pada pasien lanjut usia berada pada kategori baik berjumlah 56 responden (59,6%). Penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara fungsi kognitif terhadap kepatuhan minum obat anti hipertensi pada pasien lanjut usia di Poliklinik Penyakit Dalam Rumah Sakit BLUD Meuraxa Kota Banda Aceh Tahun 2017, diperoleh nilai p-value 0,002 < 0.05.

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Prevalance and clinical profile of metabolic syndrome in hypertensive patients and its correlation with insulin resistance

International Journal of Advances in Medicine ◽

10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20193261 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 1139

Author(s):

Gurinder Mohan ◽

Tanish Dhir ◽

Manish Chandey

Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Joint National Committee ◽

National Committee ◽

P Value ◽

Model Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hypertensive Patients ◽

The Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Co Morbidity

Background:Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a collection of cardiometabolic risk factors that includes obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidaemia. Insulin resistance lies at the heart of the metabolic syndrome. The purpose of this study is to study the prevalence, clinical attributes of metabolic syndrome in hypertensive subjects and to find out the correlation between prevalence, clinical attributes of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.Methods: About 200 diagnosed cases of hypertension as per Joint national committee 8 guidelines were included in this cross sectional single centric study. All patients were examined, history enquired and laboratory tests like lipid profile, fasting plasma glucose were done and diagnosis of metabolic syndrome made as per the National Cholesterol Education Program- Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. Insulin resistance was calculated by Homeostatic model assessment method.Results: Amongst the 200 subjects enrolled, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in hypertensive subjects was found to be 65%. 93.07% of patients with metabolic syndrome were having blood pressure >150/90 mm hg. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among smoker males was 54.25%. The most common co-morbidity in these subjects was raised triglycerides (96.29% in males, 90.78% in females) followed by low HDL levels (87.03% in males, 90.78% in females). Insulin resistance was found in 75 out of 130 patients who fulfilled the criteria of metabolic syndrome (57.69%), implying increased correlation of metabolic syndrome in hypertensive patients with insulin resistance (p value <0.05).Conclusions: It was found that there is increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome in hypertensive patients and it correlates with insulin resistance.

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Perbedaan Penggunaan Antikoagulan K2EDTA DAN K3EDTA Terhadap Hasil Pemeriksaan Indeks Eritrosit

Jurnal Laboratorium Khatulistiwa ◽

10.30602/jlk.v1i2.147 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 114

Author(s):

Wahdaniah Wahdaniah ◽

Sri Tumpuk

Keyword(s):

Screening Test ◽

Venous Blood ◽

The Body ◽

Ethylene Diamine ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetate ◽

The Difference ◽

Index Value

Abstract: Routine blood examination is the earliest blood test or screening test to determine the diagnosis of an abnormality. Blood easily froze if it is outside the body and can be prevented by the addition of anticoagulants, one of which Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetate (EDTA). Currently available vacuum tubes containing EDTA anticoagulants in the form of K2EDTA and K3EDTA. K3EDTA is usually a salt that has better stability than other EDTA salts because it shows a pH approaching a blood pH of about 6.4. The purpose of this research is to know the difference of erythrocyte index results include MCH, MCV and MCHC using K3EDTA anticoagulant with K2EDTA. This research is a cross sectional design. This study used venous blood samples mixed with K2EDTA anticoagulant and venous blood mixed with K3EDTA anticoagulants, each of 30 samples. Data were collected and analyzed using paired different test. Based on data analysis that has been done on MCH examination, p value <0,05 then there is a significant difference between samples with K3EDTA anticoagulant with K2EDTA to erythrocyte index value. Then on the examination of MCV and MCHC obtained p value <0.05 then there is no significant difference between samples with K3EDTA anticoagulant with K2EDTA to erythrocyte index value.Abstrak: Pemeriksaan darah rutin merupakan pemeriksaan darah yang paling awal atau screening test untuk mengetahui diagnosis suatu kelainan. Darah mudah membeku jika berada diluar tubuh dan bisa dicegah dengan penambahan antikoagulan, salah satunya Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetate (EDTA). Dewasa ini telah tersedia tabung vakum yang sudah berisi antikoagulan EDTA dalam bentuk K2EDTA dan K3EDTA. K3EDTA biasanya berupa garam yang mempunyai stabilitas yang lebih baik dari garam EDTA yang lain karena menunjukkan pH yang mendekati pH darah yaitu sekitar 6,4. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan hasil indeks eritrosit meliputi MCH, MCV dan MCHC menggunakan antikoagulan K3EDTA dengan K2EDTA. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan desain cross sectional. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel darah vena yang dicampur dengan antikoagulan K2EDTA dan darah vena yang dicampur dengan antikoagulan K3EDTA, masing-masing sebanyak 30 sampel. Data dikumpulkan dan dianalisis menggunakan uji beda berpasangan. Berdasarkan analisis data yang telah dilakukan pada pemeriksaan MCH didapatkan nilai p < 0,05 maka ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara sampel dengan antikoagulan K3EDTA dengan K2EDTA terhadap nilai indeks eritrosit. Kemudian pada pemeriksaan MCV dan MCHC didapatkan nilai p < 0,05 maka tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara sampel dengan antikoagulan K3EDTA dengan K2EDTA terhadap nilai indeks eritrosit.

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Cataract surgery practice patterns worldwide: a survey

BMJ Open Ophthalmology ◽

10.1136/bmjophth-2020-000464 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. e000464

Author(s):

Tommaso Rossi ◽

Mario R Romano ◽

Danilo Iannetta ◽

Vito Romano ◽

Luca Gualdi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cataract Surgery ◽

Practice Patterns ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Public Hospitals ◽

P Value ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Surgical Volume ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Type Of Institution ◽

Surgical Setting

ObjectiveTo report the results of a global survey on cataract practice patterns related to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care, surgical setting and personnel allocation.Methods and analysisAn online 28 questions survey was sent to 240 ophthalmologists asking to describe prevailing trends in their institutions across 38 countries and 5 continents. Questions inquired country, institution, surgical volume and setting, anaesthesia, preoperative and intraoperative examination and postsurgical care. Statistical analysis used crosstabs lambda statistics for non-parametric nominal variables. P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results209/240 (87%) ophthalmologists responded: 38% representing public hospitals, 36% private practices and 26% academic sites; overall surgical volume was between 241 700 and 410 500 cataracts per year. There was a significant correlation between type of institution and surgical volume. Complete results available in online (https://freeonlinesurveys.com/r/W6BcLLxy).ConclusionCataract surgery related patterns of perioperative care showed significant difference among respondents, regardless to type of institution, surgical volume and country. Many evidence-based procedures are unevenly practiced around the world and some widespread and expensive habits lack solid scientific evidence while consuming enormous amount of resources both monetary and human. There is a need to reach consensus and share evidence-based practice patterns.

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Safety climate and related factors in rehabilitation nurses of hospitals in Iran

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-203368 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Javad vatani ◽

Zahra Khanikosarkhizi ◽

Mohammad Ali Shahabi Rabori ◽

mohammad khandan ◽

Mohsen aminizadeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Safety Climate ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Climate Assessment ◽

Safety Work ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Training Courses ◽

The Individual

BACKGROUND: Safety climate is a common insight of staff that indicates individuals’ attitudes toward safety and priority of safety at work. OBJECTIVES: Nursing is a risky job where paying attention to safety is crucial. The assessment of the safety climate is one of the methods to measure the safety conditions in this occupation. The aim of this study was to assess the safety climate of rehabilitation nurses working in hospitals in Tehran. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study which was carried out on 140 rehabilitation nurses selected from all hospitals and clinics in Tehran in 2019. To collect the required data, a two-section questionnaire was used. The first section was related to demographic factors and the second part (22 statements) was to measure the safety climate using nurses’ safety climate assessment questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS V16 using independent t-test, ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test at the 5% level. RESULTS: Findings showed that the total mean of safety climate was 3.06±0.56. According to the results, a significant difference was found between the positive and negative satisfaction of nurses with safety climates (P-value = 0.03), communication with nurses (P-value = 0.01) and supervisors’ attitude (P-value = 0.02). Furthermore, a significant difference in safety climate between the individual with the second job and the individual without second could be observed (P-value = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The results indicated that the safety climate was not at an acceptable level. Thus, it is essential to introduce safety training courses (e.g. safety, work-rest balance, and so on) and to improve the safety performance at work.

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The Concepts of Complete Denture Occlusion amongst Dental Fraternity

Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College ◽

10.51985/oyzp7463 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (02) ◽

pp. 65-69

Author(s):

Maria Shakoor Abbasi ◽

Naseer Ahmed ◽

Azad Ali Azad ◽

Fatima Fouad ◽

Humza Daudpota ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Neuromuscular Disorder ◽

Education Level ◽

Complete Denture ◽

P Value ◽

Removable Partial Denture ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Skeletal Class ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Dental Practitioners ◽

Significant Difference

Objectives: To assess the concepts of complete denture occlusion among dental fraternity. Study Design And Setting: Cross-sectional study conducted at various dental hospitals and institutes of Karachi, for a period of six months, from 1st June’2019 to 30th November’2019 Methodology: Total 849 dental practitioners who are currently practising were included. A well-structured and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. SPSS version 25 was used. Results: Bilateral balanced occlusion was an ideal occlusion by majority subjects i.e, 530(62.4%) in patients with wellformed ridges, followed by 464(54.7%) candidates with skeletal class 1, total 376(44.3%) chose it with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, 365(43%) in single complete denture cases, 339(39.9%) with increased inter-arch space, 298(35.1%) with parafunction habits, 296(34.9%) in patients with history of neuromuscular disorder and 271(31.9%) where a complete denture opposes a removable partial denture. Furthermore, Lingualized occlusion was preferred by 341(40.25%) participants for patients with skeletal class 3. Total 316(37.2%) candidates chose it for patients with displaceable supporting tissue followed by 264(31.1%) who chose it for skeletal 2 and 260(30.6%) for cases of highly resorbed ridges. Lastly, 311(36.6%) chose canine guided occlusion with highly resorbed ridges accompanied by high aesthetic demand A significant difference between education level and knowledge of occlusal schemes was also found. Chi-square (73.87), df 6, p-value =0.000. Conclusion: Dental practitioners lack adequate knowledge of occlusal schemes in terms of prescription in complete denture patients. A significant difference between the education level and knowledge of occlusal schemes was found. Therefore, awareness of various occlusal schemes should be increased at undergraduate level.

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A Comparative Study between Ketamine and Lidocaine ro Decrease Propofol Injection Pain During Induction of Anesthesia

Birat Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/bjhs.v6i1.37564 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 1304-1309

Author(s):

Bikash Khadka ◽

Nil Raj Sharma

Keyword(s):

Comparative Study ◽

Venous Occlusion ◽

Verbal Response ◽

Injection Pain ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lidocaine Group ◽

Mild Pain ◽

Significant Difference

Introduction: Pain during the injection of anesthetic agents may be distressing and can reduce the acceptability of an otherwise useful agent such as propofol during daycare surgeries. Lidocaine and ketamine both are used as pre-treatment to decrease propofol induced pain. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of ketamine injection to decrease propofol-induced pain in comparison to lidocaine injection. Methodology: This is a prospective cross-sectional comparative study. Eighty-nine cases were divided into two groups where group K received ketamine 2 ml (0.2 mg/kg) whereas group L received lidocaine 2% 2ml (0.5 mg/kg) after venous occlusion with rubber tourniquet. One-fourth dose of propofol was injected 1 min after release of tourniquet and pain accessed at 0, 1, and 2 minutes of propofol injection with a verbal response and behavioral signs. Chi-square test and paired T-test were used and a p-value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Result: Regarding hemodynamic, oxygenation, and adverse effects there was no significant difference. Immediately after propofol injection, only 1 patient of the ketamine group had mild pain (2.22%) while 12 patients from the lignocaine group had mild pain (27.27%) with a p-value of 0.009. Also after 2 minutes of propofol injection, only 12 cases had mild pain i.e. 13.48% (1 from ketamine group i.e. 2.22% and 11 from lidocaine group i.e. 25%) with p-value of 0.002. Conclusion: Our study helps prove low-dose ketamine is more effective in reducing the incidence and severity of pain on injection of propofol in comparison to Lidocaine with better hemodynamic stability.

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PERBANDINGAN KECEMASAN SISWA YANG MELAKUKAN PERILAKU KENAKALAN REMAJA DI SMA SWADHARMA MOPUGAD DAN SMA SWADHARMA WERDHI AGUNG KECAMATAN DUMOGA KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOW

Jurnal e-Biomedik ◽

10.35790/ebm.3.3.2015.10152 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Author(s):

I Gusti Bagus Magitojaya ◽

Jehosua S. V. Sinolungan ◽

Lydia David

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Juvenile Delinquency ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Senior High School ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Independent Test ◽

Anxiety Levels

Abstract: Nowadays, phenomeneon of juvenile delinquency has been spreading widely. Particularly to students, they usually perform juvenile delinquency that would harm themselves and finally trouble their minds due to consquences they are going to face. This study aimed to investigate the comparison of anxiety levels among students who performed juvenile delinquency. This was an analytical observational study with a cross sectional design. Subjects were 86 students of Swadharma Mopugad High School and Swadharma Werdhi Agung Senior High School obtained by using simple random sampling. Data were analyzed by using T independent test with α=0.005. The T independent test showed a t value of 0.457 and a p value of 0.649 (> 0.005) which indicated that there was no significant difference of anxiety levels among students who performed juvenile delinquency in both high schools. Conclusion: There was no significant difference between anxiety levels of students who performed juvenile delinquency in Swadharma Mopugad Senior High School and Swadharma Werdhi Agung Senior High School.Keywords: juvenile delinquency, anxietyAbstrak: Fenomena kenakalan remaja makin meluas dewasa ini. Hal ini tentunya dapat menimbulkan kecemasan pada siswa yang melakukannya mengingat sanksi yang bisa diperoleh akibat perbuatannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan kecemasan siswa yang melakukan perilaku kenakalan remaja. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analitik observasional dengan pendekatan potong lintang. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan yaitu simple random sampling. Subyek penelitian ialah siswa kelas XI SMA Swadharma Mopugad dan siswa kelas XI SMA Swadharma Werdhi Agung dengan jumlah total 86 siswa. Data dianalisis dengan uji T Independent (α = 0,005). Hasil uji T Independent mendapatkan nilai t sebesar 0,457, p = 0,649, yang menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan tingkat kecemasan pada siswa yang melakukan kenakalan remaja di SMA Swadharma Mopugad dan SMA Swadharma Werdhi Agung. Simpulan: Tidak terdapat perbedaan tingkat kecemasan yang bermakna pada siswa yang melakukan kenakalan remaja di SMA Swadharma Mopugad dan SMA Swadharma Werdhi Agung.Kata kunci: kenakalan remaja, kecemasan

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Perbedaan kadar hemoglobin pada remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan dengan yang tinggal di tepi pantai

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.4.1.2016.11696 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Marianne C. Jacobus ◽

Max F.J Mantik ◽

Adrian . Umboh

Keyword(s):

Analytical Study ◽

Nutrition Status ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Good Nutrition ◽

The Difference ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

And Gender ◽

Main Component

Abstract: Haemoglobin is the main component of red blood cells that serves as a transporter of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. The normal range of haemoglobin values can be used to determine the degree of anemia according to age and gender. Geographical condition such as altitude influences the haemoglobin value. This study aimed to obtain the difference of haemoglobin levels between teenagers with good nutrition status who live at the highland and those at the seaside. This was an observational analytical study with a cross sectional design. Samples were students with good nutrition status of SMPN 3 Tomohon (living at the highland) and those of SMP Kristen Nazaret Tuminting (living at the seaside). There were 60 students who met the inclusion criteria as follows: adolescent, good nutrition status, healthy, aged 13-15 years, lived at the highland or at the seaside ≥ 6 month, and willing to be performed blood examinations, and had been approved by their parents. The Mann-Whitney test for the difference between haemoglobin levels of the two groups showed a p value < 0,001. Conclusion: There was a very significant difference between haemoglobin levels of good nutrition teenagers who lived at the highland and at the seaside. Keywords: haemoglobin levels, good nutrition, teenagers, highland, seaside Abstrak: Hemoglobin merupakan komponen utama sel darah merah dan berfungsi sebagai transporter oksigen dan karbon dioksida dalam darah. Batas normal nilai hemoglobin dapat digunakan untuk menetapkan derajat anemia, dengan distribusi usia dan jenis kelamin spesifik didasarkan pada sampel referensi sehat. Kondisi geografis, seperti ketinggian tempat dari permukaan laut menjadi faktor pertimbangan dalam distribusi nilai normal hemoglobin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan perbedaan kadar hemoglobin antara remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan dengan yang tinggal di tepi pantai. Jenis penelitian ini analitik-observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Sampel penelitian yaitu remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan yaitu siswa SMPN 3 Tomohon dan yang di tepi pantai yaitu siswa SMP Kristen Nazaret Tuminting. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 60 remaja yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi yaitu gizi baik, sehat, berumur 13-15 tahun, berdomisili di pegunungan atau tepi pantai ≥6 bulan, bersedia dilakukan pemeriksaan darah, dan telah disetujui oleh orang tua. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney dengan bantuan program SPSS. Hasil uji Mann-Whitney mengenai perbedaan kadar hemoglobin antara kedua kelompok menunjukkan nila p <0,001. Simpulan: Terdapat perbedaan yang sangat bermakna kadar hemoglobin remaja gizi baik yang tinggal di pegunungan dengan di tepi pantai.Kata kunci: kadar hemoglobin, remaja gizi baik, pegunungan, tepi pantai

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Metabolic Risk Factors and Associated Morbidities among Adult Urban People in Pyin Oo Lwin Township

Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal ◽

10.34299/mhsrj.00931 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 105-110

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Age Distribution ◽

Metabolic Risk Factors ◽

P Value ◽

Metabolic Risk ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Total Prevalence ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Urban People

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with insulin resistance proposed as a linking factor. It is common and is increasing in prevalence worldwide, largely attributed to increasing obesity and sedentary lifestyles, and now is both a public health and clinical problem. This community-based, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted during 2015 to identify metabolic risk factors and associated morbidities among adult urban people in Pyin Oo Lwin Township. A total of 355 participants, 94 men (26.5%) and 261 women (73.5%) were enrolled. Age distribution was from 18 to 85 years with mean of 49.98 (SD:15.22) years. Metabolic risk factors were identified according to National Cholesterol Education Programme Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) guideline. In this study, central obesity was the highest component with 145 subjects (40.8%) followed by elevated triglycerides 129(36. 3%), elevated blood pressure 104(29.3%), low HDL-cholesterols 85(23.9%), and elevated fasting glucose in only 48 individuals (13.5%). The total prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 35.2% with 26.6% in men and 38.3% in women, respectively. There were statistically significant associations above all five metabolic risk factors with metabolic syndrome (p value <0.001). Regarding its associated morbidities, ECG examinations showed normal 296 cases (83.4%) and abnormal in 59 cases (16.6%) but there was no significant difference between metabolic syndrome and abnormal ECG findings. In conclusion, this study recognizes the high prevalence rate of metabolic syndrome and can be depicted about the metabolic risks as the baseline data for implementation of further activities to reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases.

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