Prevalence and Factors Associated with Antepartum Depression: A University Hospital-Based

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of and factors associated with antepartum depression among Thai women. Materials and Methods: All pregnant women attending the Antenatal Care Clinic at Songklanagarind Hospital from June to August 2020 were invited to participate and evaluated through self-administered questionnaires. Multivariate logistic regression models were used for the data analysis in order to control for potential confounders. Results: 435 women were in their first, second, and third trimester of pregnancy (20.2 %, 39.5 %, and 40.2 %, respectively). The majority of them reported normal Rosenberg’s Self-esteem Scale scores (83.4 %) and a high level of perceived social support (74.5 %). Moreover, according to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores, the prevalence of antepartum depression was 10.6 %. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that factors associated with antepartum depression were second trimester of pregnancy, survival and below-survival levels of income, unintended pregnancy, and low level of self-esteem. Conclusion: One-tenth of pregnant Thai women suffered from depression. Advanced gestational age, low income, unintended pregnancy, and low self-esteem were significant factors associated with antepartum depression.

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Factors Associated with Intention to Vaccinate against COVID-19 in Puerto Rico: An Online Survey of Adults (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.29067 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kyle Melin ◽

Cheyu Zhang ◽

Juan Pablo Zapata ◽

Yonaira M. Rivera ◽

Katie Fernandez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Puerto Rico ◽

Online Survey ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

International Health ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Bisexual Identity

UNSTRUCTURED COVID-19 has been particularly devastating to Black and Latinx communities in the U.S. However, data on acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccines among minority populations are limited. We conducted an online survey among adults in Puerto Rico to identify factors associated with intention to vaccinate against COVID-19. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed independently for association with intention to vaccinate. Significant associations were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. A total of 1016 responses were available for analysis. In the bivariate analysis, younger age, higher education, pre-covid employment, male sex, gay/bisexual identity, and single marital status were associated with increased intention to vaccinate. In the multivariate logistic regression, younger, male respondents who had higher educational attainment reported higher intention to vaccinate. Lower-income and living outside the San Juan metro region were associated with lower intention to vaccinate. National and international health organizations were identified as the most reliable sources of information, followed by healthcare professionals. These findings highlight the importance of considering sociodemographic characteristics identified with low intention to vaccinate as well as using trusted sources of information when designing public messaging related to increasing COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Factors associated with depression in the patients with diabetes mellitus type 2

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp170328029s ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 76 (11) ◽

pp. 1178-1183 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Admir Sabanovic ◽

Natasa Maksimovic ◽

Mirjana Stojanovic-Tasic ◽

Marijan Bakic ◽

Anita Grgurevic

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Factors Associated

Background/Aim. The assessment of association of depression and diabetes mellitus type 2 using the Patient Health Questionaire (PHQ-9) has not been done in Montenegro. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of depression in the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and to identify the risk factors associated with the presence of depression. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the General Hospital in Bijelo Polje, from July to September, 2015. It included 70 patients over 35 years of age with the diagnosis of diabetes for at least six months. For the assessment of depression presence and intensity PHQ?9 was used. All variables associated with the presence of depression at a significance level of p < 0.05 were included into the final method of the multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results. Comorbidities were statistically significant more frequent among patients with depression (?2 = 5.40; p = 0.020). Duration of diabetes over five years was significantly associated with depression (?2 = 12.48; p < 0.001). Depression occurred more frequently among physically inactive subjects (?2 = 10.74; p = 0.005). The presence of diabetic polyneuropathy (?2 = 6.04; p = 0.014) and cataract (?2 = 5.351; p = 0.021) were also significantly associated with depression. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of diabetes over five years and presence of cataract were independently associated with depression. Conclusion. The risk factors for depression among the subjects with diabetes were disease duration more than five years and the presence of cataract. Since depression is a serious disease and can be a risk factor for many chronic diseases, the best way of prevention is its early detection and treatment.

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Ectopic eruption of the maxillary second molar: Predictive factors

The Angle Orthodontist ◽

10.2319/020917-95 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 87 (4) ◽

pp. 583-589 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Soonshin Hwang ◽

Yoon Jeong Choi ◽

Ji Yeon Lee ◽

Chooryung Chung ◽

Kyung-Ho Kim

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Predictive Factors ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Key Factors ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Ectopic Eruption ◽

Maxillary Tuberosity

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic aspects, contributing conditions, and predictive key factors associated with ectopic eruption of maxillary second molars. Material and Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the study models, lateral cephalographs, and panoramic radiographs of 40 adult subjects (20 men, 20 women) with bilateral ectopic eruption and 40 subjects (20 men, 20 women) with normal eruption of the maxillary second molars. Studied variables were analyzed statistically by independent t-tests, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis, followed by receiver-operating characteristic analysis. Results: Tooth widths of bilateral lateral incisors, canines, and premolars were wider in the ectopic group, which resulted in greater arch lengths. The ANB angle and maxillary tuberosity distance (PTV-M1, PTV-M2) were smaller in the ectopic group. The long axes of the maxillary molars showed significant distal inclination in the ectopic group. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that three key factors—arch length, ANB angle, and PTV-M1 distance—were significantly associated with ectopic eruption of the second molars. The area under the curve (AUC) was the largest for the combination of the three key factors with an AUC greater than 0.75. PTV-M1 alone was the single factor that showed the strongest association with ectopic eruption (AUC = 0.7363). Conclusions: An increase in arch length, decrease in ANB angle, and decrease in maxillary tuberosity distance to the distal aspect of the maxillary first molar (PTV-M1) were the most predictive factors associated with ectopic eruption of maxillary second molars.

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The Relationship Between Hemodialysis Modality and Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Hemodialysis Patients

Blood Purification ◽

10.1159/000368882 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 39 (1-3) ◽

pp. 224-229 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sung Jin Moon ◽

Jung Eun Lee ◽

Jwa-Kyung Kim ◽

Soo Young Yoon ◽

Shin Wook Kang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Model Assessment ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Relationship

Background: Although various modalities of hemodialysis (HD) are presumed to have different effects on insulin resistance (IR), the relationship between hemodiafiltration (HDF) and IR has not been fully evaluated. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 82 non-diabetic HD patients were enrolled. The patients were divided into two groups according to the median homeostasis model assessment index (HOMA-IR) value of 1.685. Clinical and biochemical data were compared, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the independent factors associated with higher HOMA-IR. Results: The higher HOMA-IR group had increased body mass index (BMI), decreased HDL cholesterol, and lower beta-2 microglobulin reduction rate (β2-MG RR) compared to the lower HOMA-IR group. HOMA-IR was significantly correlated with β2-MG RR. In addition, HDF patients had lower HOMA-IR levels compared with low flux hemodialysis patients. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, BMI and HDF treatment were independent factors associated with higher and lower HOMA-IR, respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that HDF treatment may reduce IR in non-diabetic HD patients.

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Factors associated with medial meniscal subluxation in knees with medial meniscus tears: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-35269/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Xinguang Liu ◽

Ran Ding ◽

Chen Liu ◽

Bin Yang ◽

Weiguo Wang

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Medial Meniscus ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Control Group ◽

Independent Factor ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Meniscus Tears

Abstract Background Previous studies have indicated that medial meniscal subluxation (MMS) is associated with special types of medial meniscus tears (MMT) and chondral lesions. However, most of these studies lacked arthroscopic findings and did not adjust for possible confounders. The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with MMS in patients with MMT using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Methods A retrospective analysis of 115 patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery for MMT was conducted. The medial meniscal extrusion (MME) distance was measured on a single mid-coronal magnetic resonance (MR) image, and the MMS group included patients with MME distance ≥3 mm (55 patients with 55 knees). Other patients were included as the control group (60 patients with 60 knees). Demographic and clinical data were collected as variates. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with MMS. Results In a univariate analysis, the Outerbridge classification (P=0.002) and the type of MMT (P<0.001) were significantly different between the MMS group and the control group. According to unadjusted and age- and body mass index (BMI)-adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis, the type of MMT was an independent factor associated with MMS. Compared with horizontal tears, radial tears, posterior medial meniscus root tears (PMMRT) and complex tears had approximately 6-fold (adjusted OR 6.468, 95% CI 1.509–27.718, P=0.012), 10-fold (adjusted OR 10.324, 95% CI 1.719–61.989, P=0.011) and 4-fold (adjusted OR 4.458, 95% CI 1.602–12.408, P=0.004) higher associations with MMS, respectively. Conclusion The type of MMT was an independent factor associated with MMS in knees with MMT. Radial tears, PMMRT and complex tears were more likely than horizontal tears to result in MMS. The results suggest that MMT combined with MMS should be noted when managing MMT, especially radial tears, PMMRT and complex tears. Moreover, the results indicate that we must not only preserve the meniscus as much as possible but also restore its position to as close to normal as possible.

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Incidence and risk factors for hypoglycemia in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

10.21203/rs.3.rs-905429/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

XiaoJing Zheng ◽

Hong-Hong Yan ◽

Bin Gan ◽

Xiao-Ting Qiu ◽

Jie Qiu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Hba1c Level ◽

Glycated Hemoglobin ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Cancer Center ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Factors Associated

Abstract AimTo evaluate the incidence and risk factors for hypoglycemia in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).MethodsWe collected and analyzed the clinical data of patients with HCC in our cancer center between April 2020 and June 2021. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the risk factors associated with hypoglycemia.ResultsThe incidence rate of hypoglycemia in patients with HCC was 28.9% (67/232). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between hypoglycemia and Child-Pugh grade C (odds ratio [OR]=7.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.28–23.31, p=0.001), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level (OR=1.000035, 95% CI 1.000007–1.000063, p=0.015), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level (OR=0.46, 95% CI 0.29–0.73, p=0.001).ConclusionChild-Pugh stage and HbA1c and AFP levels were associated with hypoglycemia in patients with HCC. Our study suggests that these three factors should be comprehensively considered when estimating the risk of hypoglycemia in these patients, and the diagnosis, treatment, and nursing plan should be adjusted in time to reduce the incidence of hypoglycemia.

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Conventional Trabeculotomy versus Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm11010046 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 46

Author(s):

Masashi Takata ◽

Hiroto Ishikawa ◽

Tomohiro Ikeda ◽

Fumi Gomi

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Success Rate ◽

Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Glaucoma Surgery ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Surgical Success ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Lowering Effect

Background: Conventional trabeculotomy (CT) is performed in an ab-externo manner with at most 120 degrees of incision area of Schlemm’s canal (SC). Recently, gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT), which makes possible a 360-degree incision area of SC in an ab-interno manner, is introduced. The purpose of this study was to compare surgical outcomes for CT and GATT with and without simultaneous phacoemulsification over 24 months and to identify factors associated with surgical success. Results: Patients’ baseline characteristics were not significantly different between two groups. The surgical success rate in CT and GATT with phacoemulsification groups were 40.4% and 96.6% and were significantly higher in the GATT group than in the CT group (p < 0.001). However, the surgical success rate in CT and GATT without phacoemulsification groups were 40.8% and 54.2%, and there were no significant differences between two groups without phacoemulsification (p = 0.55). Similarly, the postoperative IOP was significantly lower in the GATT group than in the CT group only in eyes with simultaneous phacoemulsification. There were no significant differences in the numbers of glaucoma medications between the two groups. Additional glaucoma surgery was needed in 13.2% and 25.9% of patients in the GATT and CT groups, respectively (p = 0.157). The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the surgical success of trabeculotomy was significantly associated with combined phacoemulsification and the type of glaucoma surgery (GATT). Conclusion: Although both groups without phacoemulsification had a similar surgical success and IOP-lowering effect, GATT combined with phacoemulsification had a higher surgical success rate and a greater IOP-lowering effect compared with combined CT and phacoemulsification. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the factors associated with higher surgical success at one year and two years postoperatively were the combined phacoemulsification procedure and the GATT.

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Prevalence, Awareness and Risk Factors of Hypertension among Public Sector Workers Aged 40 Years and above in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research ◽

10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1731045 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 202-213

Author(s):

Mishio Bawa Elijah ◽

Mensah-Onumah Deborah ◽

Julius Tieroyaare Dongdem ◽

Cletus Adiyaga Wezena

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Scale Up ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Hypertension Status ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Physical Measurements ◽

Tamale Metropolis

Aim: To determine the prevalence, awareness and risk factors associated with hypertension among adults. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Tamale Metropolis from January to March 2020. Methodology: 200 adults (101 men and 99 females) aged 40 years and above were recruited. Socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric and blood pressure data of participants collected through face-to-face administered questionnaire and physical measurements were analyzed for prevalence, knowledge and awareness of hypertension. Binary and multivariate logistic regression was used to estimate the odds of association of risk factors with hypertension. Results: Overall age-standardized prevalence of hypertension was 46.00% (49.50% in males, 42.42% in females). The prevalence of both systolic and diastolic hypertension was higher in males than in females. 49.10% of hypertensive participants were unaware of their status at the time of this study and 83.3% of the hypertensive participants who were aware of their status were diagnosed incidentally. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a significant positive association of being male [AOR = 2.39, (95% CI: 1.08–5.30)], aged between 50 – 65 years [AOR = 2.03, (95% CI: 1.03–4.01)], and being obese [AOR = 3.64, (95% CI: 1.43–9.29)] with hypertension. Being widowed [AOR = 0.06, (95% CI: 0.01–0.66)] was negatively associated with hypertension. Only obesity [AOR = 2.81, (95% CI: 1.29–6.14)] was independently associated with hypertension. Conclusion: Hypertension affects one in every two adults aged 40 years and above in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. Awareness of adult hypertension status in the Metropolis is very low with the most diagnoses of the disease occurring accidentally. Obesity, advancing age, being male and being widowed are risk factors associated with hypertension. The study suggests workplace BP screening and a scale-up of awareness campaigns in the Metropolis to curb the incidence of the disease and control associated risk factors.

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HIV infection among young men who have sex with men in China: comparison of risks among students and non-students

10.21203/rs.2.12321/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Jing Wu ◽

Zihuang Chen ◽

Fei Yu ◽

Youran Xu ◽

Yue Ma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Hiv Infection ◽

Infection Rate ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Young Men ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Past ◽

Sex With Men

Abstract Background The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic has been drastically increasing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China over the past decade. More so, the number of HIV infections among young adults in the country has also been on the rise, highlighting a unique sub-population, which may lead to increased incidence and transmission of the disease. This study aimed to determine the HIV infection rate amongst student and non-student young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in three regions in China and factors associated with their HIV infection. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 September to 6 September 2017 in Beijing, Sichuan, and Guangzhou). Participants were recruited through a popular Chinese gay social networking application, as well as several college-based youth associations. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess factors associated with HIV infection. Results The HIV infection rate among non-student YMSM was significantly higher than that of student YMSM (10.3% versus 5.3%, χ2trend=17.34, P<0.001). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that YMSM self-identifying as homosexual (AOR=2.81, 95%CI=1.40-5.66, P=0.004) and perceived themselves at risk for HIV (AOR=3.08, 95:CI:1.33-7.15, P=0.009) had a 3 times increased odds of being HIV positive. Additionally, participants whom reported not always using condoms with sex partners in the past six months (AOR=1.69, 95%CI=1.17-2.44, P=0.006) were at increased odds of HIV infection. Conclusions Young men who have sex with men, particularly those identifying as homosexual and not always using condoms during intercourse, are at increased odds of HIV infection in China. Promoting comprehensive sexual education to youth and other measures aimed at improving HIV knowledge could help control HIV transmission among this key sub-population.

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Social Isolation and Associated Factors in Chinese Adults With Epilepsy: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2021.813698 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Rui Zhong ◽

Hanyu Zhang ◽

Qingling Chen ◽

Xin Guo ◽

Yujian Han ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Social Isolation ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Final Analysis ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

Objective: We aimed to determine the prevalence of social isolation and associated factors among adults with epilepsy in northeast China.Methods: A cohort of consecutive patients with epilepsy (PWE) from the First Hospital of Jilin University (Changchun, China) was recruited. Demographic and clinical data for each patient were collected during a face-to-face interview. Social isolation was measured using the Berkman-Syme Social Network Index (SNI), and the Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory for Epilepsy (NDDI-E) and Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QOLIE-31) were also administered. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to determine the factors associated with social isolation in PWE.Results: A total of 165 patients were included in the final analysis. The mean SNI score was 2.56 (SD: 1.19), and 35 patients (21.2%) were socially isolated. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, higher depressive symptom levels (OR = 1.15, 95% CI: 1.003–1.318, P = 0.045) and poorer quality of life (OR = 0.967, 95% CI: 0.935–0.999, P = 0.047) emerged as independent factors associated with social isolation in PWE.Conclusion: Social isolation is common and occurs in approximately one-fifth of PWE. Social isolation is significantly associated with depressive symptoms and poor quality of life in PWE. Patients need to be encouraged to actively integrate with others and reduce social isolation, which may help improve their quality of life.

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