scholarly journals An Observational Study to Assess the Prevalence of Hypertension and its Associated Disorders Among School Teachers in Dhaka City

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Ripon Barua ◽  
Mohammed Abu Noman ◽  
Mohammad Ismail ◽  
Md Amir Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Urban School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes

Background: Urban school teachers are experiencing sedentary life style behaviors. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and its relationship with associated disorders among school teachers of Dhaka city. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted between May-October of 2017. Total 323 school teachers in Dhaka city aged between 25-59 years were enrolled using cluster random sampling technique. Data on socio-demographic profile, personal and family history, co-morbidities and blood pressure were recorded. HTN was recorded according to predefined criteria. Results: The prevalence of HTN among school teachers was 52.3%. The mean±SD age was 46.5±7.8 years. About 82% hypertensive teachers were within 41-59 years category. Majority participants were female (65.6%) and female to male ratio was 1.9:1. Female teachers were more hypertensive compared to male (54.2% vs 48.6%). Majority teachers (52%) were earning between 20,000 and 50,000 Bangladeshi Taka per month and about 61.6% had service duration>15 years. Male teachers with positive family history of diabetes mellitus (DM) were about one and half times likely to have DM as compared to negative family history (p = 0.009, OR = 1.491, 95% CI 1.138-1.954). Among hypertensive teachers, about 70% were overweight/obese and they were about 1.7 times likely to develop HTN (p=0.024, OR=1.696 and 95% CI 1.069-2.692) which was statistically significant. Conclusions: HTN is more prevalent among urban school teachers and they are at greater risk to develop HTN. Building awareness by promoting health education, healthy life style and behaviors for prevention and control of HTN should be given importance among teachers. Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 10, No. 1: Jan 2019, P 70-76

scholarly journals Differential expression of micro RNA-29 family in non-diabetic adults of diabetic and non-diabetic parents

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uzair Abbas ◽  
Bushra Imdad ◽  
Sikander Adil Mughal ◽  
Israr Ahmed Baloch ◽  
Afshan Mehboob Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Micro Rna ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
History Of

Abstract Objective MicroRNAs are known to regulate 60% of genes at post translational level. MicroRNAs including Micro RNA-29 family play a vital role in cellular activities and have validate role in numerous metabolic disorders inclusive of diabetes mellitus and its complications. While micro RNA profile changes years before the occurrence of disease. This cross-sectional study was conducted in non-diabetic adults of diabetic and non-diabetic parents to explore the early changes in expression of micro RNA-29 family as it can be served as early biomarker of type 2 diabetes in non-diabetic adults. This study was conducted from January 2019 to January 2021. Micro RNA was extracted from plasma of 50 participants and expression was compared through qPCR. While data was analyzed through SPSS version 21.0. Results 29a and 29b had lower expression in participants with family history of DM compared to those having no family history of DM (P < 0.0001). While micro RNA 29c was found to be significantly higher in participants with positive family history of type 2 diabetes as compared to those without family history of diabetes (P = 0.001).

scholarly journals Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among school teachers in Dhaka, Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 2902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ripon Barua ◽  
Monzurul Alam ◽  
Nadira Parvin ◽  
Rajib Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Service Duration

Background: School teachers in urban area are experiencing sedentary life style behaviors. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension (HTN) among school teachers in Dhaka city.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from May to October of 2017. Total 323 school teachers in Dhaka city aged between 25-59 years were enrolled using cluster random sampling technique. Data on socio-demographic profile, different risk factors, co-morbidities, family history and blood pressure (BP) were recorded. HTN was recorded according to pre-defined criteria. Factors associated with HTN analyzed by Chi-square test (χ2).Results: The prevalence of HTN among school teachers was 52%. The mean ± SD age was 46.5±7.8 years. Majority teachers (52%) were earning between 20,000 and 50,000 Bangladeshi Taka per month and about 61.6% had service duration >15 years. Development of HTN was significantly associated with age, monthly family income and service duration (p=0.001). Majority participants were female (65.6%) and female to male ratio was 1.9:1. Female teachers were more hypertensive compared to male (68% vs 32%). Taking extra salt (OR 1.977, 95% CI 1.269-3.079), low intake of fresh vegetables (OR 2.048, 95% CI 1.228-3.416), higher waist circumference (OR 1.990, 95% CI 1.006-3.933) and mental distress (OR 1.724, 95% CI 1.045-2.844) were found to be significantly associated with HTN.Conclusions:The prevalence of HTN was higher among the study participants. Building awareness by promoting healthy life style and behaviors for prevention and control of HTN should be given importance among teachers.  

What is known about Prostate Cancer? Response from Men Aged 50 Years and Above in Lindi Municipal, Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
Simon Francis ◽  
Obadia V. Nyongole
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year ◽  
High Level

Background: The incidence of prostate cancer in Tanzania is among the highest recorded in Africa. Prostate cancer is also the most common cancer among men aged 50 years and above in Tanzania. Our study aimed to determine the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes among adult men with age 50 years and above regarding prostate cancer.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included 250 adult men aged 50 years and above in Lindi municipal being purposively selected and we interviewed them by using a structured questionnaire. A stratified random sampling method was used for obtaining our participants. All men who had stayed for not less than one year in Lindi and willing to participate were enrolled in the study. These men were selected at households without screening whether or not they had taken prostate screening test or had been diagnosed with prostate cancer Quantitative data were cleaned and analyzed with SPSS version 20.Results: Majority, 216(86.7%) of our study participants were aged 50–69 years and most of them, 142(56.8%) had primary education with 93.2% of them being married. Among the study subjects 7.2% had positive family history of cancer and 195(78%) were aware of prostate cancer with source of information being mass media (62.6%). Majority of them, 63.2%, did not know the risk age group. Few, 20.8% of our participants had good knowledge while majority, 95.2% had negative attitude toward prostate cancer. We found a statistically significant association between level of education, family history and level of knowledge regarding prostate cancer with p < 0.005.Conclusion: This study revealed high level of awareness, but poor knowledge regarding prostate cancer and negative attitude toward prostate cancer among men with age ≥50 years in Lindi municipal Tanzania. Key words: Awareness, knowledge, attitude, prostate cancer.

Adolescent-Onset Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Disease Features

Dermatology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 235 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Molina-Leyva ◽  
Carlos Cuenca-Barrales
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Sex Positive

Background/Aims: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory and destructive skin disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to stop its progression. Data concerning adolescent-onset HS are scarce. The aims of this study are to describe the prevalence of adolescent-onset HS and to explore potential risk factors and the disease features of these patients. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study including 134 patients was performed. Results: Adolescent-onset HS occurred in 51.5% (69/134) of patients. Adolescent-onset HS was associated with female sex, positive family history, presence of pilonidal sinus, acne conglobata, longer disease duration and a worse perception of disease severity. Conclusion: Adolescent-onset HS might be more frequent than previously reported. Female sex, positive family history and the presence of elements of the follicular occlusion tetrad identify individuals with a higher risk of early onset. These patients experience a longer disease duration and perceive their disease as severer.

scholarly journals Muskuloskeletal disorders among dental surgeons at selected private dental hospitals in Dhaka city

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
KM Rownak Jahana ◽  
Silvana Israt ◽  
Md Ali Afzal Khan ◽  
Tazdik G Chowdhury ◽  
Ahmed Raihan Sharif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Surgery ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Education And Awareness

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 96 dental surgeons at selected private dental hospitals in Dhaka city (North). The objective of the study was to find out musculoskeletal disorders within dental surgeons at selected private dental hospitals in Dhaka city during the period between September to November 2012.Convenient sampling technique was used and information was gathered by face to face interview with a pre tested semi structured questionnaires. Among the respondents, 43.8% were of in the age group of 36 - 40 years age, 18.8% were in the age group of up to 35 years, and 13.5% were in the age group of 41 – 45 years and 19.8% in the age group of over 50 years. The 67.7% were male and 32.3% were female respondents. By professional educational level 36.4% were Bachelor in Dental surgery and 63.5% were post graduated. . Among the respondents 79.2% who had professional experience more than 10 years missing in practice due to MSD more than 29.2%who had professional experience more than 10 years or less. The reduction and prevention of MSDs among dental surgeons should include their education and awareness regarding the importance of work related risk factors.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2015; 5 (1): 10-14

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Disease and Its Risk Factors Among Employees of Sindh Government; A Cross Sectional Survey from Karachi, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Madiha Shafi ◽  
Humaira Mehmood ◽  
Saeed Afsar ◽  
Zoaib Raza Bokhari ◽  
Saleem Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Family History ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sedentary Life ◽  
Sedentary Life Style

Abstract: Introduction:  Globally it is documented that CVD has multi-factorial aetiology and many factors like increased BMI, hypertension (HTN), stress and diabetes determine the risk of CVD. The prevalence of risk factors for cardio vascular disease (CVD) is on increase in the developing nations of the world. Objectives: The purpose of the study was   to find out the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors among employees of Sindh Government in Karachi, Pakistan.Method: It was hospital based cross sectional study. A total of 150 subjects (govt employees of Sindh Government) were interviewed by using consecutive sampling technique. Data on serum cholesterol, BMI, blood pressure, history of hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases was collected, in addition to demographic data. Results: Out of 150 subjects interviewed, 20.6% reported to have CVD. The most prevalent risk factor was hypertension, found in 58% respondents. Other risk factors were diabetes (45%), sedentary life style (50%), obesity (28%), dyslipidaemia (30%), smoking (20%), positive family history (26%). In 6% of subjects, three major risk factors were present. The risk factors, strongly associated with CVD in our study were diabetes (p<0.01), hypertension (p<0.001) and family history of CVD (p<0.02). There is strong association of increasing age on risk of developing CVD (p< 0.001). Conclusion: The results show that there is high frequency of CVD risk factors in employees of health department in Karachi. The high prevalence of risk factors, especially hypertension, sedentary life style, obesity and diabetes should be of great concern.

scholarly journals Dietary knowledge Among Female Diabetic Patients in Amman, Jordan

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jafar El-Qudah
Keyword(s):  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Degree Relative ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Dietary Knowledge

The aim of this study was to assess dietary knowledge among females with diabetes in Amman, Jordan. We performed a cross-sectional study of diabetic patients attending outpatient diabetes clinics, at several hospitals in Amman . A questionnaires and 24-hour dietary recall were completed by the participants. The study used a face to face interview during which a questionnaire was filled by the investigator about knowledge and attitudes of diabetic patients. The study sample was composed of 180 females. Most of the patients have diabetes for more than two years (78.3%) and had a positive family history of diabetes as a first degree relative. About 50% suffered from diabetes related health disease and about half of the patients were overweight and 32.2% were obese. More than half of patients (56.1%) gave wrong answers for meals recommended for diabetes/day and that should be used with hypoglycemia (44.5%), food rich in protein (47.6%), number of snacks (50.6%) and their role (43.1%), drinks permitted with unlimited amounts (61.4%) and suitable time to drink juice (78.1%). Most of the patients gave correct answers for food rich in fats (48.4%), cholesterol (47.8%), and controlling blood sugar (51.7%), right and number of snacks recommended (68.7%) and food which raises blood sugar (49.1%). According to the results, the dietary knowledge of diabetic patients is inadequate and need improvement. The study recommends that there is a need to set up a health education programme on diabetes mellitus which would also include a self-monitoring programme.

Prospective colonoscopic study to investigate risk of colorectal neoplasms in first-degree relatives of patients with non-advanced adenomas

Gut ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siew C Ng ◽  
Moe Htet Kyaw ◽  
Bing Yee Suen ◽  
Yee Kit Tse ◽  
Martin C S Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Colorectal Neoplasms ◽  
Colorectal Neoplasia ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Advanced Adenoma ◽  
Degree Relative ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Advanced Adenomas

ObjectiveThe risk associated with a family history of non-advanced adenoma (non-AA) is unknown. We determined the prevalence of colorectal neoplasms in subjects who have a first-degree relative (FDR) with non-AA compared with subjects who do not have an FDR with adenomas.DesignIn a blinded, cross-sectional study, consecutive subjects with newly diagnosed non-AA were identified from our colonoscopy database. 414 FDRs of subjects with non-AA (known as exposed FDRs; mean age 55.0±8.1 years) and 414 age and sex-matched FDRs of subjects with normal findings from colonoscopy (known as unexposed FDRs; mean age 55.2±7.8 years) underwent a colonoscopy from November 2015 to June 2018. One FDR per family was recruited. FDRs with a family history of colorectal cancer were excluded. The primary outcome was prevalence of advanced adenoma (AA). Secondary outcomes included prevalence of all adenomas and cancer.ResultsThe prevalence of AA was 3.9% in exposed FDRs and 2.4% in unexposed FDRs (matched OR (mOR)=1.67; 95% CI 0.72 to 3.91; p=0.238 adjusted for proband sex and proband age). Exposed FDRs had a higher prevalence of any adenomas (29.2% vs 18.6%; mOR=1.87; 95% CI 1.32 to 2.66; p<0.001) and non-AA (25.4% vs 16.2%; mOR=1.91; 95% CI 1.32 to 2.76; p=0.001). A higher proportion of exposed FDRs than unexposed FDRs (4.3% vs 2.2%; adjusted mOR=2.44; 95% CI 1.01 to 5.86; p=0.047) had multiple adenomas. No cancer was detected in both groups.ConclusionA positive family history of non-AA does not significantly increase the risk of clinically important colorectal neoplasia. The data support current guidelines which do not advocate earlier screening in individuals with a family history of non-AA.Trial registration numberNCT0252172.

Nocturnal enuresis among children in Morogoro region in Tanzania: A cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-29
Author(s):  
Nehemia Kilongo ◽  
Francis F. Furia
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
African Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Childhood Disorders ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
History Of

Background: Enuresis is common childhood disorders which affecting quality of life of children and causing significant psychosocial disturbances to children and their families. This condition has been widely reported globally with increasing data from sub-Saharan African region. In Tanzania there is no reports on its magnitude and therefore this study was carried out with the aim of determine the prevalence of this condition among children in Tanzania.Methods: This was a community based cross-sectional study conducted among children aged between 5 and 14 years recruited from 12 streets in Morogoro Municipality in Tanzania. Standardized Swahili questionnaire was used to collect data including socio-demographic details of parents,  children and presence of enuresis. Socio-demographic data included age of the child, sex, level of education of the parents, education of the child, presence of bed wetting, history of enuresis in the family.Results: Five hundred and ten children were recruited into this study out of which 271 (53.1%) were females and mean age of study participants was 9±2.8 years. Enuresis was noted in 19% (97/510) of children, 68% (66/97) and 32% (31/97) had primary and secondary enuresis respectively. Significantly higher prevalence rates of enuresis were noted for children aged below 8 years 26.4% (43/162) and those with family history of enuresis 47% (18/38) with p values of 0.01 and < 0.001 respectively. Forty-one (42.3%) out of 97 respondents whose children had enuresis reported to have punished their children and only 21.4% (20/97) reported to have sought treatment for their children.Conclusions: Enuresis is common among children in Tanzania particularly those with positive family history. Punishment to children with enuresis was noted in this study and only one in five parents/guardians sought treatment for their affected children. Therefore, there is a need for initiatives for raising community awareness about enuresis in Tanzania Key words: Enuresis in children, prevalence of enuresis in Tanzania, factors affecting enuresis in children.

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