scholarly journals Helminthic Infestation of Grass Root Level Students in a Selected Madrasha of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Rahat Bin Habib ◽  
ARM Luthful Kabir ◽  
Md Abdur Rouf ◽  
Md Sk Shahid Ullah ◽  
Md Nazmul Hossain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
Grass Root Level ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Survey Evaluation

In Bangladesh, 4 million students study in 64000 madrasha, which represent 7% of all students, most of these are unregistered. There is little evaluation of helminthic infestation by any authority. It is believed that madrasha students came from vulnerable part of society. : Present Sheikh Hasian government declared on equivalency of their certificate therefore it is important to study on them and evaluate their helminthic infestation. May be this is one of the first study on helminthic infestation on grass root level madrasha students in Bangladesh. We conducted the study to evaluate on helminthiasis to find out current situations, to identify the risk factors and for intervention to control of helminthic infestation.  This cross sectional study was conducted on 164 from 1000 residential students by simple random sampling. Face to face interview and anthropometric measurement were conducted by semistructured open ended questionnaire from those students. Out of hundred-sixty four students all were male, age range from 06-18 years, ova found 75% students in their stool sample, 71% have multiple helminthasis, Ascaris Lumbricoids (AL) was the most (28%) prevalence, in polyparasitism 58% were Ascaris Lumbricoids and Trichuris Trichuria (AL+TT), anal itching found 68% students which indicate pin worm, no antihelminthic intake 76% students within 6 months. Teachers and parent’s health education help to prevent helminthasis. Regular survey, evaluation is needed to identify the risk factors of helminthasis for intervention, monitoring, guidance and training of students and teachers to improve their personal hygiene practice. Moreover need to intake of regular antihelminthic for dewarming  to build a healthy green Bangladesh. Bangladesh Med J. 2019 May; 48 (2): 44-47

Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions among school-age children at Khartoum State 2011/2012

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 413-416
Author(s):  
Dr. Suzan Ail Yousif Abo* ,Dr. ALI abdalazez Salih
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Watching Tv

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was carried out at Khartoum Stateduring the school year 20112/2012 to estimate the prevalence of obesity among schoolchildren aged 6-15 years and to investigate the relationship between BMI (Body MassIndex) and socioeconomic status and life style factors. Two hundred and fifty pupilsparticipated in this study. The researcher took the anthropometric measurement insidethe class room and gave the questionnaire the students to be answered by one of child’sparents. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS Version 13.0).In this study, prevalence of obesity was found to be (48%) of them 18% males and 30%females. Income of the family, number of high caloric carbonated beverages/week, wayof transportation to school, length of daily playing outside the home, and time spentin watching TV and video games were significantly correlated with student’s BMI.While parent’s BMI was not having significant correlation with student’s BMI.This study is considered as the first study in its field regarding this age category inKhartoum State, and it is promoting future researches in obesity and its determinant.Key words: Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions amongschool-age children

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated risk factor of hypertension among individuals of age 18-59 years in South-eastern Nepal: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prajjwal Pyakurel ◽  
Deepak Kumar Yadav ◽  
Jeevan Thapa ◽  
Nishant Thakur ◽  
Pramita Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in developing region. It has also been recognized as one of the major public health problems in the developing countries since the early seventies and the rate is increasing not only in urban areas but in rural areas with low socio-economic condition.  Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Jogidaha Village Development Comittee(VDC) and Triyuga Municipality of Udaypur district of South-Eastern Nepal. A total of 430 participants of age 18-59 years were selected. Semi-structured questionnaire (WHO NCD STEPS instrument) was used to collect information on demographic variables and associated risk factors with use of show cards. Clinical and anthropometric measurement were done. Primary outcome was prevalence of hypertension. Bivariate and multivariate analysis were performed to show strength of association among various risk factors with hypertension.  Results: The prevalence of hypertension was found to be 25.1%. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was found to be 49.8%. Hypertension was significantly associated with age (AOR=1.09, CI=1.05-1.10) and gender (male >female; AOR= 2.12,CI =1.22-3.68). Similarly, increased waist-hip ratio(7.12; CI 2.87-17.67),alcohol consumption(OR=2.82,CI=1.77-4.52), and use of tobacco products (OR =1.8,CI=1.02-3.20) showed significant association with hypertension. Conclusion: There is high prevalence of hypertension in rural districts of South-Eastern Nepal. A community-based preventive approach with early detection and treatment and life-style modification is needed to reduce the burden of disease and make sustainable changes. 

scholarly journals Combating non-communicable diseases in rural Lucknow: Are the skills and knowledge of female health workers adequate?

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3480
Author(s):  
Arunima Saini ◽  
Monika Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
Grass Root Level ◽  
The Government ◽  
Essential Knowledge

Background: India is facing the surging trend of non-communicable diseases (NCD). Forecasting the burden for NCDs, the Government of India (GOI) initiated a program in 2010 across the country, i.e., National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke. The GOI has envisaged the female health workers (FHW) for the last mile delivery of health services under the programme. Available literature shows that FHWs lack essential knowledge regarding chronic diseases. This study attempts to fill these gaps by studying knowledge and skills regarding NCDs among FHWs in rural Lucknow. Objectives were to explore the knowledge about NCDs among ASHAs and ANMs in rural Lucknow and to assess of skills related to NCD screening among ANMs in rural Lucknow.Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted among FHWs of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from June 2019 to August 2019.Results: Among the FHWs, knowledge about NCDs was found to be higher for those with the age more than 40 years, with the education of higher secondary and above and also amongst those who had received previous training for NCDs.Conclusions: Majority of the respondents were found to have poor knowledge regarding NCDs. Additionally, older age, training and higher education are found to be associated with good knowledge; there is a need of training of grass root level workers for them to correctly identify the symptoms and risk factors of various NCDs.

scholarly journals Knowledge, awareness, and preventive behaviors toward osteoporosis among a sample of premenopausal women in Erbil city, Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 464-472
Author(s):  
Lara Mohammed ◽  
Ali Dauod
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Osteoporosis Knowledge ◽  
The Social ◽  
Osteoporosis Risk Factors ◽  
Prolonged Hospital

Background and objective: Osteoporosis is among the top five conditions causing disability and prolonged hospital stay; however, it is still underestimated worldwide, especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice in Erbil city toward this global disease. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 395 premenopausal women aged ≥25 years and ≤ 49 years old, who were recruited by simple random sampling throughout three months from the first of October to December 2015. A questionnaire was completed through a direct interview, which consisted of four parts, including questions about knowledge, attitude, practice, and demographic questions. The statistical package for the social sciences was used for data analysis. Results: The mean age of the participants was 35 ± 8.24 years. Almost half of them did not hear about osteoporosis before. The identification of risk factors by participants was poor. Out of 395 of the participants, 92.9% had no knowledge about the diagnosis of this disease. Approximately half of the participants believed that there is no way to prevent osteoporosis. Regarding practice scoring to prevent the disease, the total score (mean) was 2.9 out of a maximum of 12, which is very low, especially among females aged 25-29 years. Conclusion: The majority of premenopausal women in Erbil city had little knowledge of osteoporosis, however unaware of osteoporosis risk factors and poor preventive practice regarding prevention. Keywords: Osteoporosis; Knowledge; Premenopause; Disability; Iraq.

scholarly journals Analysis of risk-factors associated with diarrhea prevalence among underfive children in Galkayo District Puntland State, Somalia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustaf A. Isack ◽  
Juma J. Nyamai ◽  
Atei Kerochi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Diarrhea Prevalence

Background: The study analysed risk factors associated with diarrhea prevalence among underfive children in Galkayo District Puntland State, Somalia.Methods: The study used analytical cross-sectional survey conducted in Galkayo, from February to March 2020. The inclusion criteria were caregivers with underfive children, and exclusion criteria were children over five years, caregivers who have no underfive children and children with chronic diarrhea. Sample of 385 was calculated using Yamane formula. Caregivers were randomly selected using simple random sampling after cluster sampling. The researcher administered structured questionnaires, collected data from eligible caregivers using interview guide and elicited on diarrhea perceptions. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS, qualitative data was identified common and sub-themes.Results: The study found diarrhea was affecting 30% of underfive children. The presence of two under-fives in the household was associated with high diarrhea prevalence [OR=1.93, 95% CI= (1.21, 3.08)]. Low educational level of underfive caregivers were associated with high diarrhea occurrence [OR=1.36, 95% CI= (0.68, 2.66)]. Households headed by non-biological mothers, diarrhea prevalence was high [OR=0.06, 95% CI= (0.00, 0.50) and OR=0.17, 95% CI= (0.03, 0.79)] respectively. Those children under the care of employed caregivers, diarrhea occurrence was high [OR=2.41 (0.99, 5.80)]. Poor personal hygiene (32%), sanitation (28%), and water quality (28%) were attributed to the cause of diarrhea among children.Conclusions: The study recommends, practice of child spacing, improve caregivers’ basic education to better understand risk factors and seek treatment, establish routine water quality surveillance at source and at household level, conduct awareness behaviour change by promotion of handwashing.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DIARRHEA IN WORK AREA HEALTH DISTRICT CHARMING CITY Sidomulyo PEKANBARU

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
pp. 99-112
Author(s):  
Chairil
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Continuity Correction ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Chi Square Test

Diarrhea is one of the diseases that get priority eradication program because of the high morbidity and caused many deaths. In an effort to decrease the morbidity due to diarrhea important to know the factors that become menyebab incidence of the disease include the state of the environment, disease vector, personal hygiene, snack habits, and health services. The research was done at Village West Sidomulyo Tuah Karya and Sidomulyo subdistrict Puskesmas Handsome that during the period of the last 4-6 months of diarrhea always get into the top 10 diseases. The research objective was to determine the relationship between risk factors with the incidence of diarrhea. The study was a cross sectional study, using a questionnaire. Sampling was done by randomsampling, some 96 respondents. Results of research for the environmental health situation no association with diarrhea because of the test results chi-square statistic with continuity correction values obtained p = (1.00)> α = (0.05), disease-carrying vector no association with diarrhea because of test results chi-square statistic with continuity correction values obtained p = (1.00)> α = (0.05), there is no relationship between personal hygiene with diarrhea, because of the results of statistical chi-square test with continuity correction values obtained p = (0.69)> α = (0.05), there was no relationship between snacks at roadside with diarrhea, because of the results of statistical chi-square test with continuity correction values obtained p = (1.00)> α = (0, 05) there is no relationship between counseling with diarrhea, because of the results of statistical chi-square test with continuity correction values obtained p = (0.42)> α = (0.05), the variables being researched nothing to do with diarrhea , but it diskritif there, it is to note could be a risk for diarrhea will occur, it is necessary to promotive and preventive efforts. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of Infections Bronchities Virus at Four Selected Districts (Damot Gale, Sodozuri, Humbo and Kindokoy) In Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Abebe Garooma Gichile ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infectious Bronchitis

Infectious bronchitis is an important virial disease affecting poultry production which causes significant economic losses. A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2019 to January 2020. To estimating the prevalence of infectious bronchitis and determines the risk factors. A total 420 poultry were by a simple random sampling procedure. Data was analyzed using STATA version 11. Chi square test and logistic regression analysis were used to determine the association between prevalence of infectious bronchitis and potential risk factors. From the total 420 poultry examined for infectious bronchitis were found positive. There was significance difference between the risk factors and bronchitis infections. More infectious bronchitis infected poultry were found in kindokoy 90.4%, odd ratio: 0.3 Confidence Interval :0.1-0.7, p = 0.00 than humbo, sodozuri and damotgale. There was high prevalence of infectious bronchitis in gerater than 6 months than less than 3 months and between 3 and 6-month age of poultry. The presence of infectious bronchitis in poultry production might entail morbidity and mortality. Therefore, further detailed molecular epidemiological studies are warranted. Good hygienic and husbandry practices are essential to limit the spread of infection

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge of Antenatal Mothers Regarding Selected Health Problems of Complicated Pregnancy- A Cross Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-566
Author(s):  
R. Johncyrani ◽  
Judie Arulappan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Manual

Pregnancy and child birth are common and highly important aspects of women’s life. The focus of midwifery is on the care of essentially healthy women, and the care extends to women with social, medical or obstetric risk factors. A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of antenatal mothers on selected health problems complicating pregnancy was conducted. 100 antenatal mothers were selected through simple random sampling method. Among 100 antenatal mothers, 83% had inadequate knowledge and 17% had moderately adequate knowledge. There was highly significant association between the knowledge of antenatal mothers and their demographic variables such as educational status, occupation, and monthly income. It is reported that many of the antenatal mothers were having poor knowledge of selected health problems complicating pregnancy and its clinical manifestation and risk factors. Hence, it is necessary to create awareness among antenatal mothers which might improve their health seeking behaviors. This can be achieved by giving health education to the antenatal mothers. So the researcher had given instructional manual to improve knowledge regarding selected health problems complicating pregnancy which included iron deficiency anemia, gestational diabetes mellitus and pregnancy induced hypertension.

scholarly journals A study on the prevalence of dental caries among the school-going children in Tamil Nadu

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gomathy Parasuraman ◽  
Y. Gowtham Krishna ◽  
M. Kaviya ◽  
Nischal A. Jain ◽  
Prashanth Rajendran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Dental caries is an important social problem in India and is predominantly a disease of childhood. The prevalence and incidence of dental caries is influenced by various socio–demographic factors like age, sex, ethnic groups, dietary patterns and oral hygiene habits. The objective of the study were to estimate the prevalence of dental caries among the school going children aged between 5–10 years and to determine the risk factors associated with dental caries.Methods: A population based cross–sectional study was conducted among the primary school going children in Thirumazhisai from February 2016 to July 2016. Simple random sampling technique was employed and 357 children were identified for the study. Descriptive statistics was calculated for background variables and association between the risk factors and evidence of dental caries was analyzed by tests of proportions and chi square test was used as a statistical test of significance. Results: The overall prevalence of dental caries was found to be 63.9%. Higher prevalence of dental caries was found among the girls (54%), among the lower socioeconomic class (41.7%), among those who consumed mixed diet (74.8%), among those who consumed junk foods (62.6%) at least once every day and among those who consumed dairy products (58.9%) at least once every day. Dental caries was found to be low in prevalence among those who consumed fruits several times a week (6.1%), among those who brushed their teeth twice/more than twice a day (20.2%) and among those who washed their mouth after each meal (38.7%). Conclusions: Lack of awareness, improper dietary habits and poor oral hygienic practices are seemingly the contributing factors for the development of dental caries. Dental caries is a preventable disease which can be alleviated by creating community awareness through health education activities. 

scholarly journals Pola Asuh Orang Tua Sebagai Faktor Penentu Kualitas Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Dasar Personal Hygiene Anak Usia 6-12 Tahun

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Umi Mardliyah ◽  
Anafrin Yugistyowati ◽  
Veriani Aprilia
Keyword(s):  
School Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary School Age ◽  
Parenting Pattern

<p>Health problems that often occur in children of primary school age (6-12 years) are diseases associated with personal hygiene of the children. This study aimed to determine the relationship of parenting pattern with quality fulfi llment of basic personal hygiene needs of children aged 6-12 years in SDN Asem Little Kulon Progo Yogyakarta. This analytic observational used cross-sectional study design. Sampling was determined with simple random sampling technique and obtained 86 students as respondents. Analysis using test Kendal Tau (τ) showed no association between parenting pattern with quality fulfi llment of basic personal hygiene needs of children aged 6-12 years in SDN Asem Little Kulon Progo Yogyakarta (p&lt;0.05). The results provide input for health services to improve health education to the community, especially school-age children about personal hygiene associated with the prevention of disease through School Health Unit (UKS).</p>

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