scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Mentally ill Patients Admitted to Different Hospitals of Dhaka City

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Maksumul Hakim ◽  
Jinnatul Airin ◽  
Salma Naher ◽  
Mohammad Ali ◽  
Mushtaq Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Microsoft Office

Introduction: Mental health is essentially as important as the physical health required of an individual to maintain. There are many factors that seem to play a role in the genesis of mental illness.Objective: This study was conducted among the mentally ill patients admitted to four hospitals of Dhaka city with a view to find out their socio demographic characteristics of mental illness.Materials and Methods: It was a descriptive type of cross sectional study. A total number of 81 patients and their near relatives were interviewed at four medical institutions through a structured questionnaire. A checklist was used for clinical diagnosis of the patients. A master sheet was prepared followed by questionnaire plotting all the information. Then data were analyzed according to objectives and necessary tables were prepared accordingly by case appropriate variables of the study using Microsoft office program.Results: The study results showed that 81.49% patients were male and 18.51% patients were female. Of the total patients 71.61% were found in the age group of unto 30 years. Maximum patients (61.73%) were found within the monthly family income of BDT 2500/- to 4500/- only. 53.03% of patients were married followed by 39.51% of unmarried. The study revealed that 58.02% patients hailed from urban area. 61.73% patients were educated up to secondary level and only 8.64% patients were illiterate. Regarding occupation 27.17% patients were cultivator and 16.05% were students. The study reflected that 48.15% patients were smokers and very few (6.17%) were drug drug addicts. 61.73% patients were living in joint families.50.62% patients did not receive treatment prior to admission. Of the total 49.38% treated cases (prior to admission), 25% cases were treated from the homeopath and only 25% were consulted with specialist.Conclusion: The lower and middle socio economic group and literate group from urban areas living in joint family suffered more from mental illness. There is need for appropriate policy to address the problems of families with mentally ill patients at the family and community levels.Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.10(2) 2014

scholarly journals Eco-epidemiological factors' of Head Lice in 10-12 year-old girls in Birjand City in 2017

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razieh Lashkari ◽  
Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush ◽  
GholamReza SHarifzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Ghaneian ◽  
Ali Dehghani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Head Lice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epidemiological Factors ◽  
Head Lice Infestation ◽  
Habitat History

Introduction: Lice are external  parasites found in all socioeconomic classes around the world, which infect millions of people, especially children aged 5-14 years. Considering the growing and epidemiological trend of head lice in recent years, despite careful health care, more prognosis is needed. Therefore, this study aimed to study eco-epidemiological factors of head lice in 10-12 year-old girls in Birjand City in 2017. Methods: This cross-sectional study with descriptive-analytic approach was conducted in Birjand City in the 2017. The participants were selected using cluster sampling method from girl primary schools in Birjand City and its suburb areas. Data were entered into SPSS version 22 and analyzed by logistic regression test at significant level of 0.0.5 Results: Head lice was evaluated in 2417 elementary school girls. The prevalence of head lice infection was 13.6% (n=329) in the population. The prevalence of contamination in urban areas was two times higher than the suburb areas. Significant correlations were observed between head lice infestation and father's education, mother's education, parent's job, family income, nationality, presence of foreigners in a class, habitat, history of previous student infections, presence of an infected person in the family, use of common Chador (piece of cloth worn by Muslim women to cover their body and hair) for praying  at school. (p<0.05) Conclusion: The prevalence of head lice infection in the present study was higher than other studies. The prevalence of head lice infection was also higher in the suburbs. So,  preventive measures, especially in the suburbs are required with regard to factors associated with infection by the health system.

scholarly journals Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Academic Performance of Medical Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Sheikh Salahuddin ◽  
Md Humayun Kabir Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted to explore the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on academic performance of medical students. The study period was from July 2015 to June 2016. Total 627 final year MBBS students of 11 (6 government and 5 non-government) medical colleges were selected through convenient sampling technique. A self-administered semi structured questionnaire and an interview schedule were used. Study revealed that family income did not have any influence on the academic performance of medical students. Location of parental stay did not show any influence on students' academic performance. Respondents' previous medium of study had little influence on their academic performance. Students who were regular in passing formative assessment also had better performance in professional examinations. Students who failed in professional examinations mostly failed in oral portions (more than 80%). Father's educational qualification did not have any influence on the performance of students but mother's educational qualification had positive relation on it. Performance of those students who were willing to study MBBS were better than unwilling ones. Respondents who were satisfied with the money provided by the parents/guardians were more regular in passing professional examinations. Many of the findings of this study are aligned with findings of the study conducted by Ali S, Haider Z et al.1Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.8(2) 2017: 18-23

scholarly journals Parents’ knowledge about the oral health care of oncological children

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Rafaele Vieira PEDROSA ◽  
Walésia Laianny Leite MARTINS ◽  
Híttalo Carlos Rodrigues de ALMEIDA ◽  
Veronica Maria da Rocha KOZMHINSKY ◽  
Maria de Fátima Pessoa de Araújo SABINO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

ABSTRACT Objective: identifying the parents/guardians’ knowledge about the oral health condition of oncological children assisted at the Pediatric Oncology Department of the Institute of Integral Medicine Professor Fernando Figueira. Methods: A cross-sectional study comprising a sample of 163 parents/guardians of children assisted at the Pediatric Oncology Department of the IIMP in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, applying a semi-structured form, tested with 10% of the sample in a pilot study. Results: Most of the parents/guardians were female subjects (87%) and patients’ mothers (81%), between 25 and 34 years of age (44.8%), with a family income of a minimum wage (47%), educational level until elementary school (51.6%) and from the countryside of the state of Pernambuco (56%). Most of the children were male subjects (58.9%) with average age of 7.57 years, who had attended or stopped primary school (54.6%) and had been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (57.7%) and treated with chemotherapy (92.6%). All parents considered important to have dental surgeons in the oncology department assisting the children in their oral hygiene. More than half of these parents reported knowing about how to avoid caries (63%) and, almost half of the children had never had a consultation with a dentist before (41.1%). Conclusion: Parents/guardians have information about oral health care, but they do not put it into practice.

scholarly journals A study of Dhat syndrome- a culture bound syndrome in Nepalese context

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Dhungana ◽  
SR Ghimire ◽  
M Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Tingling Sensation ◽  
Body Ache

Introduction: Dhat syndrome is generally believed to be a culture-bound which is characterized by excessive preoccupation with loss of "Dhat", which is generally taken to be representing semen. The study evaluated the symptoms of patient with Dhat syndrome visiting three mental health clinics of Rupandehi district.Material and Method This descriptive cross- sectional study was conducted in three different Psychiatry outpatient clinics at Rupandehi district of Nepal. Purposive sampling, a type of non-random sampling was utilized for the study. A total 50 patients with Dhat syndrome were enrolled in the study. A semi-structured Performa containing socio-demographic and Dhat syndrome symptoms related information was filled by respondents after providing written informed consent.Results: The patients were predominantly young adults, male with mean age of 23.1±4.6. Majority of them were in age group 18-25 years, hindu by religion, living in non-urban areas, family income of 5000-10000 per month, literate and unmarried. A range of psychological and somatic symptoms associated with Dhat syndrome were revealed. Most common symptoms found in the study were excessive worries (96%), tingling sensation of body (86%), weakness (80%), decrease interest (80%), fatigue (76%), depressed mood (74%), and generalized body ache (72%).Conclusion: Dhat syndrome presented with a range of psychological and somatic symptoms. Any male patient presenting with multiple somatic symptoms must be evaluated for Dhat syndrome and the physician must enquire about the semen loss and the associated beliefs.J Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal Vol .6(1), 2017, p.33-37

scholarly journals Characterization of acid burn victims in two selected health facilities in Dhaka city

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Jahidul Islam ◽  
MM Jalal Uddin ◽  
Md Shahadat Hossain ◽  
Md Ruhul Amin ◽  
Md Nuruzzaman Khandaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Burn Patients ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Burn Victims ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Total Body

This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out in Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF), Dhaka from January to June 2010 among the acid burn patients admitted in DMCH and acid burn victims taking services from ASF to find out the socio-demographic characteristics, physical extent of injury, and to identify the reasons behind acid burn in selected institution in Dhaka city. A total of 112 samples were taken purposively and data were collected by face to face interview. Among the respondents most were female (58.04%). Mean age was 20.3 years and most came from rural and semi-urban areas (91.82%)l. Most of the incident occurred at the mid-night and at the time of sleeping (69.09%). 23% of the respondents lost their partial or full eye sight or hearing or both. Post burn complications developed in old burn patients 75.8%. Most of the victims (83%) faced various type of problems. Among the respondents, 65.2% suffered from superficial burn, 31.2% from mixed burn and 3.6% from deep burn. About 15.2% suffered from > 20% of total Body Surface (TBSA) burn. The main cause of acid burn was intentional (98.2%). Only 1.8% was accidental. In the female the intentional causes were presence at the site (21.9%), marriage proposal rejection (15.6%). In case of male the main causes were personal enmity (30.4%), presence at the site (28.3%). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v43i2.21391 Bangladesh Med J. 2014 May; 43 (2): 94-99

scholarly journals Household Food Security During The COVID-19 Pandemic in Urban and Semi-Urban Areas in Indonesia.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Syafiq ◽  
Sandra Fikawati ◽  
Syilga Cahya Gemily
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Food ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background One of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic was the weakening of the community's economic condition. The weak economy of the community will have an impact on household food security. This study aims to determine food security in the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the impact of the pandemic on food security in urban and semi-urban areas. Methods A cross-sectional study with a total sample of 517 people who live in urban (Jakarta) and semi-urban (Depok) areas. The research data was collected online and purposively through Posyandu cadres who have access to family/community. Data analysis used the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression. Results There were 65.0% of households had food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the multivariate analysis showed that family income during the COVID-19 pandemic (AOR = 4.2; 95%CI = 2.7–6.7), the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (AOR = 2.6; 95%CI = 1.6–4.1), and the age of the respondent (AOR = 1.7; 95%CI = 1.1–2.5) was significantly related to household food security after being controlled by husband's work status during the pandemic. Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on employment and income which then decreasing the level of household food security.

scholarly journals Study on Hygiene Practice of the Adult Domestic Household Women Worker in Urban Slum Area of Dhaka City

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
AKM Majbah Uddin ◽  
Md Monoarul Haque ◽  
Yasin Arafat ◽  
Suman Kumar Roy ◽  
Md Zahid Hasan Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Slum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Household Workers ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Satisfactory State

Background: Globally, slums have been recognized as neglected communities with limited access to services. They are often characterized by deteriorated or poorly structured houses crowded together, poor environmental managements such as deficient access to safe drinking water and sanitation, stagnation of water, and poor drainage with excessive open sewers, excessive amount of uncollected rubbish, severe overcrowding, flies, and poor lighting. Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore hygiene practice of the adult domestic household women worker in urban slum area of Dhaka city. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among adult female domestic household workers ages between 19 to 45 years of the south Monipur slum of Dhaka city. The study was conducted from April 2012 to June 2012. About 95 samples were selected purposively to conduct this study. Results: The mean age of the respondent was 29.32 years. It also found that majority of the respondent (87.37%) were married, 10.53% were separated and 2.11% were divorced. The mean income of the respondent was 2132.63TK. Result found that 76.84% of the respondent use sandal in toilet and 23.16% of the respondent do not use sandal in toilet. It also showed that 69.47% of the respondent use soap everyday in bath and 30.53% of the respondent did not use soap everyday in bath. About 90.53% of the respondent brushing teeth everyday and 9.47% of the respondent did not brush teeth everyday. In addition to this 33.68% of the respondent cut nail regularly and 66.32% of the respondent did not cut nail regularly. Besides 85.26% of the respondent used soap to wash their hand after toilet, 2.11% used ash and 12.63% of the respondent used soil to wash their hand after toilet. Conclusion: The hygiene practice of adult domestic household workers is quite good but the overall practice condition is not in satisfactory state. Further in depth studies are needed to evaluate the actual scenario of the hygiene practice among adult domestic household workers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v14i1.22884 Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.14 (1); Jan 2015; Page 52-54

scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Child labourers in Dhaka city of Bangladesh: Findings from a Cross Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-136
Author(s):  
Md Naimur Rahman ◽  
Sabuj Kanti Mistry ◽  
Md Ikbal Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Nearly 7.9 million children are working in Bangladesh; many of which in urban areas, particularly in Dhaka city. Working during childhood impedes the children’s growth potential leading to malnutrition. The objective of this study was to investigate the nutritional status and food intake pattern of child laborers of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Methodology: The study followed a cross-sectional study design and was conducted among 100 randomly selected child laborers (aged 5-17 years) from an NGO led school of Dhaka. Anthropometric measurements were taken using standard methods while socio-economic status and dietary intake were assessed through interviewing the respondents with a pretested questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS, Epi info and MS excel DANS(R) software. Results: Forty five percent children were fixed salary earners and 89% of them worked to support their family. Anthropometric assessment reveled that, 26%, 15% and 26% respondents were stunted, wasted and underweight respectively. According to BMI for age, 39% of the children were thinner. Overall, 52.1% and 60.8% of the calorie requirement and 77.6% and 82.2% of the protein requirement were fulfilled by boys and girls respectively. Almost all the micronutrients’ requirement except that of thiamin and vitamin C were very poorly fulfilled. Conclusions: Overall, nutritional status of the child laborers were below acceptance. Per capita dietary intake was poor and imbalanced containing very low amount of micronutrients leading to malnutrition. Nutrition intervention program needs to be administered especially targeting working children. Adult unemployment and underemployment should be reduced and parents need to make aware of the harmful nutritional impact of working in childhood. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjch.v38i3.22821 Bangladesh J Child Health 2014; VOL 38 (3) :130-136

scholarly journals Advertisements in Various Television Channels on Food items & Understandability of Telecasted Programs Influencing Nutritional Status of Urban Graduate Mothers

2013 ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Ayesha Begum ◽  
Sonia Zebsyn ◽  
Md Aminul Haque Bhuyan
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Child Nutrition ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out amongst eighty graduate mothers having U-5 years children from different socio-economic groups of Mohammadpur area in Dhaka city. They were interviewed on nutrition related programs thorough television. The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of advertisements and understandability of nutrition education programs through different TV channels among the respondents and also the impact of these programs on maternal and child nutrition (MCN). Results of the study showed that the programs of mass media like TV on nutritional aspects influence the nutritional awareness of the respondents. Most of the graduate mothers practiced extra diet as special food taken during pregnancy and lactation period of which television was the major source of knowledge compared to radio, newspaper, doctor and family members. Again 52.5% respondents were normal along with 33.8% respondents were overweight and rests of 13.7% mothers were obese. Furthermore, 82% U5C’s nutritional status were normal whereas only 3% were found in border line according to MUAC. Few U-5 children were found overweight by WAZ. So adult and child overweight are increasing day by day in urban areas which need great attention to prevent chronic diseases. From this study, it was revealed that no relationship exist between family income and nutritional status of the respondents and also between the educational level and nutritional status of them (P value > 0.05). It may be concluded from the study that the exposure to nutrition related programs through different television channels had a role to improve the nutritional status. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjnut.v24i0.14037 Bangladesh J. Nutr. Vol. 24-25 Dec 2011-2012 pp.65-76

scholarly journals Sexual lifestyle and socio-demographic profile of female floating sex workers in some selected areas of Dhaka city

Pulse ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
F Mahejabin ◽  
L Nahar ◽  
S Parveen
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Condom Usage ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Mean

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of six months in some locations of Dhaka city. Data was collected from 90 floating sex workers to find out their socio-demographic characteristics, sexual lifestyle particularly safe sex by using condom among them. Of the 90 respondents, mean age of the respondents was 22.21 (+4.87) with a range of < 18 to >26 years. 42 (46.7%) of the respondents were married. 73 (81.1%) of the respondents were the main earning member of the family. The mean family income was Taka 7700 (+3872.838). Majority 33(36.7%) of the respondents were illiterate. The main reason for accepting sex selling profession it was found that more than half i.e. 62 (68.9%) of the respondents were bluffed and 24 (26.7%) respondents accepted this profession of their own will. The duration of sex work of 29 (32.2%) of the respondents was less than 1 year (6-8 months) and 24 (26.6%) of the respondents were 4-5 years. 59 of the respondent always used condoms (65.6%). A significant number of respondents, 31 (34.4%) did not use condom. The reason for not using condom was client’s dissatisfaction (25, 80.6%) and 4 (12.9%) respondents used other methods of contraception. Among the respondents, 78 (86.7%) used condom during last sexual intercourse. In the study, 45 (76.3%) respondents knew condom as a preventive measure and advocated its use in each sexual intercourse. (?² = 4.356; d f=1 P= 0.037). 60 (76.3%) of the respondents knew condom use as a preventive measure and used it in last sexual intercourse and highly significant association was found (?² = 17.61; df=1 P<0.001) between knowledge and practice. Promoting constant condom usage with clients among the female floating sex workers should be sustained and reinforced.Pulse Vol.7 January-December 2014 p.29-37

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