Socio-demographic factors on food insecurity among rural school going children in Bangladesh

Background: This study aimed to assess the extent of socio-demographic factors that affect food insecurity among rural school going children. Methods: A school based cross-sectional study was conducted among 460 rural school going children (class 4 to class I 0) in Saltha upaziila of Faridpur district, Bangladesh from January-December, 2019. Children providing assent after getting consent from their parents were inducted as study participants. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the food insecurity and socio-demographic variables. The study was conducted in Saltha upaziila of Faridpur district, Bangladesh from January-December, 2019 Results: Among the participants about 59.3% were moderately food insecure which means they were deprived of psychological and physical access to food. 53.7% were female and 88.3% of them were Muslims , 30.7% were from class 8, 70.7% were from nuclear family, 93% had siblings , 92% resided into house on their own land , 78.5% had own agricultural land and in 52.7% cases participant's father were farmer and their mean income was 98208.18 ± 13618.196 Taka per. 35.2% lived in both Semi Pucca house and Tin Shade house and 7 I% had domestic animal in their hou se, such as goat, sheep, cow, duck, hen etc., 41.5% had television in their house but 52% didn't have refrigerator in their house. There was a statistically significant relationship between food insecurity and age of participants (p- 0.000),educational status (p- 0.000),head of family (p- 0.008),occupation of father (p- 0.0IO). yearly ineome of family member (p-0.000), house type (p-0.000). Conclusion: National policies and programs need to stress on how to improve family income earning capacity and socioeconomic status to handle food insecurity. JOPSOM 2020; 39(1): 67-72

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Socio-demographic factors and suicidal behavior among the patients with psychiatric disorder attending outpatient department of a tertiary level hospital

Bangladesh Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.3329/bjpsy.v32i1.53045 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 14-18

Author(s):

Shahana Parveen ◽

Avro Das Bhowmik ◽

Mekhala Sarkar ◽

Mohammad Tariqul Alam ◽

Mohammad Akteruzzaman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Disorder ◽

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Suicidal Behavior ◽

Nuclear Family ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Risk Groups ◽

Suicidal Attempt ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Suicidal Attempts ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

The majority of suicides worldwide are related to psychiatric disorders. Overall, suicide rates vary concerning the age, gender, and socioeconomic status of the individual and the method of suicide. The objectives of the study were to find the socio-demographic factors and suicidal behavior associated with suicidal attempts in patients with psychiatric disorders. A cross-sectional, hospital-based, descriptive study was conducted among the patients attending the psychiatry outpatient departments (OPD) of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 98 consecutive cases were included those who were at and above18year, have a definite psychiatric disorder and history of suicidal attempt. The data were collected by face-to face interview using semi structured questionnaire. The study identified that most of the patients were in the age group 21-30 years (53.1%), mean age± SD was 27.02±8.42, more in female (66.2%), housewives (35.7%), 57.1% were from an urban background and 35.7% of them studied up to SSC. The vast majority (73.5%) came from a nuclear family. Suicidal behavior revealed that mean suicidal attempt was 2.63±2.84, Communication intent was 20.4%, Suicidal note was put by10.2%, at home (90.8%),59.2%, sample choose day time and common method were hanging (25.5%) and medicine (22.4%). Help nearby in 72.4%, precaution against rescue was 18.4%, intent to die was 65.3% and hospitalization needed for 34.7% cases. Suicides can be prevented by early identification, diagnosis and proper intervention of psychiatric disorder among risk groups. Restricting access to means of suicide, by training caregivers, provide adequate follow-up care may reduce impulsive suicidal attempts. Bang J Psychiatry June 2018; 32(1): 14-18

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Study of socio-demographic factors causing interruption of anti-tuberculosis treatment in DOTS centre in Warangal district of Telangana State

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174632 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (11) ◽

pp. 4107

Author(s):

Tagaram Ramchandra ◽

N. Pragathi Kumar ◽

Niharika Lakkoju

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Family ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tribal Area ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

Tribal Areas

Background: Tuberculosis has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem. It causes ill-health in millions of people each year and in 2015 it was one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Understanding the specific reasons for unsuccessful outcomes is important to improve the treatment system. This present study was carried out to find out the effects of socio-demographic factors on TB defaulters under DOTS centre in Warangal District, Telangana state.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried among 103 defaulters of TB patients in 3 TB units (TU) Warangal (urban), Ragunathapally (rural) and Eturunagaram (tribal) out of 7 TB units in Warangal district, attached to District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC) from January 2016 to June 2016 by interview technique utilising a pretested and structured questionnaire to collect the data. Statistical analysis: Percentages, proportions and chi-square test were applied whenever necessary.Results: In present study, males (35%) were more than females (7.8%) and 42.8% were in the age group of 40-55 years, followed by 28.1% were 26-39 years age group. Majority of defaulters were in nuclear family (77.7%) followed by joint family (21.3%). Cost of travel as a reason for default of treatment was seen more in tribal area (16.5%) than rural (12.6%) and urban (4.8%) TUs. The TB patients residing in tribal areas are more prone to default, an important reason being the distance needed to travel to the closest health facility, availability and the need to travel by public transport.Conclusions: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease which has a devastating impact on the economic wellbeing of individual and their families. Most of the defaulters were illiterates residing in tribal area. Cost of travel as a reason for default of treatment was seen more in tribal TU 17(16.5%) than urban and rural TUs.

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Socio-demographic correlates of school refusal among primary school students in Ranchi City

Indian Journal of Psychiatric Social Work ◽

10.29120/ijpsw.2020.v11.i1.205 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 24

Author(s):

Mayank Srivastava ◽

Dipanjan Bhattacharjee ◽

Vinod Kumar Sinha

Keyword(s):

Private Schools ◽

Parental Education ◽

Family Income ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

School Refusal ◽

Family Type ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Introduction: School refusal has some distinctive features and it can affect the academic achievement of the students very negatively. Several socio-demographic factors are responsible for school refusal. This study intends to see the role of some socio-demographic factors in school refusal among primary grade students of five private schools of the city of Ranchi. Methodology: It was a Cross-sectional school-based study on five private schools of Ranchi city. Total students approached were 1640, out of which 52 students were selected purposively as per the study criteria. Socio-demographic Data Sheet and School Refusal Assessment Scale-Revised (SRAS-R) were used and descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one way ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc test were used. Results: Factors like the gender of the students, parental education, monthly family income and family type have a significant impact on school refusal behaviour of selected students. Conclusion: School refusal is a complicated problem and it has been influenced by various factors. Keywords: School refusal, demographic variables, parents, family, absenteeism

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A study on influence of education and occupation on family planning practices in rural Shamirpet, R.R. District, T.S., India.

International Journal of Bioassays ◽

10.21746/ijbio.2017.6.11.1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 5525

Author(s):

Vijayasree L.

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Educational Status ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Safe Motherhood ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Contraceptive Usage ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Family planning is an important pillar for safe motherhood and good reproductive health and is influenced by number of socio-demographic factors. Since fertility in India is primarily marital this study was planned among married women. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 402 women of reproductive age group. Details regarding various socio-demographic factors with special emphasis on education and occupation of husband and wife and their socio-economic status and its relation to contraceptive usage were studied. Prevalence of contraception was found to be 61.7%. Contraceptive usage had a significantly positive relation with literacy status of women, socio economic status of the couple. On the other hand husband’s educational status, occupation of women, husband’s occupation did not have any relation with contraceptive usage.

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Study on Coverage of Measles Rubella Vaccine at Natore Sadar Upazila and Awareness of the Mothers Regarding the Vaccine

TAJ Journal of Teachers Association ◽

10.3329/taj.v32i1.42682 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Md Belal Hossain ◽

Md Jawadul Haque

Keyword(s):

Family Income ◽

Nuclear Family ◽

Educational Status ◽

Dose Schedule ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Monthly Income ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Average Monthly Income

The present study was carried out with a view to explore the proportion of mothers vaccinated by Measles Rubella (MR) vaccine and to assess their knowledge level regarding MR vaccine in Natore Sadar Upazila. This study was a cross-sectional type of descriptive study. A total 153 mothers were selected purposively as respondents. Of them 140 were pregnant. The present study showed that 40% of the respondents were in the age group of 20-24 years with mean age of the respondents being 25.2 ± 4.5 years. The respondents were predominantly Muslim (94.1%), literate (96.1%) pregnant (91.5%) and belonged to nuclear family (55.8%). Over three-quarters (75.2%) of the respondents had monthly family income of up to Taka 10,000 with average monthly income being Tk. 9975 ± 9112. Out of 153 respondents, about 44% were farmer. The respondents were invariably familiar (94.8%) with MR vaccine and were aware about the total number of MR vaccines to be received to develop full immunity against measles and rubella. Majority (91.5%) of their children received MR vaccine. Over 80% of the respondents knew the dose schedule of MR vaccine. However, approximately 95% of them did not know that MR vaccine is required during pregnancy. As association of demographic characteristics of the respondents with their level of knowledge on MR vaccine was analyzed, none of the demographic characteristics (age, educational status of the respondents, husband’s occupation and monthly income) were found to be associated with their knowledge level (p > 0.05). The study concluded that mothers, particularly pregnant mothers, know that there is a vaccine known as MR, but majority of them do not have adequate knowledge about target groups of this vaccine. This gap in knowledge should be minimized through health education to make wider coverage of the vaccine. TAJ 2019; 32(1): 1-8

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Patterns of Alcohol Consumption and Socio-Demographic Factors among Women in North Central Nigeria

Journal of BioMedical Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.46912/jbrcp.58 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 129-135

Author(s):

S G Goar ◽

G K Ayuba ◽

F P Tungchama ◽

Y T Maigari ◽

M T Agbir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Life Time ◽

Educational Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Never Married ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

The patterns of alcohol consumption among females is of enormous public health concerns, as harmful consumption poses danger to their health, welfare, children and to the civil society. The study objectives were to determine the current prevalence of alcohol use, the related socio-demographic factors and the patterns of alcohol consumption. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study in Jos North Local Government Area, carried out from March to July, 2017 after ethical clearance was obtained. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select the participants who were age 18 years and above. A total of 272 females with an age range of 18 to 60 years responded. The mean age was 28.8±8.6 years. Majority 112(41.2%) were in the age group of 25-34 years. Most of them were never married 168 (61.8%), protestants 151(55.4%) and had secondary education 97(35.7%). About half of them were employed (148(54.4%) with 167(61.4%) of them earned an average monthly income of 20,000 naira or less. One hundred and fifty nine (58.5%) use alcohol in the family. The estimated prevalence of life time use, current use and abstention were 79.4%, 41.2% and 20.6% respectively. Of the current users 35(31.1%) were low risk while hazardous, harmful and dependent users were 30(26.8%), 21(18.8%) and 26(23.2%) respectively. The sociodemographic variables associated with current alcohol use were history of family use (χ2 = 3.088, df = 1, p = 0.01) and educational status (χ2 = 8.797, df = 3, p = 0.03). These findings call for immediate advocacy and sensitization of awareness concerning prevention, treatment and rehabilitation to stem the tide of deleterious patterns of alcohol consumption among females in the community.

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Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Depression among Patients with Tuberculosis attending TB Clinic of Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital.

10.51168/sjhrafrica.v2i9.63 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Ellen Nagaddya Kisembo

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Family ◽

Data Entry ◽

Severe Depression ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tb Treatment ◽

Co Morbidity ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: Depression is a major cause of the global disease burden, affecting an estimated 350-400 million people worldwide. This makes it the largest contributor to Years Lived with Disability (YLDs) globally Methodology: It was a descriptive cross sectional study with an analytic component in which 82 patients already diagnosed with TB were recruited for the study using stratified sampling technique and convenient sampling technique. PHQ-9 was used to assess for presence and severity of depression, a score above 9 was considered to be depressed. Socio-demographic questionnaire was used to obtain the socio-demographic characteristics. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS 23rd version, Chi-square test and T-test were used to find associations of socio-demographic factors to depression. Results: The prevalence of depression was 54.9%, out of whom 22.2%, 66.7% and 11.1% had mild, moderate and severe depression respectively. Depression was more prevalent in patients from a nuclear family (34.1%), in age group of 31 to 60 years (32.9%), treatment duration of 1 month (31.7%), among the females (29.3%), and patients who were unemployed 28%. Conclusion: In conclusion, the prevalence of depression (54.9%) in TB patients is high, with most patients moderately depressed and this could be associated with multiple socio-demographic factors like being female, age of 30-60 years, unemployment, low education level, being in the intensive phase of TB treatment, HIV and TB co-morbidity. Recommendations: There is need for integration of mental health services into TB treatment to ensure routine screening, early diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders like depression to prevent their co-morbidity with TB, which often has negative treatment outcomes. There is need to carry out more research on depression in patients with TB to widen knowledge about this problem.

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Socio-demographic factors impact disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia among Chinese children

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0248154 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. e0248154

Author(s):

Deng Ao ◽

Shuai Guo ◽

Chunfeng Yun ◽

Xiaoying Zheng

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Prevalence Rate ◽

Family Income ◽

Perinatal Asphyxia ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Well Being ◽

Chinese Children ◽

Lower Probability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Background Disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia will burden child health and well-being. To date, our understanding about the situation and risk factors of perinatal asphyxia-induced disabilities among Chinese children is still limited. Objectives To evaluate the prevalence and socio-demographic risk factors of disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia among Chinese children in 2006 and compare disability trajectories across different socio-demographic status. Methods Cross-sectional data came from the 2006 China National Survey on Disability which includes a total of 616,940 children aged 0–17 years old was employed in the investigation. Perinatal asphyxia-induced disabilities were identified by following the guidance in consensus manuals. Population-weighted numbers and prevalence rates were investigated, and multivariable logistic regression was performed to evaluate associations between disabilities and socio-demographic factors. Adjusted predictions at representative values were computed to compare the disability trajectories relative to significant socio-demographic variables. Results The prevalence rate of disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia was 7.70 per 10,000 children (95% CI: 7.01–8.39). Male (OR 1.81, 95% CI: 1.47–2.23) and low family income (OR: 1.73, 95% CI: 1.21–2.49) have higher and the increase of per additional year of age (OR: 0.89, 95% CI: 0.88–0.91) has lower probability of being disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia. Further disability trajectories showed that differences in probability between gender and family income group were more evident before age 7 and weakened with increasing age. Conclusions Our results showed that both demographic and socioeconomic characteristics are risk factors for disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia. Of these, gender and family income have much higher impact than other factors on the prevalence rate of disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia at infants and young children. Multiple society sectors should increase their effort to bring about fundamental social change to prevent disabilities caused by perinatal asphyxia, especially concerning younger children and their families.

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Study on Community awareness regarding psychological violence against women

Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College Journal ◽

10.47648/zhswmcj.2019.v0101.02 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (Number 1) ◽

pp. 10-13

Author(s):

Afroza Begum ◽

Farzana Arzu Khan ◽

Ashfia Saberin ◽

Tanmoy Sarker ◽

Rezwana Parveen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Violence Against Women ◽

Family Income ◽

Nuclear Family ◽

Educational Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Female Respondent ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Psychological Violence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Community Awareness

A community based cross-sectional study was carried out in a selected village of Dhamrai, Dhaka with a sample size of 191 to explore the status of community awareness regarding psychological violence against women (PVAW) among respondents > 18 years of age with a semi-structured questionnaire employing purposive sampling method; data was collected by face to face interview. Female respondent were higher (51.8%) in number. This study found that 26.2% and 29.3% respondents were in the age group between 28-37 years and 38-47 years respectively (Mean ±SD = 37.35 ±11.95 years). Most of the respondents were married (86.4%); mean duration of marriage was 18.41 ±10.438 years. The mean monthly family income was 21989.53 ±12391.419 Tk, This study found that nuclear family (58.1%) was higher. The findings of the current study shows that 57.6% respondents have average (30 % to < 60%) knowledge regarding psychological violence. Association between the psychological violence with educational status of the respondents was statistically significant. (p = .018), also there is statistical significant association between psychological violence with family income of the respondents. (p = .018) and psychological violence with the type of family of the respondents. (p = .033). Violence against women is a burning public health issue and a serious threat to human rights. Intervention like social awareness programmes can be arranged to improve the knowledge and awareness of the community people.

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Prevalence of Obesity and Its Association with Socio Demographic Factors in Obese Omani Women in the Age Group of 30-49 Years

Nutrition and Food Processing ◽

10.31579/2637-8914/067 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 01-07

Author(s):

Monika Seth

Keyword(s):

Family Income ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Class I ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Age Group ◽

Class Iii ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Obesity is a severe public health issue that is escalating at an alarming rate around the world. Almost all the developed and developing nations are experiencing this health crisis at varying levels; cultural and socio-demographic factors contributing significantly. Like many other Gulf countries, Oman is also facing increasing trends in obesity and the associated morbidities which have erupted as the most challenging health concerns in Oman, especially in women. Objective: This research was done to see impact of socio demographic factors such as age, occupation, marriage, education, income on obesity in Omani women. Method: A cross sectional study was done on 398 Omani women in the age group of 30 – 49 years with “BMI” (Body Mass Index) above 30. A questionnaire was used to collect socio demographic information of subjects through interview. The anthropometric measurements such as “BMI” and “WHR” (Waist Hip Ratio) were used to classify them as class I, II and III obese statistical models. Results: Sample of 398 women included 38 % in 30-34 years, 22% in 35-40 years, 16% in 40-44 years and 23% in 45-49 years age. 21% having BMI above 40 were classified as class III, 32% were class II (BMI 35-40) and 47% of women were class I obese (BMI 30-35). 60 % of sample was from Muscat and 40% from Batina. 76% of subjects were married, 18 % single and 3 % separated. 57 % of participants were from joint families and 43 % nuclear. 36% graduates, 25% diploma, 25% till high school and 14% middle school. 43% of women were not working and 51% working. 47% of subjects had family income over Rial Omani 2000, 45% between Rial Omani 600-2000 and 8% had income below Rial Omani 600. Conclusion: Results indicate high prevalence of obesity and its association with several socio demographic characteristics. There is an urgent need for launching awareness health program focusing on healthy lifestyle.

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