Estimation of Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain & Rheumatic Disorders in a Rural Community of Bangladesh

Introduction: Rheumatic disorders are one of the largest health problems in the world both in developed & developing countries. They are the most common causes of chronic health problems and long term physical disability, work loss and loss of income. The study was conducted among the 15 plus years aged people in selected areas based on broad objective of exploring the prevalence of rheumatic disorders. Materials and Methods: It was an Observational cross sectional study. The study was conducted among the people of nineteen small villages of Sonargaon upazilla in Narayanganj district, Bangladesh. This study was conducted From January 2010 to December 2011. All subjects of the defined area aged  15 years were included in this study. Results: The point prevalence rate of definite rheumatic disorders was 23.7%. Age, sex and occupations were associated with the overall prevalence rate. The prevalence was higher (51.8%) in older aged (65years and above) population. Females (34.5%) were affected more than males (18.6%) in this rural area. Conclusion: These diseases are associated with some form of disability and work loss, as well as loss of income. More community- based studies with the design for the identification of associate’s factors for individual rheumatic disease are needed. So that appropriate messages can be given to the community for prevention and treatment of rheumatic disorders. Medicine Today 2020 Vol.32(1): 33-36

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The Nature, Cause and Consequence of COVID-19 Panic among Social Media Users in India

10.31234/osf.io/dgr45 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Chandrima Bhattacharya ◽

Debaroti Chowdhury ◽

Nova Ahmed ◽

Su Ozgur ◽

Bodhisatwa Bhattacharya ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Media Usage ◽

Aged People ◽

The People ◽

Long Time ◽

Social Media Platforms

AimsThe recent pandemic of COVID-19 has not only shaken the healthcare but also economic structure around the world. In addition to these direct effects, it has also brought in some indirect difficulties owing to the information epidemic on social media. As India experienced a later outbreak of COVID-19 and a prolonged uninterrupted lockdown, we aimed to understand the nature of panic social media users in India are experiencing due to the flow of (mis)information. We further extend this investigation to other countries.MethodsWe performed a cross-sectional study by conducting survey on multiple social media platforms. We received 1075 responses (sex ratio 2:1) through opportunity sampling from social media users of 30 different countries (between April 11, 2020 and May 15, 2020). We performed both quantitative and qualitative analyses on the 935 respondents from India. Several hypotheses are statistically tested on them and are further examined on rest of the 140 social media users from 29 other countries. We also performed a separate Twitter hashtag analysis and sentiment analysis on the responses. We applied a citizen science approach to involve the respondents in the analysis pipeline after the survey.ResultsThis cross-sectional study on 1075 social media users from India and 29 other countries revealed a significant increase of social media usage and rise of panic over time in India. Middle-aged people and female exhibit a higher panic in India. The amount of panic was independent of the nature of association with COVID-19. The change of mental health was associated with panic level and productivity. Further qualitative analysis highlights the occurrences of information panic, economic panic, moral panic and spiritual panic, among other causes.ConclusionsSeveral panic behaviors are unique to social media users in India possibly because COVID-19 broke out relatively later in comparison with the other countries and the uninterrupted lockdown prolonged for a long time. The amount of social media usage might not be causal but has a significant role in generating panic among the people in India. A significantly higher level of panic among the middle-aged people can be attributed to their higher amount of responsibility. The popularity of different hashtags, including the names of drugs under trial for COVID-19, in limited countries highlight that the causes of panic are not the same everywhere. As some of the respondents took part as citizen scientists a robust perspective to the outcome is obtained.

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What’s in the Kitchen: Conventional Household Practices during Minor Health Problems

European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety ◽

10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1230349 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 104-111

Author(s):

Yamini Bhatt ◽

Kalpana Kulshrestha

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Low Cost ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

North India ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The People ◽

Cost Treatment ◽

Long Time

Objective: The Food habits of the people are the outcome of the general beliefs and are deep-rooted in the minds of the people of any community. Home remedies coming from the kitchen are the basis of treating commonly occurring illnesses for a long time. The present study was aimed to study the long-established household practices that are followed for the cure of minor health problems in North India (Uttarakhand) and assess their usage trends over three generations. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: The study was done in three districts of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, namely Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal and Haridwar. The respondents were categorized in three age group range as- 20-34 years, 35-55 years and above 56 years. A structured diet recall interview schedule was prepared for the collection of data. The subjects were asked about the previous and current practices followed for the cure of minor health problems. Results: A list of local food items used during various ailments like Cold/ Cough, Fever, Constipation, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Jaundice was prepared. A number of commonly used spices were used for the treatment along with few special recipe preparations. Among the age group above 56 years and 35-55 years, the percentage of respondents following traditional household practices during minor health problems and considering them better than medicine was more in rural areas while among 20-34 years of age group, the percentage was more for the urban population. It was noticed that the number of respondents following these practices slightly decreased through the generations, and are still practiced among the youngest age group interviewed (60.53% of rural and 66.67% of urban subjects). Conclusion: Documentation and validation of these household remedies is required so that they can be used for the low-cost treatment of many common ailments.

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Suicidal Death Autopsy Analysis at Dhaka Medical College

Bangladesh Medical Journal ◽

10.3329/bmj.v40i1.9957 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 18-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

MN Hossain ◽

Z Rahman ◽

S Akhter

Keyword(s):

Forensic Medicine ◽

Causes Of Death ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Autopsy Report ◽

Common Causes ◽

Suicidal Death

A cross sectional study was carried out at the department of Forensic Medicine in Dhaka Medical College during the period of January 2008 to December 2009. Data were collected from 3rd copy of the post mortem reports which were preserved in the department of Forensic Medicine with the verbal consent of the doctors who performed autopsy report. During this period total 5114 autopsies were conducted. Out of this 970 cases (19%) were suicidal in nature. It was noticed that all suicidal deaths occurred from 10 years to all age group respectively, but top amongst age group of suicidal deaths occurred in between 21 to 30 years of people. Suicidal deaths are more common in female than male. Suicidal deaths due to hanging is highest, next common causes of death due to organophosphorus compund poisoning. Suicidal deaths by hanging is more in female than male but in poisoning cases male are more lvictimised than female. Objectives of our study are to see the occurrence and methods of suicidal death. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v40i1.9957 BMJ 2011; 40(1): 18-21

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A Cross-Sectional Study of Common Health Problems of the Elderly

Indian Journal Of Applied Research ◽

10.15373/2249555x/may2014/159 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 509-511

Author(s):

Pranay Gandhi ◽

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Sunita Sharma ◽

Prateek Gandhi

Keyword(s):

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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A Study of Computer Related Musculoskeletal and Visual Health Problems among Computer Users and its Association with Desktop Ergonomics in the Gujarat State, A Cross Sectional Study

International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation ◽

10.37200/ijpr/v24i5/pr2020684 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 6884-6890

Author(s):

Nirav Nimavat

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Computer Users ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Gujarat State ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Visual Health

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From Stress to Psychopathology: Relationship with Self-Reassurance and Self-Criticism in Czech University Students

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction ◽

10.1007/s11469-021-00516-z ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yasuhiro Kotera ◽

Jaroslava Dosedlova ◽

Denise Andrzejewski ◽

Greta Kaluzeviciute ◽

Makoto Sakai

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

University Students ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Transactional Model ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Path Analyses ◽

As Stress

AbstractPsychological stress has become a major concern, potentially leading to diverse health problems including psychopathology such as depression and anxiety. Transactional Model of Stress and Coping is an established model, conceptualizing stressful experiences via person–environment relationship. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the pathway from stress to depression/anxiety, with a focus on self-criticism (inadequate-self and hated-self) and self-reassurance (reassured-self) in Czech students who suffered from high prevalence of mental health problems. Convenience sample of 119 undergraduates completed the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 and the Forms of the Self-Criticizing/Attacking & Self-Reassuring Scale. Correlation and path analyses were conducted. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines were used to aid an accurate and complete report of the study. Depression, anxiety, and stress were positively associated with inadequate-self and hated-self while negatively associated with reassured-self. Both inadequate-self and hated-self partially mediated the stress–depression and stress–anxiety relationships, whereas reassured-self only partially mediated the stress–depression relationship. Inadequate-self had greater impact on the stress–depression/anxiety pathways than hated-self and reassured-self. Findings indicate that clinical treatment may benefit from targeting the feelings of inadequacy to prevent stress progressing to psychopathology. This is particularly relevant as stress levels are rising globally. Our findings offer developments to the Transactional Model, and help practitioners and educators identify solutions to protect mental health of Czech university students.

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Line managers’ hiring intentions regarding people with mental health problems: a cross-sectional study on workplace stigma

Occupational and Environmental Medicine ◽

10.1136/oemed-2020-106955 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. oemed-2020-106955

Author(s):

Kim M E Janssens ◽

Jaap van Weeghel ◽

Carolyn Dewa ◽

Claire Henderson ◽

Jolanda J. P. Mathijssen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Job Applicants ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Line Managers ◽

Job Applicant ◽

Workplace Stigma

ObjectivesStigma may negatively affect line managers’ intention to hire people with mental health problems (MHP). This study aims to evaluate line managers’ knowledge and attitudes concerning job applicants with MHP, and to assess which factors are associated with the intention (not) to hire an applicant with MHP.MethodsA sample of Dutch line managers (N=670) filled out a questionnaire on their knowledge, attitudes and experiences concerning applicants/employees with MHP. Descriptive analyses and multiple regression analyses were used.ResultsThe majority (64%) was reluctant to hire a job applicant with MHP, despite the fact that only 7% had negative and 52% had positive personal experiences with such employees. Thirty per cent were reluctant to hire an applicant if they knew the applicant had past MHP. Associated with higher reluctance to hire an applicant with MHP were the concerns that it will lead to long-term sickness absence (β (95% CI)=0.39 (0.23 to 0.55)), that the employee cannot handle the work (β (95% CI)=0.16 (0.00 to 0.33)) that one cannot count on the employee (β (95% CI)=0.41 (0.23 to 0.58)) and higher manager education level (β (95% CI)=0.25 (0.05 to 0.44)). Conversely, associated with positive hiring intentions was being in favour of diversity and/or inclusive enterprise (β(95% CI)=−0.64 (−0.87 to −0.41)).ConclusionsAs the majority of managers were reluctant to hire applicants with MHP, and even 30% were reluctant to hire applicants who had past MHP, these findings have major implications for social inclusion in the Netherlands, where about 75% of employees would disclose MHP at work.

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Knowledge, attitude, and utilization of drugs toward COVID-19 pandemic among Bale Zone residents, Southeast Ethiopia

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/20503121211034384 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 205031212110343

Author(s):

Ayele Mamo ◽

Mesud M Hassen ◽

Ahmednur Adem ◽

Zinash Teferu ◽

Musa Kumbi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Use ◽

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽

Good Practice ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Bale Zone

Background: Coronavirus disease is a highly transmittable and pathogenic viral infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which poses therapeutic dilemmas. Some suggestions for drug treatment seem problematic. Beliefs about the causes of health problems are determinants of treatment seeking decisions. Hence, one of the alternatives for the solution of health problems is employing traditional medicine to prevent coronavirus disease 19. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and utilization of drugs toward the coronavirus disease 19 pandemic among Bale zone residents. Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among the Bale Zone population from May 30 to June 30, 2020. Eight hundred fifty-four participants were selected using a single population formula, and a multistage sampling technique was employed. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. Descriptive and binary logistic regression was used to analyze the outcomes. A p value ⩽ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Out of the total 854 respondents, about 534 (62.5%) got information about coronavirus disease 19 from TV/radio. More than two-thirds (71.9%) of the respondents have known that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has no curative drugs, and 65.4% had a more appropriate attitude toward overall drug use in coronavirus disease 19. Level of education and, attitude towards drug use were singnificantly associated with knowledge of drugs, source of information about coronavirus disease 19 and having good practice were significantly associated with atittude toward drug utilization. Conclusion: One out of two study participants have good knowledge regarding drugs to the coronavirus disease 19 pandemic. Illiterate people in the community were identified to have poor knowledge about drugs, hence community educuation program is important to improve the knowledge about drugs towards the coronavirus disease 19 pandemic.

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