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

scholarly journals Study on reasons of dropout of EPI vaccination in selected slum area of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Latifur Rahman ◽  
Haridas Biswas ◽  
Tofazzel Hossain ◽  
Abdul Mazid Khan ◽  
Ishaq Ali Khan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Schedule ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of

This cross sectional study carried out at a selected slum in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. The objective of the study was to examine the reasons of dropout of EPI vaccination among the children of slum areas. Mothers having children 11-23 months with history of EPI dropout were included in the study. A total of 128 mothers were interviewed. Out of 128 respondents 32.8% were in the age of 26-30 yrs; 96.9% were married, 65.7% were housewife, 62.5% had 4-6 members in the family, 50.78% had primary education & rest 10.15% had secondary level education. Approximately 53.1% of the husbands of the respondents were day laborers, and 57.8% of the family had a monthly income in range of Tk.  2001-3000. Out of 128 dropout children, 31.2% were in the age group 11-13 moths and 28.2% were in the age group 20 months and above. During the interview, respondents were able to show the EPI Card of their children. The main reasons for dropping out were a lack of awareness to complete the vaccination schedule (25%), and illness of child (21.9%). The other reasons were fear of reaction (9.4%) and business of the mother (9.4%). There is a need to intensify efforts to increase access for immunization, strengthen surveillance and promote health education to reduce the dropouts in slum areas.South East Asia J Public Health | Jan-June 2012 | Vol 2 Issue 1 | 64-67 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v2i1.15268

scholarly journals The Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy on Children and Families: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 323-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hussein Subki ◽  
Abdel Moniem Mukhtar ◽  
Rakan Salah Al-Harbi ◽  
Abdulaziz Khaled Alotaibi ◽  
Faisal Ghazi Mosaad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pediatric Epilepsy ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background and Objectives: Epilepsy is considered one of the most prevalent causes of morbidity in children. The aim of this study is to determine how epilepsy impacts the lives of children with epilepsy and their families. Methods: A translated version of the “Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy Scale” (IPES) questionnaire was completed by the 80 mothers of children with epilepsy, recruited at three hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia This is a validated self-administered questionnaire used to assess the impact of epilepsy on the lives of the child and family, as well as the quality of life (QoL) of the child. Results: The mean age of children epilepsy was 6.32 years (SD = 3.22). The mean IPES score was 6.28 (SD = 8.42) and the mean child’s QoL was 2.85 (SD= 0.83). 87.5% of the mothers rated their child’s QoL as low. IPES score was significantly associated with cause of seizure (β=0.259; 95%-CI= 0.263 - 10.334; p = 0.039). Child’s QoL was significantly associated with frequency of seizure (β=0.251; 95%-CI= 0.016 - 0.568; p= 0.039) and child’s nationality (β=-0.270; 95%-CI -0.252, -0.013; p= 0.031). Conclusions: Pediatric epilepsy may have a greater impact on the lives of the child and the family when it is not comorbid with cerebral palsy. Quality of life tends to be lower for non-Saudi children, and children with more frequent seizures. Therefore, these groups may need more support in managing the impact that epilepsy has on their daily functioning and quality of life.

Prevalence of asymptomatic chlamydial urethritis in military recruits in the Celje region, Slovenia

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 765-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Skaza ◽  
B Grsković ◽  
S Plestina ◽  
N Bozina ◽  
M Potocnik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Urine Specimen ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Military Recruits ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Polymerase Chain

The aim of this research was to evaluate the prevalence of asymptomatic chlamydial urethritis in military recruits in the Celje region (population 300,000), Slovenia. A first-void urine specimen was tested for Chlamydia trachomatis using the polymerase chain reaction assay. The research was supported by a questionnaire to obtain information on sexual behaviour of the participants. In the cross-sectional study from 1999 to 2001, 1272 asymptomatic recruits were included. None had received antibiotics in the previous two weeks. The mean age was 19.9 years. At the time of their first sexual experience the mean age was 16.6 years, whereas the age of their female sexual partners was 17.1 years. During their first sexual intercourse 77% of recruits used contraception (condom, diaphragm, contraceptive pill), most of those a condom (86%). The prevalence of asymptomatic chlamydial urethritis was 2.6% (95% confidence interval: 1.7 to 3.5). The mean age of those infected was 19.8 years. At the time of their first sexual experience the mean age was 16.2 years, whereas the age of their female sexual partners was 16.9 years. During their first sexual intercourse 57% of infected subjects used protection, half of which was a condom. Those who never or only occasionally used condoms were at a greater risk of being infected with C. trachomatis (adjusted odds ratio 2.04).

scholarly journals Changes of Quality of Semen after Swim up Method during Intrauterine Insemination: A Single Centered Experience in Dhaka City

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Shafeya Khanam ◽  
Morium Faruque Shati ◽  
Muqsuda Ashraf Shuvro ◽  
Sharmin Ahmed ◽  
Trifa Obayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intrauterine Insemination ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

Background: Quality of semen is very important during intrauterine insemination.Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to observe the changes of quality of semen after swim up method during intrauterine insemination.Methodology: This analytical type of cross-sectional study was carried out at a private infertility centre (Central Hospital Limited, Dhaka) in Dhaka city of Bangladesh from January 2012 to December 2017 for a period of 6 years. Infertile couples who already had undergone natural cycles of super-ovulation for six months or whose duration of infertility was more than one year were included. Semen samples were collected by the process of masturbation in semen production room after three days of abstinence in sterile, labelled container. After production all samples were placed in an incubator at 37 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes for liquefaction. Routine semen analysis was performed using World Health Organizations’ (WHO) semen analysis criteria. Then the samples were randomly assigned to be processed either with swim-up or density-gradient procedure.Result: A total number of 789 male respondents were recruited for this study. The mean age with SD of the study population was 28.96±5.382 with the range of 19 to 46 years. The mean changes of sperm concentration before and after swim up method was 52.70±42.88 with the 95% confidence of 49.58 to 55.82 (p=0.000). The mean changes of sperm motility before and after swim up method was 29.03±14.849 with the 95% confidence of 30.11 to 27.95 (p=0.000). The mean changes of sperm morphology before and after swim up method was 23.96±11.328 (p=0.000).Conclusion: There is a significant changes of quality of semen after swim up method during intrauterine inseminationJournal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2018;4(1): 54-57

scholarly journals Determinants of Anemia among Children Aged 6–59 Months Living in Kilte Awulaelo Woreda, Northern Ethiopia

Anemia ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gebremedhin Gebreegziabiher ◽  
Belachew Etana ◽  
Daniel Niggusie
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Annual Household Income ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Eastern Zone ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Introduction.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and determinant factors among children aged 6–59 months living in Kilte Awulaelo Woreda, eastern zone.Method.A community based cross-sectional study was conducted during February 2013 among 6 tabias of Kilte Awulaelo Woreda, northern Ethiopia. A total of 568 children were selected by systematic random sampling method. Anthropometric data and blood sample were collected. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors related to anemia.Result.The mean hemoglobin level was 11.48 g/dl and about 37.3% of children were anemic. Children who were aged 6–23 months [AOR = 1.89: 95% CI (1.3, 2.8)], underweight [AOR = 2.05: 95% CI (1.3, 3.3)], having MUAC less than 12 cm [AOR = 3.35: 95% CI (2.1, 5.3)], and from households with annual income below 10,000 Ethiopian birr [AOR = 4.86: 95% CI (3.2, 7.3)] were more likely to become anemic.Conclusion.The prevalence of anemia among the children is found to be high. It was associated with annual household income, age, and nutritional status of the child. So, improving family income and increasing awareness of the mother/caregiver were important intervention.

scholarly journals Family Context and Khat Chewing among Adult Yemeni Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
AL-abed Ali AL-abed ◽  
Rosnah Sutan ◽  
Sami Abdo Radman Al-Dubai ◽  
Syed Mohamed Aljunid
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Khat Chewing ◽  
The Family ◽  
The City

Khat chewing is associated with unfavourable health outcomes and family dysfunction. Few studies have addressed the factors associated with khat chewing among Yemeni women. However, the family and husband effects on chewing khat by women have not been addressed. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of khat chewing among Yemeni women and its associated factors, particularly husbands and family factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 692 adult Yemeni women in the city of Sana’a in Yemen using structured “face to face” interviews. Mean (±SD) age of women was 27.3 years (±6.10). The prevalence of chewing khat by women was 29.6%. Factors associated with chewing khat among women were chewing khat by husbands (OR=1.8; 95% CI: 1.26, 2.53), being married (OR=2.0; 95% CI: 1.20, 3.37), frequent family social gatherings (OR=1.5; 95% CI: 1.06, 2.10), high family income (OR=1.57; 95% CI: 1.12, 2.21), larger house (OR=1.63; 95% CI: 1.16, 2.31), and age of women (OR=0.64; 95% CI: 0.44, 0.92). It is concluded that khat chewing by women in this study was significantly associated with family factors and with khat chewing by their husbands. Urgent action is needed to control khat chewing particularly among women.

scholarly journals Knowledge on mode of transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS among the floating sex workers in some selected areas of Dhaka City

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Lutfun Nahar ◽  
Farzana Mahejabin ◽  
Shamima Parveen
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mode Of Transmission ◽  
Prevention Of Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Knowledge on sexually transmitted disease like HIV/AIDS can affect and help in reducing the incidence and number of cases of the disease in the community. The present study makes an attempt to assess the knowledge on mode of transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS among the floating sex workers in some selected areas of Dhaka city. A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of six months from January to June 2009, in Drop in centers in some selected areas of Dhaka city. Data were collected from 90 floating sex workers to find their knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Of the 90 respondents, 88 (97.8%) respondents had heard of HIV/AIDS. Majority of them (52, 57.9%) were got knowledge on HIV/AIDS from NGO workers followed by 13 (14.4%) from radio and 12(13.3%) from television. Most of the respondents (74, 82.2%) knew that HIV could be transmitted by unsafe sex with a known case of AIDS. Regarding prevention of HIV/AIDS, 73(81.1%) respondents knew that use of condom was a way of prevention of AIDS. Majority (51, 56.7%) scored average knowledge on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS. Government and non-government organizations and media can play effective role to make people aware of HIV/AIDS particularly the high risk groups. CBMJ 2014 January: Vol. 03 No. 01 P: 41-45

scholarly journals Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fateme Zahra Karimi ◽  
Leila Pourali ◽  
Elahe Hasanzadeh ◽  
Seyede Fateme Nosrati Hadiabad ◽  
Nasim Pouresmaeili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age At Marriage ◽  
The Mean

Nowadays, women have a longer menopausal duration due to the worldwide dramatic life expectancy increase. Sexual dysfunction is one of the most prevalent problems during menopause that affect women`s quality of life, mental health, and interpersonal relationship. This study aimed to investigate sexual dysfunction and its contributing factors amongst married postmenopausal women. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 164 postmenopausal women who attended the menopause clinic of the academic hospitals in Mashhad during 2017-2018. Data were collected using a checklist that included demographic and reproductive information and the validated Persian version of the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire (FSFI). The mean age of participants was 53.55±6.25 years. The mean FSFI score was 20.06±6.66, and 65.2% of women had sexual dysfunction. The most disturbed sexual domains were; desire (86%, n: 141), arousal (82.3%, n: 135), lubrication (71.3%, n: 117) and sexual satisfaction (70.1%, n: 115), respectively. The partner`s age (P=0.01), time since menopause onset (P=0.01), age at marriage (P=0.02), and frequency of sexual intercourse (P˂0.0001) had a significant relationship with sexual function. The sexual function of postmenopausal women in this study was highly deteriorated. The associated factors were; older age of the spouse, younger age at marriage, longer time since menopause onset, and lower frequency of sexual intercourse. It is important to determine perimenopausal women who are at potential risk of sexual dysfunction and consult them for preventive programs and strategies.  

scholarly journals The Factors Influencing Fatigue of Postpartum Mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Yuni Astuti ◽  
Nur Azizah Indriastuti
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Family ◽  
Postpartum Fatigue ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

Background: Postpartum mothers are likely to experience physical and psychological changes. A new role as a parent provides new tasks for mothers in baby care. Most postpartum mothers experience fatigue after labor. Postpartum fatigue is affected by the baby and family. This study aims to identify factors associated with postpartum fatigue.Method: A cross-sectional study was designed. The sample in this research was 102 postpartum mothers who lived with her family in Bantul Yogyakarta. They were taken by using simple random sampling. The data were collected through the Postpartum Fatigue Scale (PFS), infant characteristic questionnaire (ICQ), and social support questionnaire. Factors associated with postpartum fatigue were analyzed using multiple logistic regressions.Results: Most of the respondents had a moderate level of fatigue (48%). Social support was found significant as the determinant factor of postpartum mother (AOR=4,38, 95% CI 1,709 – 11,256, p= 0,002).Conclusion: Respondents with a low social support level showed a significantly higher level of postpartum fatigue than respondents with good social support. It is essential to assist the family in helping mothers in infant care and postpartum care in the postpartum period. The factor associated with postpartum fatigue included infant temperament and family income.

scholarly journals Ansiedade em puérperas em maternidade de alto risco

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1300
Author(s):  
Karina Fardin Fiorotti ◽  
Eliane de Fátima Almeida Lima ◽  
Jordana Marques Goulart ◽  
Cândida Caniçali Primo ◽  
Bruna Lígia Ferreira Almeida Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anxiety Trait ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

RESUMOObjetivo: identificar a média do traço e o estado de ansiedade entre puérperas e verificar sua relação com as características sociodemográficas, reprodutivas e a experiência de violência. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, descritivo, tipo transversal, com 302 mulheres com, pelo menos, 24 horas de pós-parto. Obtiveram-se os dados por meio de entrevistas, a partir de um formulário. Analisaram-se os dados pelo Stata 13.0. Apresentaram-se os resultados em forma de tabelas. Resultados: nota-se que a média do traço de ansiedade foi maior entre as puérperas que não apresentam companheiro, com menor escolaridade, não possuem trabalho remunerado, têm renda familiar igual ou inferior a 1100,00 reais, não planejaram ou desejaram a gravidez e sofreram violência física na gestação. Percebe-se que o estado de ansiedade teve maior média entre as mulheres de menor renda familiar e que não desejaram a gravidez (p<0,05). Conclusão: conclui-se que o traço e o estado de ansiedade estão presentes no período puerperal e são maiores no grupo de mulheres com piores condições socioeconômicas, que não planejaram/desejaram a gestação e vivenciaram a violência nesse período. Descritores:  Período Pós-Parto; Saúde da Mulher; Mulheres; Ansiedade; Fatores Epidemiológicos; Estudos Transversais. ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the mean of the trait and the state of anxiety among puerperae and verify their relation with the sociodemographic, reproductive characteristics and the experience of violence. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study of 302 women with at least 24 hours postpartum. The data was obtained through interviews with a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by Stata 13.0. Results were presented in the form of tables. Results: it was observed that the average anxiety trait was higher among puerperal women who did not have a partner, had less schooling, had no paid work, had a family income of 1100.00 reais or less, did not plan or desired pregnancy and suffered physical violence during pregnancy. It is noticed that the state of anxiety had a higher average among the women with lower family income and who did not wish to be pregnant (p <0.05). Conclusion: it is concluded that the trait and the state of anxiety are present in the puerperal period and are higher in the group of women with worse socioeconomic conditions, who did not plan / wanted gestation and experienced violence during this period. Descriptors: Postpartum period; Women's Health; Women; Anxiety; Epidemiological Factors; Cross-Sectional Studies.RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar el promedio del trazo y el estado de ansiedad entre puérperas y verificar su relación con las características sociodemográficas, reproductivas y la experiencia de violencia. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, tipo transversal, realizado con 302 mujeres con al menos 24 horas de postparto. Se obtuvieron los datos a través de entrevistas, a partir de un formulario. Se analizaron los datos por el Stata 13.0. Se presentaron los resultados en forma de tablas. Resultados: se nota que el promedio del trazo de ansiedad fue mayor entre las que habían tenido compañero, con menor escolaridad, no tienen trabajo remunerado, tienen ingresos familiares igual o inferior a 1100,00 reales, no planificaron o desearon el embarazo y sufrieron violencia física en la gestación. Se percibe que el estado de ansiedad tuvo mayor promedio entre las mujeres de menor renta familiar y que no desearon el embarazo (p <0,05). Conclusión: se concluye que el trazo y el estado de ansiedad están presentes en el período puerperal y son mayores en el grupo de mujeres con peores condiciones socioeconómicas, que no planificaron / desearon el embarazo y vivenciaron la violencia en ese período. Descriptores: Periodo Posparto; Salud de la Mujer; Mujeres; Ansiedad; Factores Epidemiologicos; Estudios Transvesales. 

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