scholarly journals A Survey of Hesitancy and Response to the COVID-19 Vaccine Among Patients With Epilepsy in Northeast China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Li ◽  
Chaojia Chu ◽  
Weihong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Northeast China ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Demographic Background ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy ◽  
Improve Health

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the hesitancy and response of people with epilepsy (PWE) to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine.Methods: We conducted an online survey among PWE in northeast China about hesitancy and response to the COVID-19 vaccine. Their demographic background and symptomatic data about epilepsy were also recorded, and we analyzed the epilepsy-related risk factors in delaying the vaccine.Results: In total, 357 patients with confirmed epilepsy were included in the survey, and only 38 (11%) patients received the COVID-19 vaccine. Fear of aggravating epilepsy (58%, n = 185), discouragement from health workers for epilepsy (22%, n = 70), and fear of patients of other unknown serious side effects (13%, n = 42) were the main reasons for delaying vaccination. A higher seizure frequency was the only epilepsy-related risk factor in delaying the vaccine (OR = 1.104, 95% CI: 0.988–1.233). None of the vaccinated patients reported that the vaccine aggravated their epilepsy.Significance: Understanding concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine among PWE could help to improve health education and promote the establishment of an immune barrier.

Knowledge, awareness and perceptions of diabetes mellitus among the Saudi population

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 413-422
Author(s):  
Muhammad H Mujammami ◽  
Abdulaziz A Alodhayani ◽  
Mohammad Ibrahim AlJabri ◽  
Ahmad Alhumaidi Alanazi ◽  
Sultan Sayyaf Alanazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: High prevalence of undiagnosed cases of diabetes mellitus (DM) has increased over the last two decades, most patients with DM only become aware of their condition once they develop a complication. Limited data are available regarding the knowledge and awareness about DM and the associated risk factors, complications and management in Saudi society. Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge of DM in general Saudi society and among Saudi healthcare workers. Results: Only 37.3% of the participants were aware of the current DM prevalence. Obesity was the most frequently identified risk factor for DM. Most comparisons indicated better awareness among health workers. Conclusion: A significant lack of knowledge about DM in Saudi society was identified. Social media and educational curriculum can improve knowledge and awareness of DM.

Sex-based differences in the prevalence of and risk factors for depression in adult patients with epilepsy in Northeast China

2021 ◽  
Vol 122 ◽  
pp. 108201
Author(s):  
Rui Zhong ◽  
Qingling Chen ◽  
Nan Li ◽  
Xinyue Zhang ◽  
Weihong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Northeast China ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Ten-Year Risk Factors for Inferior Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Study of 874 Patients From the Swedish National Knee Ligament Register

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (12) ◽  
pp. 2851-2858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Hamrin Senorski ◽  
Eleonor Svantesson ◽  
Kurt P. Spindler ◽  
Eduard Alentorn-Geli ◽  
David Sundemo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Acl Reconstruction ◽  
Knee Injury ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Knee Ligament ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Background: Factors relating to the patient and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction may help to identify prognostic factors of long-term outcome after reconstruction. Purpose: To determine 10-year risk factors for inferior knee function after ACL reconstruction. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: Prospectively collected data from the Swedish National Knee Ligament Register were extracted for patients who underwent ACL reconstruction between January 2005 and December 2006. Patients who had no data at the 10-year follow-up for the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) were excluded. Multivariable proportional odds regression modeling was used to assess 10-year patient- and surgery-related risk factors across all the KOOS subscales and the KOOS4 (mean score of 4 subscales: pain, knee-related symptoms, function in sport and recreation, and knee-related quality of life). Results: A total of 874 (41%) patients were included (male, 51.5%; median age at the time of ACL reconstruction, 27.5 years [range, 11.2-61.5 years]). An increase in the severity of concomitant articular cartilage injuries resulted in a reduced KOOS on 4 subscales (odds ratio, 0.64-0.80; P < .05). A higher preoperative KOOS pain score increased the odds of a higher score on the pain, symptoms, and sport subscales and the KOOS4. In addition, a higher preoperative body mass index was a significant risk factor for lower scores on 3 KOOS subscales and the KOOS4. No patient- or surgery-related predictor was significant across all KOOS subscales. Conclusion: This 10-year risk factor analysis identified several factors that can affect long-term knee function after ACL reconstruction. Most risk factors were related to preoperative patient-reported outcome and potentially modifiable. On the other hand, most of the surgery-related risk factors were nonmodifiable. Nevertheless, this information may be helpful to physicians and physical therapists counseling patients on their expectations of outcome after ACL reconstruction.

scholarly journals Lifestyle related risk factors of coronary artery disease patients in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Gaudel ◽  
M Kaunonen ◽  
S Neupane ◽  
K Joronen ◽  
A M Koivisto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Total Study Population ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Artery Disease

Abstract Background Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and serious health problem worldwide. It is important to observe lifestyle related risk factors in patients with CAD for effective planning and implementation of secondary prevention strategies. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of lifestyle related risk factor habits among the patients with CAD. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among CAD patients in a tertiary care national heart center in Kathmandu, Nepal. Six lifestyle related factors (dietary habit, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, physical activity and adherence to medication) and Body Mass Index were used as the risk factors of CAD in this study. Individual face-to-face structured interview was conducted using culturally validated standard instruments. The descriptive characteristics were presented as frequencies and percentages for categorical variables and as mean ± standard deviation (SD) or median and interquartile range (IQR) otherwise. Results In total study population, the mean age of the patients was 59.9 years and 76% were male. Patients having any three risk factors out of seven were the most common (36%) followed by two risk factors (25%) and four risk factors (22%). About 32% of study population were current smokers, whereas 29% were former smokers. Likewise, 31% of the total were physically inactive. Majority of the patients 95% had perceived moderate stress. Conclusions The prevalence of lifestyle related risk factors is high among CAD patients in study population. Combination of any three lifestyle related risk factors were the most common among patients. Therefore, studies focusing on lifestyle risk factor modification intervention on particular groups is recommended. Key messages Need to improve awareness about lifestyle related risk factors among CAD patients. Highlight the importance of lifestyle counselling.

First report of Feline Calicivirus (FCV) infection in stray cats in northeast China

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 595-598
Author(s):  
Kai Wang ◽  
Zhihua Pei ◽  
Guixue Hu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Northeast China ◽  
Feline Calicivirus ◽  
Domestic Cats ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
First Report ◽  
Elisa Kit ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
And Gender

Abstract To improve our understanding of Feline calicivirus (FCV) infection in cats in Northeast China, 1584 serum samples from 974 domestic cats and 610 stray cats were collected between 2012 and 2015. The samples were tested for FCV antibodies using a commercially available ELISA kit. The results revealed an overall seroprevalence of 37.56% (595/1584), a seroprevalence in domestic cats of 32.85% (320/974) and a seroprevalence in stray cats of 45.08% (275/610). Risk factor analysis indicated that species was the only risk factor for the presence of FCV (OR=1.678, 95% CI=1.362-2.066, P<0.001); age, season, region and gender were not risk factors. This is the first report of FCV infection in stray cats in China, and the results of this study can aid in FCV infection control in the felidae family.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Clustering of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Medical Staff in Northeast China

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1227
Author(s):  
Jianxing Yu ◽  
Huanhuan Jia ◽  
Zhou Zheng ◽  
Peng Cao ◽  
Xihe Yu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Northeast China ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
General Hospitals

Background: The clustering of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors has become a major public health challenge worldwide. Although many studies have investigated CVD risk factor clusters, little is known about their prevalence and clustering among medical staff in Northeast China. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and clustering of CVD risk factors and to investigate the association between relevant characteristics and the clustering of CVD risk factors among medical staff in Northeast China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 3720 medical staff from 93 public hospitals in Jilin Province was used in this study. Categorical variables were presented as percentages and were compared using the χ2 test. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between relevant characteristics and the clustering of CVD risk factors. Results: The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, being overweight, smoking, and drinking were 10.54%, 3.79%, 17.15%, 39.84%, 9.87%, and 21.75%, respectively. Working in a general hospital, male, and age group 18–44 years were more likely to have 1, 2, and ≥3 CVD risk factors, compared with their counterparts. In particular, compared with being a doctor, being a nurse or medical technician was less likely to have 1, 2, and ≥3 CVD risk factors only in general hospitals. Conclusions: The findings suggest that medical staff of general hospitals, males, and older individuals have a high chance associated with CVD risk factor clustering and that more effective interventions should be undertaken to reduce the prevalence and clustering of CVD risk factors, especially among older male doctors who work in general hospitals.

scholarly journals Oxytocin 10 IU as Prophylactic for Uterine Atony : a Randomized Clinical Trial

2019 ◽  
pp. 170-178
Author(s):  
Ridwan A Putra ◽  
Iskandar Zulqarnain ◽  
Zaimursyaf Azis ◽  
Jusuf S Effendi ◽  
Wiryawan Permadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Uterine Atony ◽  
Transverse Incision ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Emergency Cesarean

Abstract Objective : To compare the effectiveness of oxytocin dose of 10 IU and 20 IU for preventing uterine atony in women undergoing cesarean section. Methods : This was a double-blind, randomized clinical trial with good matching selection with randomization block of patients who had risk factors for the occurrence of uterine atony such as preeclampsia, patients were receiving MgSO4, oxytocin intrapartum and chorioamnionitis who performed stratified randomization prospectively with two kinds of oxytocin doses which are 10 IU and 20 IU as a prophylaxis for uterine atony in women who performed emergency cesarean section with transverse incision and were using a general anesthesia. Results : This study found no any significant differences between the use of 10 IU and 20 IU as prophylaxis for uterine atony during cesarean section either in its action at the time or while in recovery room, especially on the cases without chorioamnionitis thus using oxytocin 10 IU regimen can be considered, besides the effectiveness did no differ, it will cost cheaper than oxytocin 20 IU regimen which frequently used. Conclusions : There were no significant differences in the incidence of blood loss during the cesarean section between the treatment of oxytocin 10 IU group and oxytocin 20 IU group. The additional uterotonic was using during the action of the cesarean section between the treatment of oxytocin 10 IU group, and oxytocin 20 IU group gave no significant differences. The side effects in this study at least form of chills and vomiting found no significant differences between both of groups despite the side effects that arise in oxytocin 20 IU group was higher at 23.08% than oxytocin 10 IU group at 15.19%. Chorioamnionitis would be a risk factor for the occurrence of uterine atony during the action of the cesarean section if it associated with the use of additional uterotonic in oxytocin 10 IU group if compared with oxytocin 20 IU group. Keywords : cesarean section, oxytocin, uterine atony.   Abstrak Tujuan : Untuk membandingkan efektifitas penggunaan dosis 10 IU dan 20 IU sebagai profilaksis atonia uteri pada saat seksio sesarea. Metode : Penelitian ini menggunakan uji klinis acak ganda dengan seleksi yang sesuai dengan blok acak pada pasien-pasien yang memiliki faktor risiko terjadinya atonia uteri seperti preeklamsia, pasien yang diberikana MgSO4 dan oxytocin intrapartum sebelumnya serta chorioamnionitis yang dilakukan pengacakan secara prosfektif bertingkat yang diberikan dua jenis dosis oksitosin yaitu 10 IU dan 20 IU sebagai profilaksis atonia uteri pada perempuan yang dilakukan seksio sesarea darurat dengan insisi transversal dan menggunakan anestesi umum. Hasil : Penelitian ini menemukan tidak adanya perbedaan yang bermakna antara penggunaan dosis oksitosin 10 IU dan 20 IU sebagai profilaksis atonia uteri pada seksio sesarea baik saat tindakan operasi maupun saat berada di ruang pemulihan, terutama pada kasus-kasus tanpa khorioamnionitis dimana memerlukan oksitosin tambahan pada kelompok 10 IU, selain efektifitasnya tidak berbeda, akan lebih murah dari pada rejimen oksitosin 20 IU yang sering digunakan saat ini. Kesimpulan : Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, tidak ada perbedaan yang bermakna dalam kejadian kehilangan darah selama operasi seksio sesarea antara perlakuan kelompok oksitosin 10 IU dan kelompok oksitosin 20 IU. Penggunaan uterotonik tambahan selama tindakan seksio sesarea antara perlakuan kelompok oksitosin 10 IU dan kelompok oksitosin 20 IU tidak memberikan perbedaan yang signifikan. Efek samping dalam penelitian ini yakni menggigil dan muntah, tidak ditemukan perbedaan yang bermakna antara kedua kelompok meskipun efek samping yang muncul pada kelompok oksitosin 20 IU lebih tinggi 23,08% dibandingkan kelompok oksitosin 10 IU pada 15,19%. Khorioamnionitis merupakan faktor risiko terjadinya atonia uteri selama tindakan seksio sesarea jika dikaitkan dengan penggunaan uterotonika tambahan pada kelompok oksitosin 10 IU jika dibandingkan dengan kelompok oksitosin 20 IU. Kata kunci : atonia uteri, oksitosin, seksio sesarea.

scholarly journals Awareness on Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Working Women - A Questionnaire Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 616-625
Author(s):  
Kamalli M ◽  
Kavitha S ◽  
Sangeetha A ◽  
Vishnupriya V ◽  
Gayathri R
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are becoming a serious health issue across the world and conventional risk factors are associated with lifestyle behaviours in all age groups. According to WHO, heart diseases are rapidly increasing in India and it is noted that CVD is not having any boundaries in terms of sex, socioeconomic or geography. The present study is aimed to determine the awareness of cardiovascular risk factors among working women. Self-administered questionnaire was prepared based on cardiovascular risk factors and circulated through an online survey link. The sample size was about 109 working women. The purpose of the study was explained in detail to the participants. The collected data were statistically analyzed using SPSS software. 89.9% of the population thought that working women are more prone to cardiovascular risk factors and 10.1% thought that working women are not prone to CVDs. 60.6% of the participants responded that PCOS could be a risk factor and remaining 39.4% responded that it is not a risk factor for CVD. The entire population answered that a healthy lifestyle and diet could reduce the risk of CVD. The Pearson Chi-square analysis showed that there is no association between the age group of the respondents and awareness of cardiovascular risk factors. To conclude, the awareness of the cardiovascular risk factors among working women was satisfactory.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Immigrant Essential Workers: Bhutanese and Burmese Refugees in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-123
Author(s):  
Mengxi Zhang ◽  
Ashok Gurung ◽  
Philip Anglewicz ◽  
Katherine Yun
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Asian Immigrant ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Increased Risk

Objectives Immigrants are believed to be at high risk of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A leading suspected risk factor is their role in the essential workforce. We aimed to describe COVID-19–related risk factors among Bhutanese and Burmese refugees in the United States. Methods We administered an anonymous online survey in May 2020 among community leaders of Bhutanese and Burmese refugees. Using a snowball sampling strategy, we invited community leaders to complete the survey and share the link with others who met inclusion criteria (English proficient, aged ≥18, currently living in the United States). We compared respondents with and without recent COVID-19 and identified risk factors for infection. Results Of 218 refugees in 23 states who completed the survey from May 15 through June 1, 2020, fifteen (6.9%) reported infection with COVID-19. Being an essential worker during the pandemic (odds ratio [OR] = 5.25; 95% CI, 1.21-22.78), having an infected family member (OR = 26.92; 95% CI, 5.19-139.75), and being female (OR = 5.63; 95% CI, 1.14-27.82) were risk factors for infection. Among 33 infected family members, 23 (69.7%) were essential workers. Conclusion Although we had a small snowball sample, we found that working in essential industries was associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 infection among Bhutanese and Burmese refugees. We call for larger studies that include Asian immigrant subgroups, as well as immediate attention to protecting immigrant essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Risk Factors for Infection After Shoulder Arthroscopy in a Large Medicare Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 809-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jourdan M. Cancienne ◽  
Stephen F. Brockmeier ◽  
Eric W. Carson ◽  
Brian C. Werner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Postoperative Infection ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Steroid Injection ◽  
Shoulder Arthroscopy ◽  
Safe Procedure ◽  
Chronic Anemia ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Male Sex

Background: Shoulder arthroscopy is well established as a highly effective and safe procedure for the treatment for several shoulder disorders and is associated with an exceedingly low risk of infectious complications. Few data exist regarding risk factors for infection after shoulder arthroscopy, as previous studies were not adequately powered to evaluate for infection. Purpose: To determine patient-related risk factors for infection after shoulder arthroscopy by using a large insurance database. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: The PearlDiver patient records database was used to query the 100% Medicare Standard Analytic Files from 2005 to 2014 for patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. Patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for a diagnosis of infection or with a history of prior infection were excluded. Postoperative infection within 90 days postoperatively was then assessed with International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision codes for a diagnosis of postoperative infection or septic shoulder arthritis or a procedure for these indications. A multivariate binomial logistic regression analysis was then utilized to evaluate the use of an intraoperative steroid injection, as well as numerous patient-related risk factors for postoperative infection. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs were calculated for each risk factor, with P < .05 considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 530,754 patients met all inclusion and exclusion criteria. There were 1409 infections within 90 days postoperatively (0.26%). Revision shoulder arthroscopy was the most significant risk factor for infection (OR, 3.25; 95% CI, 2.7-4.0; P < .0001). Intraoperative steroid injection was also an independent risk factor for postoperative infection (OR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.2-1.9; P = .002). There were also numerous independent patient-related risk factors for infection, the most significant of which were chronic anemia (OR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.4-1.8; P < .0001), malnutrition (OR, 1.42; 95% CI, 1.2-1.7; P = .001), male sex (OR, 2.71; 95% CI, 2.4-3.1; P < .0001), morbid obesity (OR, 1.41; 95% CI, 1.2-1.6; P < .0001), and depression (OR, 1.36; 95% CI, 1.2-1.5; P < .0001). Conclusion: Intraoperative steroid injection was a significant independent risk factor for postoperative infection after shoulder arthroscopy. There were also numerous significant patient-related risk factors for postoperative infection, including revision surgery, obesity, male sex, chronic anemia, malnutrition, depression, and alcohol use, among others.

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