scholarly journals Factors Associated with Dental Plaque, Gingivitis, and Caries in a Pediatric Population: A Records-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8595
Author(s):  
Esti Davidovich ◽  
Julie Grender ◽  
Avi Zini
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Manual Toothbrush ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Type Data

This retrospective, cross-sectional study evaluated dental records of 1000 healthy children to determine factors associated with plaque, gingivitis, and caries. A logistic model for plaque and gingivitis (mild versus moderate/severe) and caries (yes/no) was carried out separately for each variable using the following potential factors: Age, Gender, Brush Type, Starting Age of Brushing, Brushing Frequency, and Bite Type. Data from 998 children (median age: 4 years, 10 months (range: 2.5–7 years)) were analyzed. Sixty-four percent were manual toothbrush users; 36% were oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush users. For plaque and gingivitis, but not caries, Brush Type was more impactful than Brushing Frequency. Age influenced the severity of plaque and gingivitis, with increases in the odds of having moderate/severe plaque or gingivitis associated with increasing age. The probability of caries increased until approximately age 5 and then decreased until age 7. Oscillating-rotating brush users were more likely to present with less plaque, gingivitis, and caries, with 6.0, 5.1, and 1.4 times greater odds of having mild (versus moderate/severe) plaque, less severe gingivitis, and being caries-free, respectively, than manual brush users. Similarly, brushing twice daily and starting brushing at an earlier age were associated with better oral health outcomes. Children with anterior bite abnormalities had increased odds of developing moderate/severe plaque and gingivitis than children with normal anterior bites. Gender was not a statistically significant factor associated with plaque, gingivitis, or caries. Children’s oral health is influenced by toothbrush type, starting age of brushing, compliance with twice-daily brushing, and bite abnormalities.

scholarly journals Relation of complementary foods and anemia in urban underprivileged children in Surakarta

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Endang Dewi Lestari ◽  
Annang Giri Moelya ◽  
Elief Rohana ◽  
Budiyanti Wiboworini
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Enhancing Factor ◽  
Main Meal ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is still prevalent inIndonesian children. Attempt to treat patients with IDA withiron supplementation has been difficult because of lowcompliance.Objective To determine the complementary foods that contributesin the prevalence of anemia in children.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted in three urbanunderprivileged villages. Healthy children aged 6-23 months atthe time of interview were selected. The questionnaire wasspecially developed for determining the risks of IDA. We tookblood sampling to measure the hemoglobin concentration.Results A total of 86 children participated in the study; but only dataof 78 children were available for analysis. The prevalence of anemiaamong those children was 35%. Most children (90%) consumedanimal protein inadequately. Rice-based diet was the main meal ofmost children (97%). Analysis of possible factors associated with theanemia showed that inadequate plant or animal protein consumption,wasted children, less than 2 orange consumption, not consumingiron fortified formula/cereal had OR 1.2 (95%CI 0.40; 3.61), 4.13(95%CI 0.48;35.45), 4.67 (95%CI 1.04;20.04), 6.25 (95% CI1.32;29.55) and 3.15 (95%CI 1.18;8.41), respectively. Logistic analysisrevealed that the factors associated with anemia were wasted children(OR 9.10, 95%CI 1.38;60.18), low or no orange consumption (OR7.86, 95%CI 1.36;45.40) and not consuming iron fortified formula/cereal (OR 3.01, 95%CI 1.02;8.90).Conclusion In children with rice-based diet as main meal,consuming orange as an enhancing factor should also be addressedin order to prevent anemia.

scholarly journals Factors associated with serum CA19-9 levels among healthy children: a cross-sectional study

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayo Kawai ◽  
Sueli M Oba-Shinjo ◽  
Lucy S Ito ◽  
Miyuki Uno ◽  
Suely K N Marie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Factors associated with self-rated oral health among community-dwelling older Japanese: A cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 755-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuki Ohara ◽  
Hirohiko Hirano ◽  
Yutaka Watanabe ◽  
Shuichi Obuchi ◽  
Hideyo Yoshida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Factors associated with (risk of) undernutrition in community-dwelling older adults receiving home care: a cross-sectional study in the Netherlands

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 2278-2289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel van der Pols-Vijlbrief ◽  
Hanneke AH Wijnhoven ◽  
Hilde Molenaar ◽  
Marjolein Visser
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

AbstractObjectiveIt is generally thought that causes of undernutrition are multifactorial, but there are limited quantitative studies performed. We therefore examined a wide range of potential factors associated with undernutrition in community-dwelling older adults.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingCommunity-dwelling older adults (≥65 years) receiving home care in the Netherlands.SubjectsData on potential factors associated with (risk of) undernutrition were collected among 300 older adults. Nutritional status was assessed by the SNAQ65+ instrument. Undernutrition was defined as mid-upper arm circumference <25 cm or unintentional weight loss of ≥4 kg in 6 months. Being at risk of undernutrition was defined as having poor appetite and inability to walk up and down stairs of fifteen steps, without resting.ResultsOf all participants, ninety-two (31·7 %) were undernourished and twenty-four (8·0 %) were at risk of undernutrition. Based on multivariate logistic regression analyses, the statistically significant factors associated with (risk of) undernutrition (P<0·05) were: unable to go outside (OR=5·39), intestinal problems (OR=2·88), smoking (OR=2·56), osteoporosis (OR=2·46), eating fewer than three snacks daily (OR=2·61), dependency in activities of daily living (OR=1·21), physical inactivity (OR=2·01), nausea (OR=2·50) and cancer (OR=2·84); a borderline significant factor was depression symptoms (OR=1·83, P=0·053).ConclusionsThe study suggests that (risk of) undernutrition is a multifactorial problem and that associated factors can be found in several domains. These findings may support the development of intervention trials for the prevention and treatment of undernutrition in community-dwelling older adults.

scholarly journals Investigating the Maternal Factors Associated with Preschool Children’s Food Preferences; A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 1652
Author(s):  
Nayyereh Farajzadeh-Moghanjoughi ◽  
Sorayya Kheirouri ◽  
Mohammad Alizadeh ◽  
Alireza Farsad-Naeimi
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Food Preferences ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Maternal Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: Dietary patterns of children are determined by their food preferences, and mothers have important implications for these preferences. This study was aimed to investigate the maternal factors associated with children’s food preferences. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 576 healthy children aged 3-6 years participated from nursery schools through simple cluster sampling method and maternal factors associated with children’s food preferences were determined using a researcher designed, validated tool through face-to-face interview with mothers. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 16 using General Linear Model to assess the correlations between different variables. Results: The children with diploma-educated mothers had fewer preferences in consuming nuts, vegetables, and fruits, and children with academic-educated mothers had fewer preferences in consuming nuts, beans, vegetables, fruits, drinks, condiments, and snacks (P<0.05). Children with employed mothers had fewer preferences for beans and drinks (P<0.02). Drinks preferences were lower among children whose mothers had good nutritional knowledge score (P<0.03). Proteins, beans, fruits, condiments, and snacks preferences were higher among children whose mothers had good nutritional attitude score (P<0.05). A positive correlation was found between the food preferences of children and mothers (0.377<B<0.570, P<0.001) in all food groups.  Conclusion: The results of the study showed that mothers̓ educational level and their high nutritional knowledge and attitude could not guarantee the healthy dietary patterns of children. To promote children’s dietary patterns, it is imperative to improve the food preferences of mothers through specialized training. [GMJ.2019;8:e1652]

scholarly journals Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among Iranian nurses and their relationship with fatigue: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elahe Hosseini ◽  
Hadi Daneshmandi ◽  
Azadeh Bashiri ◽  
Roxana Sharifian
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Occupational Characteristics ◽  
Potential Factors

Abstract Background The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WMSs), identify potential factors associated with WMSs, and determine the association between WMSs and fatigue among nurses. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out among 500 Iranian nurses. Data was gathered by the 1) Persian version of the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (P-NMQ) to examine WMSs, and 2) Persian version of the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (P-MAF) Scale to evaluate fatigue among the study population. Then, data was analyzed by SPSS version 21 using the χ2 test, multiple logistic regression for detection of potential factors associated with WMSs, and multiple linear regression for detection of potential factors associated with fatigue. Results Ankles/feet, lower back, knees, and shoulders had the highest prevalence of WMSs among nurses within the last 12 months prior to the study. Independent variables including age, job tenure, gender, smoking, shift work, and type of employment were significantly associated with WMSs in different body regions with odds ratios (ORs) ranging from 1.635–2.835. Moreover, WMSs in some body regions were associated with subscales of fatigue and total fatigue. Conclusions Ergonomic and organizational interventions for fitting the job to the nurses considering demographic/occupational characteristics are highly essential to improve musculoskeletal system health and relieve fatigue.

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