Prevalence of High HDL Cholesterol and Its Associated Factors Among Tunisian Women of Childbearing Age: A Cross-Sectional Study

The protective role of high high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) against cardiovascular risk has been questioned recently. Due to the increasing trend of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Tunisia, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of high HDL-C and its associated factors in Tunisian women of childbearing age. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a subsample of 1689 women, aged 20 to 49 years, in the Great Tunis region. Data on socio-demographic and lifestyle factors were collected by a questionnaire. Overall adiposity was assessed by body mass index (BMI). All biological variables were assayed in blood samples coated with anticoagulant ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) by enzymatic methods. Stata software (2015) was used for data management and statistical analysis. High HDL-C values were recorded in 26.6% of selected women. After adjustment for all socio-demographic and lifestyle factors, age, hypertension, and smoking were negatively associated with high HDL-C levels, while family history of cancer was positively associated with high HDL-C in women. An additional investigation on the relationship between high HDL-C and cancer risk should be performed due to controversial results.

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Prevalence of High HDL-cholesterol and Its Associated Factors Among Childbearing Age Tunisian Women: a Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-154077/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fatma Ben Cherifa ◽

Jalila El Ati ◽

Radhouene Doggui ◽

Myriam El Ati-Hellal

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Hdl Cholesterol ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Protective Role ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Biological Variables ◽

Region Data

Abstract Background: The protective role of high HDL-C against cardiovascular risk has been questioned recently. Due to the increasing trend of CVD in Tunisia, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of high HDL-C and its associated factors in childbearing age Tunisian women. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a subsample of 1689 women, aged 20 to 49 y in the Great Tunis region. Data on socio-demographic and lifestyle factors were collected by a questionnaire. Overall adiposity was assessed by BMI. All biological variables were assayed in blood samples coated with EDTA by enzymatic methods. Stata software (2015) was used for data management and statistical analysis. Results: High HDL-C values were recorded in 26.6% of selected women. After adjustment for all socio-demographic and lifestyle factors, age, hypertension and smoking were negatively associated with high HDL-C levels while family history of cancer was positively associated with high HDL-C in women. Conclusions: Additional investigation on the relationship between high HDL-C and cancer risk should be performed due to controversial results.

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Prevalence of high HDL-Cholesterol and its Associated Factors Among Childbearing Age Tunisian women: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-149173/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fatma Ben Cherifa ◽

Jalila El Ati ◽

Radhouene Doggui ◽

Fayçal Hellal ◽

Myriam El Ati-Hellal

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Hdl Cholesterol ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Protective Role ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Biological Variables ◽

Region Data

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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding implants among women of childbearing age

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association ◽

10.47391/jpma.971 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Irshad Begum Shaikh ◽

Syed Imtiaz Ahmed Jafry ◽

Syed Muhammad Zulfiqar Hyder Naqvi ◽

Syeda Nadia Firdous ◽

Admin

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Services ◽

Contraceptive Method ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Reproductive Health Services ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Child Bearing

Abstract A cross-sectional survey was conducted from February 2016 to September 2016 to assess knowledge, attitude and practices regarding implants among women of childbearing age visiting Reproductive Health Services Center, Civil Hospital,Karachi. A total of 396 adult non-pregnant married females of child bearing age, from 18 to 49 years old, were interviewed using a structured questionnaire.Only153 (38.6%) of therespondentshad knowledge about implants whereas out of them 122 (79.7%) acquired it from family planning clinics. Almost two third of them (n=267, 67.4%) were in favor of using implants as a contraceptive method. Moreover, 244 (61.6%) of them were of the opinion that if given the choice, they will use implanon though out of total 316 (79.8%) respondents who ever used contraceptives, only 3 (0.9%) used implants.Despiteafavorable attitude, limited knowledge and poor practices of the respondents highlighted the study findings. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Contraception, Progestins, Continuous...

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Associations of resistin with inflammatory and fibrinolytic markers, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and older Chinese

Acta Endocrinologica ◽

10.1530/eje-08-0427 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 159 (5) ◽

pp. 585-593 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Qibin Qi ◽

Jing Wang ◽

Huaixing Li ◽

Zhijie Yu ◽

Xingwang Ye ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Insulin Resistance ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Hdl Cholesterol ◽

Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor ◽

Population Based ◽

Model Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factor Α

ObjectiveResistin increases insulin resistance (IR) in mice. However, the role of resistin in human disease remains controversial. We aimed to assess plasma resistin levels and their associations with inflammatory and fibrinolytic markers, IR and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Chinese.Design and methodsPlasma resistin was measured in a population-based cross-sectional survey of 3193 Chinese aged from 50 to 70 years in Beijing and Shanghai.ResultsThe median resistin concentration was 8.60 ng/ml (interquartile range, 5.78–14.00) among all participants, and it was higher in women than in men (P=0.008). Resistin was correlated weakly with body mass index, waist circumference, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (negatively), homeostatic model assessment of IR and tumor necrosis factor-α receptor 2 (TNFR2; r=0.04, 0.07, –0.09 and 0.06 respectively, all P<0.05), and more highly with C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL)6 and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI)1 (r=0.12, 0.12 and 0.21 respectively, all P<0.001), but only HDL cholesterol, CRP, IL6, TNFR2, and PAI1 remained significantly associated with resistin in multiple regression analysis (all P<0.05). Furthermore, elevated resistin levels were associated with the higher prevalence of IR and MetS. However, the significant relationships disappeared after adjustment for inflammatory and fibrinolytic markers especially PAI1.ConclusionsThis study suggests that resistin is more strongly associated with inflammatory and fibrinolytic markers than with obesity or IR status. The associations of resistin with IR and MetS could largely be explained by inflammatory and fibrinolytic markers especially PAI1 levels.

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Hepatitis B knowledge among women of childbearing age in three slums in Mumbai: a cross-sectional survey

Hepatology Medicine and Policy ◽

10.1186/s41124-016-0007-7 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Swati Jha ◽

Divyesh Devaliya ◽

Susan Bergson ◽

Shripad Desai

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis E among women of childbearing age in the Xieng Khouang province (Lao People’s Democratic Republic), a cross-sectional survey

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ◽

10.1093/trstmh/try143 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 113 (6) ◽

pp. 298-304

Author(s):

Syxiong Bisayher ◽

Hubert Barennes ◽

Elisabeth Nicand ◽

Yves Buisson

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Democratic Republic ◽

Hepatitis E ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽

Lao People's Democratic Republic

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A study of sexual dysfunction and its associated factors among women in childbearing age, Egypt

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v9n3p95 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 95 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mirfat Mohamed Labib El-Kashif ◽

Sheren Ebrahim El-tahry

Keyword(s):

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Population Based ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Arousal Disorder ◽

Low Educated

Background and objective: Sexual dysfunction is a significant public health problem that is more common among women than in men. The women sexual dysfunction and the factors influencing it have not yet been fully investigated. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate sexual dysfunction and its associated factors among women in childbearing age, Egypt.Methods: A population-based cross-sectional survey involving 780 non-pregnant sexual active females aged 15-51 years old who were recruited into the study by random sampling. The study population was selected from health facilities which affiliated to the ministry of health in Damietta Governorate. Interview tools used to collect data related to female and male partner.Results: A total of 780 women in childbearing age were enrolled. More than half of the studied women have sexual dysfunction versus 46.9% without sexual function. 22.3% of sexual dysfunction women have mild dysfunction, 18.5% of them have moderate dysfunction, and 12.3% have severe dysfunction. Desire disorder was the most common sexual disorder among participants (67.3%), followed by arousal disorder (55.8%). There was a statistically significant correlation between female sexual dysfunction and husband's age, educational level and husbands suffer from depression, heavy smokers and hypnotic drugs used. Female sexual dysfunction was found among older age, low educated and non-workers females, as well as women, suffer chronic disease, genital inflammation, and stress.Conclusions: Sexual dysfunction is prevalent among women, so further study based on a comprehensive survey is necessarily needed.

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HUBUNGAN ASUPAN SERAT DENGAN STATUS GIZI DAN PROFIL LIPID DARAH PADA ORANG DEWASA DISLIPIDEMIA

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2013.8.3.195-200 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 195

Author(s):

Lilik Kustiyah ◽

Maya Utami Widhianti ◽

Mira Dewi

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Lipid Profile ◽

Total Cholesterol ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Hdl Cholesterol ◽

Blood Lipid ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Blood Lipid Profile ◽

Cross Sectional

The objective of this study was to analyze the association of fiber consumption with nutritional status and blood lipid profile in dyslipidemic adults. The design study was cross sectional survey involving 79 subjects. The results showed that there were significant correlations between energy intake with High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol, fat intake with BMI (Body Mass Index), and BMI with Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol (p<0.05). There was no significant correlation between consumption of fiber with nutritional status and blood lipid profile (p>0.05). In conclusion, most of the dyslipidemia subjects were obese. Dyslipidemia subjects should keep their intake of energy and fat in recommended ranges in order not to be obese and keep the BMI in normal range to avoid abnormalities of blood lipid profile.<br /><br />

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