scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors of Food Insecurity among Mexican University Students’ Households

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3426
Author(s):  
Pablo Alejandro Nava-Amante ◽  
Alejandra Betancourt-Núñez ◽  
Barbara Vizmanos ◽  
Miguel Amaury Salas-García ◽  
María Fernanda Bernal-Orozco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
University Students ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Indigenous Group ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Household food insecurity (FI) remains a major public health challenge worldwide. Data about perceived FI and its risk factors in Mexican university students are lacking. We aimed to assess FI’s prevalence and factors affecting it among university students’ households in Mexico. This cross-sectional analysis involved 7671 university students’ households using the 2018 Mexican National of Household Income and Expenditure Survey data. Variables analyzed included sociodemographic characteristics, and the 12-item validated Mexican Scale for Food Security (EMSA). Multivariable logistic regression modelling was performed to identify FI risk factors. The overall household FI prevalence was 30.8%. According to FI severity, prevalence rates were 16.3% for mild-FI, 8.8% for moderate-FI, and 5.7% for severe-FI. Low socioeconomic status (OR = 2.72; 95%CI: 2.09–3.54), low education level of household’s head (OR = 2.36; 95%CI: 1.90–2.94), self-ascription to an indigenous group (OR = 1.59; 95%CI: 1.41–1.79), attending public university (OR = 1.27; 95%CI: 1.13–1.43), female-headed household (OR = 1.26; 95%CI: 1.13–1.40), having worked recently (OR = 1.19; 95%CI: 1.07–1.33), and being in second year of studies (OR = 1.17; 95%CI: 1.03–1.33), were significantly related to FI. Our results confirm that FI is highly prevalent among Mexican university students’ households and that sociodemographic factors are essential in addressing this concern. Findings highlight the need for preventive programs and policies to alleviate FI.

scholarly journals Association between Carbohydrate Intake and the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Women

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 3098
Author(s):  
Young-Ae Cho ◽  
Jeong-Hwa Choi
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Carbohydrate Intake ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Dairy Intake ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Carbohydrates consist of a large proportion of calories in the Asian diet. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between carbohydrate intake and metabolic syndrome in Korean women. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with a total of 4294 Korean women aged 40–69 years from the Korean Genomic and Epidemiology Study (KoGES). Carbohydrate intake was calculated based on a validated food frequency questionnaire. Metabolic syndrome was defined by using the National Cholesterol Education Program, Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEPIII). Logistic regression was used to estimate the association of carbohydrate intake with metabolic syndrome and its components. In this study, high carbohydrate intake seemed to be associated with low socioeconomic status and an imbalanced diet. After adjusting for confounding factors, subjects with higher carbohydrate intake showed an increased risk of metabolic syndrome (odds ratio (OR) 1.34, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.08–1.66, p-trend = 0.004, highest vs. lowest quartile [≥75.2 vs. <67.0% of energy]), particularly elevated waist circumference. This association was stronger among those with low levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and those with low dairy intake. In conclusion, higher carbohydrate intake is associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, particularly abdominal obesity, in Korean women. This association may differ according to individuals’ CRP level and dairy intake.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Risiko Glomerulonefritis Akut Pasca Streptokokus pada Anak Di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado

e-CliniC ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pirania Ch. Tatipang ◽  
Adrian Umboh ◽  
Praevilia M. Salendu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Gross Hematuria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Nephritic Syndrome ◽  
Group A

Abstract: Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is a part of acute nephritic syndrome characterized by gross hematuria, edema, hypertension, and renal insufficiency. This APSGN is common in children, caused by infection of Streptococcus β-hemoliticus group A nephritogenic strain, and 97% of cases were in developing countries including Indonesia. This study was aimed to obtain the risk factors of APSGN and their association with APSGN. This was a retrospective descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Samples were medical record data of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado during the period of January 2013-October 2017. There were 67 samples in this study consisted of 48 (71.6%) cases of APSGN and 19 (25.3%) cases without APSGN. The bivariate analysis found five variables related to APSGN incidence, as followed: male gender (P =0.005), age ≥5 years (P=0.000), low socioeconomic status (P=0.000), good nutrition (P =0.000), and rainy season (P=0.005). Parents’ education was not related to APSGN incidence. Conclusion: The risk factors of APSGN in children were male gender, age ≥5 years, low socioeconomic status, good nutritional status, and rainy season.Keywords: APSGN, risk factors, childrenAbstrak: Glomerulonefritis akut pasca streptokokus (GNAPS) adalah bagian dari sindrom nefrotik akut (SNA) yang ditandai dengan gross hematuria, edema, hipertensi, dan insufisiensi ginjal. Gangguan ini sering terjadi pada anak-anak, disebabkan oleh infeksi kuman Streptococcus β-hemolyticus group A strain nephritogenic, dan 97% kasus terjadi di negara berkembang termasuk Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor risiko GNAPS dan hubungan faktor risiko tersebut dengan kejadin GNAPS. Jenis peneltiian ialah deskriptif retrospektif dengan desain potong lintang. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan data rekam medik RSUP Prof. R. D. Kandou Manado periode Januari 2013-Oktober 2017. Terdapat 67 sampel terdiri dari 48 (71,6%) kasus GNAPS dan 19 (25,3%) kasus yang tidak mengalami GNAPS. Berdasarkan analisis bivariat di temukan 5 varibel yang berhubungan dengan kejadian GNAPS yaitu jenis kelamin laki-laki P=0,005), usia ≥5 tahun (P=0,000), status sosial ekonomi rendah (P=0,000), gizi baik (P=0,000), dan musim hujan (P=0,005). Faktor risiko yang tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian GNAPS ialah pendidikan orang tua (P=0,20). Simpulan: Faktor risiko GNAPS pada anak ialah jenis kelamin laki-laki, usia ≥5 tahun, status sosial ekonomi rendah, status gizi, dan musim hujan.Kata Kunci: GNAPS, faktor risiko, anak

scholarly journals Gambaran Faktor Risiko Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah yang Dirawat di RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-245
Author(s):  
Katelino Marpaung ◽  
Husna Yetti ◽  
Defrin Defrin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

Abstrak Latar Belakang. Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah (BBLR) adalah bayi yang mempunyai berat lahir kurang dari 2500 gram yang ditimbang pada saat setelah lahir. Saat ini BBLR menjadi salah satu penyebab kematian neonatus terbanyak di Kota Padang. Banyak faktor yang dapat memengaruhi kejadian bayi berat lahir rendah, seperti usia ibu, paritas, jarak kehamilan, status gizi, antenatal care, anemia, pendidikan, sosial ekonomi, penyakit saat hamil, plasenta previa, solusio plasenta, kelainan kongenital, dan kehamilan ganda. Objektif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran faktor risiko bayi berat lahir rendah yang dirawat di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang pada periode 1 Januari – 31 Desembar tahun 2019. Metode. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 71 sampel. Hasil. Hasil penelitian didapatkan beberapa faktor risiko sebagai berikut : usia ibu berisiko (28,17%), paritas nullipara (35,21%), jarak kehamilan berisiko (8,45%), riwayat antenatal care berisiko (4,23%), ibu anemia (33,80%), status pendidikan rendah (73,24%), status sosial ekonomi rendah (54,93%), penyakit saat hamil (76,06%), kelainan plasenta (5,63%), kelainan kongenital (8,45%), dan kehamilan ganda (22,54%). Kesimpulan.  Faktor risiko yang paling banyak terjadi pada bayi berat lahir rendah adalah penyakit saat hamil, status pendidikan rendah, dan status sosial ekonomi rendah. Kata kunci: BBLR, faktor risiko, neonatus   Abstract Background. Low Birth Weight (LBW) baby is when the infant is weighed less than 2500 grams at the time after birth. Low Birth Weight baby is one of the leading causes of neonates deaths in Padang. There are several factors causing LBW babies, such as maternal age, parity, space between pregnancy, nutrition, antenatal care, anemia, low educational status, low socioeconomic status, disease during pregnancy, placenta previa, placenta abruption, congenital abnormality, and multiple pregnancies. Objective.This study was aimed to describe the risk factors of LBW babies who were treated at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang from 1st January – 31st December 2019. Methods. This study was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Seventy-one samples were selected by simple random sampling. Results. The results of the study describe risk factors of LBW babies as follows mother with threatening age (28.17%), nullipara parity (35.21%), the distance of hazardous pregnancies (8.45%), nutritional status of underweight (12.68%), history of risky antenatal care ( 4.23%), maternal anemia (33.80%), low educational status (73.24%), low socioeconomic status (54.93%), illness during pregnancy (76.06%), placental disorders (5.63) %), congenital abnormalities (8.45%), and multiple pregnancies (22.54%). Conclusion. The most critical risk factors for low birth weight babies are illness during pregnancy, low education status, and low socioeconomic status. Keywords: low birth weight baby, risk factors, neonates

scholarly journals A study of factors affecting regression of βhCG in gestational trophoblastic disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 955
Author(s):  
Neena Devasia ◽  
Tinu Philip
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Persistent Disease ◽  
Trophoblastic Disease ◽  
Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases

Background: Gestational trophoblastic disorders are among the rare human tumors that can be cured even in the presence of widespread dissemination. Authors can anticipate the development of persistent trophoblastic disease by identifying high risk factors affecting βhCG regression in vesicular mole. The study of this aim was to determine the incidence of gestational trophoblastic disorders and persistent trophoblastic disease in our institution. Factors affecting regression of βhCG and thereby leading to persistent disease are assessed.Methods: The study was conducted for a period of 2 years at a tertiary care centre in central Kerala. The factors affecting progression to persistent disease are assessed by a case control study. Those developing persistent trophoblastic disease were taken as cases and those with normal regression of βhCG were taken as controls. Variables studied were age, sociodemographic factors, obstetric history, histopathological report, βhCG value, post evacuation USG and clinical features.Results: The incidence of gestational trophoblastic diseases was 1 in 178 births and of persistent trophoblastic disease was 18.6%. Fourteen cases with persistent trophoblastic disease were studied and 61 controls were recruited. Incidence increased in older age group (>30) and low socio-economic group. Pre-evacuation βhCG> 40000 and presence of theca lutein cyst are important factors affecting βhCG regression.  Strong association with uterine size >poa, post evacuation uterine subinvolution and presence of hyperthyroidism was found.Conclusions: Progression to persistent trophoblastic disease was associated with low socioeconomic status, high   pre-evacuation βhCG values, uterine size>poa and presence of theca lutein cysts. Identification of these risk factors helps in proper counseling and meticulous follow up of patients.

Adolescent Suicidality as Seen in Rural Northeastern Uganda

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Kinyanda ◽  
Ruth Kizza ◽  
Jonathan Levin ◽  
Sheila Ndyanabangi ◽  
Catherine Abbo
Keyword(s):  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Sub Saharan

Background: Suicidal behavior in adolescence is a public health concern and has serious consequences for adolescents and their families. There is, however, a paucity of data on this subject from sub-Saharan Africa, hence the need for this study. Aims: A cross-sectional multistage survey to investigate adolescent suicidality among other things was undertaken in rural northeastern Uganda. Methods: A structured protocol administered by trained psychiatric nurses collected information on sociodemographics, mental disorders (DSM-IV criteria), and psychological and psychosocial risk factors for children aged 3–19 years (N = 1492). For the purposes of this paper, an analysis of a subsample of adolescents (aged 10–19 years; n = 897) was undertaken. Results: Lifetime suicidality in this study was 6.1% (95% CI, 4.6%–7.9%). Conclusions: Factors significantly associated with suicidality included mental disorder, the ecological factor district of residence, factors suggestive of low socioeconomic status, and disadvantaged childhood experiences.

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Inadequate Bowel Preparation for Screening Colonoscopy

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2740
Author(s):  
Efrat L. Amitay ◽  
Tobias Niedermaier ◽  
Anton Gies ◽  
Michael Hoffmeister ◽  
Hermann Brenner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Bowel Preparation ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Colonoscopy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Screening Practice ◽  
Abdominal Symptoms ◽  
Inadequate Bowel Preparation

The success of a colonoscopy in detecting and removing pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions depends heavily on the quality of bowel preparation. Despite efforts, 20–44% of colonoscopy participants have an inadequate bowel preparation. We aimed to assess and compare risk factors for inadequate bowel preparation and for the presence of advanced colorectal neoplasms in routine screening practice. In this cross-sectional study, among 8125 participants of screening colonoscopy in Germany with a comprehensive assessment of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle and medical history, we examined factors associated with inadequate bowel preparation and with findings of advanced neoplasms using adjusted log-binomial regression models. Among the identified risk factors assessed, three factors were identified that were significantly associated with inadequate bowel preparation: age ≥ 70 years (adjusted prevalence ratios, aPR, 1.50 95%CI 1.31–1.71), smoking (aPR 1.29 95%CI 1.11–1.50) and abdominal symptoms (aPR 1.14 95%CI 1.02–1.27). The same risk factors were also associated with the prevalence of advanced neoplasms in our study (aPR 1.72, 1.62 and 1.44, respectively). The risk factors associated with inadequate bowel preparation in this study were also associated with a higher risk for advanced neoplasms. Inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy might lead to missed colorectal cancer (CRC) precursors and the late diagnosis of CRC. People at high risk of advanced neoplasms are in particular need of enhanced bowel preparation.

An Explanatory Model of Problematic Internet Use of Southern Spanish University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 089443932199865
Author(s):  
José-María Romero-Rodríguez ◽  
José-Antonio Marín-Marín ◽  
Francisco-Javier Hinojo-Lucena ◽  
Gerardo Gómez-García
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Cross Sectional

The problematic Internet use (PIU) has become a topic of special relevance since it is a problem that affects the whole world. It has been detected that the population at greatest risk is university students along with adolescents. At the same time, Spain is one of the countries with the highest PIU rate. The purposes of this article were to analyze the presence and degree of Internet addiction among university students and to check the sociodemographic factors that influence the PIU. To this end, 13 hypotheses were put forward and contrasted using a structural equation model. The study adopted a cross-sectional approach by applying the Internet addiction test to a sample of undergraduate students in southern Spain ( n = 1,013). The results indicated a prevalence of PIU among students of almost 12.5% and with a moderate degree of addiction. In turn, the following hypotheses that had a significant effect on the PIU were supported: gender; field of knowledge; living in the parents’ home; Internet daily use for leisure; Internet daily use for academic purposes; number of social networks; sexual orientation; marital status. Finally, the main findings of the study were reviewed, and the main recommendations and implications for mitigating the negative effects of technology and enhancing the positive ones were established.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dysmenorrhoea, associated risk factors and its relationship with academic performance among graduating female university students in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e043814
Author(s):  
Mesfin Tadese ◽  
Andargachew Kassa ◽  
Abebaw Abeje Muluneh ◽  
Girma Altaye
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

ObjectivesThe study aimed to provide an association between dysmenorrhoea and academic performance among university students in Ethiopia. Further, the study attempts to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of dysmenorrhoea.Design and methodInstitution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 April to 28 April 2019. A semistructured and pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Binary logistic regression analysis and one-way analysis of variance were performed to model dysmenorrhoea and academic performance, respectively.Setting and participantsEthiopia (2019: n=647 female university students).OutcomesThe primary outcome is dysmenorrhoea, which has been defined as painful menses that prevents normal activity and requires medication. The self-reported cumulative grade point average of students was used as a proxy measure of academic performance, which is the secondary outcome.ResultsThe prevalence of dysmenorrhoea was 317 (51.5%). The educational status of father (adjusted OR (AOR) (95% CI) 2.64 (1.04 to 6.66)), chocolate consumption (AOR (95% CI) 3.39 (95% 1.28 to 8.93)), daily breakfast intake (<5 days/week) (AOR (95% CI) 0.63 (0.42 to 0.95)), irregular menstrual cycle AOR (95% CI) 2.34 (1.55 to 3.54)) and positive family history of dysmenorrhoea AOR (95% CI) 3.29 (2.25 to 4.81)) had statistically significant association with dysmenorrhoea. There was no statistically significant difference in academic performance among students with and without dysmenorrhoea (F (3611)=1.276, p=0.28)).ConclusionsDysmenorrhoea was a common health problem among graduating University students. However, it has no statistically significant impact on academic performance. Reproductive health officers should educate and undermine the negative academic consequences of dysmenorrhoea to reduce the physical and psychological stress that happens to females and their families.

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