scholarly journals Factors associated with different types of birth attendants for home deliveries: an analysis of the cross-sectional 2010 South Sudan household survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 29693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngatho S. Mugo ◽  
Kingsley E. Agho ◽  
Anthony B. Zwi ◽  
Michael J. Dibley
Keyword(s):  
South Sudan ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Home Deliveries ◽  
The Cross

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Jubek State, South Sudan.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Adelino Iyya ◽  
Ndeezi Grace ◽  
Nabukeera Barungi Nicolette ◽  
Hassan Chollong
Keyword(s):  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Loss Of Appetite ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background: South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation which gained independence from Sudan on the 9th of July, 2011. Rates of acute malnutrition have been consistently higher in South Sudan than any other country in sub-Saharan Africa, according to South Sudan Household Survey 2010, the prevalence of Global Acute Malnutrition in children under 5 years was 22%, Prevalence of stunting is 45% and underweight was 48%. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Jubek state, South Sudan.Methods: This was a cross sectional analytical community based study to assess the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Jubek state, South Sudan. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 396 children. Anthropometric measurements including weight, length/ height, mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) were taken and a blood sample by finger prick was removed for HIV test. The equipment which were used included: WHO recommended MUAC tape for 6months to 59 months old children, digital weighing scale (SECA) and portable Stadiometers. Data were collected using a pretested semi- structured questionnaire. Results: The analysis of this study revealed that, 32.2%, 28.2% and 32.3% of children were stunted, wasted and underweight respectively. The main associated factors of stunting were age older than one year (p= 0.004), children from households who were renting their houses and children who defecate in open spaces with no latrine at their homes (p= 0.015). Underweight was associated with child’s age (p= 0.001), loss of appetite (p=<0.001), children who ate from own plate (p=0.001) and children who didn’t consume meat (p=0.007). Male genders (p=0.022), households with two or more children aged zero to five years (0.010) not consuming vitamin A rich vegetable (p=0.002), diarrheal disease within two weeks prior to interview (p=0.006) and those from households with water sources other than piped (<0.001) were also associated with wasting. Conclusion: The general objective of this study was to assess the nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months in Jubek state, South Sudan. This study showed that the levels of stunting, wasting and underweight were high, one in three children were likely to be stunted (32.1%), or wasted (28.2%) or underweight (32.3%).

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated With Malnutrition in Children Aged 6-59 Months in Jubek State, South Sudan.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Adelino Iyya ◽  
Ndeezi Grace ◽  
Nabukeera Barungi Nicolette ◽  
Hassan Chollong
Keyword(s):  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Loss Of Appetite ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Abstract Background: Rates of acute malnutrition have been consistently higher in South Sudan than any other country in sub-Saharan Africa, according to South Sudan Household Survey 2010, the prevalence of Global Acute Malnutrition in children under 5 years was 22%, Prevalence of stunting is 45% and underweight was 48%. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Jubek state, South Sudan. Methods: This was a cross sectional analytical community based study to assess the prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Jubek state, South Sudan. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from 396 children. Anthropometric measurements were taken and a blood sample by finger prick was removed for HIV test. The equipment which were used included: WHO recommended MUAC tape for 6months to 59 months old children, digital weighing scale (SECA) and portable Stadiometers. Results: The analysis of this study revealed that, 32.2%, 28.2% and 32.3% of children were stunted, wasted and underweight respectively. The main associated factors of stunting were age older than one year (p= 0.004), children from households who were renting their houses and children who defecate in open spaces with no latrine at their homes (p= 0.015). Underweight was associated with child’s age (p= 0.001), loss of appetite (p=<0.001), children who ate from own plate (p=0.001) and children who didn’t consume meat (p=0.007). Male genders (p=0.022), households with two or more children aged zero to five years (0.010) not consuming vitamin A rich vegetable (p=0.002), diarrheal disease within two weeks prior to interview (p=0.006) and those from households with water sources other than piped (<0.001) were also associated with wasting. Conclusion: The general objective of this study was to assess the nutritional status of children aged 6-59 months in Jubek state, South Sudan. This study showed that the levels of stunting, wasting and underweight were high, one in three children were likely to be stunted (32.1%), or wasted (28.2%) or underweight (32.3%).

scholarly journals Prevalence of household falls in long-lived adults and association with extrinsic factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silviane Galvan Pereira ◽  
Claudia Benedita dos Santos ◽  
Marlene Doring ◽  
Marilene Rodrigues Portella
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Multiple Model ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Selection Of Variables

Resume Objective: to identify the prevalence of falls among older adults and the extrinsic factors associated with them. Method: population-based cross-sectional study with 350 older adults. A household survey was conducted using a questionnaire addressing socio-demographic, clinical, and environmental characteristics. Data were analyzed using Stata Software V.10. Pearson’s chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used with stepwise criteria for selection of variables in the model, with measures of effect expressed in Prevalence Ratio. For input into the multiple model, the variables with p ≤ 0.20 were considered. All ethical care regarding research on human beings has been observed and respected. Results: the prevalence of falls was 46.9%. The extrinsic factors associated with falls were: stairs, uneven floor and pets in the main entrance, lack of anti-slip loose throw rugs and slippery floor in the kitchen, lack of anti-slip loose throw rugs and objects on the floor in the room, lack of grab bars in the shower, lack of grab bars in the toilet and switch away from the bathroom door (p <0.05). Conclusion: falls are frequent in long-lived adults. The identification of the extrinsic factors associated with the occurrence of this event can help in its prevention.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic and occupational risk factors associated with the development of different burnout types: the cross-sectional University of Zaragoza study

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Montero-Marín ◽  
Javier García-Campayo ◽  
Marta Fajó-Pascual ◽  
José Miguel Carrasco ◽  
Santiago Gascón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Cross

scholarly journals Dystonia & tremor: A cross-sectional study of the dystonia coalition cohort

Neurology ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 10.1212/WNL.0000000000011049
Author(s):  
Aasef G. Shaikh ◽  
Sinem Balta Beylergil ◽  
Laura Scorr ◽  
Gamze Kilic-Berkmen ◽  
Alan Freeman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Linear Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Generalized Linear Modeling ◽  
Apparent Prevalence ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Many

Objective:To assess the clinical manifestations and predictors of different types of tremors in a individuals with different types of isolated dystonia.Methods:Clinical manifestations of tremor were assessed in a multicenter, international cross-sectional, cohort study of 2362 individuals with all types of isolated dystonia (focal, segmental, multifocal and generalized) recruited through the Dystonia Coalition.Results:Methodical and standardized assessments of all subjects in this cohort revealed the overall prevalence of any type of tremor was 53.3%. The prevalence of dystonic tremor varied from 36.9-48.4%, depending on criteria used to define it. To identify the factors associated with tremors in dystonia, the data were analyzed by generalized linear modeling and cluster analyses. Generalized linear modeling indicated two of the strongest factors associated with tremor included body region affected by dystonia and recruitment center. Tremor was also associated with severity of dystonia and duration of dystonia, but not with sex or race. The cluster analysis distinguished eight subgroups within the whole cohort; defined largely by body region affected with dystonia, and secondarily by other clinical characteristics.Conclusion:The large number of cases evaluated by an international team of movement disorder experts facilitated the dissection of several important factors that influence the apparent prevalence and phenomenology of tremor in dystonia. These results are valuable for understanding the many differences reported in prior studies, and for guiding future studies of the nosology of tremor and dystonia.

scholarly journals Determinants of neonatal, infant and under-five mortality in a war-affected country: analysis of the 2010 Household Health Survey in South Sudan

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e000510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngatho Samuel Mugo ◽  
Kingsley E Agho ◽  
Anthony B Zwi ◽  
Eliaba Yona Damundu ◽  
Michael J Dibley
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Childhood Mortality ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

BackgroundUnder-five children born in a fragile and war-affected setting of South Sudan are faced with a high risk of death as reflecting in high under-five mortality. In South Sudan health inequities and inequitable condition of daily living play a significant role in childhood mortality. This study examines factors associated with under-five mortality in South Sudan.MethodsThe study population includes 8125 singleton, live birth, under-five children born in South Sudan within 5 years prior to the 2010 South Sudan Household Survey. Factors associated with neonatal, infant and under-five deaths were examined using generalised linear latent and mixed models with the logit link and binomial family that adjusted for cluster and survey weights.ResultsThe multivariate analysis showed that mothers who reported a previous death of a child reported significantly higher risk of neonatal (adjusted OR (AOR)=3.74, 95% confidence interval (CI 2.88 to 4.87), P<0.001), infant (AOR=3.19, 95% CI (2.62 to 3.88), P<0.001) and under-five deaths (AOR=3.07, 95% CI (2.58 to 3.64), P<0.001). Other associated factors included urban dwellers (AOR=1.37, 95% CI (1.01 to 1.87), P=0.045) for neonatal, (AOR=1.35, 95% CI (1.08 to 1.69), P=0.009) for infants and (AOR=1.39, 95% CI (1.13 to 1.71), P=0.002) for under-five death. Unimproved sources of drinking water were significantly associated with neonatal mortality (AOR=1.91, 95% CI (1.11 to 3.31), P=0.02).ConclusionsThis study suggested that the condition and circumstances in which the child is born into, and lives with, play a role in under-five mortality, such as higher mortality among children born to teenage mothers. Ensuring equitable healthcare service delivery to all disadvantaged populations of children in both urban and rural areas is essential but remains a challenge, while violence continues in South Sudan.

scholarly journals Factors associated with the frailty syndrome in elderly individuals living in the urban area

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 874-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maycon Sousa Pegorari ◽  
Darlene Mara dos Santos Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Activities Of Daily Life

METHODS: this cross-sectional, observational and analytical household survey was conducted with 958 elderly individuals living in the urban area. The Brazilian version of the Functional Assessment Questionnaire and Multidimensional Scales (Depression, Katz and Lawton brief geriatric versions) were used, together with the Phenotype of Frailty developed by Fried. Descriptive analysis was performed along with a bivariate and multinomial logistic regression model (p<0.05).RESULTS: a total of 313 (32.7%) non-frail elderly individuals were found in addition to 522 (55.4%) pre-frail and 128 (12.8%) frail individuals. Factors associated with pre-frailty and frailty, respectively, included: being 70├ 79 years old and 80 years old or older; using 1├ 4 medications and 5 or more; greater number of morbidities, functional disability for instrumental activities of daily life, and negative self-perception. The absence of a partner was associated with pre-frailty while hospitalization in the last year, functional disability for basic activities of daily life and indication of depression were associated with frailty.CONCLUSION: pre-frailty and frailty conditions presented a percentage higher than that reported by Brazilian studies and are associated with health-related variables. These variables can be prevented with interventions directed to the health of elderly individuals.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Poor Self-rated Health in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality of Kaski District, Nepal: A Cross-sectional Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Bimala Sharma ◽  
S Wagle ◽  
N Shrestha ◽  
MP Bhatt ◽  
BR Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
General Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
General Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Municipality ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Rated Health

Introduction: Self-rated health reflects respondents’ overall perceptions of their general health status. It is a simple and reliable measure of general health status of the population. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess prevalence and associated factors of poor self-rated health among adult population in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality of Kaski District, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted among adult population at Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality. A structured questionnaire was used for the face to face interview. Household survey was conducted in July 2018. Self-rated health was measured by using a single question such as ‘In general, how would you rate your health?’ Responses were arranged along a five-point Likert-type scale: ‘excellent’, ‘good’, ‘fair’, ‘poor’ and very poor. The outcome variable was dichotomized as ‘good’ (excellent, good or fair) or ‘poor’ (poor or very poor). Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed; and odds ratios with corresponding 95% confidence intervals for poor self-rated health were presented. Results: Of total respondents, 13.2% respondents reported that they perceived their health as poor. Of the total, 14.3% respondents stated themselves as overweight and 8.8% mentioned they were unhappy. The study found that illiterate respondents, respondents with smoking habit and the individuals with poor psychological conditions were more likely to perceive their health as poor. Illiteracy, current smoking, perceived overweight, unhappiness, suicidal ideation and having depressed feeling were significant factors associated with poor self-rated health in the study. Conclusion: Education, health behavior and psychosocial health variables has important influences on self-rated health.

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