Foot ulcers and risk factors among diabetic patients visiting Surgery Department in a University Teaching Hospital in Ajman, UAE

Episiotomy is an incision on the introitus and the perineum to increase pelvic outlet to facilitate childbirth and prevent trauma to fetal and maternal tissues. Episiotomy and perineal laceration may predispose the woman to short and long term complications. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of episiotomy and perineal lacerations and their associated risks factors at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria. Retrospective data of all women who had spontaneous vagina delivery over a 3 year period with perineal laceration/episiotomy were reviewed. Data was obtained from the records and information on the socio-demographic variables, episiotomies, lacerations and the birth weight of infants. The associated risk factors were recorded using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22.Of the 636 vaginal deliveries, 85(13.4%) had lacerations with 65(10.2%) first degree, 19(3.0%) second degree and 1(0.2%) major laceration. Episiotomy rate was 132(20.8%). The mean parity and birth weight of infants were 2.62(SD= ± 1.83) and 3.1 kg (SD= ± 0.767) respectively. The highest number of perineal tears 69(10.8%) were in the lower age group (≤ 30 years). A similar observation was noted in respect of episiotomies which rate however decreased with parity. The relationship between maternal age, parity, booking status, fetal weight and the perineal status at delivery was statistically significant (P≤ 0.05). Episiotomy and perineal laceration rates in our institution were low. The major risk factors were low parity, young maternal age and increasing fetal weight at birth and their presence should be an early warning sign. We advise perineal support for all women during delivery.

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Pattern, risk factors, and outcome of acute stroke in a Nigerian university teaching hospital: A 1-year review

Nigerian Journal of Medicine ◽

10.4103/njm.njm_8_21 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 252

Author(s):

Babawale Arabambi ◽

Olajumoke Oshinaike ◽

OluwakemiOluwabunmi Akilo ◽

Yakub Yusuf ◽

ShamsideenAbayomi Ogun

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Acute Stroke ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

University Teaching ◽

Nigerian University

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Prevalence of Hypertension and Impaired Renal Function in Diabetic Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (Abuth), Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Journal of Medical Sciences(Faisalabad) ◽

10.3923/jms.2013.346.352 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 346-352

Author(s):

M.A. Abdulazeez ◽

A.I. Busari ◽

S. Yakubu ◽

K.M. Anigo ◽

H.O. Idris ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Impaired Renal Function ◽

University Teaching ◽

Diabetic Patients

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Risk Factors for Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhages in the Maternity of the University Teaching Hospital of Parakou

Gynecology & Obstetrics ◽

10.4172/2161-0932.1000284 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 05 (04) ◽

Author(s):

Awade Afoukou Achille Obossou

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

University Teaching ◽

The University

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Case-Control Study of Risk Factors and Self-Care Behaviors of Foot Ulceration in Diabetic Patients Attending Primary Healthcare Services in Palestine

Journal of Diabetes Research ◽

10.1155/2020/7624267 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Basma S. Salameh ◽

Jihad Abdallah ◽

Ehab O. Naerat

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Primary Healthcare ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Self Care ◽

Case Control ◽

Sensory Loss ◽

Foot Ulcers ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Foot Ulceration ◽

Control Study

The purpose of this study is to identify certain sociodemographic, lifestyle, self-care, and foot examination factors that predict the development of diabetic foot ulcers in Palestine. A case-control study was performed in Palestine in 2019. The control group consisted of diabetic patients without foot ulceration (NFU). The case group included diabetic patients who had foot ulcers (DFU) with a size not less than 0.5 cm2. The sample of patients was taken from primary healthcare diabetic clinics in Palestine. Findings of the study showed several independent risk factors for developing DFUs, which were smoking, sensory loss to vibration, sensory loss to monofilament, loss of pedal pulse, presence of calluses, nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. Also, this study has shown that illiteracy and low income were significantly associated with DFU development. Moreover, the current study demonstrated that poor self-care behaviors were associated with DFU. The information gained from the study will contribute to raising awareness and improving health education for diabetic patients and their families with the aim of reducing the complications of diabetes.

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Evaluation of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2019/4562904 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Francis Agyemang-Yeboah ◽

Benjamin Ackon Jnr. Eghan ◽

Max Efui Annani-Akollor ◽

Eliezer Togbe ◽

Sampson Donkor ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

The Body ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Study Population ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background. Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a collection of cardiovascular risk factors comprising insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, obesity, and hypertension, which may cause further complications in diabetes. Although metabolic syndrome (MS) is increasing in incidence in diabetics and leading to significant cardiovascular diseases and mortality, there is dearth of data in Ghana. This study investigated metabolic syndrome, its prevalence, and its associated risk factors in type 2 diabetes at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. Methods. The study involved 405 diabetic patients attending the Diabetic Clinic of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A well-structured questionnaire was used to obtain demographic background such as their age and gender. Anthropometric measurements were obtained using the Body Composition Monitor (Omron ® 500, Germany) which generated digital results on a screen and also by manual methods. Fasting venous blood was collected for the measurement of biochemical parameters comprising fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), and triglyceride (TG). Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III). Results. Out of the total of 405 participants, 81 were males and 324 were females, and the estimated mean age was 58.5 ± 9.9 years. The female patients exhibited higher mean waist circumference (WC) and mean hip circumference (HC) as well as an approximately higher body mass index than males (28.3 ± 5.1, 26.5 ± 4.2 for the female and male respectively). Overall, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome observed among the study population was 90.6%. Conclusions. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome observed among the study population was 90.6%, with a higher percentage in females than males. High triglyceride levels and high waist circumference were the main risk factors for MS in the diabetic population.

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