A Cross-sectional study on screening for knee osteoarthritis and associated factors in a rural area of India

Injury is a serious public health threat as it is one of the leading cause of death globally. This study aims to assess the prevalence of injury, pattern of injury and its associated factors among people residing in a rural area of Aurabani VDC of Eastern Nepal. A population based cross sectional study was carried out among 552 people residing in selected wards with door to door visit. The prevalence of minor injury was 3.1% and major was 0.4% per year in the study.Most common mode of injury was fall and most common type was incised wound. Injuries mostly occurred in extremities, in morning time, autumn season and in roads while most of the injuries were accidental in nature.

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Prevalence and associated factors of non-exclusive breastfeeding of infants during the first six months in rural area of Sorro District, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

International Breastfeeding Journal ◽

10.1186/s13006-016-0085-6 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Tegegn Tadesse ◽

Firehiwot Mesfin ◽

Tefera Chane

Keyword(s):

Rural Area ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Non-prescription use of Antibiotics and its Associated Factors in Drug Retail Outlet in Ambo Town, Oromiya, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-145866/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammed Bule ◽

Hika Alemayehu ◽

Tesemma Sileshi ◽

Eshetu E. Chaka

Keyword(s):

Rural Area ◽

Low Income ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Regulatory Body ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Participants

Abstract Background The non-prescription use of antibiotics is a major challenge faced by all nations. The practice is pronounced in developing and low-income countries where legislation and regulations are weak. The present study assessed the non-prescription use of antibiotics and associated factors in Ambo town, West Shoa, Oromiya, Ethiopia. Methods Institutional based cross-sectional study design supported with the qualitative study was conducted in Ambo town from February 1to March 1, 2020. Data were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire and in-depth interview guide questions. Simple random sampling was used to select retail outlets and systematic random sampling to select study participants. The data analysis was done using SPSS and univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis were performed to identify factors associated with non-prescription use of antibiotics. Thematic framework analysis was applied for the qualitative data. Results From a 421 study sample, a total of 399 participants were interviewed with a 94.8% response rate. Among the study participants 214 (53.6) were males, 228 (57.1%) were married, 191(47.9%) were orthodox by religion and, 343(86%) were Oromo by ethnicity. One hundred seventy two (43.1%) 95% CI= (38.6, 48.1) of the participants had used non prescribed Antibiotics. Being male [AOR = 2.21 95%CI 1.276,3.835], residing in rural area [AOR = 3.659, 95%CI 1.479, 9.054], holding Diploma[AOR = 0.120, 95% CI 0.025, 0.591], and hold BSC Degree [AOR = 0.050, 95% CI 0.007, 0.378], and being farmer [AOR = 0.034, 95% CI 0.004, 0.285] showed significant association with the non prescription use of Antibiotics. Conclusion This study concluded that the non-prescription use of antibiotics 172 (43.1%) was relatively high. Being male, residing in a rural area, holding a diploma, BSc Degree, and being a farmer were significantly associated with non-prescription use of antibiotics. So West Shoa Zone regulatory body should actively focus on the prevention of non-prescription use of Antibiotics through health communication and public awareness on the demerits of non-prescription use of Antibiotics

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Delay in Making Decision to Seeking Care on Institutional Delivery and Associated Factors Among Mothers Who Gave Birth in South Gondar Zone Hospitals,2020. A Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-349973/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh ◽

Dawit Tiruneh Arega ◽

Bekalu Getnet Kassa ◽

Keralem Anteneh Bishaw

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Rural Area ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Institutional Delivery ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Facilities ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

South Gondar

Abstract Background: Delay to making decision to seeking care contributes to high maternal mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Major factor that contribute to maternal death in developing countries is decision-making to seek care. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence and associated factors of delay in making decision to seeking care on institutional delivery among mothers who gave birth in South Gondar zone hospitals, Ethiopia, 2020.Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from September1-October30/2020 with 650 mothers were participated in this study using a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using a face-to-face interview with pretested semi-structured questionnaires Bi-variable and multi-variable analyses conducted and the Odds ratio with 95% CI was estimated to identify factors of delay to making decision to seeking care. The statistical significance was declared at p < 0.05.Results: Delay in making decision to seeking care on institutional delivery was found to be 36.3% (95%CI=32.6 to 40.1). The mean age of the respondents was 27.23 with a standard deviation of 5.67. Mothers who reside in rural area (AOR=3.14,95%, CI:2.40-4.01), uneducated mothers (AOR= 3.62, 95%, CI:2.45-5.52), unplanned of pregnancy (AOR: 2.01, 95% CI: 1.84-7.96), and no health facilities in Keble (AOR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.43-6.32) were statistically associated with delay to making decision to seeking care.Conclusion: One in three delivered mothers had been delayed in making decision to seek care in South Gondar zone. Pregnant mothers living in the rural area, unplanned of pregnancy, uneducated mothers, no health facilities in Keble Therefore, strategies to identify determinants and reduced of delay in making decision to seek care.

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