scholarly journals Prevalence and associated risk factors of asymptomatic bacteriuria in ante-natal clients in a large teaching hospital in Ghana

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
AK Labi ◽  
AE Yawson ◽  
GY Ganyaglo ◽  
MJ Newman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Large Teaching Hospital ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

scholarly journals 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

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Agyemang-Yeboah ◽  
Benjamin Ackon Jnr. Eghan ◽  
Max Efui Annani-Akollor ◽  
Eliezer Togbe ◽  
Sampson Donkor ◽  
...  
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.

scholarly journals Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Among Pregnant Women in Debre Markos, Ethiopia: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Isolates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yihunalem Addis ◽  
Sirak Biset ◽  
Mucheye Gizachew
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Antibiotics Resistance ◽  
P Value ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Susceptibility Profiles

Abstract In low-income countries, asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) during pregnancy is a major cause for both maternal and foetal health risks. Rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance also needs continuous monitoring of susceptibility profiles of uropathogens. We conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study to deterimne prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility, and associated risk factors of ASB among pregnant women. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected by interview and extracted from women's medical records. Identification of bacteria from urine, and their susceptibility tests were done by using recommended methods. Logistic regression analyses were done by SPSS versions 20. The p-value <0.05 at 95% CI was considered as statistically significant. Of the 172 study participants, 24 (14%) had ASB. Among 24 isolates, 13 (54.2%) were gram-negative, and of these, E. coli (8; 61.5%) was predominant followed by K. pneumoniae (4; 30.8%). Previous UTI and antibiotic use were significantly associated risk factors for ASB. E .coli, S. areus and CoNS were resistant to tetracycline (87.5%), cotrimoxazole (83.3%), and gentamycin (80%), respectively. Prevalence of ASB was lower than many previous reports in the country. Commonly used antibiotic susceptibility profiles of isolates were known. Hence, hard work ought to assume to decline the consequence of ASB and antibiotics resistance.

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