scholarly journals Facteurs comportementaux et environnementaux associés au paludisme à Tourou (Bénin) en période de faible endémicité

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2737-2745
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Mama Cisse ◽  
Adébayo Alassani ◽  
Mènonli Adjobimey ◽  
Rose Mikponhoue ◽  
Antoine Vikkey Hinsou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Facteurs De Risque ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mosquito Nets ◽  
Facteurs Environnementaux

Le paludisme demeure un problème de santé publique au Bénin malgré l’utilisation des moustiquaires. La présente étude avait pour objectif de déterminer la prévalence du paludisme à Tourou et d’identifier les facteurs comportementaux et environnementaux associés en période de faible endémicité. Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale, descriptive à visée analytique menée dans la population de Tourou. Le diagnostic du paludisme était fait par un test de diagnostic rapide. L’analyse des données a été faite par le logiciel SPSS version 21. Les facteurs de risque du paludisme ont été déterminés par régression logistique. Une p inférieure à 0,05 a été considérée comme significative. Au total 390 sujets ont été inclus dans l’étude. Une prédominance féminine (50,6%) est observée avec un sex-ratio de 0,97. Sur les 390 sujets, 145 étaient infectés par le paludisme soit prévalence du 37,4%. Le fait de dormir dehors (OR : 1,31) et après 23 heures (OR : 5,12) étaient des facteurs comportementaux à risque du paludisme tandis que l’absence d’eaux stagnantes (OR : 0,67) et celle des mauvaises herbes (OR : 0,67) étaient les facteurs environnementaux protecteurs contre le paludisme. La présente étude a montré que les facteurs environnementaux et comportementaux sont associés au paludisme dans la localité de Tourou. La lutte contre le paludisme devra considérer en plus de l’éradication du vecteur l’assainissement de l’environnement et le changement du mode de vie.Mots clés : Paludisme, Prévalence, Facteurs associés, Bénin.   English Title: Behavioral and environmental factors associated with malaria in Tourou (Benin) during periods of low endemicityMalaria remains a public health problem in Benin despite the use of mosquito nets. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of malaria in Tourou and to identify behavioral and environmental factors associated to malaria in times of low endemicity. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study carried out in the population of Tourou. The diagnosis of malaria was made by a rapid diagnostic test. Data analysis was done by SPSS version 21 software. Factors risk factor with malaria was determined by logistic regression. A p less than 0.05 was considered significant. A total of 390 subjects were included in the study. A female predominance (50.6%) was observed with a sex ratio of 0.97. Of the 390 subjects, 145 were infected with malaria and the prevalence was 37.4%. Sleeping outside (OR: 1.31) and after 11 p.m. (OR: 5.12) were behavioral risk factors for malaria, while the absence of standing water (OR: 0.67) and that of weeds (OR: 0.67) were the protective environmental factors against malaria. The present study has shown that environmental and behavioral factors were associated with malaria in the locality of Tourou. The fight against malaria will have to consider in addition to the eradication of the vector the sanitation of the environment and the change of lifestyle.Keys words: Malaria, prevalence, associated factors, Benin.

scholarly journals The habit of bathing, washing, and defecation habits with malaria events in Pagedongan, Banjarnegara

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Hastuti Tongkodu ◽  
Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto ◽  
Trisno Agung Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Malaria Incidence ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mosquito Nets ◽  
Implementation Program ◽  
Primary Cluster

The habits of bathing, washing, and defecation associated with malaria events in Pagedongan, BanjarnegaraPurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with the incidence of malaria in Pagedongan, Banjarnegara.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 262 respondents in Pagedongan, Banjarnegara. GPS was used to determine the coordinate points of the respondent's house.ResultsThe prevalence of malaria increased 1.2911 times greater in people who bathe, wash, and defecate outside of the house compared with malaria prevalence in people who did not bathe, wash, defecate outside the house, and it was statistically significant (p=0.0021).ConclusionThe use of mosquito nets, the use of mosquito coils, night out, washing, bathing, defecation the presence of gardens were statistically significant risk factors for malaria incidence. In addition, there was found a clustering of cases (primary cluster) of malaria incidence that was statistically significant. Education on the importance of using mosquito nets, and the use of mosquito repellent, to avoid mosquito bites at night while sleeping need to be done, while 3M implementation program also needs to be improved.

Characteristics and risk factors associated with stroke subtypes among adult patients admitted to stroke unit of JUMC

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekalu Getachew Gebreegziabher ◽  
Tesema Etefa Birhanu ◽  
Diriba Dereje Olana ◽  
Behailu Terefe Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Unit ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Stroke Subtypes

Background: Stroke is a great public health problem in Ethiopia. According to reports, in-hospital stroke mortality was estimated to be 14.7% in Ethiopia. Despite this, in this country researches done on factors associated with stroke sub-types were inadequate. Objective: To assess the Characteristics and risk factors associated with stroke sub-types among patients admitted to JUMC. Methods and materials: A retrospective cross sectional study was conducted from May 2017 to May 2018 in stroke unit of Jimma University Medical Center. A total of 106 medical charts of patients diagnosed with stroke were reviewed. Checklist comprising of relevant variables was used to collect data. SPSS version 21 was employed for data entry and analysis. Chi-square test was used to point-out association and difference among stroke sub-types. The data was presented using text, tables and figures. Result: From a total of 106 patients, 67(63.2%) were men. The mean ± SD of age was 52.67±12.46 years, and no significant association was found. Of all the patients, 59(55.6%) had ischemic strokes and 47(44.4%) had hemorrhagic strokes. The most common risk factor in the patients was alcohol use with a prevalence of 69.9%. Of all the risk factors, only sex, cigarettes smoking and dyslipidemia were significantly associated to sub-types of stroke. Conclusion: Ischemic stroke was the most common subtype of stroke. Sex of patient, cigarette smoking and dyslipidemia are significantly associated with the two stroke subtypes.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Anemia among People Living with HIV/AIDS Taking ART in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin ◽  
Tadesse Bedada Haye
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Clinical Stage ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background. Globally, anemia, among people living with HIV/AIDS, is a major public health problem. It has a significant effect on the progression of HIV/AIDS to advanced stages and there are a number of factors that often affect anemia. However, there is little insight regarding factors affecting anemia among HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Objective. This study aimed at investigating factors affecting anemia among people living with HIV/AIDS taking ART drug at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods. A hospital based cross-sectional study design was used to assess factors affecting anemia among people living with HIV/AIDS. Structured checklist was used to gather information from charts of patients selected by simple random sampling method. We analyzed the data to identify factors associated with anemia among people with HIV/AIDS using logistic regression models. Results. A total of 301 selected charts were reviewed. The median age was 38 ± 10.38. The majority (62.5%) of the patients were taking ZDV-containing ART drug (ZDV/3TC/NVP). The overall anemia prevalence was 34.6%, while about 5%, 15.6%, and 14% of the patients had severe, moderate, and mild prevalence of anemia, respectively. Factors that were found to affect anemia among these patients include gender (OR = 2.26 [95% CI: 1.22, 4.16]), occupation (OR: 0.57 [95%CI: 0.35, 0.92]), WBC count (OR = 2.30 [95% CI: 1.29, 4.09]), platelet count (OR = 2.89 [95% CI: 0.99, 8.41]), nutritional status (OR = 2.05 [95% CI: 0.69, 6.02]), and WHO clinical stage of HIV/AIDS (OR = 3.69 [95% CI: 1.86, 7.31]). Conclusions. About one in three patients was found to be anemic. Intervention aimed at diagnosing and treating anemia among people living with HIV/AIDS should be considered.

scholarly journals Individual and Environmental Factors Associated with Recurrent Falls in Elderly Patients Hospitalized after Falls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2441
Author(s):  
Hai Minh Vu ◽  
Long Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Huong Lan Thi Nguyen ◽  
Giang Thu Vu ◽  
Cuong Tat Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Recurrent Falls ◽  
The Individual

Falls and recurrent falls cause great health and social consequences in older people. However, these problems are poorly understood in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was performed at seven hospitals in Thai Binh province, Vietnam, to investigate the individual and environmental factors associated with recurrent falls among elderly patients hospitalized due to fall injuries in Vietnam. A history of recurrent falls within the last 12 months, sociodemographic, health, and clinical characteristics, as well as environmental conditions, were obtained via self-reported interviews. Multivariate logistic and Poisson regression models were used to identify associated factors. Overall, the mean fall episodes in the last 12 months were 1.8 (Standard deviation—SD = 1.2) episodes, and the 12-month prevalence of recurrent falls was 40.5%. The individual risk factors included not receiving fall prevention guidelines, walking with devices, loss of sensation in hand or foot, and using pain relief medications. The environmental risk factors comprised having too-high stairs and not having dry, clean, and nonslippery bathrooms. This study highlights a significantly high 12-month prevalence of recurrent falls in older patients hospitalized after falls in Vietnam. Moreover, regular assessments of functional disabilities and hazardous environmental conditions, as well as the provision of prevention programs, have potential to prevent falls and recurrent falls.

Factors associated with deliberate self-harm among Irish adolescents

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 1811-1819 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. M. McMahon ◽  
U. Reulbach ◽  
P. Corcoran ◽  
H. S. Keeley ◽  
I. J. Perry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Event ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Self Harm

BackgroundDeliberate self-harm (DSH) is a major public health problem, with young people most at risk. Lifetime prevalence of DSH in Irish adolescents is between 8% and 12%, and it is three times more prevalent among girls than boys. The aim of the study was to identify the psychological, life-style and life event factors associated with self-harm in Irish adolescents.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted, with 3881 adolescents in 39 schools completing an anonymous questionnaire as part of the Child and Adolescent Self-harm in Europe (CASE) study. There was an equal gender balance and 53.1% of students were 16 years old. Information was obtained on history of self-harm life events, and demographic, psychological and life-style factors.ResultsBased on multivariate analyses, important factors associated with DSH among both genders were drug use and knowing a friend who had engaged in self-harm. Among girls, poor self-esteem, forced sexual activity, self-harm of a family member, fights with parents and problems with friendships also remained in the final model. For boys, experiencing bullying, problems with schoolwork, impulsivity and anxiety remained.ConclusionsDistinct profiles of boys and girls who engage in self-harm were identified. Associations between DSH and some life-style and life event factors suggest that mental health factors are not the sole indicators of risk of self-harm. The importance of school-related risk factors underlines the need to develop gender-specific initiatives in schools to reduce the prevalence of self-harm.

Epilepsy and self-esteem

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S384-S385 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Turki ◽  
I. Bouchhima ◽  
N. Halouani ◽  
E. Turki ◽  
N. Bouzidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

IntroductionEpilepsy is a public health problem that often affects personal and social patients’ life. Self-esteem, an important factor contributing to psychosocial well-being, is generally disrupted in epilepsy.ObjectiveThe aim of our study was to assess self-esteem and factors associated in patients suffering from epilepsy.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study, including 20 patients followed for epilepsy at neurology outpatient department, Habib Bourguiba hospital, Sfax, Tunisia. We collected socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, and used the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES).ResultsThe mean age was 35.9 ans. Sex-ratio (M/F) was 3. Hobby practice was noted in 45% of cases. The disease evolves since 19.9 years on average. A worsening of health in the last year was felt in 30% of cases. The stigma was reported in 30% of patients. Self-esteem was: very low 5%, low 40%, average 40%, and high 15%. It was better among married patients, living in family and those with disease evolving since more than 10 years, but without a significant correlation. The factors correlated with good self-esteem were: practicing a hobby (P = 0.006) and absence of stigma (P = 0.001). Poor self-esteem was significantly correlated with perceived health worsened during the last 12 months (P = 0.02). It was poor in unstable patients professionally, but without significant correlation.ConclusionOur study confirms the decline of self-esteem in patients with epilepsy. A better education of these patients to accept their illness, as well as raising public awareness on this affection could facilitate social insertion and improve self-esteem.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with low back pain among nurses at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thembelihle Dlungwane ◽  
Anna Voce ◽  
Stephen Knight
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Disorder ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Clinical Records

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a public health problem worldwide and is a common cause of work-related disorder among workers, especially in the nursing profession. Recruitment and retention of nurses is a challenge, and the nursing shortage has been exacerbated by the burden of occupational injuries such as LBP and related disabilities. The physiotherapy clinical records revealed that caseload of nurses presenting for the management of LBP was increasing. The prevalence and factors associated with LBP were unclear.Methods: A cross-sectional study design with an analytic component was implemented. Data were collected utilising a self-administered questionnaire to determine the prevalence and factors associated with LBP among nurses at a regional hospital. Bivariate analyses were performed to determine the factors associated with LBP.Results: The point prevalence of current LBP in nurses was 59%. The highest prevalence was recorded among enrolled nurses (54%), respondents aged 30–39 (46%), overweight respondents (58%) and those working in obstetrics and gynaecology (49%). Bending (p = 0.002), prolonged position (p = 0.03) and transferring patients (p = 0.004) were strongly associated with LBP. Nurses with more than 20 years in the profession reported a high prevalence of LBP. The prevalence of LBP was higher among the participants who were on six-month rotations (76%) compared with those on yearly rotation (16%).Conclusion: A high proportion of nurses reported to have LBP. Occupational factors are strongly associated with LBP. Education programmes on prevention and workplace interventions are required in order to reduce occupational injuries.

scholarly journals Prevalence And Factors Associated With Psychological Distress Among Pregnant Women Attending The Antenatal Clinic At A National Referral Hospital In Uganda.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Sembatya ◽  
Justine Namuli ◽  
Judith Ajeani ◽  
Sam Ononge
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
P Value ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background: Psychological distress (PD) among pregnant women has a bearing both on the mother and the outcome of the pregnancy and is thus a public health problem. It is a precursor for other severe mental health conditions that include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and so if screened and diagnosed early it can prevent progress to severe mental illness. PD has however not been screened among pregnant women and thus no available data in Uganda. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with PD among pregnant women at Kawempe hospital Uganda.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 530 pregnant women attending antenatal care at Kawempe hospital Uganda. The SRQ-20 tool was used to screen for PD and data on socio-demographic and clinical factors was collected using a. socio-demographic questionnaire and medical records respectively. Descriptive statistics were applied to determine the prevalence of PD and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess for factors associated with PD among pregnant women.Results: The prevalence of PD was 19.1% , while having a fair/bad relationship with the spouse (P-value =0.007), a low monthly income (p-value = 0.013), and having less than two meals a day (P-value =0.022). were independently associated with PDConclusion: Approximately one in five pregnant women receiving ANC at Kawempe hospital has PD. This study therefore supports the need for integration of mental health assessment into the antenatal care package of women at Kawempe hospital and Uganda at large

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