scholarly journals Updating Literacy Estimates in the Oklahoma City Metro

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Campos ◽  
Alkin Huggins ◽  
Nelly Sime ◽  
Tracy Morris
Keyword(s):  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Oklahoma City ◽  
P Value ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Literacy Proficiency ◽  
Statistical Consulting ◽  
The University ◽  
Faculty Mentors ◽  
Us Census

Project SCHOLAR (Statistical Consulting Help for Organizational Leaders and Academic Researchers) is an undergraduate student statistical consulting service at the University of Central Oklahoma. SCHOLAR students work under the supervision of faculty mentors from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics on various projects submitted from researchers on campus as well as off campus. This year, a SCHOLAR group was asked by the Oklahoma City Metro Literacy Coalition to update estimates of literacy levels in the Oklahoma City (OKC) Metropolitan Area and find factors related to below basic literacy proficiency. The group started by organizing and cleaning the data. Explanatory variables were collected from the 2010 US Census, and were used to develop a model for predicting the 2003 State Assessment of Adult Literacy estimates. The group performed a univariate analysis for each explanatory variable, using the p-value, residual plots, and QQ-plots to determine which variables were significantly related to literacy. The group performed multiple regression with stepwise selection, using all of the explanatory variables resulting from the univariate analysis after eliminating variables due to collinearity. The group intends to use the model along with the 2015 American Community Survey data to compute updated literacy estimates for every zip code in the OKC metro. The software used to perform this research is SAS and R.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the development of ventral incisional hernia post abdominal surgery: a retrospective cohort study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankur Sidhu ◽  
Declan Siedler ◽  
Richard Turner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Incisional Hernia ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Ventral Incisional Hernia

Background: Ventral incisional hernia (VIH) is one of the most common post-operative complications following abdominal surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the rate and risk factors associated with development of a ventral incisional hernia (VIH).Methods: Patients who underwent major abdominal surgery between 2010 and 2012 at a single institution were included in this retrospective cohort study. Data were collected from medical records. The primary outcome was clinical or radiological evidence of incisional hernia; explanatory variables were patient demographics and potential clinico-pathological risk factors for hernia development.Results: A total of 295 patients who underwent laparotomy were analysed. 45 (15.25%) patients were found to have a ventral incisional hernia on follow-up. The median time to development of hernia was 351 days. There were equal numbers of elective (N=22) and emergency (N=23) operations that developed an incisional hernia. Of the explanatory variables considered diabetes, hypertension (HTN) and body mass index (BMI) had persistent significant positive associations with the development of an incisional hernia. On univariable analysis diabetes (HR = 2.73, p-value = 0.004) and hypertension (HR =2.17, p-value = 0.016) were identified as independent risk factors for hernia development. BMI was also significantly associated with development of an incisional hernia on univariate analysis, but due to missing data this did not reach statistical significance on multivariable analysis.Conclusions: Although there are several risk factors to development of VIH, diabetes and HTN were associated with development of incisional hernia in our study. BMI also appears to be an important determinant of development of VIH. Further research in this area is likely to identify an at-risk subset of patients, who may benefit from weight loss prior to surgery or prophylactic mesh post-laparotomy. 

HUBUNGAN LAMA WAKTU MENDERITA STROKE DENGAN TINGKAT KEMANDIRIAN KLIEN DALAM MELAKUKAN AKTIVITAS PEMENUHAN KEBUTUHAN SEHARI-HARI

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Setia Budi ◽  
Ria Dila Syahfitri
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Incidence ◽  
Bivariate Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Interviewing Techniques ◽  
Need For Rehabilitation

The rate of stroke incidence is about 200 per 100,000 people throughout the world. This study aims to determine the Relation Suffer Stroke With Independence Level In Neurology Polyclinic TK II DR Ak Gani Palembang Year Hospital 2017. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with cross sectional design that is done by interviewing techniques with questionnaires on 42 respondents with Accidental sampling technique. This research was conducted in August 2017. Data analysis used is univariate data analysis and bivariate data analysis with one way anova test result. The results of univariate analysis showed that the duration of the respondents suffering from stroke was between 2.10 years to 3.38 years. Also found that most respondents were at the level of independence f; independent, except bathing, dressing, moving, and one other function with a total of 12 respondents. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between the long suffering stroke with the level of independence with the value of p value 0.025. For that the need for rehabilitation to patients and families of patients in order to help improve the independence of stroke patients in doing their daily activities. Keywords : Long Suffer Stroke, Level of Independence

HUBUNGAN ANTARA USIA DAN PENDIDIKAN IBU DENGAN PEMERIKSAAN KEHAMILAN DI KLINIK BUDI MULIA PALEMBANG TAHUN 2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubiyati Rubiyati
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Antenatal Care is the care given to pregnant woman to monitor, support maternal health and maternal detect, whether normal or troubled pregnant women. Aki in Indonesia amounted to 359 in 100.000 live births. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between age and education in the clinic Budi Mulia Medika 2014. This study used a survey method whit cross sectional analytic. This is the overall study population of women with gestational age ≥36 weeks who come to visit the clinic Budi Mulia Medika Palembang on February 10 to 18. The study sample was taken in non-random with the technique of “accidental smapling “ with respondents who happens to be there or variable. The obtained using univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi-Square test statistic. The results of the univariate analysis showed that 83,3% of respondents did according to the standard prenatal care, high risk age 40,0 %, 60,0% lower risk of age, higher education 70,0%, 30,0% low education. Bivariate analysis showed that there was no significant relationship betwee age and pregnancy tests wit p value= 0,622, and significant relationship between education and prenatal care with p value= 0,019. From the results of this study are expected to need to increase outreach activities to the community about the importance of examination of pregnancy according to gestational age in an effort to reduse maternal mortality.   ABSTRAK Antenatal Care merupakan pelayanan  yang di berikan pada ibu hamil untuk memonitor, mendukung kesehatan ibu dan mendeteksi ibu, apakah ibu hamil normal atau bermasalah. Di Indonesia AKI berjumlah 359 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara usia dan pendidikan dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan di klinik budi mulia medika tahun 2014. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalahseluruh ibu dengan usia kehamilan ≥ 36 minggu yang dating berkunjung ke Klinik Budi Mulia Medika pada tanggal 10-18 Februari. Sampel penelitian ini di ambil secara non random dengan tekhnik ‘’ Accidental Sampling’’ dengan responden yang kebetulan ada atau tersedia. Data yang di peroleh menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji statistik Chi-Square. Hasil analisis univariat ini menunjukan bahwa 83,8% responden melakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai standar, 16,7% tidak melakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai standar, usia resiko tinggi 40,0%, usia resiko rendah 60,0%, pendidikan tinggi 70,0 %, pendidikan rendah 30,0 %. Analisis bivariat menunjukan bahwa tidak ada hubungan bermakna antara usia dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan dengan p value =0,622, ada hubunngan bermakana antara pendidikan dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan dengan p value = 0,019. Dari hasil penelitian ini di harapkan perlu meningkatkan kegiatan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat tentang pentingnya dilakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai dengan umur kehamilan sebagai upaya menurunkan angka kematian ibu.    

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN BBLR DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH PALEMBANG BARI TAHUN 2013

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Widyastuti Wahyuningsih Juliana Widyastuti Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Infant Mortality Rate ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square

ABSTRACT   Low birth weight (LBW) infants with birth weight is less than 2500 grams, regardless of gestational age. Statistically showed 90 % incidence of LBW obtained in developing countries with a mortality rate 35 times higher tinggi.Di South Sumatra Province Infant Mortality Rate ( IMR ) is 29 per 1,000 live births. In Palembang BARI hospitals incidence of LBW in 2013 amounted to 317 cases . The purpose of this study is to determine is there a relationship between the factors of age, education, and parity with the incidence of Low Birth Weight in Palembang BARI hospitals in 2013. This study used survey method crosss sectional analytic approach. The study population was all women who gave birth and was admitted to hospital obstetrics Palembang BARI installations in 2013 amounted to 901. This research was conducted in February 2014. Samples were taken with a random sampling method sistematic. Analyze data using statistical test Chi - Square. Results of univariate analysis of this study showed that 193 (69.4 %) of the respondents had low birth weight, and 85 (30.6 %) respondents had BBLN. 63 (22.7 %) of respondents with a high risk of maternal age and 215 (77.3 %) of respondents with a low risk of maternal age. 157 (56.5 %) respondents with low education mothers and 121 (43.5 %) of respondents with higher education mothers. 48 (17.3 %) respondents with high parity mothers and 230 (82.7 %) respondents with low parity mothers. So the bivariate analysis showed no significant association between maternal age with the incidence of LBW with P value = 0.035, no significant association between education and the incidence of LBW with P value = 0.006, and no significant relationship between the incidence of low birth weight with parity P value = 0.041. It is recommended for health care workers (midwives) hospital in order to be used as material information regarding the occurrence of LBW and as an input as well as the evaluation of success in good health or when needed to do counseling and care of LBW, especially to mothers who give birth to low birth weight baby.   ABSTRAK Berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR) adalah bayi dengan berat lahir kurang dari 2500 gram tanpa memandang masa gestasi. Secara statistik menunjukkan 90% kejadian BBLR didapatkan di negara berkembang dengan angka kematiannya 35 kali lebih tinggi.Di Propinsi Sumatera Selatan Angka Kematian Bayi (AKB) sebesar 29 per 1.000 kelahiran hidup. Di RSUD Palembang BARI Tahun 2013 angka kejadian BBLR berjumlah 317 kasus. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adakah hubungan antara faktor umur, pendidikan, dan paritas dengan kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah di RSUD Palembang BARI Tahun 2013. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan crosss sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua ibu yang melahirkan dan dirawat inap di instalasi kebidanan RSUD Palembang BARI Tahun 2013 berjumlah 901. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Februari 2014. Sampel penelitian diambil dengan metode sistematic random sampling. Analisa data menggunakan uji statistik Chi – Square. Hasil penelitian analisis univariat ini menunjukkan bahwa 193 (69,4%) responden mengalami BBLR, dan 85 (30,6%) responden mengalami BBLN. 63 (22,7%) responden dengan umur ibu resiko tinggi dan 215 (77,3%) responden dengan umur ibu resiko rendah. 157 (56,5%) responden dengan ibu pendidikan rendah dan 121 (43,5%) responden dengan ibu pendidikan tinggi. 48 (17,3%) reponden dengan ibu paritas tinggi dan 230 (82,7%) responden dengan ibu paritas rendah. Sehingga analisa bivariat menunjukkan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara umur ibu dengan kejadian BBLR dengan P value = 0,035, ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pendidikan dengan kejadian BBLR dengan P value = 0,006 dan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara paritas dengan kejadian BBLR dengan P value = 0,041. Disarankan bagi petugas kesehatan (bidan) rumah sakit agar dapat dijadikan sebagai bahan informasi mengenai terjadinya BBLR dan sebagai bahan masukan serta evaluasi keberhasilan dalam pelayanan kesehatan yang baik atau bila perlu dilakukannya penyuluhan serta asuhan  tentang BBLR khususnya kepada ibu yang melahirkan Bayi dengan BBLR.  

HUBUNGAN ANTARA PENDIDIKAN DAN PEKERJAAN IBU HAMIL DENGAN PEMERIKSAAN KEHAMILAN DI PUSKESMAS MARIANA KECAMATAN BANYUASIN I KABUPATEN BANYUASIN TAHUN 2011

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leny Leny
Keyword(s):  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

ABSTRACT Prenatal care is health care by health personnel to care the pregnant according to standards. Worlrd Health Organization (WHO) estimates more than 500.000 women die during pregnancy or childbirth. Maternal mortality in Indonesia is 307 per 100,000 live births. The quantity of pregnant women’s visit in Kabupaten Banyuasin in 2009 of 89.1%. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship between education and occupation with prenatal care at Puskesmas Mariana  Kecamatan Banyuasin I Kabupaten Banyuasin in 2011. This study uses analytic approach survey by Cross Sectional methods, the population are 1.946 pregnant women and the samples as many as 332 people. The results of univariate analysis study of pregnant women who are higher education as much as 45.2%, and  low maternal education as much as 54.8%. In pregnant women who work of 43.4%, and pregnant women who do not work for 56.6%. From the results of bivariate analysis and Chi-Square statistical tests found a significant association between education of pregnant women with prenatal care with P Value = 0.000, and there was a significant association between occupation of pregnant women with prenatal care with P Value = 0.000. Can be concluded that there is a relationship between education and occupation of pregnant women with prenatal care. Expected to health workers to provide counseling on the importance of prenatal care in pregnant women and expected future studies may explore again the factors associated with prenatal care with the different variables.   ABSTRAK Pemeriksaan kehamilan adalah pelayanan kesehatan oleh tenaga kesehatan untuk memeriksakan ibu hamil sesuai standar. World Health Organization (WHO) memperkirakan lebih dari 500.000 ibu pertahunnya meninggal saat hamil atau bersalin. AKI di Indonesia 307 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup. Jumlah kunjungan ibu hamil di Kabupaten Banyuasin tahun 2009 sebesar 89,1%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pendidikan dan pekerjaan dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan di Puskesmas Mariana Kecamatan Banyuasin I Kabupaten Banyuasin tahun  2011. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional, populasi ibu hamil dengan jumlah 1.946 orang dan jumlah sampel sebanyak 332 orang. Hasil penelitian Analisa Univariat adalah ibu hamil yang pendidikan tinggi sebanyak 45,2%, dan pendidikan rendah ibu hamil sebanyak 54,8%. Pada variabel pekerjaan ibu hamil yang bekerja sebesar 43,4%, dan ibu hamil yang tidak bekerja sebesar 56,6%. Dari hasil analisa bivariat dan uji statistik Chi-Square  didapatkan hubungan yang bermakna antara pendidikan ibu hamil dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan dengan  P Value = 0,000, dan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pekerjaan ibu hamil dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan dengan P Value = 0,000. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara pendidikan dan pekerjaan ibu hamil dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan. Diharapkan kepada petugas kesehatan agar dapat memberikan penyuluhan tentang pentingnya pemeriksaan pada ibu hamil dan diharapkan penelitian yang akan datang dapat menggali lagi faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan dengan variabel yang berbeda.

CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL PROGNOSTIC FACTORS IN CANCER CERVIX TREATED WITH CONCURRENT CHEMORADIATION

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manraj S. Kang ◽  
Kamal Sahni ◽  
Piyush Kumar ◽  
Rajneesh Madhok ◽  
Ratna Saxena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Mitotic Index ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
Concurrent Chemoradiation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Cancer Cervix ◽  
Stage Ib

<bold>Introduction:</bold> Cervical cancer is most common cancer in the rural and second most common in urban areas of our country. It accounts for 16% of all cancers. There are various clinical, Paper Submission Datepathological and radiological factors which dictate the prognosis of these cancer cervix patients. The present study evaluates clinical, pathological and radiological prognostic factors in cancer cervix treated with concurrent chemoradiation. <bold>Material and Methods:</bold> A total of 32 patients seen between 2012 and 2014 patients planned concurrent chemoradiation were evaluated in terms of clinical (age, stage, Hb% and HPV Paper Publication Date infection), pathological (histopathology type and subtype, grade, mitotic index, lymph-July 2016 vascular invasion and necrosis) and radiological (parametrial extension, disease dimension, lymph node, hydronephrosis and vascularity of tumour) prognostic factors. After pre-DOI treatment evaluation patient was planned for 3 Dimentional-Conformal Radiotherapy (50Gy/25#/5 weeks) with concurrent chemotherapy (Cisplatin 35mg/m<sup>2</sup>) followed by 3 applications of Intracavitary radiotherapy (6Gy/fraction) with 6 months follow up. Response was accessed according to WHO response criteria and univariate analysis was done using chi-square test. <bold>Results:</bold> Clinical factors: Age – better disease free survival in older patients (p value=0.003), stage - Lower stage had better survival (for stage Ib-IIa vs stage IIb p value = 0.003 and for stage Ib vs. IIIb p value = 0.0005), Hb% - 57% patients with Hb <10g/dl had recurrence at end of 6 months (p value=0.00001), HPV – High recurrence with HPV presence. Pathological factors like high Mitotic Index had more residual disease (p=0.0009), grade - No statistical significance. Radiological factors- volume of disease - 35 % patients with volume of disease > 6 cm had disease at end of 6 months, hydronephrosis - 40 % patient with hydronephrosis had recurrence (p value = 0.0005) at end of 6 months follow up and vascularity of tumour showed statistically no difference. <bold>Conclusion:</bold> Hb <10%, HPV infection, Mitotic index (3-5/HPF), stage IIIB, pelvic nodes were concluded as the independent poor prognostic factors.

HUBUNGAN SUPERVISI DAN MOTIVASI DENGAN PEMBERIAN CAIRAN INFUS SESUAI SPO OLEH PERAWAT PELAKSANA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Susi Widiawati ◽  
Ona Apriana ◽  
Diah Merdekawati
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
P Value ◽  
Intravenous Therapy ◽  
Operational Procedure ◽  
High Motivation

<p><em>Intravenous therapy (VI) is the therapy frequently used on medical care. More than 60% of clients treated at hospital applied the therapy.  The problem found was inappropriate standard operational procedure in applying Intravenous therapy. The purpose of this study was to know the correlation of supervision and motivation in  applying Intravenous therapy based on standard operational procedure  done by nurse at inpatient care facility of Siloam Hospital, Jambi.Populations were all nurses worked at the hospital. The samples were 51 nurses; it was a total sampling. The result of univariate analysis revealed that the number of respondents who had a good supervision was 30 nurses (58.9%). Meanwhile, the respondents having high motivation were 26 (51%), and the respondents who applied intravenous therapy based on standard operational procedure were 43 nurses (64.3%). The biavariate showed that there was a significant correlation between supervision and applying intravenous therapy based on standard operational procedure (p-value 0.034&lt;0.05) and there was a significant correlation between motivation and applying intravenous therapy based on standard operational procedure (p-value 0.018&lt;0.05). In summary, there was a significant correlation of supervision and motivation in  applying Intravenous therapy based on standard operational procedure  done by nurse at inpatient care facility of Siloam Hospital Jambi.</em></p>

scholarly journals AB0132 THE STUDY OF SUBCLINICAL SYNOVITIS DETECTED BY ULTRASONOGRAPHY AND MRI IN RA PATIENTS AFTER REACHING CLINICAL REMISSION ON PATIENT’S SUBJECTIVE SYMPTOMS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1094.2-1094
Author(s):  
M. Nawata ◽  
K. Someya ◽  
T. Aritomi ◽  
M. Funada ◽  
K. Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Remission ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Morning Stiffness ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Residual Symptoms ◽  
Logistic Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Analysis

Background:The goal of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is to achieve remission. There is the patient with residual symptoms in the Japanese RA patient who achieved clinical remission. There are not many studies to examine the relation between everyday life, social activity and evaluation of disease activities using high-sensitivity image examinations (musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) and MRI).Objectives:To examine the relationship between subjective residual symptoms and imaging examinations in RA patients who have achieved clinical remission.Methods:30 RA patients who achieved SDAI remission during RA treatment. Age, sex, disease duration, physical findings, serological markers, disease activity, HAQ, EQ-5D-5L, FACIT-F, Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs), EGA and medications were evaluated. 44 joints were assessed by MSKUS with gray scale (GS) and power doppler (PD) and contrast-enhanced bilateral joint MRI scoring with OMERACT-RAMRIS scoring.Results:1. The mean SDAI of the 30 RA patients was 1.3. 2.In the analysis of the presence or absence of subjective residual symptoms that led to remission of SDAI (Table 1).Table 1.Subjective residual symptoms/presence (N=17)Subjective residual symptoms/absence (N=13)Univariate analysisp valueMultivariate logistic analysisp valueTJC0.0±0.00.3±0.50.0173HAQ0.4±0.40.05±0.10.00950.00181EQ5D-5L0.8±0.10.9±0.00.0001FACIT-F14.5±9.84.6±4.30.0233Morning stiffness (min)256.5±564.80.0±0.00.0210Pain (VAS) (mm)9.2±9.50.9±1.50.00440.0455PGA (mm)7.7±9.00.5±1.10.0013(1). In the univariate analysis, the number of tender joints, HAQ, EQ-5D-5L, FACIT-F, morning stiffness, and pain VAS were extracted with significant differences.(2). In multivariate logistic analysis, HAQ and pain VAS were extracted as independent factors with significant differences. 3.In univariate analysis of the association between HAQ and pain VAS extracted in multivariate logistic analysis and imaging examinations (MSKUS/MRI), MRI-synovitis was extracted with a significant difference in HAQ.Conclusion:1. It was suggested that Pain VAS and HAQ due to RA could be identified in patients reaching SDAI remission. 2. In patients reaching SDAI remission, Pain VAS ≤10 or HAQ ≤0.5 suggested that subjective residual symptoms may be eliminated. 3. HAQ ≤ 0.5 suggests that synovitis is less likely to be detected on MRI. 4. In patients who have reached SDAI remission, little residual inflammation was observed on US, suggesting that induction of remission is important not only to prevent joint destruction, but also to improve and maintain long-term QoL.Disclosure of Interests:MASAO NAWATA Grant/research support from: I have received research funding from Eli Lilly Japan K.K., Kazuki Someya: None declared, Takafumi Aritomi: None declared, Masashi funada: None declared, Katsumi Nakamura: None declared, SAITO KAZUYOSHI Grant/research support from: I have received research funding from Eli Lilly Japan K.K., Yoshiya Tanaka Speakers bureau: I have received speaking fees from Abbvie, Daiichi-Sankyo, Chugai, Takeda, Mitsubishi-Tanabe, Bristol-Myers, Astellas, Eisai, Janssen, Pfizer, Asahi-kasei, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, UCB, Teijin, MSD, and Santen, Consultant of: I have received consulting fees from Abbvie, Daiichi-Sankyo, Chugai, Takeda, Mitsubishi-Tanabe, Bristol-Myers, Astellas, Eisai, Janssen, Pfizer, Asahi-kasei, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, UCB, Teijin, MSD, and Santen, Grant/research support from: I have received research grants from Mitsubishi-Tanabe, Takeda, Chugai, Astellas, Eisai, Taisho-Toyama, Kyowa-Kirin, Abbvie, and Bristol-Myers

scholarly journals HEALTH LITERACY OF INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS THERAPY

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Naylla de Melo Bezerra ◽  
Sara Rebeca de Oliveira Lessa ◽  
Marcelo Francisco do Ó ◽  
Givaneide Oliveira de Andrade Luz ◽  
Anna Karla de Oliveira Tito Borba
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Functional Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Adequate Health Literacy

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the functional levels of health literacy in individuals undergoing dialysis. Method: a cross-sectional study with 42 patients of the Nephrology Unit of a public hospital in Recife, Brazil, from May to August 2016. Data were collected through scripted interviews and chart analysis. Functional health literacy was measured using the Brazilian version of the Short-Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS®) software, version 18.0, with a univariate analysis to verify the association between independent variables and functional health literacy levels using Fisher's exact test. Results: 80.9% of the patients presented inadequate health literacy and 19.1% presented adequate health literacy. The number of correct answers remained between 0-18 in the reading comprehension and in the scheduling appointment card. Among the independent variables, only marital status (p-value=0.018) and personal income (p-value=0.009) were factors associated with the worst scores in the test, indicating that these variables influence the increase in inadequate literacy. Conclusion: the prevalence of inadequate functional literacy was high, reflecting difficulties in understanding and processing health information, which may interfere with therapeutic management and self-care.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Risk Factors amongst Teaching Staff of Juba University, South Sudan

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Amegovu Kiri Andrew ◽  
Mawadri Micheal ◽  
Mading James
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

Obesity is a significant contributing factor in the development of various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke, osteoarthritis and certain cancer accounting for 2.8 million worldwide deaths annually. Recent global figures indicate that the prevalence of obesity is not just a problem of the developed countries but is also on the increase in the developing world, with over 115 million people suffering from obesity-related problems (WHO). In Africa, 8% of adults above 20 years are obese and 27% overweight (Steyn & Mchiza, 2014), Lack of empirical data remains an obstacle in monitoring the magnitude of current and future trends of overweight and obesity in sub Saharan Africa including South Sudan. This study investigated the prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors among teaching staff; a case at University of Juba in South Sudan (Rep). A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 196 study participants drawn from various Colleges and faculties of Juba University using multi-stage systematic random sampling of 1st selecting the College, department and 2nd stage was the selection of participants using the exiting staff list obtained from the University administration. Key variables collected includes weight/kg, height, age, sex, physical activities, feeding habits and income of the study participants, which was used to determine the prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors. STATA version 12 was used to data analyze. Chi-square statistics were used to compare equality of distribution of obesity. Out of the 196 participants, 18.4% were males (160/196) and 81.6% were females (36/196). The mean age of the participant was estimated at 37 ± 8.5 years. Prevalence of Obesity (BMI> or=30) and Overweight (BMI >25 to <=30) among teaching staff was 4.1% and 10.2%, respectively. Of those found overweight/or obese, 20% were females (4/20) and  80% were males (16/20). While the age specific prevalence indicates obesity is highest among 35-44yrs (50%), followed by 45-55 yrs+ (37.5%) and 12.5% among 25-34yrs age groups. Age was found to be associated with obesity (P-value=0.0337, p<0.05)).Meal frequency was noted to be twice a day. Walking is the main physical activities for both males and females (97.5%) and nearly half of the participants (44.9%) had incomes 7500 South Sudan Pounds (SSP) an equivalent of $1000. Income levels was associated with BMI levels (P-value=0.0222; p<0.05). However, low prevalence of obesity among teaching staff at the University of Juba is not yet of an immediate public health concern, however, earlier preventive and control measures is required as most of the staff leads sedentary lifestyle. This study recommends public awareness intervention on dietary intake and physical exercises among others in schools and institutions at all levels to curtail an otherwise gradual rise in obesity and overweight in the near future. 

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