scholarly journals Factors Associated with Treatment Outcome of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Philippines, 2015 to 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Oliver D. Macatangay ◽  
Sophia Anne S.P. Liao ◽  
Joshua Jason A. Dadural ◽  
Fatima Joy S. Gagui ◽  
Angelica Joy A. Galas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Sputum Smear ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Unsuccessful Treatment

Objective. The study aims to determine the factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcome amongpatients who have undergone tuberculosis treatment. Methods. An analytic cross-sectional study was employed through secondary data analysis of administrativedata collected by the National Tuberculosis Control Program from October 2015 to September 2016. Usingmultiple logistic regression analysis, factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcome were determined. Results. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that belonging to age groups 25 to 34 (aOR=0.73; 95%CI0.54-0.99) or 35 to 44 (aOR=0.75; 95%CI 0.56-0.99), being male (aOR=1.30; 95%CI 1.03-1.64), doing craftsand related trades work (aOR=0.66; 95%CI 0.46-0.94), living in either a 4th class city (aOR=0.46; 95%CI0.26-0.82), 1st class municipality (aOR=0.75; 95%CI 0.57-0.98), 4th class municipality (aOR=0.59; 95%CI0.38-0.93), having a positive sputum smear result (aOR=1.60; 95%CI 1.29-2.00), having rifampicin-resistant/multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (aOR=9.32; 95%CI 7.28-11.93), being a treatment after lost to follow-up case(aOR=1.84; 95%CI 1.37-2.47) or a case with previously unknown treatment outcome (aOR=1.42; 95%CI 1.00-2.01)were significant correlates of unsuccessful treatment outcome. Conclusion. The study found that age, sex, occupation, residence, sputum smear results, drug resistance, andhistory of previous treatment were associated with unsuccessful treatment outcome.

scholarly journals Prevalence of postural deviations and associated factors in children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 777-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Vieira Batistão ◽  
Roberta de Fátima Carreira Moreira ◽  
Helenice Jane Cote Gil Coury ◽  
Luis Ernesto Bueno Salasar ◽  
Tatiana de Oliveira Sato
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postural Changes ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Factors

Abstract Introduction: Postural deviations are frequent in childhood and may cause pain and functional impairment. Previously, only a few studies have examined the association between body posture and intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Objective: To assess the prevalence of postural changes in school children, and to determine, using multiple logistic regression analysis, whether factors such as age, gender, BMI, handedness and physical activity might explain these deviations. Methods: The posture of 288 students was assessed by observation. Subjects were aged between 6 and 15 years, 59.4% (n = 171) of which were female. The mean age was 10.6 (± 2.4) years. Mean body weight was 38.6 (± 12.7) kg and mean height was 1.5 (± 0.1) m. A digital scale, a tapeline, a plumb line and standardized forms were used to collect data. The data were analyzed descriptively using the chi-square test and logistic regression analysis (significance level of 5%). Results: We found the following deviations to be prevalent among schoolchildren: forward head posture, 53.5%, shoulder elevation, 74.3%, asymmetry of the iliac crests, 51.7%, valgus knees, 43.1%, thoracic hyperkyphosis, 30.2%, lumbar hyperlordosis, 37.2% and winged shoulder blades, 66.3%. The associated factors were age, gender, BMI and physical activity. Discussion: There was a high prevalence of postural deviations and the intrinsic and extrinsic factors partially explain the postural deviations. Conclusion: These findings contribute to the understanding of how and why these deviations develop, and to the implementation of preventive and rehabilitation programs, given that some of the associated factors are modifiable.

scholarly journals Analysis and Factors Associated with Measles in Larut, Matang and Selama Districts, Perak, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
Asraf Ahmad Qamruddin ◽  
Reza Qamruddin ◽  
Ayu Malik
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Case Definitions ◽  
Factors Associated

Objectives: To determine the incidence rate of measles and the factors associated with confirmed measles cases in Larut, Matang and Selama districts. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis was carried out looking at all suspected and laboratoryconfirmed measles cases in Larut, Matang and Selama districts between 2015 and 2019. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the associated factors for laboratory-confirmed measles cases. Results: The incidence rate for suspected measles showed an increasing trend from 2015–2019. For laboratory-confirmed measles cases, the incidence rate showed more variation with an increase to 36.11 per million population in 2017 from 5.67 per million population in 2015. The incidence rate later decreased to 10.99 per million population in 2018 and increased again to 24.47 per million population in 2019. From multiple logistic regression analysis, cases that fulfilled the case definition of measles were more likely to be laboratory-confirmed measles. On the other hand, a prior history of measles immunisation was a protective factor. Conclusion: Measles incidence is increasing in trend. Any suspected measles cases that fulfilled the clinical case definitions need to be further investigated. Immunisation should be promoted as they are effective in preventing and eliminating measles.

scholarly journals Syrian mothers, why to accept or to refuse HPV vaccine for their teen girls

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Mohammed Al Saad ◽  
Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gynecological Examination

Background: Cervical cancer (CC) ranks the eighth most frequent cancer among Syrian women with crude incidence rates 1.4 per 100, 000 populations per year. This study aimed to test the acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among mothers of schoolgirls in sixth-grade class. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through a structured and self-administrated questionnaire. A total of 400 Syrian mothers of schoolgirls were selected randomly by the cluster sampling method in Aleppo city, Syria, in 2011. Significant variables from univariate analysis were included in an enter technique multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: The response rate was 86%. If the vaccine was free, 282 (81.7%) mothers would accept the vaccine for themselves and 236 (68.4%) for their daughters, respectively. However, the acceptance rate grossly decreased to 24.6% and 15.1%, respectively, if the vaccine was not provided free. The high cost of the HPV vaccine and lack of knowledge were the significant barriers for mothers' acceptance of the HPV vaccine. Protection of daughters and the trust with health authority were the main encouraging reasons to accept the HPV vaccine. Findings from logistic regression analysis revealed that the employed mothers (odds ratio = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.3–4.4), with a positive history of gynecological examination (OR = 2.1; 95% CI: 1.6–2.9) and having sound knowledge (OR = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.0–5.7) are independent factors related to the acceptance of the HPV vaccine for their daughters. Conclusion: The results from this study suggest that mothers from different cultural backgrounds, including Syrian mothers, are holding different beliefs on privacy and health that may affect their willingness to accept the HPV vaccine.

scholarly journals Complications as important predictors of disability in ischemic stroke

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon ◽  
Rosa De Lima Renita Sanyasi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Registry

Background<br />Stroke is the main cause of disability and death in many countries. The high incidence of disability in stroke survivors requires special attention to determine various predictive factors of disability. This study aimed to identify the various predictive factors of disability in ischemic stroke.<br /><br />Methods<br />This study was a cross sectional study on 4510 ischemic stroke patients. Each patient’s data had been recorded in the electronic stroke registry of Bethesda Hospital. Ischemic stroke diagnosis was confirmed by brain CT scan, which was interpreted by a neurologist and a radiologist. Disability was assessed using the modified Rankin scale. Predictors of disability were assessed. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyse the data. <br /><br />Results<br />The subjects were predominantly males, &gt;60 years of age, and suffered stroke for the first time. The incidence of disability was 31.5% (1420/4510). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the presence of complications (OR: 6.43; 95% CI: 4.74-8.73; p&lt;0.001), decreased level of consciousness (OR: 4.82; 95% CI: 3.95-5.90; p &lt;0.001), onset ³3 hours (OR: 1.93; 95% CI: 1.52-2.45; p&lt;0.001), recurrent stroke (OR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.39-1.90; p&lt;0.001), and age &gt;60 years (OR: 1.55; 95% CI: 1.35-1.79; p&lt;0.001) were independent predictive factors of disability.<br /><br />Conclusion<br />We demonstrated that a substantial proportion of patients with ischemic stroke become disabled. And the presence of complications was the most predictive factor of disability in ischemic stroke.

scholarly journals 447 - Risk factors associated with sleep disturbance in a general elderly Japanese population: The Arao Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. 167-167
Author(s):  
Kazuki Honda ◽  
Tomohisa Ishikawa ◽  
Ryuji Fukuhara ◽  
Seiji Yuki ◽  
Yusuke Miyagawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Barthel Index ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated

[Background]Sleep disturbance is a common symptom in elderly people. However, the associated risk factors have not been completely clarified. We examined possible risk factors associated with sleep disturbance in a community-based Japanese cohort study.[Methods]1521 community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years or older were selected from a consecutive series at a cohort study from 2016 to 2018 in Arao city, where located at south part of Japan. In this survey, the clinical valuables were collected as follows: age, sex, occupational status, education, lifestyle information, medical history, EuroQoL(EQ)-5D (a score of health-related quality of life [QOL]), Barthel index (a score of performance in activities of daily living), a score of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and a score of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Sleep disturbance was assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (when the global score was 6 or over, sleep disturbance was determined to be present). Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between clinical valuables and sleep disturbance. This research was supported by AMED (Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development) under Grant Number JP18dk0207025h0003 and has been approved by the research ethics committee of Kumamoto University. Informed consent was obtained from all participants and their family members.[Results]Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that Parkinson disease (Odds ratio[OR]=5.59), living alone (OR=1.93), liver disease (OR=1.89), hyperlipidemia (OR=1.36), higher score of GDS (OR=1.14), lower scores of both EQ-5D index (OR=1.11) and Barthel index (OR=1.03) were significantly associated as risk factors with sleep disturbance. Unexpectedly, lower score of MMSE was not a significant risk factor.[Conclusion]These results suggest that several physical illnesses, solitude, depressive symptoms and lower QOL, but not cognitive impairment, might be crucial risk factors associated with sleep disturbance in elderly population.

scholarly journals Predicting gastrointestinal and renal involvement in adult IgA vasculitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alojzija Hočevar ◽  
Matija Tomšič ◽  
Vesna Jurčić ◽  
Katja Perdan Pirkmajer ◽  
Žiga Rotar
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Renal Involvement ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Serum Iga ◽  
Pre Treatment

Abstract Background Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is still poorly defined in the adult population. We aimed to determine the predictors of gastrointestinal (GI) or renal involvement in adult IgAV. Methods The prospective study included histologically proven adult IgAV cases diagnosed between January 2013 and July 2019 at our secondary/tertiary rheumatology center. We evaluated the role of clinical and the laboratory parameters as markers predicting the GI or renal involvement in IgAV, using the multiple logistic regression analysis. Results During the 79-month observation period, we identified 214 new adult IgAV cases (59.3% males, median (interquartile range) age 64.6 (57.2–76.7) years). The GI tract and renal involvement developed in 58 (27.1%) and 83 (38.8%) cases, respectively (concurrently in 26 (12.1%) cases). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, generalized purpura (OR 6.74 (95%CI 3.18–14.31)), the pre-treatment neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) > 3.5 (OR 2.78 (95%CI 1.34–5.75)), and elevated serum IgA levels (OR 0.40 (95%CI 0.20–0.79)) were extracted as factors associated with GI complications, whereas current smoking (OR 3.23 (95%CI 1.50–6.98)), generalized purpura (OR 1.98 (95%CI 1.08–3.61)), elevated serum IgA (OR 2.25 (95%CI 1.21–4.18)), NLR > 3.5 (OR 1.96 (95%CI 1.02–3.77)), and marginally age (1.02 (95%CI 1.01–1.04)) emerged as factors associated with renal complications. Conclusion Generalized purpura and pre-treatment NLR predicted both GI and renal involvement, whereas active smoking was associated with renal involvement, and the serum IgA level had a divergent effect on renal and GI involvement in adult IgAV.

scholarly journals Effect of living environment on ear, nose and throat diseases: a cross sectional survey in rural areas of Rohtas district in Bihar

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 625
Author(s):  
Sujeet Kumar ◽  
Ahmad Nadeem Aslami ◽  
Tarkeshwar Rai ◽  
Bhaskar Alwa
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Internal Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nose And Throat

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases are very common in general population. Internal living environment can act an important risk factor for these diseases. In rural areas, patients do not consult ENT experts. So, free health camps can bring treatment facilities at their doorsteps. The objective of this study was to determine the pattern and prevalence of ENT diseases in rural areas of Sasaram, Rohats district, Bihar and to find out the effect of living environment on these diseases.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study<strong> </strong>was conducted using camp approach in rural areas of Sasaram, Rohtas, Bihar. ENT and Community Medicine experts, interns along with audiologists, medico social workers, nurses and paramedical staff were voluntarily involved.<strong> </strong>The patients were screened and referred to ENT experts. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the internal environment factors associated with ENT diseases.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 832 patients, 61.9% were suffering from ENT disorders. Most common age group affected was of 31-40 years. 54.8% of patients were suffering from ear diseases while nasal and throat problem was seen in 14.9% and 30.3% respectively.<strong> </strong>Multiple logistic regression analysis of living environment conditions propounds that non-availability of cross ventilation in houses and overcrowding are most important factor influencing ENT diseases.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Free health camps conducted by medical experts act as an opportunity to screen people with various diseases of ENT in a community. Bad internal environment can act as a vital determinant for these diseases.</p><p class="abstract"> </p>

scholarly journals Addressing future work ability of employees in GP consultations: results of a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna T. Ehmann ◽  
Peter Martus ◽  
Achim Siegel ◽  
Monika A. Rieger
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Integrated Healthcare ◽  
Future Work

Abstract Objectives In this study we examined to what extent members of a best-practice integrated healthcare model in Germany discussed their subjective future work ability with their general practitioner (GP); furthermore, we examined independent variables which explain whether future work ability is discussed. Methods In a cross-sectional survey, 1168 (out of 3218 invited) integrated healthcare members responded to a standardized questionnaire. This study includes n = 475 employed respondents who were at most 65 years old. We determined the (relative) frequency of employed members up to 65 years who had already discussed their subjective future work ability with their GP. By means of logistic regression analysis, explanatory variables were identified which statistically explained the discussion of future work ability with their GP. Results N = 80 (16.8%) respondents stated they had discussed their future work ability with their GP. A multiple logistic regression analysis showed the following results: The odds ratio for discussing future work ability is increased the more satisfied respondents are with their general practitioner, the worse they assess their current work ability in relation to the physical demands of the job, and when respondents suffer from one or more chronic diseases (Nagelkerke’s pseudo-R2 = 0.13). Conclusions Even in this healthcare setting, employees up to the age of 65 rarely discussed their subjective future work ability with their GP. This suggests that the issue ‘future work ability’ is even less commonly discussed in other community-based care settings in Germany. It seems that health care providers involved in acute care only sporadically take this issue into consideration - despite the great importance of maintaining work ability.

scholarly journals Sex Difference in the Association between Sleep Duration and Thyroid Disease among South Korean Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-343
Author(s):  
Jeong Hyun Ahn ◽  
Jin Young Nam ◽  
Soojin Park
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Thyroid Disease ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Increased Risk

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate sex differences associated with sleep duration and the prevalence of thyroid disease among South Korean adults.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 17,555 adults who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2016 to 2018. Sleep duration was categorized into three groups (insufficient, <7 hour; normal, 7-8 hour; prolonged, ≥9 hour). A chi-squared test was performed to assess baseline characteristics. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the association between general characteristic and the prevalence of thyroid disease. In subgroup analysis, multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to find the association between sleep duration and prevalence of thyroid disease by sex.Results: For men, insufficient and prolonged sleep durations were increased risk of thyroid disease compared with normal sleep duration (insufficient sleep: odds ratio, OR=1.85, 95% confidence interval, CI=1.19-2.87; prolonged sleep: OR=1.71, 95% CI=1.02-2.87).Conclusions: This study found that men with insufficient and prolonged sleep were associated with thyroid disease. Further studies are needed to identify the relationship between sleep duration, thyroid disease, and sleep quality by sex.

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