Post-COVID-19 among Iraqi Population: Symptoms and Duration

Background: Earlier studies focused on description of clinical presentations of patients in the acute phase of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Recently, records have emerged that some patients continue to suffer from symptoms related to COVID-19 after the acute phase of infection. Yet, there is no clear definition for this condition, and different terminology has encompassed such as “post-acute COVID-19 syndrome”, “post-COVID syndrome” and “long COVID”. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of Post-COVID-19 symptoms among the adult population in Baghdad city. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 341 Iraqi adults during the period from January to February 2021. All participants are confirmed and recovered cases of COVID-19. An online self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire includes information about socio-demographic characteristics, presence of co-existing conditions, details about COVID-19 infection, in addition to frequency, type, and duration of symptoms. Results: The results showed that the mean age of the participants was 30.41 years old and females represented about 65.1% of them. They suffer more frequently from symptoms of depression (6.7%), anxiety (6.2%), and peripheral neuropathy (6.2%) after 12 weeks after the acute phase. Feeling of fatigability was the most frequent symptom mentioned by (12.3%) of the patients that persist for more than 3-4 weeks beyond recovery followed by cognitive impairment in (11.7%) and loss of taste and/or smell in about (11.4%) of them. Conclusion: The majority of the patients suffered from persistent symptoms of COVID-19 following recovery, some of these symptoms continue for more than 3-4 weeks whereas others persist for longer than 12 weeks.

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Menstrual disorders and medical counseling among schoolgirls in South Egypt: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2018-0261 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Ahmed Arafa ◽

Shaimaa Senosy

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Future Research ◽

Menstrual Disorders ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Facial Hair ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Medical Counseling ◽

The Mean ◽

Age Of Menarche ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Abstract Background Menstrual disorders are common gynecological problems among adolescents, however, medical counseling for these disorders is not well documented in developing countries. Objectives This study aimed to assess medical counseling for menstrual disorders among schoolgirls in Beni-Suef city in South Egypt. Methods Using a multi-stage random sampling, a total of 970 preparatory schoolgirls were included in this study. We used a self-administered questionnaire to detect the premenstrual and menstrual disorders as reported by the schoolgirls during the previous 6 months. Medical counseling for the menstrual disorders and other demographic characteristics were also surveyed. Results The mean age of the schoolgirls was 15.4 ± 0.8 years, age of menarche 13.2 ± 1.1 years and menstrual flow days 5.0 ± 1.3. During the past 6 months, 19.4% of the schoolgirls reported medical counseling for at least one menstrual symptom. Dysmenorrhea (89.2%), premenstrual fatigue (32.4%) and headache (31.1%) were the most often reported symptoms. After adjustment for personal and gynecological characters, abdominal bloating [odds ratio (OR) 3.66; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.18–6.17], flow days >4 (OR 1.73; 95% CI 1.21–2.47), acne flare (OR 1.42; 95% CI 1.01–1.99), dysuria (OR 2.09; 95% CI 1.35–3.22) and facial hair (OR 6.89; 95% CI 3.47–13.69) were associated significantly with a higher likelihood of medical counseling. Conclusion Menstrual disorders are highly prevalent among preparatory schoolgirls in Beni-Suef, however, there is a noticeable lack of the medical counseling for these disorders. Future research should focus on the barriers to medical counseling for menstrual disorders among adolescents.

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Sense of coherence and its associations with psychosocial health: results of survey of the unemployed in Kaunas

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina45100105 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 45 (10) ◽

pp. 807 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Mindaugas Stankūnas ◽

Ramunė Kalėdienė ◽

Skirmantė Starkuvienė

Keyword(s):

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Adult Population ◽

Psychosocial Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reported Health ◽

The Mean ◽

The Unemployed

Objective. To evaluate the associations between sense of coherence and psychosocial health among unemployed adult population. Material and methods. The data were collected during a cross-sectional study in 2005. There were 429 filled-in questionnaires received (response rate, 53.6%) from unemployed persons registered at the Kaunas Labor Market Office (Lithuania). For the assessment of the sense of coherence, a short 13-item version of the Orientation to Life Questionnaire was used. Long-term unemployment was defined as lasting 12 months or longer. Logistic regression was used to estimate the risk factors having influence on sense of coherence. The risk was evaluated using odds ratio (OR). Results. The mean score for sense of coherence was 56.6±11.2 (min, 13; max, 91). Significantly higher sense of coherence was found among the short-term unemployed as compare to the long-term ones. Analysis showed that sense of coherence was significantly higher in males, more educated and less materially deprived groups. The findings indicated that persons with depression, suicide intentions, more intensive alcohol consumption (after the job loss), poor self-reported health, feelings of loneliness and shame, and poor relations with family reported lower sense of coherence. The risk of low sense of coherence was significantly higher for females (OR=2.97) and the long-term unemployed (OR=1.81). Nevertheless, higher education (OR=0.73) and income (OR=0.83) were the factors that significantly improved sense of coherence. Conclusions. Sense of coherence was low among the unemployed in Kaunas. Sense of coherence was lower among the unemployed with negative psychosocial health characteristics in comparison to the unemployed with positive characteristics.

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Gender Differences in Attitude Towards Pornography Among Youth in Kelantan

Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH) ◽

10.47405/mjssh.v6i1.629 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 268-278

Author(s):

Norazlifah Muhamad ◽

Azrianii Ab Rahman ◽

Mohd Ismail Ibrahim ◽

Razlina Abdul Rahman ◽

Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Private Colleges ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean ◽

The Impact ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Although the number of pornography exposure is increasing, our understandings on the issues are still lacking. This study aimed to compare gender differences in the attitudes towards pornography among youth in Kelantan. A cross sectional study was conducted using a validated self-administered questionnaire (PORQUE) on 930 college students in both government and private colleges in Kelantan. The mean scores were significantly higher among females for majority of the items assessing non-permissive feelings toward pornography materials (p<0.001), perception on impact of pornography (p<0.05) and perception on factors contributed to pornography (p<0.05). The mean score for majority of the items assessing permissive and perceptions toward pornography materials were significantly higher among males(p<0.001). Females were more non-permissive towards pornography, better perceived the impact of pornography and factors contributed to pornography compared to males. These findings are important as it serve as a guide for the stakeholders to implement pornography intervention for youth in Malaysia.

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Current Status of Periodontal Disease in Adults in Takahagi, Japan:A Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.2.18029/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Satoshi Sekino ◽

Ryoichi Takahashi ◽

Yukihiro Numabe ◽

Hiroshi Okamoto

Keyword(s):

Periodontal Disease ◽

Japanese Population ◽

Adult Population ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Current Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Probing Depth ◽

Tooth Surfaces ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background : To date, a few studies have documented the detailed periodontal conditions of a Japanese population. It is important to know if the awareness of Japanese nationals and dentists regarding oral hygiene and prevention of periodontal disease have improved when compared with the past in Japan for the development of future scenarios regarding prevention. The aim of this study was to investigate the severity, prevalence, and extent of periodontal disease in the adult population of the city of Takahagi, Japan. Results were also compared with those of an epidemiological study performed in Japan in the 1980s. Methods : A total of 582 (aged 20 to 89 years) randomly sampled Takahagi residents answered a comprehensive questionnaire and participated in clinical examinations. Results : The mean percentages of tooth surfaces harboring plaque and exhibiting BOP were 59.5 ± 24.9% and 31.1 ± 21.1%, respectively. The mean PPD and CAL were 2.5 ± 0.5 mm and 2.9 ± 1.0 mm, respectively. Compared with results of the 1980s survey, the mean percentages of plaque and bleeding on probing were lower in the current population. The mean CAL and prevalence of attachment loss of ³5 mm in some age groups were higher in the present study than in the 1980s study. There were no statistically significant differences with respect to mean probing depth between the 1980s and current age groups. Conclusions : Periodontal disease was still prevalent in the current Japanese population, even though some improvement occurred. Proper public health programs therefore need to be established.

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The Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy on Children and Families: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health ◽

10.2174/1745017901814010323 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 323-333 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ahmed Hussein Subki ◽

Abdel Moniem Mukhtar ◽

Rakan Salah Al-Harbi ◽

Abdulaziz Khaled Alotaibi ◽

Faisal Ghazi Mosaad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Pediatric Epilepsy ◽

Children And Families ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Family ◽

The Mean ◽

The Impact ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background and Objectives: Epilepsy is considered one of the most prevalent causes of morbidity in children. The aim of this study is to determine how epilepsy impacts the lives of children with epilepsy and their families. Methods: A translated version of the “Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy Scale” (IPES) questionnaire was completed by the 80 mothers of children with epilepsy, recruited at three hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia This is a validated self-administered questionnaire used to assess the impact of epilepsy on the lives of the child and family, as well as the quality of life (QoL) of the child. Results: The mean age of children epilepsy was 6.32 years (SD = 3.22). The mean IPES score was 6.28 (SD = 8.42) and the mean child’s QoL was 2.85 (SD= 0.83). 87.5% of the mothers rated their child’s QoL as low. IPES score was significantly associated with cause of seizure (β=0.259; 95%-CI= 0.263 - 10.334; p = 0.039). Child’s QoL was significantly associated with frequency of seizure (β=0.251; 95%-CI= 0.016 - 0.568; p= 0.039) and child’s nationality (β=-0.270; 95%-CI -0.252, -0.013; p= 0.031). Conclusions: Pediatric epilepsy may have a greater impact on the lives of the child and the family when it is not comorbid with cerebral palsy. Quality of life tends to be lower for non-Saudi children, and children with more frequent seizures. Therefore, these groups may need more support in managing the impact that epilepsy has on their daily functioning and quality of life.

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Serum 25(OH)D Level and Parathyroid Hormone in Chinese Adult Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Guiyang Urban Community from Southeast of China

International Journal of Endocrinology ◽

10.1155/2013/150461 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Zhang Qiao ◽

Shi Li-xing ◽

Peng Nian-chun ◽

Xu Shu-jing ◽

Zhang Miao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Parathyroid Hormone ◽

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism ◽

Adult Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vitamin D Insufficiency ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean ◽

Serum Pth

Objective. To evaluate vitamin D status and serum parathyroid hormone (IPTH) of healthy adults living in Guiyang.Design and Participants. We conducted a cross-sectional evaluation in the General Community in Guiyang by cluster sampling method. The data was a part of 1510 participants (634 men, 876 women) aged 20–79 years median 45.2 years from November 2009 to February 2010 in Guiyang Health Measures Survey.Measurements. Aradioimmunoassay was used to measure the level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH).Results.The mean serum 25(OH)D level was (20.4 ± 9.0) ng/mL and the highest level among participants aged 40–59 years (22.8 ng/mL). The mean serum PTH level was (32.1 ± 13.7) pg/mL and the lowest level among participants aged 40–50 years (30.8 ng/mL). Serum 25(OH)D was below 50 nmol/liter in 52.3%, below 75 nmol/liter in 84.6%, and above 75 nmol/liter in 15.4% of the respondents. Secondary hyperparathyroidism was 5.4% (5.4% among men and 4.6% among women). The prevalence of secondary hyperparathyroidism increased (5.8%, 6.5%, and 7.1%, resp.) with decreasing serum 25(OH)D levels among subjects who were 30 to 20, 19.9 to 10, and <10 ng/mL, respectively. Serum 25(OH)D was inversely associated with serum PTH.Conclusions. Vitamin D insufficiency and its complication of secondary hyperparathyroidism are common.

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Factors influencing the use of hearing protection devices in Irish mine workers

International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Safety ◽

10.24840/2184-0954_005.002_0005 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 51-61

Author(s):

Patrick McGuinn ◽

Conor Buggy ◽

Anne Drummond ◽

Penpatra Sripaiboonkij

Keyword(s):

Safety Management ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hearing Protection ◽

Noise Levels ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Binary Regression Analysis ◽

Protection Devices ◽

The Mean ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Workers who are exposed to high levels of noise should consider wearing HPDs when elimination of noise cannot be put in place. There are several factors including health and safety management systems, peers and policy that could influence workers to either use or not use HPDs. Objectives: To determine worker’s perception of noise risk in a mining setting and to determine if there is an association between organisational rules, knowledge, and the wearing of Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs). Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted at a mining setting in Ireland in which 116 workers participated; a self-administered questionnaire survey was used. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics and binary regression analysis. Results: The study had a response rate of 94% of the entire population. The mean exposure to noise levels that require HPDs is 5.32 hours. The results showed an association between using HPDs and organisation rules; and no association between preventing abnormal hearing, perceived influences in the workplace, knowledge and information. Conclusion: Factors that can influence workers likelihood to wear HPDs are organisation rules; this is unaffected by the influence of colleagues. Each company should have a clear policy to encourage workers to wear HPDs for preventing Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Application: The findings highlighted that a company’s health and safety policy is important to encourage employees to wear HPDs. Mine settings or noisy workplaces should have transparent policies for employees to follow and benefit their hearing health, even if an employee is not aware of the full content of a policy, aspects are known.

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Determinants of Persistent Post COVID-19 symptoms: Value of a Novel COVID-19 symptoms score

10.1101/2020.11.11.20230052 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Islam Galal ◽

Aliae AR Mohamed Hussein ◽

Mariam T Amin ◽

Mahmoud M Saad ◽

Hossam Eldeen E Zayan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Symptom Score ◽

Acute Phase ◽

Acute Attack ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Acute Stage ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Before And After ◽

History Of ◽

The Mean ◽

Main Determinants

AbstractBackgroundBeing a newly emerging disease little is known about its long-lasting post COVID-19 consequences. Aim of this work is to assess the frequency, patterns and determinants of persistent post COVID-19 symptoms and to evaluate the value of a proposed Novel COVID-19 symptoms score. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 in the registry were included in a cross sectional study. The patient demographics, comorbid disorders, the mean duration since the onset of the symptoms, history of hospital or ICU admittance, and treatment taken during acute state, as well as symptoms score before and after convalescence were recorded.ResultsThe most frequent constitutional and neurological symptoms were myalgia (60.0%), arthralgia (57.2%), restriction of daily activities (57.0%), sleeping troubles (50.9%), followed by anorexia (42.6%), chest pain (32.6%), gastritis (32.3%), cough (29.3%) and dyspnea (29.1%). The mean total score of acute stage symptoms was 31.0 ± 16.3 while post COVID 19 symptoms score was 13.1±12.6 (P<0.001). The main determinants of the persistent post COVID-19 symptoms were the need for oxygen therapy (P<0.001), pre-existing hypertension (P=0.039), chronic pulmonary disorders (P=0.012), and any chronic comorbidity (P=0.004). There was a correlation between the symptom score during the acute attack and post COVID-19 stage (P<0.001, r=0.67). The acute phase score had 83.5% sensitivity and 73.3% specificity for the cutoff point > 18 to predict occurrence of Post-COVID-19 symptoms.ConclusionsCOVID-19 can present with a diverse spectrum of long-term post COVID-19 symptoms. Increased acute phase symptom severity and COVID-19 symptom score > 18 together with the presence of any comorbid diseases increase the risk for persistent post COVID-19 manifestations and severity.

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SPECTRUM OF COMPLICATED DENGUE FEVER IN RAWAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES ISLAMABAD: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Journal of University Medical & Dental College ◽

10.37723/jumdc.v11i4.476 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 25-32

Author(s):

Khwaja Ashfaq Ahmed ◽

Nadia Shams ◽

Muhammad Asif Naseer ◽

Hamayun Manzoor Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Pericardial Effusion ◽

Dengue Fever ◽

Liver Function Tests ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Duration Of Symptoms ◽

Early Presentation ◽

Liver Impairment ◽

The Mean

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Pakistan has been facing frequent dengue fever epidemics for the last decade. The current study aims at various complications of dengue fever and their association with age, gender, serology, duration, and symptoms. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Medicine department, RIHS Islamabad, over eight months of duration after ethical approval. The dult indoor dengue fever cases were selected by consecutive sampling and informed consent obtained. Cases with malaria co-infection, hematological disease, and severe systemic illness were excluded. The symptoms, hematological counts, serology (dengue NS-1, IgG, and IgM), liver function tests, coagulation profile, pneumonia, and pericardial effusion, were documented. Data were analyzed by SPSS V-22. RESULTS: Among 75 cases, 19(25%) were females and 56(75%) males. The mean age was 33.5+12.7. The mean duration of symptoms was 5.4+2.0 days. Dengue NS-1 was positive in 45(60%), IgM in 22(29%), and IgG in 8(11%). Symptoms observed were fever 97%, headache 53%, pain abdomen 35%, vomiting 48%, rash 17%, and body aches 39%. Complicated Dengue fever was seen in 21(28%). Complications include gum bleed 12%, liver impairment 6.6%, gastrointestinal bleed 5%, per-vaginal bleed 4%, epistaxis 4%, hematuria 3%; pleural effusion, ascites and pneumonia 2.6% each, pericardial effusion 1.3% and one expiry. Age, gender, dengue serology, and hematological profile wasn’t found to be associated with complications. CONCLUSION: Complications are frequent in indoor dengue cases that include hemorrhagic complications, liver impairment, effusions, and pneumonia. Early presentation to the hospital may be helpful to screen for impending complications with improved morbidity and better patient care.

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Relationship between age, refractive errors and motor fusion in a normal Chinese adult population: a cross-sectional study

BMC Ophthalmology ◽

10.1186/s12886-021-02105-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Man She ◽

Tao Li ◽

Qianqian Hu ◽

Jie Zhu ◽

Xiaodong Zhou

Keyword(s):

Adult Population ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Comfort Zone ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mean Values ◽

Chinese Adult ◽

The Mean

Abstract Background To investigate the relationships between motor fusion and sex, age and spherical equivalent (SE). Methods This observational study enrolled 243 healthy, nonstrabismic adults, including 94 men and 149 women aged 20 to 59 years. The subjects were divided into three groups according to SE: myopic, emmetropic and hyperopic groups. The subjects were also divided into four groups according to age: 20–29, 30–39, 40–49 and 50–59 years groups. Motor fusion was measured with a synoptophore, including subjective angle (SA), divergence, convergence and fusional vergence range (FVR). Results The mean values of divergence, convergence and FVR for the whole sample group were 9.72 ± 0.26°, 19.34 ± 0.54°, and 29.06 ± 0.62°, respectively. A higher value of divergence was found in the myopic group than in the emmetropic group (p < 0.05). SE and divergence were significantly different among age groups (all p < 0.05). In addition, linear regression analysis showed that SE was correlated with divergence (p = 0.003). Age was correlated with SE, divergence and FVR (p < 0.001, p = 0.005, p = 0.002, respectively). In addition, the proportion of SA being in the comfort zone (defined as the value of SA satisfying Percival’s criterion) in the age groups was significantly different (χ2 = 8.283, p = 0.041). Conclusions Motor fusion is associated with age and SE in the normal Chinese adult population.

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