Multiple risk factors for the gastric dilatation-volvulus syndrome in dogs: a practitioner/owner case-control study

A study was conducted of 101 dogs (i.e., case dogs) that had acute episodes of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) and 101 dogs (i.e., control dogs) with nonGDV-related problems. The control dogs were matched individually to case dogs by breed or size, and age. Predisposing factors that significantly (p less than 0.10) increased a dog's risk of GDV were male gender, being underweight, eating one meal daily, eating rapidly, and a fearful temperament. Predisposing factors that decreased the risk of GDV significantly were a "happy" temperament and inclusion of table foods in a usual diet consisting primarily of dry dog food. The only factor that appeared to precipitate an acute episode of GDV was stress.

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Identification of risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa population: A case control study

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.12669/pjms.35.5.258 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Jamila Haider ◽

Ghosia Lutfullah ◽

Irshad Ur Rehman ◽

Irfan Khattak

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Case Control ◽

Male Gender ◽

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽

Immunodeficiency Virus ◽

History Of ◽

Control Study ◽

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

Objectives: The present study aims to identify the risk factors for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1(HIV-1) infection in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) population by comparing HIV-antibody positive cases with HIV-antibody-negative controls. Methods: The study was designed at the Family Care Centre (FCC), Hayatabad Medical Centre (HMC) Peshawar from February 2015 to December 2016. A total of 280 individuals were selected randomly for the study as cases and control. Data was collected on a structured questionnaire with informed oral consent. The collected data was analysed statistically using SPSS version 20. Results: Out of 280 individuals, 56% were males, 44% were females, and 53.21% belonged to the urban areas. The literacy rate was 48.6%, and 75.4% were married. The statistical analysis of risk factors revealed the following factors as of significance value (p < 0.05). Family history of HIV (OR = 9.46), spouse status of HIV (OR=22.22), injection drug users (IDUs), migrants (OR=2.234), use of therapeutic injections (OR= 2.791), employment (OR=2.545), male gender (OR=2.35), tattooing (OR=7.667) and history of blood transfusion (OR= 2.69). Conclusion: The present study revealed spouse status of HIV, tattooing, migrants, IDUs, use of therapeutic injections, history of blood transfusion, male gender and employment as significant risk factors for HIV infection in the population of KP. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.5.258 How to cite this:Haider J, Lutfullah G, Irshad ur Rehman, Khattak I. Identification of risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa population: A case control study. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(5):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.5.258 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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Analyzing multiple risk factors in patients with sarcomas. A case-control study

Indian Journal of Cancer ◽

10.4103/0019-509x.176752 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 52 (3) ◽

pp. 337

Author(s):

S Nabi ◽

P Kahlon ◽

P Kuriakose

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Case Control ◽

Multiple Risk Factors ◽

Multiple Risk ◽

Control Study

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FETAL MACROSOMIA;

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2014.21.03.2033 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 (03) ◽

pp. 421-426

Author(s):

Habiba Sharaf Ali ◽

Shahina Ishtiaque

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Mode Of Delivery ◽

Case Control ◽

Male Gender ◽

Fetal Macrosomia ◽

Perinatal Complications ◽

Maternal Complications ◽

Control Study ◽

Prospective Case Control Study

Objective: To review the deliveries of macrocosmic babies and their obstetricaland neonatal outcomes. Methods: A prospective case control study involving a total of 3700deliveries at term of macrocosmic babies between Jan 2011 to Dec 2012 in Ziauddin HospitalKemari Campus. The study concerned risk factors, mode of delivery and the incidence ofmaternal and perinatal complications. Results: Macrosomia occurred in 5.2% of all deliveries.The main risk factors of macrosomia identified in our study were multiparty and diabetes mellitus.The significant maternal complications were caesarean section, postpartum hemorrhage andperineal tear. Significantly male gender, shoulder dystocia and admission to NICU were noted inmacrosomic group compared to controls. Conclusions: Macrosomia is potentially dangerousfor the mother and the neonate. It is important to identify the suspected fetal macrosomia toprevent its risk factors and complications. There is a need to provide all delivery facilities and careservices to prevent and reduce the maternal and neonatal complications.

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