Investigating the Impacts of Smoking and Exercise History on the Recovery Course among Covid-19 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2977-2981
Author(s):  
Merve Uca ◽  
Kenan Sivrikaya ◽  
Canatan Taşdemir
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Time ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
History Of ◽  
Standard Medication ◽  
Demographic Background

Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of exercise and smoking history of the COVID-19 patients on their recovery course and time. Methods: In this respect, as the data source, we observed a total of 310 patients, 176 males 134 females, who tested positive for COVID-19, had no chronic disease, and received inpatient or outpatient treatment. The patients also filled out a personal information form covering their demographic background, including smoking and exercise history. All participants received favipiravir as the standard medication, and their symptoms and the durations of these symptoms were evaluated using the focus group interview method. We analyzed the data on SPSS 17.0 utilizing Independent T-Test, one-way ANOVA, Chi-Square, and Pearson Correlation tests. Results: The results revealed significant differences between former smokers and those who never smoked and quitted smoking by recovery time (p<0.01). There were also significant differences between those doing exercises actively and those who never did or quitted exercise (p<0.01). Again, with regard to recovery time, we found significant differences between groups that quitted exercise in different periods (p<0.05) and between those with different weights (p<0.05). In addition, we reached smoking cessation time and exercise history had positive relationships with recovery time. Conclusion: Considering the results, we concluded that non-smoking and exercise had a positive impact on avoiding adverse effects of the COVID-19 disease. Keywords: Covid-19, exercise, smoking, sports, acute respiratory syndrome

scholarly journals Addiction Potential and its Correlates Among Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Mohammad Amiri ◽  
Ahmad Khosravi ◽  
Reza Chaman ◽  
Zakieh Sadeghi ◽  
Elham Sadeghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
History Of ◽  
And Control

Background: Drug dependency can be seen in all occupations, educational levels, and socioeconomic classes, and it is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders worldwide. The purpose of this study was to determine the addiction potential status and its correlates among medical students. Methods: In 2019, a total of 500 students were selected randomly from Shahroud University of Medical Sciences and asked to complete Addiction Potential Scale and Attitude to Addiction Questionnaires. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Chi-square, t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression model at the significant level of 0.05. Results: The mean score of addiction potential was 32.7±17.2. In the majority of the students (62.8%), the addiction potential status was low. Most of the students (66.8%) had used no tobacco or addictive substance. There was a significant relationship between addiction potentialwithgender, marital status, student's current place of residence, student's economic status, student's economic activity, along with education and semester (P≤0.05). In the regression model, 6 predictor factors of the knowledge and awareness of drugs, tendency to use drugs, field of study, history of drug use, alcohol and smoking history had significant relationships with potential addiction (P≤0.05). Conclusion: Given the relationship between potential addiction score and drug use tendency and noting that more than one-third of students had moderate and high drug addiction, more attention to this issue and interventional measures can be effective in reducing the tendency to drug abuse, and control of drug abuse.

Are hypertensive patients with history of coronary artery disease at risk for silent lower extremity artery disease?

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Prasetya Budi Mulia ◽  
Kevin Yuwono ◽  
Raden Mohammad Budiarto
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Lower Extremity Artery Disease

Abstract Objectives We aimed to investigate the association between hypertension and asymptomatic lower extremity artery disease (LEAD) in outpatients with known history of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Patients with known history of CAD who have been undergone coronary angiography and have significant coronary artery stenosis (more than 60%) were included. LEAD was defined as ankle-brachial index (ABI) < 0.9 in either leg. The risk of LEAD in hypertensive group was analyzed using chi-square test, and correlation between blood pressure (BP) and ABI was analyzed using Pearson correlation test in SPSS v.25. Results One hundred and four patients were included. 82.7% of patients were male. Mean age was 57.05 ± 7.97. The prevalence of hypertension was 35.6%, and the prevalence of LEAD was 16.3%. A higher proportion of LEAD was found in hypertensive (18.9%) compared to non-hypertensive (14.9%), although not statistically significant (OR: 1.33; 95% CI: 0.46 to 3.85; p=0.598). There was an association between ABI and systolic BP (p=0.016), but not with diastolic BP (p=0.102). Conclusions Our study showed that the prevalence of LEAD in hypertension, especially in the CAD population, is relatively high. There was no association between hypertension and LEAD, but a higher prevalence of LEAD was found in hypertensive patients. Nevertheless, LEAD screening is still recommended in hypertensive patients, especially in the CAD population, given the fact that outcomes of health and mortality are worse for those with concomitants of these diseases.

scholarly journals Faktor Determinan Hipertensi pada Pedagang Pasar Cibinong, Jawa Barat

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-114
Author(s):  
Mugi Wahidin ◽  
Annisa Rizky Aprilia ◽  
Dwi Susilo ◽  
Sofa Farida
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regular Treatment ◽  
History Of

Abstract In Indonesia, the prevalence of hypertension has increased quite rapidly and has become a public health problem. Traditional market traders are prone to hypertension because of the high work pressure that often causes physical and mental fatigue. Athough research on hypertension risk factors has been carried out a lot, but research on market traders is still limited. This study was conducted with the aim to determine the proportion of hypertension in Cibinong market traders and the factors that influence it. The study was conducted with a cross sectional design using a quantitative analysis. Bivariate analysis was carried out by Chi Square test and multivariate analysis was performed with Multiple Logistic Regression tests. The study was conducted in November 2017 at Cibinong market, Bogor Regency, West Java. The sample size of 75 people with inclusion criteria had traded for at least 1 month and the exclusion criteria of traders had a history of hypertension and taking antihypertensive drugs. The dependent variable is hypertension while the independent variables are gender, age, type of trade, duration of trading, duration of work, sleep duration, family history of hypertension, smoking history, physical activity, fruit and vegetables consumption, obestity, and central obesity. The results showed that the proportion of hypertension was 30.7%. The factors indicated to be associated with hypertension were central obesity (OR 22.05; 95% CI 1.03-239.9) and gender (OR 9.1; 95% CI 1.06-78.3) after being tested together as other variables (multivariate). Suggestion are given to control hypertension in market traders especially for male traders with central obesity through regular checks and regular treatment. Abstrak Di Indonesia, prevalensi hipertensi meningkat cukup pesat dan menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat. Para pedagang pasar tradisional rentan mengalami hipertensi karena tingginya tekanan pekerjaan yang seringkali menyebabkan kelelahan fisik dan juga pikiran. Meskipun penelitian tentang faktor risiko hipertensi sudah banyak dilakukan, tetapi penelitian pada pedagang pasar masih terbatas. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui proporsi hipertensi pada pedagang Pasar Cibinong dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan desain cross sectional (potong lintang) menggunakan pendekatan analisis secara kuantitatif. Analisis bivariat dilakukan dengan uji Chi Square dan analisis multivariat dilakukan dengan uji Logistic Regression ganda. Penelitian dilakukan pada November 2017 di Pasar Cibinong, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat. Besar sampel 75 orang dengan kriteria inklusi sudah berdagang minimal satu bulan dan kriteria eksklusi mempunyai riwayat hipertensi dan mengonsumsi obat anti hipertensi. Variabel dependen adalah hipertensi sedangkan variabel independen adalah jenis kelamin, umur, jenis dagangan, lama berdagang, durasi kerja, durasi tidur, riwayat keluarga hipertensi, riwayat merokok, aktivitas fisik, konsumsi buah dan sayur, obesitas dan obesitas sentral. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kejadian hipertensi sebesar 30,7%. Faktor yang terindikasi berhubungan dengan hipertensi adalah obesitas sentral (OR 22,05; 95% CI 1,03-239,9) dan jenis kelamin (OR 9,1; 95% CI 1,06-78,3) setelah diuji bersama-sama dengan variabel lainnya (multivariat). Saran yang diberikan adalah pengendalian hipertensi pada pedagang pasar khususnya pedagang laki-laki dengan obesitas sentral melalui pemeriksaan berkala dan pengobatan secara teratur.

scholarly journals ASTHMA;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1749-1754
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abdullah ◽  
Zaheer Ahmed ◽  
Hassan Fareed
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Oral Corticosteroids ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Tract Infections

The aim on the study was to compare the efficancy of salmeterol and formoterolin persistent asthama. Study Design: Randomized-Controlled-Trial(RCT). Setting: Departmentof Medicine, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. Period: June 2014 to December 2014. Methodology:Patients of both genders with ages between 18 and 70 years having persistent bronchial asthmawhile Pregnant or lactating mothers, patients with upper or lower respiratory tract infections,acute asthma exacerbations within 4 weeks of first visit, Oral corticosteroids within 4 weeks ordepot steroids within 12 weeks of first visit and Smoking history of more than 10 pack yearswere excluded from study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups (Group A & GroupB) using computer generated random number table. Salmeterol/Fluticasone combination wasgiven to group A with a dose of 50/250μg, 2 actuations with ABEL SPACER DEVICE twice aday for a period of 24 weeks. Formoterol/Budesonide combination was given to group B with adose of 400/6μg with Rotahaler twice a day. Follow up was done by patient’s outdoor visits at6th,12th,18h and 24th week. Results: 180 patients were enrolled in the study. 79 (44%) weremales and 101 (56%) were females. Mean age of study population was 45.25+13.382 years.Patients in Group B experienced lesser number of exacerbations than patients in Group B.Group B showed better response to treatment than Group A using chi square test. (P-Value0.001). Conclusion: It has been concluded that budesonide/Formoterol is more effective incontrolling asthma symptoms than fluticasone/Salmeterol.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KOMPLIKASI GANGGUAN SISTEM KEMIH PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Rahmiwati Rahmiwati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Urinary System ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
History Of ◽  
System Disorder ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

<p><em>Urinary system disorders are asymptomatic complications (not realized by patients) which are mostly found in people with diabetes mellitus (DM). There are several factors (age, sex, duration of suffering, smoking, history of hypertension, physical activity, and exercise regulation) that contribute to the onset of urinary system disorders in people with DM, especially type II DM. This study aims to obtain factors related to the occurrence of complications of urinary system disorders in patients with type II DM. This research is categorical analytical research with cross sectional method. Samples were 66 people taken by purposive sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Data was analyzed by univariate and bivariate using the Chi-Square test. This study found more than half (56.1%) of type II DM patients who had a urinary system disorder. The results of this study found there were several factors associated with the occurrence of complications of urinary system disorders in DM patients including age, duration of DM, smoking history, physical activity, regularity of exercise, while those not related were gender and history of hypertension.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><em> : DM tipe II, Urinary system disorders</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p><em>Gangguan sistem kemih merupakan komplikasi asimptomatis (tidak disadari oleh pasien) yang terbanyak ditemukan pada penderita diabetes melitus (DM). Ada beberapa faktor (umur, jenis kelamin, lama menderita, merokok, riwayat hipertensi, aktifitas fisik, dan keeteraturan olahraga) yang memberikan kontribusi terhadap timbulnya gangguan sistem kemih pada penderita DM, khususnya DM tipe II. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan faktor yang berhubungan dengan terjadinya komplikasi gangguan sistem kemih pada penderita DM tipe II. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian </em><em>analitikf kategorik </em><em>dengan metode cross sectional.</em><em> Sampel berjumlah 66 orang yang diambil secara purposive sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner. Data di analisis secara univariat dan bivariat dengan menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Penelitian ini mendapatkan </em><em>lebih dari setengah (56,1 %) pasien DM tipe II yang mengalami gangguan sistem kemih. Hasil penelitian ini mendapatkan ada beberapa faktor yang berhubungan dengan terjadinya komplikasi gangguan sistem kemih pada penderita DM diantaranya usia, lama menderita DM, riwayat merokok, aktifitas fisik, keteraturan olahraga, sedangkan yang tidak berhubungan adalah jenis kelamin dan riwayat hipertensi. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><em>Kata kunci</em></strong><em> : DM tipe II, Gangguan Sistem Kemih</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p>

Risk factors for sporadic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs): Updated results from a single-center case control study.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14594-e14594
Author(s):  
Thorvardur Ragnar Halfdanarson ◽  
William R Bamlet ◽  
Robert R. McWilliams ◽  
Timothy J. Hobday ◽  
Patrick A. Burch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Region Of Residence ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

e14594 Background: PNETs are uncommon malignancies and little is known about risk their factors and association with other cancers. Our aim was to evaluate smoking, alcohol use, personal history of diabetes and a family history of PNET and other cancers as potential risk factors. Methods: PNET cases seen at Mayo Clinic Rochester from 2000 to 2011 were evaluated. Insulinoma and high-grade PNETs were excluded. Primary care patients served as controls and were matched (2:1 ratio) to cases on age, sex and region of residence. Cases and controls completed questionnaires at the time of evaluation. Categorical variables were compared with the chi-square test; continuous variables were compared using a two-sample t test. Results: 355 cases were evaluated, mean age was 56.6 years, 52% were males and 96% were White. Personal smoking history was not associated with PNETs (cases 51%, controls 47%, p=0.24). Ever-alcohol use was less common among cases (54% vs. 67%, p=0.001). 19% of cases reported a history of diabetes compared with 11% of controls (p<0.001). Cases were more likely than controls to report a family member with sarcoma (p=0.02), PNET (p=0.024), gall bladder cancer (p=0.024), ovarian cancer (p=0.04) and stomach cancer (p=0.01). Conclusions: Cases with PNETs were more likely than controls to report a history of diabetes and less likely to report alcohol use. There was no association with smoking. Several types of cancer were more commonly reported in family members of cases than controls.

The Simple Guide to Understanding Quantitative Methods of Inquiry

2022 ◽  
pp. 267-279
Author(s):  
Jeremy C. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
T Test ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
History Of

The purpose of this chapter is to provide the researcher the ability to understand quantitative methodology in a concise and easy-to-understand way. The chapter will include the history of quantitative research along with use and purpose. The chapter will explore different components of quantitative inquiry and design including variables and descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple statistical analyses will also be detailed including linear regression, multiple regression, chi-square, Pearson correlation, and t-test. The chapter will include additional information on different types of quantitative instruments.

Self-medication practice, its causes and risk factors among people in Tehran, Iran: A descriptive-analytic study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pariya Onsori ◽  
Faezeh Esmaeli ◽  
Saba Abachi ◽  
Mohammad Mahdi Miremami ◽  
Amir Mahdi Farahani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Common Cold ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Analytic Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medication Practice ◽  
History Of ◽  
Main Determinants

Abstract Background: Self-medication practice unfortunately, is a current issue in different countries. Patterns of self-medication vary among different populations and are influenced by different characteristics. So, this study was aimed at the prevalence of self-medication practice in Tehran. Methods: This descriptive-analytic study was performed from Oct 2019 to March 2020 by a researcher-designed questionnaire among people. The main determinants of the questionnaire included personal information, diet pattern, physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and self-medication habits. Chi-square and Tukey's post hoc tests were used for statistical analysis of data.Results: Eight hundred people participated in this study. The rate of self-medication was 78% among men and 88% among women. 35.75% of the participants had a chronic illness, and 90% of them had a history of self-medication. A significant correlation between gender and self-medication (P = 0.45, r = 0.55), also significant correlation between exercise and self-medication (P = 0.206, r = 0.75), alcohol consumption and self-medication (P= 0.37, r = 0.19) were not seen. Discussion and Conclusion: Education and income levels, chronic diseases, history of drug allergies, smoking, and fast-food consumption seem to create self-medication behavior. Having an old doctor's prescription, saving time, as well as advising family members, were the most important reasons for self-medication. The most commonly used medications were analgesics, common cold medicines, and gastrointestinal drugs. Self-medication was mostly used to treat headaches, migraines, and common cold symptoms such as cough and muscle pain.

Abstract P388: Association of Clinical Characteristics and Cardiopulmonary Risk Factors with Aortic and Pulmonary Arterial Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance

Circulation ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (suppl_12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L Chuang ◽  
Philimon Gona ◽  
Carol J Salton ◽  
Connie W Tsao ◽  
Susan B Yeon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Main Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Aortic Diameter ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Black Blood ◽  
History Of ◽  
Referent Group

Purpose: To determine the association of clinical characteristics and cardiopulmonary risk factors with aortic and main pulmonary artery (MPA) enlargement by cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). Methods: 1794 Framingham Offspring cohort members (65±9 y, 844 M) underwent axial 2D black-blood T2-weighted thoracoabdominal CMR. MPA and ascending (ASC) and descending (DSC) thoracic aortic diameters were measured at MPA-bifurcation level, abdominal (ABD) aortic diameter at 5 mm above renal artery origins. We assessed relationship of arterial diameters to height (HT) and body surface area (BSA) using Pearson correlation and determined sex-specific 90th percentile cutpoints (p90) for ASC, DSC, ABD, and MPA in a referent group free of obesity (BMI≥30), emphysema, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and any history of hypertension (HTN) or smoking. For the overall study sample, multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the association of high (≥p90) vessel diameters with the above risk factors and age, sex and pack-years smoked. Results: 370 Offspring (157 M) met referent-group criteria. In men neither HT nor BSA correlated with aortic diameter. In women DSC, ABD and MPA correlated with HT and BSA (r=0.14 - 0.25, all p≤0.045), but BSA-indexation gave inverse correlations with HT and BSA (all p<0.0001); HT-indexation gave inverse correlations with HT (all p≤0.045). Thus we used unindexed p90 cutpoints of (M,W): ASC=34.9, 31.8mm; DTA=25.3, 22.7mm; ABD=20.0, 17.3mm; MPA=26.6, 24.2mm. Prevalence of and MV-adjusted odds ratios for high diameter are in the Table (N=1794). Obesity was globally and most strongly associated with overall vessel enlargement. ABD enlargement was associated with total pack-years, but not with positive smoking history. Conclusions: ABD enlargement was slightly more prevalent in women. In both sexes MPA and general aortic enlargement are associated with greater age and obesity, but smoking (as pack years) was associated with ABD enlargement only and HTN with the thoracic aorta only.

scholarly journals Complication profile of scrub typhus and its association with total leucocyte count

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palak Gupta ◽  
Umesh Gurjar ◽  
B. S. Sharma ◽  
M. L. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Scrub Typhus ◽  
Leukocyte Count ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Total Leukocyte Count ◽  
Total Leucocyte Count ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medical College ◽  
History Of ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Demographic Background

Background: Recent reports from several parts of India indicate that there is a resurgence of scrub typhus. There have been a few studies analysing the association of various complications of scrub typhus with leukocyte count. The objective of this study was to study the association of various complications of scrub typhus with leukocyte count in children.Methods: A prospective study done at SPMCHI, SMS Medical College, Jaipur from August 2014 to November 2014. 75 Scrub typhus positive children were included in the study group. A detailed history of signs, symptoms, complications, demographic background was taken and relevant laboratory investigations done. The association between the complications of scrub and the total leukocyte count was studied, statistical analysis was done using Chi Square test.Results: Meningoencephalitis was most commonly seen complication in 14.7% followed by ARDS (9.3%), hepatitis (8%), AKI (6.7%), shock (6.7%) and myocarditis (1.3%). Meningoencephalitis and acute renal failure were more frequent among Scrub Typhus cases with leucopenia (p = 0.006, P = 0.011 respectively). It was observed that hepatitis was more frequent with leukocytosis, but was not statistically significant.Conclusions: Our study revealed that leukopenia has a significant association with meningoencephalitis and acute kidney injury. 

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