scholarly journals A Study of Effect on the Smoking Status using Multilevel Logistic Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Hye Lee ◽  
Tae-Young Heo
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Model ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Model

A Goodness of Fit Test for the Multilevel Logistic Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 643-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. P. N. M. Perera ◽  
M. R. Sooriyarachchi ◽  
S. L. Wickramasuriya
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Model ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Model

scholarly journals The association between loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic and psychological distress

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuke Konno ◽  
Masako Nagata ◽  
Ayako Hino ◽  
Seiichiro Tateishi ◽  
Mayumi Tsuji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Type Number ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Time ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Model

The purpose of this study was to examine the association between loneliness and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. We conducted a cross-sectional, online study from 22 to 26 December 2020. A total of 27,036 participants, all employed at the time of the survey, were included in the analysis. Participants were asked if they felt loneliness in a single-item question. The Kessler 6 (K6) was used to assess psychological distress defined as K6 scores of 5 or higher, and 13 or higher. The odds ratios (ORs) of psychological distress associated with loneliness were estimated using a multilevel logistic model nested in the prefecture of residence, with adjustment for age, sex, marital status, equivalent income, educational level, smoking, alcohol consumption, job type, number of workplace employees, and cumulative incidence rate of COVID-19 in the prefecture. Communication with friends, acquaintances, and family was strongly associated with psychological distress, so we adjusted for these factors and eating meals alone. Results showed a significant association between loneliness and psychological distress (OR = 36.62, 95%CI = 32.95-40.69). Lack of friends to talk to, lack of acquaintances to ask for help, and lack of people to communicate with through social networking sites were all strongly associated with psychological distress, as were family time and solitary eating. Even after adjusting for these factors, loneliness was still strongly associated with psychological distress (OR = 29.36, 95%CI = 26.44-32.98). The association between loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic and psychological distress indicates the need for intervention.

scholarly journals Worries about COVID-19 infection and psychological distress at work and while commuting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masamichi Uehara ◽  
Tomohiro Ishimaru ◽  
Hajime Ando ◽  
Seiichiro Tateishi ◽  
Hisashi Eguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Occupation Number ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Model

AbstractObjectiveThis study examined the relationship between worry about COVID-19 infection in general, in the workplace and while commuting to work and psychological distress in the midst of a rapid outbreak of COVID-19 in Japan.MethodsThis cross-sectional, internet monitor study was conducted on December 22– 26, 2020. Subjects were collected from throughout Japan. Out of a total of 33,302 participants, 26,841 people were included in the study after removing those providing fraudulent responses. The subjects were asked single-item questions about whether they were worried about COVID-19 infection in general, at work and while commuting to work. Kessler 6 (K6) was used to assess psychological distress. The odds ratios (ORs) of psychological distress associated with worry about infection were estimated using a multilevel logistic model nested in the prefecture of residence, with adjustment for sex, age, education, equivalent household income, occupation, number of business establishments, smoking status, alcohol consumption, frequency of telecommuting, use of public transportation, perceived assessment of workplace infection control efforts, presence of infection among acquaintances, and experience of being a close contact. Psychological distress was defined as a K6 score of 5 or higher and 13 or higher.ResultsMultivariate analysis showed that the OR of severe psychological distress associated with general worry about COVID-19 infection was 1.10 (95% CI 1.00–1.22). The OR was significantly higher in association with worry about infection in the workplace at 1.71 (95%CI 1.53–1.92) and worry about infection while commuting at 1.49 (95%CI 1.32–1.67).ConclusionsThe present study suggests the need for psychological intervention to reduce worry about infection in response to public mental health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Effects of Respiratory Disorders on Smoking Cessation and Re-Initiation in an Italian Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 903
Author(s):  
Eliana Finocchio ◽  
Mario Olivieri ◽  
Giang Nguyen ◽  
Oscar Bortolami ◽  
Pierpaolo Marchetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Respiratory Disorders ◽  
Italian Cohort

The present study aims to prospectively assess the influence of respiratory disorders on smoking cessation and re-initiation. Three population-based Italian cohorts answered a questionnaire on respiratory health and smoking habits during 1998–2001 and after a mean follow-up (SD) of 9.1 (0.8) years. Out of 1874 current smokers and 1166 ex-smokers at baseline, 965 (51.5%) and 735 (63.0%) reported their smoking status at follow-up. From current smokers, 312 had stopped smoking at follow-up, while 86 ex-smokers had resumed smoking. People reporting asthma at baseline were more likely to stop smoking than the other subjects (48.6% vs. 31.7%), while people reporting allergic rhinitis or chronic cough/phlegm had a higher probability to resume smoking (16.7% vs. 10.5% and 20.7% vs. 10.4%, respectively). In the multivariable logistic model, smoking relapse strongly decreased with increasing abstinence duration in people without chronic cough/phlegm (OR for ≥7.5 years vs. <7.5 years = 0.23, 95% CI 0.20–0.27), while no effect was detected in people with chronic cough/phlegm (p for interaction = 0.039). Smoking cessation was enhanced in asthmatic subjects, while people with allergic rhinitis or chronic cough/phlegm were at higher risk to resume smoking. Chronic cough/phlegm blunted the decrease in smoking resumption associated with longer abstinence duration.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Neonatal Mortality in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Hemel Das ◽  
Nitai Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Neonatal Death ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Model

This study aims at disentangling the influence of both individual and community level factors on neonatal death in Bangladesh. For analysis purpose, data are extracted from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2014. Bivariate analysis is used to examine the differentials in neonatal mortality by selected background variables of both levels. As the survey is based on a two-stage stratified sample of households, multilevel logistic regression model is used to analyze the cluster effect and to determine the factors associated with neonatal mortality. Multilevel logistic model confirmed that there exists clustering impact on neonatal death. Moreover, the study has suggested implementation of intervention addressing several individual and community level factors to ameliorate the current neonatal health scenario in Bangladesh. Dhaka Univ. J. Sci. 69(1): 15-21, 2021 (January)

scholarly journals Association between work attendance when experiencing fever or cold symptoms and company characteristics and socioeconomic status in the COVID-19 pandemic in Japanese workers: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuyoshi Mizuki ◽  
Makoto Okawara ◽  
Ayako Hino ◽  
Hajime Ando ◽  
Tomohisa Nagata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Logistic Model ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Japanese Workers ◽  
Multilevel Logistic Model

Abstract Objective: This study investigated the association between attending work while experiencing fever or cold symptoms and workers' socioeconomic background and company characteristics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was performed. Of a total of 33,302 participants, 3,676 workers who experienced fever or cold symptoms after April 2020 were included. The odds ratios (ORs) of attending work while sick associated with workers' socioeconomic background and company characteristics were evaluated using a multilevel logistic model. Results: The OR of attending work while sick associated with a lack of policy prohibiting workers from working when ill was 2.75 (95%CI: 2.28-3.20, P<0.001). Conclusion: This study suggests that clear company policies on work and illness can be effective for preventing employees from attending work while sick.

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