scholarly journals Frequency and Predictors of Pacifier Use in the Low Socioeconomic Group of Karachi, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramsha Riaz ◽  
Madiha Ahmed ◽  
Mariam Baloch ◽  
Syed Asad Hasan Rizvi ◽  
Naureen Shahid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Pacifier Use

scholarly journals Comparison of nutritional status between patients from urban area with rural area undergoing hemodialysis in Kushtia district, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 603-610
Author(s):  
Hasan Mahfuz Reza ◽  
AS Ahmed ◽  
MA Rahman ◽  
Suvasish Das Shuvo ◽  
Tanvir Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Socioeconomic Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
End Stage

Malnutrition is a common problem in patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing hemodialysis that increases morbidity and mortality rate in Bangladesh. The main objective of this cross sectional study was carried out to compare the nutritional status between urban patients with rural patients undergoing hemodialysis. End-stage renal-failure outpatients who underwent hemodialysis were recruited from Sono Hospital Limited, Kushtia, Bangladesh. Direct method of nutritional assessment including anthropometric measurement, biochemical measurement, clinical assessment and dietary method was carried out. Socio economic data were also collected. The result reveals that 69.0% of the total participants were male and 31.0% were female. The mean age of male was 46.10±13.23 years and that of female was 43.11±16.47 years. Among 142 cases 50.0% were from urban area and 50.0% were from rural area. 53.5% of the total participants were economically satisfied and 46.5% were non-satisfied. 76.3% of high socioeconomic group consisted of urban area and 23.7% consisted of rural area. Again 19.7% of low socioeconomic group consisted of urban area and 80.3% consisted of rural area. According to WHO classification for BMI 15.5% had BMI below 18.5kg/m2 in urban and 18.3% had BMI below 18.5kg/m2 in rural area. Of the total participants 97.2% were anemic, 66.9% had anorexia, 69.7% had depression, 63.4% had nausea, 58.5% had vomiting, 30.3% had heartburn, 47.2% had constipation, 38.0% had dizziness, 19.7% had chest pain, 5.6% had dysphagia, 34.5% had fatigue, 48.6% had headache, 26.1% had diarrhea, 50.7% had pruritus and 13.4% had shortness of breath. Mean±SD hemoglobin level of urban participants was 8.37±1.46 and that of rural participants was 8.12±1.85. The result shows that malnutrition was more prevalent among rural hemodialysis patients than that of urban. The cause of malnutrition was related to low socioeconomic condition and inadequate nutrient intake.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2016, 2(4): 603-610

scholarly journals Pacifier use modifies the association between breastfeeding and malocclusion: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catiara Terra da COSTA ◽  
Ayah Qassem SHQAIR ◽  
Marina Sousa AZEVEDO ◽  
Marília Leão GOETTEMS ◽  
Maria Laura Menezes BONOW ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pacifier Use

scholarly journals Socioeconomic status as determinant of risk factors for overweight in adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 4051-4057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rômulo Araújo Fernandes ◽  
Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro ◽  
Jefferson Rosa Cardoso ◽  
Enio Ricardo Vaz Ronque ◽  
Ismael Forte Freitas Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Adolescent Overweight ◽  
High Ingestion ◽  
Middle Socioeconomic Status

OBJECTIVES: To analyze risk factors for overweight among adolescents grouped in three different socioeconomic levels. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 1779 adolescents aged 11 to 17 years, grouped according to socioeconomic status (low, middle, and high). Parents reported their own anthropometric data and the adolescents had their anthropometric data taken by trained researchers, and completed three questionnaires. RESULTS: The prevalence of overweight was 16.7%, 23.8%, and 26.3% in low, middle and high socioeconomic status, respectively (P= 0.001). In all socioeconomic status, parent's overweight was associated with adolescent overweight (all P< 0.05). The students in both high (PR= 1.90) and middle socioeconomic status (PR= 2.00) from private schools were associated with overweight, and the students from low socioeconomic level to sedentary behavior (PR= 2.25) and high ingestion of fried food (PR= 2.35). CONCLUSION: In each socioeconomic status the overweight was associated with different risk factors in different ways, except for parents overweight.

Nutritional anaemia in children in post supplementation era: A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Manoj Kumar Singh ◽  
Vineet Kumar Singh ◽  
Pankaj Kumar ◽  
Sheo Pratap Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Female Children ◽  
B12 Deficiency ◽  
Folate And Vitamin B12

Background: Nutritional anemia is still the primary cause of anemia despite of various nutritional programmes in developing countries. Aims and Objective: The present study was planned to asses Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia in developing countries. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in Agra in collaboration with Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi. Admitted children of age 6 months to 14 years having signs and symptoms of anaemia were included in the study. Sample size calculated was 157. All the cases were subjected to CBC, GBP, serum iron, ferritin, folate and vitamin B12 level estimation. Results: Out of 672 children, 157 children with clinical feature of anaemia were enrolled in the study. Among these 157 children, 52.87% were male. Percent proportion of anaemia was highest among toddlers (27.39%) and lowest in adolescent (10.83%). The maximum cases were of urban area (65.6%) and middle socioeconomic status (47.13%). Most of the children were undernourished/underweight (60.4%). Mean iron level was significantly low in female children, children of rural areas, low socioeconomic status and malnutrition/underweight. Mixed iron, folate and B12 deficiency was found in 48.41%, 30.57% and 22.93% cases respectively. In 24.20% cases no deficiencies were found and were classified as anaemia due to some unspecified causes. Conclusion: Nutritional deficiency anaemia is contributing to a large proportion of anaemic patients. More intensified programmes are needed especially for female children, children of rural areas, low socioeconomic status and malnutrition/underweight.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among children of low socioeconomic level in São Paulo

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurea Cristina Portorreal Miranda ◽  
Rodrigo Strehl Machado ◽  
Edina Mariko Koga da Silva ◽  
Elisabete Kawakami
Keyword(s):  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori Infection ◽  
Socioeconomic Level ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
H Pylori

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Helicobacter pylori infection is mainly acquired during childhood, and is associated with significant morbidity in adults. The aim here was to evaluate the seroprevalence and risk factors of H. pylori infection among children of low socioeconomic level attended at a public hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study, among patients attended at an outpatient clinic. METHODS: 326 children were evaluated (150 boys and 176 girls; mean age 6.82 ± 4.07 years) in a cross-sectional study. Patients with chronic diseases or previous H. pylori treatment, and those whose participation was not permitted by the adult responsible for the child, were excluded. The adults answered a demographic questionnaire and blood samples were collected. The serological test used was Cobas Core II, a second-generation test. Titers > 5 U/ml were considered positive. RESULTS: H. pylori infection was diagnosed in 116 children (35.6%). Infected children were older than uninfected children (7.77 ± 4.08 years versus 5.59 ± 3.86 years; p < 0.0001). The seroprevalence increased from 20.8% among children aged two to four years, to 58.3% among those older than 12 years. There were no significant relationships between seropositivity and gender, color, breastfeeding, number of people in the home, number of rooms, bed sharing, living in a shantytown, maternal educational level, family income or nutritional status. In multivariate analysis, the only variable significantly associated with H. pylori seropositivity was age. CONCLUSION: Infection had intermediate prevalence in the study population, and age was associated with higher prevalence.

The relation of toddy (palm wine) intake to amoebic liver abscess in a predominantly toddy-drinking population: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Kumar Jha ◽  
Praveen Jha ◽  
Madhur Chaudhary ◽  
Shailesh Kumar ◽  
Vidyut Prakash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Amoebic Liver Abscess ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Alcoholic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Palm Wine ◽  
Demographic Profiles

The role of toddy (palm wine) as an independent risk factor for amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is not clear. In a cross-sectional study, the clinico-demographic profiles of inpatients with ALA were examined. Microscopy examination of toddy (n = 43) samples was performed. A total of 198 patients with ALA were enrolled, most of whom were: admitted during the May–August months (48%); chronic alcoholic (85% [70% toddy]); malnourished (85%); and of low socioeconomic status (88%). Clinical and laboratory parameters were comparable between toddy and distilled alcohol drinkers. None of the toddy samples revealed presence of cysts and trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica.

scholarly journals STUDI KARAKTERISTIK PASIEN TUBERKULOSIS DI PUSKESMAS SEBERANG ULU 1 PALEMBANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 218-224
Author(s):  
Zata Ismah ◽  
Emma Novita
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Family History ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
History Of

Abstrak Analisis karakteristik penderita TB selain berguna untuk pengobatan juga berguna dalam memudahkan penemukan tersangka TB. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis karakteristik penderita TB. Desain studi yang digunakan adalah crossectional dengan sampel sebanyak 40 pasien TB yang berobat 3 bulan terakhir di Puskesmas Seberang Ulu 1 Palembang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan kunjungan rumah ke pasien lalu dilakukan wawancara serta pemeriksaan fisik dan status kesehatan.  Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa karakteristik penderita TB paling banyak pada kelompok : usia produktif usia 12 – 35 tahun  dan  rentang usia dewasa 49 -  61 tahun; jenis kelamin laki-laki; pendidikan sekolah tingkat dasar; pekerjaan buruh; sosial ekonomi rendah; perokok aktif. Ditemukan 13.2% pasien TB dengan DM, 45% pasien TB dengan hipertensi, 47.5% pasien TB dengan anemia, 55% pasien TB dengan gizi kurang, 17.5% pasien memiliki riwayat keluarga menderita TB. Pasien kambuh sebanyak 12.5%; pasien yang putus OAT 17.5%; serta ditemukan tidak minum OAT sebanyak 15%.   Kata kunci: Karakteristik, Deskriptif, Tuberkulosis,                            Abstracts Analysis of characteristics TB disease besides useful for treatment is also useful to finding TB cases. This study aims to analyze characteristic of TB patients. This research used cross sectional study design with 40 TB patients treated last 3 months at Puskesmas Seberang Ulu 1 Palembang. Data collection was done with patient home visits, interview, physical examination health status. The results was most of characteristic TB patients in productive age group, maximum age 35 years, male gender, primary education, occupation was coolie, low socioeconomic, active smokers. TB Patients was founded 13.2% with DM; 45% TB patients with hypertension; 47.5% TB patients with anemia; 55% TB patients with malnutrition; 17.5% of patients had a family history of TB. Patients relapsed were 12.5%; OAT dropout patients were founded 17.5%; 15% patients were not OAT.   Keywords: Characteristics, Descriptive, Tuberculosis

scholarly journals Pyoderma Gangrenosum is Associated with Low Socioeconomic Status: A Single-Site, Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vromans Anna Maria ◽  
Williams Josiah ◽  
Bashyam Arjun M ◽  
Huang William W ◽  
Feldman Steven R ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Pyoderma Gangrenosum ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Single Site ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

scholarly journals Effects of Graphic Health Warning on Tobacco Packs: A Cross-Sectional Study among Low Socioeconomic Group in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Md. Tuhin Mia ◽  
Mohammad Mahbub Alam Talukder ◽  
Md. Mokshead Ali ◽  
Md. Ismael
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Warnings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Graphic Warning

Background. Tobacco use is a significant health concern in Southeast Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, where the greatest incidence of tobacco consumption occurs in a number of forms smoking, smokeless, and indigenous. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) requires tobacco product packaging to include adequate health warnings (text and visual). The study’s objective is to investigate the effects of graphic health warnings on tobacco packs among Bangladeshi low socioeconomic groups. Study Design. Cross-sectional study. Methods. The study was conducted with 400 participants (low socioeconomic people) by using the systematic sampling technique through a semistructured questionnaire in Demra and Tongi industrial areas of Dhaka city in Bangladesh during September 2019-November 2020. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations) and inferential analysis (i.e., chi-square tests) were performed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25.0) to explore the relationship between the graphic warning and the use of tobacco. Results. This study illustrates that 89% of respondents smoke only cigarette or bidi, where 95.1% were daily smokers. About 72.2% reported pictorial warning message was more understandable while 90.8% reported the existing text warnings explicitly visualize the health harms. It has been found that there was a significant association between the respondent’s opinion on the text warning that encouraged the respondent to quit tobacco use and the text messages “smoking causes throat and lung cancer” ( p < 0.001 ) and “smoking causes respiratory problems” ( p < 0.001 ). Around 96.7% knew about the graphic health warnings on the cigarette packets where 99.2% reported graphic warning explicitly visualizes the health harms. In graphical warnings, text messages have a great influence on quitting smoking where “smoking causes throat and lung cancer” ( p < 0.001 ) and “smoking causes stroke” ( p < 0.001 ). Nearly 79.2% of respondents thought the color of the graphic warning should be “Red” and a significant association between the color and the education level of the respondents explored here ( p < 0.05 ). Conclusions. GHWs are more understandable on tobacco packets, and it has significant impacts on being aware of health consequences from tobacco consumption.

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