scholarly journals Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Illness in KSA (Cross Sectional Study)

2021 ◽  
pp. 527-532
Author(s):  
Eman AbdulAziz Balbaid ◽  
Miasser Mustafa Alarnaouti ◽  
Hoda Jehad Abousada ◽  
Sahar Abdulhaq Albloshi ◽  
Salma Ali AlAhmar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Co Morbidity

Background: The shortage of prevalence data based on a representative sample of the general population, as well as the small number of disorders covered in co-morbidity studies, are major issues in autoimmune disease research. In this study, the incidence of autoimmune illnesses in a representative sample of Saudi Arabia's general population is documented, and the hypothesis of an overall relationship between these diseases is explored. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study to spot light on the prevalence of autoimmune disease among Saudi population. Since the aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of autoimmune disease and their relationship with chronic illnesses among Saudi, this is the suitable design for this research. The study was carried out among Saudi population. Data were collected from general population using questionnaire. Participants were chosen via probability simple random sampling technique. Participants were selected from the general population. The expected number of sample size was 700 participants. However, the study included 802 participants. Results: The study included the participation of 802 participants from both genders and different age groups in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There were 436 female participants (54.4%) and 366 males (45.6%) took place in this study. The most prevalent age group was 45-54 years (n= 232, 28.9%). There were 199 participants reported having a family history of autoimmune diseases (24.8%). Furthermore, there were 186 participants who are using medications for high cholesterol level (23.2%) with no significant for gender (P= 0.08). Diabetes was prevalent among 203 participants (25.3%), blood pressure disorder (n= 211, 26.3%), ulcerative colitis (n= 137, 17.1%) and other comorbid conditions. Conclusion: In conclusion, this survey confirm relatively high prevalence of autoimmune disease among Saudi population. In addition, participants suffered from additionally comorbid conditions.

Osteoarthritis patient's co-morbidity and lifestyle: a cross-sectional study on the Saudi population

2019 ◽  
pp. 363-369
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahfouz ◽  
Yazeed Alharthi ◽  
Mohammed Alzahrani ◽  
Amir Almhmadi ◽  
Moath Albarakati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Co Morbidity

scholarly journals A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY (PREVELANCE OF ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS IN MEDICAL STAFF IN KSA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 385-391
Author(s):  
Masoud Ahmad Al-Ghamdi ◽  
◽  
Tariq Abdullah Aldugman ◽  
Alaa Rashad Hassanein ◽  
Hoda Jehad Abousada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Study Participants

Among most Medical staff the orthopaedic complaint is very common and, in this research, we focused on the overall Prevalence of orthopaedic disorders among Medical workers, orthopaedic conditions differences between genders and educational levels. Then we overviewed the rates of orthopaedic diseases in different age groups in the general population. This study participants were Medical workers from Saudi Arabia and the results may not be applied to different sittings due to differences in facilities and work conditions.

scholarly journals Chronic cough in Germany: results from a general-population survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 00420-2021
Author(s):  
J. Christian Virchow ◽  
Vicky W. Li ◽  
Eileen Fonseca ◽  
Helena Salmen ◽  
Ashley Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Former Smokers ◽  
And Gender

BackgroundChronic cough (CC) which is defined≥8 weeks is a common condition in clinical practice. However, estimates of prevalence and associated comorbidities in German adults and key subgroups of age and gender are lacking.MethodsCross-sectional study based on a representative panel of 15,020 adult subjects of the general population who completed the German National Health and Wellness Survey, reporting chronic cough and questions about comorbidities. Lifetime and 12-month prevalence are presented as unweighted estimates.ResultsThe lifetime CC prevalence was 6.5% (range across age groups, 5.1%–8.3%) and the 12-month prevalence was 4.9% (range 3.7–5.7%). The prevalence of diagnosed CC was 2.8% (range, 0.9–4.1%) and the prevalence of persons currently on any prescription to treat CC was 0.6% (range 0.2–1.4%). Respondents who experienced CC were 52.0±17.0 years old, with a higher prevalence in those aged 50 years and older. Persons with CC had higher morbidity scores and were diagnosed with an increased number of comorbidities, most frequently diagnoses of the respiratory system (71.0%), followed by digestive tract (34.0%) disorders and sleep disorders (37.6%).ConclusionsIn a broadly representative sample of German adults, lifetime and 12-month prevalence of CC was greatest in current and former smokers and those older≥50 years of age. Comorbidities are frequent and may complicate management of these patients.

scholarly journals Familial aggregation of myocardial infarction and coaggregation of myocardial infarction and autoimmune disease: a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study in Taiwan

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e023614
Author(s):  
Chun-Li Wang ◽  
Chang-Fu Kuo ◽  
Yung-Hsin Yeh ◽  
Mei-Yun Hsieh ◽  
Chi-Tai Kuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Degree Relative ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Degree Relatives ◽  
History Of

ObjectiveThis study examined how a history of myocardial infarction (MI) in a person’s first-degree relatives affects that person’s risk of developing MI and autoimmune diseases.DesignNationwide population-based cross-sectional studySettingAll healthcare facilities in Taiwan.ParticipantsA total of 24 361 345 individuals were enrolled.MethodsUsing data from the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan, we conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study of data collected from all beneficiaries in the Taiwan National Health Insurance system in 2015, of whom 259 360 subjects had at least one first-degree relative affected by MI in 2015. We estimated the absolute risks and relative risks (RRs) of MI and autoimmune disease in those subjects, and the relative contribution of genetic and environmental factors to their MI susceptibility.ResultsThe absolute risks of MI for subjects with at least one affected first-degree relative and the general population were 0.87% and 0.56%, respectively, in 2015. Patients with affected first-degree relatives were significantly associated with a higher RR of MI (1.76, 95% CI: 1.68 to 1.85) compared with the general population. There was no association with a higher RR of autoimmune disease. The sibling, offspring and parental MI history conferred RRs (95% CI) for MI of 2.35 (1.96 to 2.83), 2.21 (2.05 to 2.39) and 1.60 (1.52 to 1.68), respectively. The contributions of heritability, shared environmental factors and non-shared environmental factors to MI susceptibility were 19.6%, 3.4% and 77.0%, respectively.ConclusionsIndividuals who have first-degree relatives with a history of MI have a higher risk of developing MI than the general population. Non-shared environmental factors contributed more significantly to MI susceptibility than did heritability and shared environmental factors. A family history of MI was not associated with an increased risk of autoimmune disease.

scholarly journals Prevalence of symptom-defined gastroesophageal reflux disease among general population of Herat, Afghanistan - A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Neyazi ◽  
Samarvir Jain ◽  
Ekjot Kaur ◽  
Khushman Kaur Bhullar ◽  
Habibah Afzali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chest Pain ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Stomach Contents ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive ailment that is characterized by the regurgitation of stomach contents back into the esophagus. This cross-sectional study aims to estimate the prevalence of symptom-defined GERD and their correlation with age and BMI among the general population of Herat city, Afghanistan.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population of Herat city of Afghanistan from March 1st, 2021 to March 25th, 2021. A respective sample of 400 adults participated in this study. Different variables were collected using a questionnaire developed. Data were evaluated in the IBM SPSS program.Results: 61.8% of the participants were aged between 18 to 34 years old. 59.3% of the participant's body mass index (BMI) was found to be normal and healthy. 50.5% of the participants were male and 41.3% of the participants responded that they have digestive problems. 42.5% of the participants had heartburn, 31.5% of the participants responded that they usually experience stomach acid coming up. 32.5% of the participants said that they have chest pain while 36.8% of the participants responded that they have indigestion problems.Conclusion: The result of this study shows that the prevalence of symptoms-defined GERD among the general population of Herat province of Afghanistan is higher than in many countries in the world. A significant association was found between heartburn and chest pain with the age groups. Also, a significant association was found between the indigestion symptoms of GERD and the BMI of the participants.

CONCENTRATION OF THE SERUM TGF-BETA1 IN HEALTHY ADULT PEOPLE

2014 ◽  
pp. 90-93
Author(s):  
Van Tuan Nguyen ◽  
Tam Vo ◽  
Bui Bao Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Healthy Adult ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy People ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Beta1 ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender

Elevated serum Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) levels have been linked to tissue fibrosis including chronic kidney disease. Objectives: (1) Investigate serum TGF-beta1 levels in healthy adult people and (2) Examined the relation between serum TGF-beta1 level and gender, age, body mass index (BMI). Method: A cross-sectional study. TGF-beta1 were quantified by ELISA. Results: Levels of serum TGF-beta1 in healthy people were 13,45 ± 7,17 ng/mL mL (0,59 - 33,10 ng/mL). There are no difference of serum TGF-beta1 levels between men and women, between the age groups (<40 years, 40 to < 60 years and ≥ 60 years), between BMI groups < 23 and BMI group ≥ 23. Key words: TGF-beta1, healthy people

The Prevalence of Insecticide Treated Net/malaria :cross section study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanda Chalela
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Malaria Prevalence ◽  
Malaria Patient ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Itn Use ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

BACKGROUND ABSTRACT Introduction a study on prevalence of ITN use was carried out in Buchi community Kitwe Zambia from August to October 2019 OBJECTIVE Prevalence of ITN in BUchi METHODS Methodology: This was a cross sectional study design. A structured questionnaire was used to ascertain ownership and utilization and oral interviews, 200 households were targeted 844 individual covered across the 200 households. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 23. RESULTS ABSTRACT Introduction a study on prevalence of ITN use was carried out in Buchi community Kitwe Zambia from August to October 2019 Methodology: This was a cross sectional study design. A structured questionnaire was used to ascertain ownership and utilization and oral interviews, 200 households were targeted 844 individual covered across the 200 households. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 23. Findings: household ownership of at least an ITN was 52% and individual utilization at 37.6%, with 0.825 ITN/households and 0.195ITN /individual. Malaria prevalence of 52.4% /household and a 12.4% of the population. With 47.6% malaria patient coming from households with ITN and 60% of households with ITN have insufficient coverage.61% of malaria patient were female and 31 % male. however there was no significant relation between Gender and malaria prevalence in study area (p value was >0.05). Malaria cases distribution with age groups, 0-15yrs old represented 49.5%, 16-30 yrs., was at 27.6% and the over 30 yrs. case were at 22.9% .use of other preventive measures 23% used mosquito repellent ,others methods 1% with those not using any other methods 76%. CONCLUSIONS Conclusion The study showed clearly that malaria still poses a problem .the prevalence rate of malaria was still high 12.4% of the population and 52.4% of households. With high prevalence of malaria of 49.5% for 0-15yrs.the difference between ownership 52% and Utilization 37.6% showed that even household with ITN, the ITN were not sufficient.60% of households with ITN, the ITN were not sufficient for all occupants

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study measuring contact patterns using diaries in an urban and a rural community in South Africa, 2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackie Kleynhans ◽  
Stefano Tempia ◽  
Meredith L. McMorrow ◽  
Anne von Gottberg ◽  
Neil A. Martinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Site ◽  
Urban Site ◽  
Contact Rate ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contact Rates ◽  
Contact Patterns

Abstract Background Describing contact patterns is crucial to understanding infectious disease transmission dynamics and guiding targeted transmission mitigation interventions. Data on contact patterns in Africa, especially South Africa, are limited. We measured and compared contact patterns in a rural and urban community, South Africa. We assessed participant and contact characteristics associated with differences in contact rates. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study nested in a prospective household cohort study. We interviewed participants to collect information on persons in contact with for one day. We described self-reported contact rates as median number people contacted per day, assessed differences in contact rates based on participant characteristics using quantile regression, and used a Poisson model to assess differences in contact rates based on contact characteristics within age groups. We also calculated cumulative person hours in contact within age groups at different locations. Results We conducted 535 interviews (269 rural, 266 urban), with 17,252 contacts reported. The overall contact rate was 14 (interquartile range (IQR) 9–33) contacts per day. Those ≤18 years had higher contact rates at the rural site (coefficient 17, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) 10–23) compared to the urban site, for those aged 14–18 years (13, 95%CI 3–23) compared to < 7 years. No differences were observed for adults. There was a strong age-based mixing, with age groups interacting more with similar age groups, but also interaction of participants of all ages with adults. Children aged 14–18 years had the highest cumulative person hours in contact (116.3 rural and 76.4 urban). Conclusions Age played an important role in the number and duration of contact events, with children at the rural site having almost double the contact rate compared to the urban site. These contact rates can be utilized in mathematical models to assess transmission dynamics of infectious diseases in similar communities.

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