Drug use and its associated factors among money boys in Hunan Province, China

Public Health ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 140 ◽  
pp. 213-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.L. Yang ◽  
A.D. Zhang ◽  
Y. Yu ◽  
H. Liu ◽  
F.Y. Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Money Boys

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among prison inmates in state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 512-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alcione Cavalheiro Faro Stief ◽  
Regina Maria Bringel Martins ◽  
Sônia Maria Oliveira de Andrade ◽  
Mauricio Antonio Pompilio ◽  
Sonia Maria Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Core Antigen ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Prison Inmates

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HBV infection and associated factors among prison inmates in Campo Grande, MS. METHODS: A total of 408 individuals were interviewed regarding sociodemographic characteristics, associated factors and HBV vaccination using a standardized questionnaire. Blood samples were collected from all participants and serological markers for HBV were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and/or antibodies against hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) positive samples were tested for HBV-DNA by polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of HBV infection was 17.9% (95%CI: 14.4-22.0). The HBsAg carrier rate was 0.5%; 56 (13.7%) individuals had been infected and developed natural immunity and 15 (3.7%) were positive for anti-HBc only. Ninety eight (24%) prisoners had only anti-HBs, suggesting that they had low vaccine coverage. An occult HBV infection rate of 0% was verified among anti-HBc-positive individuals. Multivariate analysis of associated factors showed that age > 35 years-old, low schooling level and illicit drug use are significantly associated with HBV infection. CONCLUSIONS: Analysis of the data showed HBV infection prevalence similar or slightly lower than that reported in other of Brazilian prisons. Independent predictors of HBV infection in this population include older age, low schooling level and illicit drug use.

Prevalence of Consistent Condom Use with Various Types of Sex Partners and Associated Factors among Money Boys in Changsha, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 936-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lian-Hong Wang ◽  
Jin Yan ◽  
Guo-Li Yang ◽  
Shuo Long ◽  
Yong Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Sex Partners ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Money Boys

Prevalence and associated factors of sexualized drug use in sex work among transgender women sex workers in China

AIDS Care ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Fan ◽  
Joseph T.F. Lau ◽  
Yong Cai ◽  
Jinghua Li ◽  
Tiecheng Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Transgender Women

Drug Use in an Elderly Chinese Population: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Gerontology ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Woo ◽  
S.C. Ho ◽  
Y.K. Yuen ◽  
J. Lau
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Chinese Population ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Elderly Chinese

scholarly journals Prevalence of alcohol abuse and associated factors in a population-based study

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 502-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros ◽  
Neury José Botega ◽  
Paulo Dalgalarrondo ◽  
Letícia Marín-León ◽  
Helenice Bosco de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Odds Ratios

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of alcohol abuse/dependence and identify associated factors among demographic, family, socioeconomic and mental health variables. METHODS: A household survey was carried out in the urban area of Campinas, southeastern Brazil, in 2003. A total of 515 subjects, aged 14 years or more were randomly selected using a stratified cluster sample. The Self-Report Questionnaire and the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test were used in the interview. Prevalences were calculated, and univariate and multivariate logistic analyses performed by estimating odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS: The estimated prevalence of alcohol abuse/dependence was 13.1% (95% CI: 8.4;19.9) in men and 4.1% (95% CI: 1.9;8.6) in women. In the final multiple logistic regression model, alcohol abuse/dependence was significantly associated with age, income, schooling, religion and illicit drug use. The adjusted odds ratios were significantly higher in following variables: income between 2,501 and 10,000 dollars (OR=10.29); income above 10,000 dollars (OR=10.20); less than 12 years of schooling (OR=13.42); no religion (OR=9.16) or religion other than Evangelical (OR=4.77); and illicit drug use during lifetime (OR=4.47). Alcohol abuse and dependence patterns were different according to age group. CONCLUSIONS: There is a significantly high prevalence of alcohol abuse/dependence in this population. The knowledge of factors associated with alcohol abuse, and differences in consumption patterns should be taken into account in the development of harm reduction strategies.

scholarly journals Patients’ Adherence to Anti-diabetic Medications and Associated Factors in Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802110674
Author(s):  
Jafer Siraj ◽  
Turi Abateka ◽  
Oliyad Kebede
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: A number of medications have been demonstrated to lower blood glucose. However, current-day management has failed to achieve and maintain the optimal glycemic level for diabetic patients. Patients’ non-adherence is among the most contributing factors. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of non-adherence to anti-diabetic medications and associated factors. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to January 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was used. Data were collected by structured questionnaire adapted from different literatures. Then, data were entered into SPSS version 25 and analyzed. To determine the association of dependent and independent variables, multiple logistic regression was done. P-value <.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 275 study participants were interviewed with a response rate of 100%. From this 53.8% were females, 59.3% were in the age group of 41-60 years, 35.3% were college/university graduates and 79.3% were not using social drugs. One hundred eighty-seven (68%) of them were adherent to their anti-diabetic medication. Factors found to be significantly associated with anti-diabetic medication adherence were age >60 years (AOR = .276, 95% CI = .124-.611) attending higher education (AOR = 6.203, 95% CI = 1.775-21.93), retired (AOR = 7.771, 95% CI = 1.458-41.427), housewife (AOR = 7.023, 95% CI = 1.485-33.215), average monthly income 1001birr-2000 birr (AOR = .246, 95% CI = .067-.911) and social drug use (AOR = 3.695, 95% CI = 1.599-8.542). Forgetfulness, not affording, side effects, misunderstanding of instructions, and poly-pharmacy were identified reasons for non-adherence. Conclusions and Recommendations: Patients’ adherence to anti-diabetic medications in the current study is sub-optimal. Age, monthly income, level of education, occupational status, and social drug use were associated with adherence. Forgetfulness, not affording, and side effects were reasons identified to contribute to non-adherence. Therefore, adherence counseling, use of alarms, and the way to mitigate non-affordability, including anti-diabetic medications into a program drug should be considered.

Reinfection Following Successful Direct-acting Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among People Who Inject Drugs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan B Cunningham ◽  
Behzad Hajarizadeh ◽  
Janaki Amin ◽  
Margaret Hellard ◽  
Julie Bruneau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Injecting Drug Use ◽  
Opioid Agonist ◽  
Direct Acting Antiviral ◽  
Direct Acting

Abstract Background The aim of this analysis was to calculate the incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection and associated factors among 2 clinical trials of HCV direct-acting antiviral treatment in people with recent injecting drug use or currently receiving opioid agonist therapy (OAT). Methods Participants who achieved an end-of-treatment response in 2 clinical trials of people with recent injecting drug use or currently receiving OAT (SIMPLIFY and D3FEAT) enrolled between March 2016 and February 2017 in 8 countries were assessed for HCV reinfection, confirmed by viral sequencing. Incidence was calculated using person-time of observation and associated factors were assessed using Cox proportional hazard models. Results Seventy-three percent of the population at risk of reinfection (n = 177; median age, 48 years; 73% male) reported ongoing injecting drug use. Total follow-up time at risk was 254 person-years (median, 1.8 years; range, 0.2–2.8 years). Eight cases of reinfection were confirmed for an incidence of 3.1/100 person-years (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.6–6.3) overall and 17.9/100 person-years (95% CI, 5.8–55.6) among those who reported sharing needles/syringes. Younger age and needle/syringe sharing were associated with HCV reinfection. Conclusions These data demonstrate the need for ongoing monitoring and improved strategies to prevent HCV reinfection following successful treatment among people with ongoing injecting drug use to achieve HCV elimination. Clinical Trials Registration NCT02336139 and NCT02498015.

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