ADULT ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASURES AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS INFLUENCING AGE AT MENARCHE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 705-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD. GOLAM HOSSAIN ◽  
AI-SZE WEE ◽  
MAEIRAH ASHAIE ◽  
T. KAMARUL
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The University

SummaryEarly onset of menarche has been shown to be associated with breast cancer and ischaemic heart disease. Studies on age at menarche of the Malaysian population are poorly documented. This study aimed to determine the influence of anthropometric and socio-demographic factors on the age at menarche of university students in Malaysia. Data were obtained in 2010–11 from 961 students between the ages of 18 and 25 years from the University of Malaya using stratified sampling, and multiple regression analysis was applied. Sixty-three per cent of students reached menarche at the age of 12 or 13 years, with the mean and median of age at menarche being 12.45±1.17 and 12.01 years, respectively. Menarcheal age was positively associated with height (p<0.05) and negatively associated with BMI (p<0.001). Students from urban areas attained menarche earlier than those from rural areas (p<0.05). Students from small-sized families attained menarche earlier than those from larger families (p<0.05). First-born students experienced menarche earlier than those who were seventh-born or later. Obese and overweight students reached menarche earlier than students who were underweight or of normal weight (p<0.01). The variations in age at menarche among the Malaysian ethnic groups were statistically insignificant. The results suggest that heavier and first-born students from small families are more likely to attain menarche earlier than their counterparts.

AGE AT MENARCHE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH: SECULAR TRENDS AND ASSOCIATION WITH ADULT ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASURES AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 677-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD. GOLAM HOSSAIN ◽  
SAIMA ISLAM ◽  
SAW AIK ◽  
TUNKU KAMARUL ZAMAN ◽  
PETE E. LESTREL
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Secular Trends ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Early Menarche ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

SummaryAge at menarche has been shown to be an important indicator for diseases such as breast cancer and ischaemic heart disease. The aim of the present study was to document secular trends in age at menarche and their association with anthropometric measures and socio-demographic factors in university students in Bangladesh. Data were collected from 995 students from Rajshahi University using a stratified sampling technique between July 2004 and May 2005. Trends in age at menarche were examined by linear regression analysis. Multiple regression analysis was used to assess the association of age at menarche with adult anthropometric measures and various socio-demographic factors. The mean and median age of menarche were 13.12±1.16 and 13.17 years, respectively, with an increasing tendency among birth-year cohorts from 1979 to 1986. Menarcheal age was negatively associated with BMI (p<0.01), but positively associated with height (p<0.05). Early menarche was especially pronounced among students from urban environments, Muslims and those with better educated mothers. Increasing age at menarche may be explained by improved nutritional status among Bangladeshi populations. Early menarche was associated with residence location at adolescence, religion and mother's education.

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HIV/AIDS AMONG WOMEN IN REPRODUCTIVE AGE OF SINDH-PAKISTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Hira Fatima Waseem ◽  
Syed Mustansir Hussain Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: HIV/AIDS pandemic continues its deadly assault with more than 20 million deaths all around world since first identified case of aids in United States. The main purpose of present study is to determine the prevalence of HIV/AIDS knowledge as well as its association with socio demographic factors among women in reproductive age from Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: Multiple indicator cluster survey (MICS-5) data were obtained from UNICEF. Total 7,863 women (who heard about HIV/AIDS) were included in study. Women with at least 70% correct answers were considered as adequate knowledge. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS version 21.Bivariate analysis was done by Pearson's chi square test while univariate and multivariate analysis was done by using binary logistic regression. Results: We found significant association of HIV.AIDS knowledge with age, marital status, education, area and wealth quintile index. Women with age 15-25 and 26-35 years are less likely to have HIV/AIDS knowledge in comparison of women with age>35 years. Currently married women had 1.71 times more likely to have knowledge as compared to women who never married. Formerly married women were 1.162 times more likely to have HIV/AIDS knowledge. Women from urban areas are more likely to have HIV.AIDS knowledge as compared to females from rural areas. Prevalence of HIV/AIDS knowledge was found 44.5% among women in reproductive age from sindh. Conclusion: Women from urban areas were found with more adequate and comprehensive knowledge. Educated women were also found with good comprehensive knowledge.

scholarly journals Prevalence and socio-demographic factors associated with hypertension among rural and urban population of Kisii County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex O. Ondieki ◽  
Harun M. Kimani ◽  
Titus M. Kahiga
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Epidemiologic Transition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. 9.4 out of the 20 million cardiovascular deaths are due to HTN. HTN has often been described to be more prevalent in urban areas. However, there has been an epidemiologic transition from urban to rural areas which often go unreported or underreported. This gap therefore called for a study to compare the prevalence of HTN burden and assess how socio-demographic factors contribute to HTN development among the rural and urban population.Methods: This study methodology focused on HTN among residents aged 30-69 years, from urban and rural population of Nyaribari Chache sub county, Kisii County, Kenya using a descriptive cross sectional study in which 490 respondents were interviewed. Sampling involved a random sampling technique which entailed household selection. Data was analysed using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) version 21.Results: The prevalence of HTN for the sampled population was 44.668%. The prevalence of HTN was 44.134% in rural and 43.598% in urban areas. Rural population were more at risk of developing HTN than urban (OR=1.135 and RR=1.072). On general health, those who had ever been told that they had hypertension (p<0.000), ever been told that they had hypertension for the past 12 months (p=0.000) and those who were currently taking hypertension medication (p=0.026) were statistically significant variables.Conclusions: The study concludes that residents in rural population have higher prevalence of hypertension. Further, female respondents, those who are currently married, completed primary school education and were self-employed reported to have a higher prevalence of hypertension.

scholarly journals Vitamin A knowledge and household consumption frequency of vitamin A – rich foods in Tangail, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 001-013
Author(s):  
Rokeya Begum ◽  
◽  
Md. Nannur Rahman ◽  
Robiul Islam ◽  
Md. Rakibul Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Household Consumption ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Slum Areas

Introduction: Vitamin A deficiency is one of the most serious health problems in developing countries. This study aims to explore the comparative figure of vitamin A knowledge, household consumption frequency of vitamin A-rich foods, and association of socio-demographic factors with knowledge and consumption in four residential areas in Tangail district, Bangladesh. Methods: This study used a population-based cross-sectional design with 400 study participants selected using purposive sampling technique. Knowledge and consumption frequency were assessed by a structured questionnaire along with food frequency table. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Only 33.5% participants had primary vitamin A knowledge, where most from urban (48.5%) and semi-urban (30.6%) areas had comparatively higher knowledge than those from rural (11.2%) and slum (9.7%) areas. Specific knowledge level was also poorer in rural and slum areas than urban and semi-urban areas. Most of the participants received knowledge through commercial advertisements (65.7%). Household consumption frequency of vitamin A-rich foods (plant and animal) was comparatively lower in rural and slum areas than in urban and semi-urban areas. Different socio-demographic factors (place of residence, education and household income) significantly influenced participant’s vitamin A knowledge and household consumption of vitamin A-rich foods (p<0.05). Conclusion: In general, the study population lacked knowledge regarding the importance of vitamin A. Consumption frequency of vitamin A-rich foods was still poorer in slum and rural areas than in urban and semi-urban areas.

scholarly journals Influence of anthropometric measures and socio-demographic factors on menstrual pain and irregular menstrual cycles among university students in Bangladesh

2011 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD. GOLAM HOSSAIN ◽  
MD. SABIRUZZAMAN ◽  
SAIMA ISLAM ◽  
RAJA ZYROUL HISYAM ◽  
PETE E. LESTREL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Menstrual Pain ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

scholarly journals A study of prevalence of hypertension and socio-demographic factors in urban slum, Maharashtra

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam B. Sawase ◽  
Sunayana G. Kumthekar ◽  
Shweta N. Salphale ◽  
Mohan K. Doibale
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular disorder, posting a major public health problem of the world and especially to population in socio-economic and epidemiological transition. Around 7.5 million deaths or 12.8% of the total of all annual deaths worldwide occur due to high blood pressure. It is predicted to be increased to 1.56 billion adults with hypertension in 2025. In India there is 24-30% of prevalence of hypertension in urban areas and 12-14% in rural areas. The objectives of the study were to find out the prevalence of hypertension in study population of 18 years and above and to study some socio-demographic factors affecting hypertension.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was carried out in urban slum area, under urban field practice area of a Govt. Medical College & hospital. Sample size of 360 participants of age more than 18 yrs residing in study area taken. Data collected by using systematic random sampling by house to house visit. A semi-structured & pretested questionnaire used to interview the patients after obtaining their consent. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Appropriate statistical tests were applied.Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension was 30.5%. Out of 360 subjects, 47 (13%) found elevated hypertensive. Out of 110 hypertensive population nearly 53 (48%) were in older age group, nearly 60 (55%) were illiterate and 53 (48%) were unskilled workers out of 110 was found statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: Prevalence of hypertension found to be 30.5%. Some socio-demographic factors like age, sex, education, occupation were statistically significant (p<0.05).

scholarly journals Magnitude of HIV testing and socio demographic factors associated with it among adults age 15-49 years in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Eleni Tesfaye Tegegne ◽  
Mekibib Kassa Tessema ◽  
Kaleab Tesfaye Tegegne
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Survey data in Sub-Saharan African countries in the 2005 to 2010 period showed that only 10% men and 15% women aged 15 to 24 years were aware of their human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status. This study aims to assess: magnitude of HIV testing, and socio demographic factors associated with it among adults age 15-49 years.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Demographic and health surveys in 2016, in Ethiopia were analyzed in SPSS, using multivariate logistic regression. We used HIV testing as the outcome variable using the recommended definition by Ethiopia demographic and health survey (EDHS) 2016. Descriptive statistics were employed to show the distribution of socio-demographic characteristics.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Of the total sample of 27289 of men and women 15-49 years at the time of survey, 19.4% (n=5295) have been tested for HIV in the past 12 months and received the results of the last test. Men and women in the 15-19 age group 9.952 (AOR 9.95295% CI 6.156-16.091) and men and women age 15-49 years in urban areas (AOR 34.040; 95% CI: 21.028-55.105) were found significant predictors of HIV testing.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> HIV testing among adults age 15-49 years in Ethiopia was low. Age and place of residence were found significant predictors of HIV testing there remain a high proportion of undiagnosed HIV-infected persons and for the Ethiopian government there is a need for innovative strategies aimed at increasing HIV-testing, particularly for rural areas and those beyond adolescent age.</p>

ASSOCIATION OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS WITH DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN LESS THAN FIVE YEARS: A SECONDARY ANALYSIS OF MULTIPLE INDICATOR CLUSTER SURVEY SINDH 2014

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Syed Mustansir Hussain Zaidi ◽  
Hira Fatima Waseem
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Cluster Survey ◽  
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Multiple Indicator ◽  
Mother Education ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Diarrhea founds to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than five years. Various factors are associated with diarrhea but socio-demographic factors are the main key elements, which associated with diarrhea. Methods: This study was examined association of socio-demographic factors with diarrhea in children less than five years of age of Sindh, Pakistan, using data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted from January 2014 to August 2014. Data were collected for 18,108 children in whom 16,449 children had complete data of demographic variables being included in the analysis. Bivariate analysis was done using Pearson's Chi square test and multivariate analysis being done using binary logistic regression. Results: We found increased risk of diarrhea among children lives in rural areas while household wealth index quintile was also associated with diarrhea. Children in the poor, middle and fourth wealth index quintiles being at increased risk of diarrhea compared to children in the richest wealth index quintile. The highest risk of diarrhea was found for the child having mother with no education as well as children aged 12-23 months. Conclusion: Age of child, mother education and wealth index found significant with diarrhea while Male children, child aged 12-23 months, child with no mother education, child from rural areas and child from poor households found with high risk of diarrhea.

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Factors Influencing the Use of Assistive Technology among Children with Disabilities in Malawi

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3062
Author(s):  
Monica Jamali-Phiri ◽  
Ikenna D. Ebuenyi ◽  
Emma M. Smith ◽  
Juba Alyce Kafumba ◽  
Malcolm MacLachlan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

This paper aims to address the information gap on the influence of socio-demographic factors on access and utilization of Assistive Technology (AT) among children with disabilities in Malawi. Thus, it contributes towards the realization of the recommendations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities and the development of a framework for creating an effective national AT policy. The paper used two statistically matched datasets, namely, the 2017 survey on Living conditions among persons with disabilities in Malawi and the 2015-16 Malawi Demographic and Health survey. Logistic regression and structural equation modeling techniques were utilized to assess the influence of socio-demographic factors on the use of AT among children with disabilities. The results indicate that there is a high level of unmet need for AT among young children aged 2 to 9 and those living in urban areas. The results further indicate that children with multiple disabilities have lower odds (OR = 0.924) of using AT for personal mobility compared to children with a single functional difficulty. These results entail that AT needs for children with multiple disabilities are not adequately addressed. Therefore, when developing policies on AT, younger children and those with multiple disabilities need to be specifically targeted.

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