scholarly journals No Association between Depression and Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Older People in Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Wei Lai ◽  
Cheng-Li Lin ◽  
Kuan-Fu Liao ◽  
Wen-Chi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Older People ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
National Health Insurance Program ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Health Insurance Program ◽  
Taiwan National Health Insurance ◽  
Control Study

Objectives. The objective of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between depression and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in older people in Taiwan. Methods. A case-control study was conducted to analyze the database from the Taiwan National Health Insurance program. We selected 1815 subjects aged 65 years or older with newly diagnosed HCC as the case group and 7260 subjects without HCC as the comparison group, from 2000 to 2010. Both groups were compared to measure the risk of HCC. Results. After controlling for confounders, the odds ratio of HCC was 0.81 in subjects with depression (95% confidence interval = 0.59, 1.11), as compared with nondepressed subjects. Conclusions. We conclude that no association is detected between depression and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in older people in Taiwan.

scholarly journals Determinants of enrollment decision in the community-based health insurance, North West Ethiopia: a case-control study

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Getasew Taddesse ◽  
Desta Debalkie Atnafu ◽  
Asmamaw Ketemaw ◽  
Yibeltal Alemu
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Community Based ◽  
North West ◽  
Community Based Health Insurance ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Health Insurance Program ◽  
North West Ethiopia ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Objective To identify the determinants for enrollment decision in the community-based health insurance program among informal economic sector-engaged societies, North West Ethiopia. Method Unmatched case-control study was conducted on 148 cases (member-to-insurance) and 148 controls (not-member-to-insurance program) from September 1 to October 30,2016. To select the villages and households, stratified then simple random sampling method was employed respectively. The data were entered in to Epi-info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Descriptive statistics, bi-variable, and multi-variable logistic regression analyses were computed to describe the study objectives and identify the determinants of enrolment decision for the insurance program. Odds ratio at 95% CI was used to describe the association between the independent and outcome variables. Results A total of 296 respondents (148 cases and 148 controls) were employed. The mean age for both cases and controls were 42 ± 11.73 and 40 ± 11.37 years respectively. Majority of respondents were males (87.2% for cases and 79% for controls). Family size between 4 and 6 (AOR = 2.26; 95% CI: 1.04, 4.89), history of illness by household (AOR = 3.24; 95% CI: 1.68, 6.24), perceived amount of membership contribution was medium (AOR = 2.3; 95% CI: 1.23, 4.26), being married (AOR = 6; 95% CI:1.43, 10.18) and trust on program (AOR = 4.79; 95% CI: 2.40, 9.55) were independent determinants for increased enrollment decision in the community-based health insurance. While, being merchant (AOR = 0.07; 95% CI: 0.09, 0.6) decreased the enrollment decision. Conclusion Societies’ enrollment decision to community-based health insurance program was determined by demographic, social, economic and political factors. Households with large family sizes and farmers in the informal sector should be given maximal attention for intensifying enrollment decision in the insurance program.

scholarly journals Determinants of enrollment decision in the community based health insurance, North West Ethiopia: A case control study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Getasew Tadesse ◽  
Desta Debalkie ◽  
Asmamaw Ketemaw ◽  
Yibeltal Alemu
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Community Based ◽  
North West ◽  
Community Based Health Insurance ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Health Insurance Program ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Objective: - To identify determinants for enrollment decision in the community based health insurance program among informal economic sector engaged societies, North West Ethiopia.Method:-Unmatched case control study was conducted on 148 cases (member to insurance) and 148 controls (not member to insurance program) from September 1- October 30 2016. Stratified then simple random sampling method was employed. The data were entered in to Epi-info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Descriptive statistics, bi-variable, and multi-variable logistic regression analyses were computed to describe the study objectives and identify the determinants of enrolment decision for the insurance program. Odds ratio at 95 % CI was used to describe the association between the independent and the outcome variables. Result: - A total of 296 respondents (148 cases and 148 controls) were employed. A mean age for cases and controls was 42 ± 11.73 and 40 ± 11.37 years respectively. Majority of respondents were males (87.2 % for cases and 79 % for controls). Family size between 4 and 6 (AOR=2.26; 95% CI: 1.04, 4.89), history of illness by household (AOR=3.24; 95% CI: 1.68, 6.24), perceived amount of membership contribution was medium (AOR=2.3; 95% CI: 1.23, 4.26), being married (AOR=6; 95% CI:1.43, 10.18) and trust on program (AOR=4.79; 95% CI: 2.40, 9.55) were independent determinants for increased enrolment decision in the CBHI. While, being merchant (AOR=0.07; 95% CI: 0.09, 0.6) decreased the enrolment decision. Conclusion: - Societies enrollment decision to community based health insurance program was determined by demographic, social, economic and political factors. Households with large family size and farmers in the informal sector should be given maximal attention for escalating enrolment decision in the insurance program.

PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN BPJS KESEHATAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PENGGUNA PERSPEKTIF DOKTER RUMAH SAKIT HERMINA BOGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Baby Silvia Putri ◽  
Lindawati Kartika
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
National Health Insurance Program ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Health Insurance Program ◽  
Health Service Quality

The study aimed to analyze the perceptions of the doctors of Hermina Hospital Bogor on BPJS health service quality and satisfaction level of the national health insurance program and to analyze the effects of service quality on the doctors’ satisfaction. Questionnaires were utilized to obtain the primary data, while literature reviews were conducted to obtain the secondary data. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results of this research, in reference to the descriptive analysis of the perceptions of the doctors in Hermina Hospital Bogor on satisfaction and quality service of the National Health Insurance program, indicated that the program is considered unsuitable in its implementation. The results of multiple regression showed that the variables of BPJS service quality have influences on the satisfaction of the doctors of Hermina Hospital Bogor. Keywords: health service quality, satisfaction, hospital

scholarly journals Associations between Red Blood Cell and Platelet Transfusions and Retinopathy of Prematurity

Neonatology ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tobias Hengartner ◽  
Mark Adams ◽  
Riccardo E. Pfister ◽  
Diane Snyers ◽  
Jane McDougall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retinopathy Of Prematurity ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Adjusted Logistic Regression ◽  
Control Study

<b><i>Aim:</i></b> The aim of this study is to examine possible associations between the transfusion of RBC or platelets (PLTs) and the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in infants. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This retrospective, national, case-control study included all live births in Switzerland between 2013 and 2018. We investigated preterm infants at a gestational age of &#x3c;28 weeks, who developed higher stage ROP (≥stage 2, <i>n</i> = 178). Each case infant was matched to another of the same sex who did not develop ROP (<i>n</i> = 178, control group). <b><i>Results:</i></b> When compared with the control group, we observed higher numbers of RBC transfusions per infant and higher percentages of infants receiving PLT transfusions in the case group. An adjusted logistic regression analysis revealed that both RBC (odds ratio [OR] 1.081, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.020–1.146) and PLT transfusions (OR = 2.502, 95% CI 1.566–3.998) numbers were associated with ROP development. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Multiple RBC and PLT transfusions are associated with higher stage ROP development. Prospective studies are required to determine their potential as risk factors.

scholarly journals The role of leukotriene modifying agent treatment in neuropsychiatric events of elderly asthma patients: a nested case control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Oh Kang ◽  
Kyung Hyun Min ◽  
Hyun Jeong Kim ◽  
Tae Hyeok Kim ◽  
Woorim Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Boxed Warning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Crude Odds Ratio ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Nested Case Control ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background In March 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration decided that the dangers related to neuropsychiatric events (NPEs) of montelukast, one of the leukotriene modifying agents (LTMAs), should be communicated through ‘boxed warning’. In case of NPEs, the prevalence has been the highest in elderly people. Because the characteristics of the elderly such as old age itself can act as risk factors. Therefore, an investigation on safety of LTMAs related to NPEs in elderly using LTMAs is needed. Method A nested case-control study using an elderly sample cohort from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database was used. The asthma cohort included asthma patients newly diagnosed between 2003 and 2013. Within the asthma cohort, the case group was defined as patients who were diagnosed with NPEs. Among patients who had never been diagnosed with NPEs, the control group was selected by matching 1:1 by propensity score. Patients who were prescribed LTMAs for 1 year prior to index date were defined as the exposure group. The logistic regression model was used to measure the effect of LTMAs on NPEs. Results We identified 141,165 patients with newly diagnosed asthma, and selected 31,992 patients per each case and control group. Exposure to LTMAs significantly increased the risk of overall NPEs about in comparison with the absence of exposure (crude odds ratio [OR] 1.58, 95% CI 1.50–1.68). After adjusting for confounding factors, the overall NPEs risk increased (adjusted OR, 1.67, 95% CI 1.58–1.78). Conclusion This study suggests that elderly asthma patients prescribed LTMAs had a higher risk of NPEs than patients who were not treated with LTMAs. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of the potential risks of LTMAs.

scholarly journals Hepatitis B virus pre-S deletion mutations are a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma: a matched nested case–control study

2008 ◽  
Vol 89 (11) ◽  
pp. 2882-2890 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong-Liao Fang ◽  
Caroline A. Sabin ◽  
Bai-Qing Dong ◽  
Shao-Chao Wei ◽  
Qin-Yan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Deletion Mutations ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Nested Case Control ◽  
Control Study

A matched nested case–control study of 33 paired cases and controls was conducted, based on a study cohort in Long An county, Guangxi, China, to determine whether infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) with pre-S deletions is independently associated with the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), without the confounding effects of basal core promoter (BCP) double mutations. The prevalence of pre-S deletions was significantly higher in HCC (45.5 %, 15 of 33) than the controls (18.2 %, 6 of 33) (P<0.01), under the control of the influence of BCP double mutations. Most of the pre-S deletions occurred in, or involved, the 5′ half of the pre-S2 region and the difference between HCC (93.3 %, 14 of 15) and controls (66.7 %, four of six) was significant for this region (P=0.015). There was no significant difference in pre-S deletions between the BCP mutant group and BCP wild-type group (P>0.05), nor was the prevalence of pre-S deletions significantly different between genotypes B and C (P>0.1). These results suggest that pre-S deletions constitute an independent risk factor for HCC and their emergence and effect are independent of BCP mutations. The 5′ terminus of pre-S2 is the favoured site for the deletion mutations, especially in HCC cases. Further prospective studies are required to confirm the role of these mutations in the development of HCC.

scholarly journals Hearing Loss is Associated With Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Case-Control Study in Older People

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 517-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Chang Hung ◽  
Kuan-Fu Liao ◽  
Chih-Hsin Muo ◽  
Shih-Wei Lai ◽  
Chia-Wei Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Older People ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study
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