Obesity, abdominal obesity and migraine: A cross-sectional analysis of ELSA-Brasil baseline data

Cephalalgia ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 426-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itamar S Santos ◽  
Alessandra C Goulart ◽  
Valeria M Passos ◽  
Maria del Carmen Molina ◽  
Paulo A Lotufo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
International Headache Society ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Standard Techniques

Background and aim: Most studies assessing the association between migraine and obesity have shown conflicting results. We aimed to evaluate the association between obesity and migraine in ELSA-Brasil, a cohort study of 15,105 individuals aged 35–74 years. Methods: We assessed migraine using a validated questionnaire based on International Headache Society criteria and anthropometric measurements using standard techniques. Migraine was categorized as daily and non-daily. World Health Organization criteria were used to categorize overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity (AbO). We performed a cross-sectional analysis using multivariate logistic regression models to study the association between migraine and obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2), compared to controls without migraine. Results: We found an association between daily migraine and obesity (odds ratio (OR) 1.86; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.12–3.09). Although the presence of AbO was not associated with migraine, interaction models showed that the association between obesity and daily migraine remained strong only in the absence of AbO diagnosis, notably in individuals aged 35–49 years. Discussion: In our large sample of individuals aged 35 years or older, obesity, but not AbO, was associated with daily migraine. AbO influenced the association between BMI and daily migraine in migraineurs aged 35–49 years.

scholarly journals Knowledge of HIV and benefits of male medical circumcision amongst clients in an urban area

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abidemi Faleye
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
World Health ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Preventative Strategy ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Male medical circumcision (MMC) has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission in circumcised men by up to 60%. Following recommendations from the World Health Organization, South Africa adopted MMC as a preventative strategy against HIV in 2010 and set up circumcision camps across the country. Concerns have been raised about condom avoidance following MMC because of a mistaken belief about the benefits of MMC.Aim and setting: The aim of this study was to describe the profile and knowledge about HIV and circumcision amongst men presenting for MMC in an urban area in KwaZulu-Natal.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study of 394 clients over the age of 18 years who presented to two MMC sites in Durban between November 2012 and March 2013. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: The mean age of clients presenting for MMC was 28 years. Most clients were black, single, unemployed and sexually active. The majority presented for MMC because they believed that MMC would reduce their risk of acquiring HIV infection. Knowledge about HIV transmission was very good and 86.3% of clients were aware that risky sexual behaviour suchas condom avoidance could reverse the benefits of MMC.Conclusion: The knowledge of HIV and benefits of MMC was very good amongst those presenting for MMC. However as MMC is primarily a preventative strategy, innovative methods to promote MMC prior to first sexual encounter need to be explored. Further research is needed to determine whether the benefits of MMC on the reduction of HIV transmission aresustained in routine practice. [Full text article to follow]

scholarly journals “Yes, I’m interested in taking PrEP!”: PrEP interest among women respondents to the European community-based survey “Flash! PrEP in Europe”

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0246037
Author(s):  
Rosemary M. Delabre ◽  
Adeline Bernier ◽  
Flor Sánchez ◽  
Antoine Vilotitch ◽  
Sophocles Chanos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Final Multivariable Model ◽  
Cdc Guidelines ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

The World Health Organization recommends pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for all populations at substantial risk of HIV infection, including women. However, data regarding PrEP interest among women is lacking, particularly in Europe. Factors associated with interest in using PrEP were assessed among women respondents to the Flash! PrEP in Europe (FPIE) survey. This community-based cross-sectional study, conducted in 12 European countries, aimed to assess PrEP knowledge and interest. “High objective risk” (HOR) was assessed using established risk criteria following EACS and CDC guidelines. Factors associated with interest in using PrEP were assessed in univariable and multivariable logistic regression models. Among 678 women, 12.5% (n = 85) were considered at HOR, 46.8% (n = 317) indicated prior PrEP knowledge and 18.0% (n = 122) reported interest in using PrEP. Among women at HOR, 40.0% (n = 34) were interested in PrEP. Factors significantly associated with PrEP interest in the final multivariable model were: younger age (18–29 years) (aOR 1.91[95CI: 1.07; 3.41]), bad self-perceived financial status (1.84[1.09; 3.11]), migrant status (south to north) (2.87[1.05; 7.89]), single or dating relationship status (1.93[1.23; 3.03]), sexual abuse history (1.86[1.17; 2.97]), “rather high”/ “high” self-perceived HIV risk (3.21[1.32; 7.81]), and HOR (2.49[1.42; 4.35]). These results show that women at HOR and those who perceived themselves to be at high risk are interested in using PrEP. There is a critical need for targeted information and improved access to PrEP to increase uptake of this HIV prevention tool to meet PrEP interest among women.

scholarly journals Disparities in COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Mortality among Black and Hispanic Patients: Cross-Sectional Analysis from the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Pan ◽  
Osman Khan ◽  
Jennifer Meeks ◽  
Marc Boom ◽  
Faisal Masud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minority Groups ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Median Income ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Racial And Ethnic Differences ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Hispanic Patients ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Disparate racial and ethnic burdens of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be attributable to higher susceptibility to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or to factors such as differences in hospitalization and care provision. In our cross-sectional analysis of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases from a tertiary, eight-hospital healthcare system (Houston Methodist) across greater Houston, multivariable logistic regression models were fitted to evaluate the odds of hospitalization and mortality for non-Hispanic Blacks (NHBs) vs. non-Hispanic Whites (NHWs) and Hispanics vs. non-Hispanics. Between March 3rd and July 18th, 2020, 70,496 individuals were tested for SARS-CoV-2; 12,084 (17.1%) tested positive, of whom 3,536 (29.3%) were hospitalized. Among positive cases, NHBs and Hispanics were significantly younger than NHWs and Hispanics, respectively (mean age NHBs vs. NHWs: 46.0 vs. 51.7 year and Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic: 44.0 vs. 48.7 years). Despite younger age, NHBs (vs. NHWs) had a higher prevalence of diabetes (25.2%), hypertension (47.7%), and chronic kidney disease (5.0%). Both minority groups resided in lower median income and higher population density areas. In fully adjusted models, NHBs and Hispanics had higher likelihoods of hospitalization, aOR (CI): 1.42 (1.24-1.63) and 1.61 (1.46-1.78), respectively. No differences were observed in intensive care unit (ICU) utilization or treatment parameters. Models adjusted for demographics, vital signs, laboratory parameters, hospital complications, and ICU admission demonstrated non-significantly lower likelihoods of in-hospital mortality among NHBs and Hispanics, aOR (CI): 0.65 (0.40-1.03) and 0.89 (0.59-1.31), respectively. Our data did not demonstrate racial and ethnic differences in care provision and hospital outcomes. Higher susceptibility of racial and ethnic minorities to SARS-CoV-2 and subsequent hospitalization may be driven primarily by social determinants.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK IBU DENGAN KEJADIAN ABORTUS DI RSU MUHAMMADIYAH MEDAN TAHUN 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Siti Arofah Siregar ◽  
Rapida Saragih
Keyword(s):  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Abortion Case

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15-50% of maternal deaths are caused by abortion. Data shows the possibility of a fairly high percentage, approximately 15-40% the number of known occurrences on mothers who already stated positively pregnant, and 60-75% of abortion occurs before the pregnancy reaches 12 weeks. This research investigates the relationship between the mother’s characteristics with the abortion case in the RSU Muhammadiyah. The investigation was conducted in a cross-sectional analysis. The population is 42 mothers who experienced abortion in the RSU Muhammadiyah based on medical record year 2020. Statistical analysis using chi-square with the p-value of age, parity, and education parameters are 0,002, 0.017, and 0.004 respectively. This data showed that there was a relationship between age, parity, and education with abortion cases in RSU Muhammadiyah Medan. This report might be useful for the government and stakeholders in controlling the abortion case in Medan.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Self-Reported Exposure to Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Promotions and Intake: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2017 International Food Policy Study

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Forde ◽  
Martin White ◽  
Louis Levy ◽  
Felix Greaves ◽  
David Hammond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Policy ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Relative Risk Ratio ◽  
Policy Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is independently associated with several non-communicable diseases, so policymakers are increasingly implementing measures, such as marketing regulation, to reduce intake. To help understand how such measures work, this study examined the association between SSB consumption and self-reported exposure to SSB promotions, both overall and by type of promotion, and whether these relationships vary between the UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Cross-sectional analysis of the online 2017 International Food Policy Study was performed (n = 15,515). Participants were grouped into 5265 (34%) non-, 5117 (33%) low-, and 5133 (33%) high-SSB consumers. Multinomial logistic regression models examined whether SSB consumption varied by exposure to total SSB promotion and by type: traditional, digital, recreational environment, and functional environment. Multiplicative interactions were included to investigate international variations. An additional unit of total self-reported SSB promotion exposure increased the likelihood of participants being low SSB consumers (relative risk ratio (RRR) = 1.08, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.06–1.10) and high SSB consumers (RRR = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.11–1.16). Only exposure to traditional and digital promotion increased the likelihood of participants being SSB consumers, though this may be explained by degree of exposure, which was not measured in this study. Some evidence illustrated international variation in these relationships.

scholarly journals Community’s misconception about COVID-19 and its associated factors in Satkhira, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257410
Author(s):  
Md. Bakebillah ◽  
Md. Arif Billah ◽  
Befikadu L. Wubishet ◽  
Md. Nuruzzaman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction Misconception related to coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) have been spread out broadly and the the World Health Organization declared these as a major challenge to fight against the pandemic. This study aimed to assess COVID-19 related misconception among rural people in Bangladesh and associated socio-demographic and media related factors. Methods Multistage sampling method was used to collect data (n = 210) from three unions of Satkhira District, Bangladesh. The dependent variable was the presence of COVID-19 related misconception (Yes, No) which was generated based on respondents’ responses to a set of six questions on various types of misconception. Exposure variables were respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, mass media and social media exposure. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the characteristics of the respondents. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine the factors associated with COVID-19 misconception. Results More than half of the study respondents had one or more COVID-19 related misconception. Over 50% of the total respondents considered this disease as a punishment from God. Besides, many of the respondents reported that they do not think the virus causing COVID-19 is dangerous (59%) and it is a disease (19%). Around 7% reported they believe the virus is the part of a virus war (7.2%). The bivariate analysis found the presence of socio-demographic factors of the respondents, as well as the factors related to social and mass media, were significantly associated with the COVID-19’s misconception. However, once all factors considered together in the multivariate model, misconception were found to be lower among secondary (AOR, 0.33, 95% CI: 0.13–0.84) and tertiary (AOR, 0.29, 95% CI: 0.09–0.92) educated respondents compared to the respondents with primary education. Conclusion This study obtained a very higher percentage of misconception about the COVID-19 among the respondents of Satkhira district in Bangladesh. This could be a potential challenge to fight against this pandemic which is now ongoing. Prioritizing mass and social media to disseminate evidence-based information as well as educate people about this disease are necessary.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 among the marine fishers of Maharashtra State of India: An online cross-sectional Analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261055
Author(s):  
Suhas Wasave ◽  
Sangita Wasave ◽  
Ketankumar Chaudhari ◽  
Prakash Shingare ◽  
Bharat Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Sectional Analysis

The knowledge, awareness, and practices (KAP) about COVID-19 among the marine fishers who are engaged in the high-risk occupations and depend on the vulnerable sources of income in the Maharashtra state of India, were investigated to understand the behavioral changes and vulnerability among the respondents because of COVID-19. Data were collected through an online survey from 1st July to 30th July 2020 during the first peak of COVID-19 in the study area by using the questionnaire. Authors based on the latest recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the questionnaire and covered the KAP aspects under study. The questionnaire was administered through Google form link and the link was disseminated through social media such as Facebook and What’s App. The completed responses (n = 533) received from the eligible sample, excluding those outsides of the fisher community and duplicate entries were considered for analysis. Appropriate statistical tools were used to analyze the data. Among the respondents, 447 men (83.86%) and 86 women (16.14%), with a mean age of 45.4 years (M = 45.4, SD = 1.18). The results revealed that 70.92% of respondents perceived a low risk of infection because of COVID-19 with M = 1.77 and SD = 0.583, but authors found the perceived severity score high (M = 3.95, SD = 1.21) among the 60.97% of respondents. Around 95% of respondents were aware of the COVID-19, while almost all respondents knew the medium of infection and symptoms of COVID-19. The behavior of respondents towards COVID-19 infection was positive and was following sufficient precautionary measures suggested by WHO to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection. The results of multiple regression analysis revealed that the demographic features of respondents like age, education were significantly contributing to the KAP of the fisher community. The results confirmed the importance of KAP which is reflected in the behavioral responses of the fishers while tackling the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The results regarding the risk perception, severity, KAP about COVID-19 provide a collective understanding of the emerging infectious disease among the marine fishers of Maharashtra state of India.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Clinicoepidemiological Features of Vitiligo: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharmila Patil ◽  
Manjyot Gautam ◽  
Nitin Nadkarni ◽  
Neha Saboo ◽  
Kiran Godse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Duration Of Disease ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Background. Vitiligo has important clinical and social consequences particularly in the pigmented skin. The present study was conducted to assess the differences in clinicoepidemiological presentation of vitiligo in males and females and to understand the factors associated with spread of vitiligo in them. Methods. This is a cross-sectional analysis of secondary clinical data of 168 vitiligo patients at a tertiary medical centre at Navi Mumbai. We used logistic regression models to estimate the association between gender and clinical characteristics of vitiligo and to evaluate the factors associated with spread of vitiligo. Results. There were no significant differences between the mean ages of males and females; however, males reported a longer duration of disease (6.9 (10.4) years) compared with females (4.9 (7.4) years). Males were significantly more likely to report a family history of vitiligo compared with females (adjusted OR (aOR): 16.87, 95% CI: 2.16 to 131.69). Even though females were more likely to report spread of lesions, the association was not statistically significant (OR: 1.21, 95% CI: 0.62 to 2.36). Discussion. The differences in the clinical presentations between genders highlight the need to understand the different factors (possibly genetic) that may play a part in the pathogenesis of this multifactorial disease in males and females.

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