scholarly journals Level of Physical Activity and Its Associated Factors Among Type II Diabetes Patients in Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 4067-4075
Author(s):  
Afework Edmealem ◽  
Sewunet Ademe ◽  
Belachew Tegegne
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Dessie Referral Hospital ◽  
Diabetes Patients

scholarly journals Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Adult Psychiatric Patients in Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Tesfaye Assefa ◽  
Omer Seid ◽  
Fentaw Tadese ◽  
Tsegaye Gebremedhin
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Dessie Referral Hospital

Background. Psychiatric illnesses involve alterations in the brain or nervous system function and result in altered perception, responses to the environment, and daily functioning, which ultimately diminish the capacity to cope with the regular demands of life, including nutritional intake. Little is known about nutritional status in psychiatric patients in our setup, particularly in northeast Ethiopia. Thus, this study is aimed at assessing the nutritional status and associated factors among adult psychiatric patients in Dessie referral hospital, northeast Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based cross-sectional study was employed among 530 psychiatric patients using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire, and anthropometric measurements were taken from April 10 to June 20, 2018. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors with the nutritional status of adult psychiatric patients. Results. The study revealed that the proportion of undernutrition and overnutrition was 20.0% (95% CI: 16.80-23.60) and 23.4% (95% CI: 19.80-27.00), respectively. Being male (AOR: 2.39, 95% CI: 1.28-4.47), private employed (AOR: 0.08, 95% CI: 0.02-0.31), and not consuming alcohol (AOR: 0.20, 95% CI: 0.56-0.74) were factors associated with undernutrition. Whereas not involved in physical activity (AOR: 2.98, 95% CI: 1.37-6.49), being newly diagnosed patient (AOR: 1.86, 95% CI: 1.01-3.42), and not chewing Khat (AOR: 3.92, 95% CI: 1.63-9.42) were factors associated with overnutrition of adult psychiatric patients. Conclusion. The proportion of both undernutrition and overnutrition was above the national average. Notably, nutrition significantly affects the production and use of neurotransmitters, and this may result in significant effects on physical, mental, or emotional processes. This undoubtedly affects the stabilization processes of neuropsychiatric patients. Therefore, healthcare managers, supervisors, and policymakers identify those vulnerable groups early and thereby design effective nutritional strategies to intervene in malnutrition among adult patients with a psychiatric disorder.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Anxiety and Depression among Diabetes, Hypertension, and Heart Failure Patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afework Edmealem ◽  
Caridad Sanchez Olis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Dessie Referral Hospital

Background. Anxiety and depression are common in patients with diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. However, they are usually unrecognized and untreated especially in developing countries. Identifying factors associated with anxiety and depression is helpful for early screening and management. Objective. This study is aimed at assessing factors associated with anxiety and depression among diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dessie Referral Hospital from February 22, 2019 to April 6, 2019. A total of 404 diabetic, hypertension, and heart failure patients were included through systematic sampling technique. The data were collected by face-to-face interview. After data collection, the data were cleaned and presented with text, graphs, and tables. Multivariable binary logistic regression was deployed to identify factors at a P value of < 0.05. Result. A total of 384 patients participated with a 94.8% response rate. Among these, 32% and 5.73% of them had anxiety and depression, respectively. Patients who did not read and write develop anxiety 7.89 times more likely compared with those whose educational status is diploma and above (AOR: 7.89; 95% CI: 3.08-20.26; P=0.001). Patients who took substances like chat, cigarette, shisha, hashish, and alcohol develop anxiety 2.56 times more likely compared with their counterparts (AOR: 2.56; 95% CI: 1.05–6.23; P=0.038). Patients whose level of physical activity is inactive develop depression 24 times more likely than patients who did a health-enhancing physical activity. Patients who are widowed develop depression 5 times more likely compared with married patients. Conclusion and Recommendations. Low educational level, being single and widowed, substance use, poor perception towards prognosis of illness, and monthly income were factors associated with anxiety. On the other hand, being single and unable to do physical activity were statistically associated with depression. Patients with low educational level and monthly income should be screened and supported for anxiety. Health care providers should provide advice to patients about the importance of physical activity to prevent depression.

scholarly journals Gamifying Accelerometer Use Increases Physical Activity Levels of Individuals Pre-Disposed to Type II Diabetes

2021 ◽  
pp. 101426
Author(s):  
Shelby L. Francis ◽  
Jacob E. Simmering ◽  
Linnea A. Polgreen ◽  
Nicholas J. Evans ◽  
Katie R. Hosteng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Physical Activity Levels
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