scholarly journals HIV Prevalence and Associated Factors in Key Groups and General Population Treated at a Health Care Institution in Colombia in 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 381-391
Author(s):  
Jaiberth Antonio Cardona-Arias ◽  
Juan Carlos Cataño Correa ◽  
Luis Felipe Higuita-Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Population ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Health Care Institution ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Institution

scholarly journals NEEDLE-STICK AND SHARP INJURIES (NSIS) AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN A TERTIARY HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION OF KOLKATA, INDIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sukesh Das
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Institution ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Institution ◽  
Care Workers

Background: NSI is an important but preventable occupational hazard among Health care workers (HCWs) all over the world. Objective:To assess prevalence of NSIs and related knowledge and practices among HCWs of a tertiary health care institution. Methods: It was an institution based, cross sectional study done among junior doctors (interns and house staffs) and nurses in a tertiary health care institution of Kolkata. Complete enumeration was done and sample size was 215. Aself-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: The prevalence of NSIs was 22.3%, more among junior doctors compared to nurses (28.3% vs. 11.7%), majority experiencing 1-3 incidents in last 3 months. Recapping of needle was the most common activity leading to NSIs (56.3%). Only 14.6% reported their NSIs to their authority. 64.2% of the study subjects were vaccinated against Hepatitis B. The study subjects had fair knowledge about the diseases transmitted by NSIs, but their practice on post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) was poor. Heavy workload, fatigue, lack of protective measures and inadequate training contributed to NSIs, as they reported. Conclusion: Greater awareness and willingness to adhere to the designed protocols for sharps management among HCWs are urgently needed to prevent this problem.

Quality of life and associated factors in parents of children with late diagnosed phenylketonuria. A cross sectional study in a developing country (Tunisia)

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 901-913
Author(s):  
Rim Ben Abdelaziz ◽  
Amel Ben Chehida ◽  
Henda Kachouri ◽  
Sana Ben Messaoud ◽  
Maherzia Ferchichi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
At Risk ◽  
General Population ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

AbstractObjectivesWe investigated the quality of life (QOL) in parents of children with late treated phenylketonuria (PKU) and its associated factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross sectional study in the reference center of inherited metabolic disease in Tunisia. We used the Tunisian version of the 36-item short-form health survey questionnaire (SF-36). We compared variables in the groups with and without impaired QOL and the SF-36 scores between subgroups of parents and children and between our sample and the Tunisian general population based on published data. We looked for associations between SF-36 scores and quantitative variables. Linear regression and logistic binary regression were used for multivariate analysis.ResultsSixty-five parents from 42 families participated. QOL was impaired in 61% of them. The mean SF-36 score was 55.3 ± 25.07. The physical component sub-score was higher than that reported in the Tunisian general population (63.66 ± 27.77 vs. 50.11 ± 8.53; p<0.001). The mental component sub-score was comparable to that reported in the Tunisian general population (46.99 ± 25.94 vs. 47.96 ± 9.82; p=0.830). Gender (mothers) (p=0.008), low monthly income (p = 0.027), low education (p=0.011), and autism in PKU children (p = 0.001) were associated with impaired QOL.ConclusionsWe identified at risk parents for altered quality of life among parents of PKU children. Our findings were used to develop a psychological and social support strategy for at-risk parents and to promote the implementation of newborn screening of this treatable disease in our low-income country.

scholarly journals Nutritional intakes and associated factors among tuberculosis patients: a community-based cross-sectional study in China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
zhewen ren ◽  
Fei Zhao ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Dongmei Hu ◽  
Wentao Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
General Population ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Fat

Abstract Background: This study evaluated nutrient intakes of tuberculosis (TB) patients and examine their associated factors. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 300 adult TB patients were enrolled in two impoverished counties in China. Nutrient intakes were evaluated through two consecutive 24-h dietary recalls and compared with the Chinese Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) 2013. Corresponding information for local general population was derived from 2015 China Health and Nutrition Survey. Results: The mean daily energy (1655.0 kcal in males, 1360.3 kcal in females) and protein (44.6 g in males, 35.9 g in females) intakes of TB patients were below Recommend Nutrient Intake (RNI) and Adequate Intake (AI) in both genders, and intakes of many micronutrients, except for vitamin E and sodium, were insufficient. Compared with those for local general population, TB patients’ intakes of all the macronutrients and micronutrients were lower (p<0.05) except total fat. In addition, Proportions of people with macronutrient or micronutrient intakes lower than RNI/AI were higher in TB patients than in general population except for Vitamin E intake. Being unemployed was a risk factor for low energy intake (p<0.05) and out-home-eating was a protective factor for low protein intake (p<0.01). Conclusions: In impoverished areas in China, intakes of macronutrients and most micronutrients in TB patients were less than those in general population. They were also inadequate compared with DRIs, especially in unemployed patients and patients eating at home. These findings suggested that the public health actions are needed to promote education on TB patients about significance of nutritional support, and, further interventions in TB patients’ nutritional intakes are also required.

scholarly journals Preparedness toward COVID-19 pandemics and associated factors among health care workers in Dire Dawa Hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212110549
Author(s):  
Tameru Menberu ◽  
Robel Mekonnen ◽  
Yibekal Manaye ◽  
Mesfin Kebede ◽  
Yonatan Solomon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Care Workers

Introduction: Health care workers are at the frontline of the response against the COVID-19 outbreak. Poor preparedness and infection prevention practices among health care workers compound the hazard and occurrence of COVID-19 hospital transmission. Thus, the study aimed to assess preparedness toward COVID-19 pandemics and associated factors among health care workers in Hospitals of Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 June to July 10 2020. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 423 health care workers. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 23. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with the outcome variable, and statistical significance was declared at a p-value less than 0.05. Results: This study revealed that the proportion of health care workers’ preparedness toward the COVID-19 pandemic was 40.9% (95% CI: 36.2–45.9). Working in a public hospital (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.6–4.3), being unafraid of transmitting COVID-19 to patients (Adjusted odds ratio/AOR = 4.6, 95% CI: 2.2–10.0), feeling safe at the workplace (AOR = 3.3, 95% CI: 1.7–6.4)), satisfied with the infection control policy (AOR = 6.0, 95% CI: 2.3–15.0), and not feeling anxious about the likelihood of COVID-19 spread (AOR = 2.1, 95% CI: 1.3–3.4) were significantly associated with COVID-19 preparedness. Conclusion: The majority of the health care workers were not prepared for COVID-19 pandemics. Feeling safe at the workplace scared of transmitting COVID-19 to patients, satisfied with the infection control policy, and feeling anxious concerning the likelihood of COVID-19 were factors associated with health care workers’ preparedness to COVID-19. The current awareness creation training, including motivational and psychological preparation for all health care workers, is mandatory, regardless of their profession or working place.

scholarly journals Level of Knowledge on Stroke and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study at Primary Health Care Centers in Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Kharbach ◽  
Majdouline Obtel ◽  
Abderrahmane Achbani ◽  
Youssef Bouchriti ◽  
Kenza Hassouni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers
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