scholarly journals Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors Among “Apparently Healthy” Urban and Rural Residents in Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Tinsae Shemelise Tesfaye ◽  
Fasil Tessema ◽  
Habtemu Jarso
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban And Rural Residents ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia ◽  
Apparently Healthy

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anemia and Its Associated Factors among Chronic Kidney Disease patients at University of Gondar Hospital, North West Ethiopia: a Hospital-based Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailemariam Adera ◽  
Workagegnehu Hailu ◽  
Ayineshet Adane ◽  
abilo tadesse
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Rural Residence ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Background chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem associated with progressive decline in kidney function and adverse cardiovascular outcome. Anemia in CKD has substantial adverse outcomes in CKD patients. There is paucity of published data on prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among CKD patients in Northwest Ethiopia. Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among CKD patients at University of Gondar hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May1, to September 30, 2018. Consecutive sampling was used to recruit 251 study subjects. Data regarding patient’s socio-demographics, clinical characteristics and laboratory parameters were collected from patients’ interview and medical records. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Bi-variate and multi-variate logistic regression analyses were used to identify predictors of anemia in CKD patients. P<0.05 was used to declare association. Results The prevalence of anemia was high (64.5%), and tended to increase as eGFR declined. Hypertension (45%), chronic glomerulonephritis (24%) and diabetes (20%) were common causes of CKD. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed rural residence (AOR= 2.75, 95% CI: 1.34-5.65, p=0.006), BMI<18.5 kg/m2 (AOR=6.78, 95% CI: 1.32-34.73, p=0.022) and BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 (AOR=5.04, 95% CI: 1.26-20.10, p=0.022), and having hemodialysis history (AOR=3.59, 95% CI: 1.24-10.38, p=0.018) were predictors of anemia in CKD patients. Conclusion Prevalence of anemia in CKD patients was high (64.5%). Rural residence, non-obese body habitus and having hemodialysis history were found to be predictors of anemia in CKD patients. Periodic screening and intervention for anemia in CKD patients should be practiced to prevent its sequelae.

scholarly journals Assessment of preventive behavior and associated factors towards COVID-19 in Qellam Wallaga Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0251062
Author(s):  
Birhanu Gutu ◽  
Genene Legese ◽  
Nigussie Fikadu ◽  
Birhanu Kumela ◽  
Firafan Shuma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sufficient Knowledge ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Background The world is being challenged by the COVID-19 outbreak that resulted in a universal concern and economic hardship. It is a leading public health emergency across the globe in general and developing countries in particular. Strengthening good preventive behavior is the best way to tackle such pandemics. Objective The study assessed preventive behavior and associated factors towards COVID-19 among residents of Qellam Wallaga Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2020. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted with a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected by interview and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Binomial logistic regression was used to test the association between the variables. An Adjusted Prevalence with 95% CI was used to express the associations and interpret the findings. Results Among 634 participants, 417(65.8%) were from urban residences, and 347 (54.7%) belongs to a female. Age ranges 18 years through 87 years. Only 68(10.7%) participants showed good preventive behavior for COVID-19. The majority of them (84.7%) perceived that the disease is very dangerous and 450(71.0%) of them believe that they are at high risk. More than 17% of the respondents have sufficient knowledge. Respondents with sufficient knowledge about COVID-19 were about 2 times more likely to exercise good preventive behavior compare to those with insufficient knowledge, [(APR: 2.1; 95% CI: [1.2, 3.9)]. The urban residents was 3.3 more than that of rural residents to practice good preventive behavior, [(APR: 3.3; 95% CI: [1.6, 6.4)]. Respondents who use social media as a source of information were more than 2 times more likely to have good preventive behavior compared to those who did not, [(APR: 2.3; 95% CI: [1.3, 3.4)]. Conclusion Adoptions of COVID-19 preventive behavior in the study population is very low. Due emphasis should be given to rural residents. Risk communication activities should be strengthened through effective community engagement to slow down and stop the transmssion of the disease in the community.

scholarly journals Use of antibiotics by urban and rural residents in Heilongjiang Province, China: cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 1815-1822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiarui Gu ◽  
Jizi Zhao ◽  
Ying Huang ◽  
Weidong Yang ◽  
Zheng Ren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Heilongjiang Province ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban And Rural Residents

scholarly journals Assessment of Poor Home Management Practice of Diarrhea and Associated Factors among Caregivers of Under-Five Years Children in Urban and Rural Residents of Doba Woreda, Ethiopia: Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waktole Kebede Fufa ◽  
Gebretsadik Berhe Gebremedhin ◽  
Gebremedhin Berhe Gebregergs ◽  
Taklu Marama Mokonnon
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Index Child ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Home Management ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Urban And Rural Residents

Background. Diarrhea is the first cause of illness and the second cause of death in under-five children. Home interventions can prevent 57% of mortality related to diarrhea. However, malpractices were common and the reason for this underutilization was unclear. Thus, this study was aimed at assessing poor home management practice of Diarrhea and associated factors among caregivers of under-five years children in urban and rural residents. Methods. The community-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Doba woreda, Ethiopia, from February 25 to March 15, 2017. Multistage cluster sampling technique was used to study 559 caregivers. An interviewer administered pretested structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Collected data were entered into Epi Info version 3.5.1 and exported to statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 for analysis. The binary logistic regression model was used. In bivariate analysis p-value<0.25 was taken into multivariable analysis. Adjusted odds ratios with their corresponding 95% of CI were used to report results with a significance level of p-value<0.05. Result. 184 urban and 375 rural caregivers were included in the study. Poor home management practice was 55.8% of urban and 85.6% of rural residents. Knowledge level (AOR=2.7(CI[1.3, 6.5]) and AOR=13.4(CI[5.3, 34.0]) and difficulty in preparing oral rehydration salt (AOR=4.0CI[1.4, 11.0]) and AOR=2.4(1.3, 5.3)) were associated factors for both urban and rural residents, respectively. Caregivers of male index child (AOR=2.3(1.2, 4.7)) and age of the caregivers (AOR=0.26(0.09, 0.8)) were associated with poor home practice for urban residents. In rural residents, inaccessibility to zinc supplementation (AOR=2.4(1.2, 5.0)) was among associated factors. Conclusion. Poor home management practice of diarrhea was high in both urban and rural residents. It was higher in rural compared to urban residents. Poor practice was associated with knowledge level, age of the caregivers, sex of the index child, and accessibility of zinc. Health education and community mobilization on home management of diarrhea are important to increase awareness and improve practice level.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Service in Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Silte Zone, SNNPR State, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neja Awol Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Hospital ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the prevalence ofanaemia and associated factor among pregnant women attending ANC service in Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from September to December 2016, Silte ZoneSouthern Ethiopia.MethodA Cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2016.on pregnant women. Demographic and other required data that has association contributing for the occurrence of anaemia in pregnant women was collected using pre structured questionnaires, & haemoglobin were measured using Mindray CD-3200 Machine. The association of data collected with independent variable are analysed by using SPSS and possible conclusions and recommendations was forwarded depending on the findings.

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