scholarly journals A Retrospective Analysis of Complaints to RSPCA Queensland, Australia, about Dog Welfare

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Yu Shih ◽  
Mandy B. A. Paterson ◽  
Clive J. C. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Body Conformation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Animal Neglect

Animal neglect and cruelty are important welfare and social issues. We conducted an epidemiological study of dog welfare complaints and identified risk factors. The retrospective study included 107,597 dog welfare complaints received by RSPCA Queensland from July 2008 to June 2018. The risk factors considered were the age of dogs and the year of being reported. The number of complaints received each year increased by 6.2% per year. The most common complaints were poor dog body conformation, insufficient food and/or water, dogs receiving inadequate exercise, and dogs being confined or tethered. Increasing numbers were most evident for poor living conditions and leaving dogs in a hot vehicle unattended, both of which may have resulted from increasing public awareness. The majority of complaints were neglect-related rather than related to deliberate cruelty. Compared with puppies, adult dogs were more likely to be reported to have been poisoned, left unattended in a hot car or abandoned, as well as to have had inadequate exercise and shelter. Reported puppies were more likely to be alleged to have experienced cruelty, lack of veterinary support, overcrowding, poor living and health conditions, and inappropriate surgery. In conclusion, animal neglect was the most commonly reported welfare concern in dogs. Due to an assumed increasing public awareness of some types of cruelty, the trends of reported concerns differed. Adult dogs and puppies were reported to be involved in different types of welfare concerns. Strategies to address cruelty to dogs can be informed by an understanding of risk factors and trends in types of cruelty.

scholarly journals Epidemiological study of female urinary incontinence in the province of Siena, Italy

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
A. BERNABEI ◽  
Va. TROTTA ◽  
Vi. TROTTA
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Stress Incontinence ◽  
Urge Incontinence ◽  
Medical Advice ◽  
Female Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Parallel Study ◽  
Self Evaluation

A retrospective study of patients of the Urogynaecological Unit in Siena is reported. Out of 228 women examined, 141 had urinary incontinence (stress incontinence 110, urge incontinence 18, mixed 13). Predisposing factors and risk factors were investigated. A parallel study in a non-selected population of women was performed by means of a questionnaire of self-evaluation for urinary incontinence. About 20% of this population had urinary incontinence to some degree, but only a small percentage of these women had already sought medical advice.

scholarly journals Review of the relationship between depression and life satisfaction among university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-128
Author(s):  
Asra Babayigit ◽  
Zihniye Okray
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
The Other ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Day By Day

Depression is one of the most commonly observed medical conditions. Studies about the depression and life satisfaction is increasing day by day. Untreated depression may lead to unexpected earlier deaths and has negative impacts on the patient’s general health conditions. On the other hand with the proper treatment, life quality could be enhanced. Moreover life satisfaction level is also seen as an important factor which is related with life quality and which is usually coordinated together with the depression. There are different types and explanations of depression. In this study, we tried to explain the prevalence, diagnosis criterias, risk factors, etiology and description of depression. In addition to this, relationship between depression and life satisfaction is tried to be explained. Purpose of this review study is to explain depression, it’s risk factors and the importance of life satisfaction.

scholarly journals RISK FACTORS FOR HEPATITIS;

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. 661-666
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF CHAUDHRY ◽  
BUSHRA GHULAM ◽  
LAILA KHALID ◽  
Marryam Shaheen Ahmed ◽  
Amnah -
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Large Reservoir ◽  
Different Types ◽  
History Of

Background: Infections with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are worldwide public health problem. Thisis related to the continued occurrence of new infections and the presence of a large reservoir of chronically infected persons. Objective:To determine the frequency of risk factors (causes of transmission) for HBV and HCV infections in hospitalized patients of CMH, Lahoreand Sheikh Zayed hospital, Lahore. Design: Descriptive (cross sectional). Setting: The study was carried out in CMH, Lahore and SheikhZayed hospital, Lahore from January, 2012 to July, 2012. Methods: The patients were selected by consecutive (non-probability)sampling technique. The data was collected through questionnaire. Informed written consent was obtained SPSS version 16.0 was usedto calculate the descriptive statistics. Results: Out of total of 100 subjects, 50 were cases and 50 were controls. Out of 50 cases, 26%were HBV positive and 74% were HCV positive with female preponderance. The history of injections was very high in both the groups,making a total of 64% (14% HBV; 16% HCV) the important contributors for different types of hepatitis were blood transfusion (HBV =10%; HCV = 28%; controls = 14%). Surgical procedures (4% HBV, 28% HCV; 8% controls). History of piercing in the last six months(HBV = 6%; HCV = 22% and control = 8%). History of dental procedures in the last six months was higher in HCV patients (18% HCV and4% HBV). History of HBV or HCV positive patients or relatives at home. (HBV 18%; HCV 36%; control 30%). Conclusions: In Pakistan thereis an urgent need to raise the public awareness about importance of properly screened blood transfusion, use of disposable needles andusing new blades for shaving and haircuts especially at barber shops. In our study, the important contributors for different types ofhepatitis were blood transfusion, surgical procedures and history piercing in the last 6months.

scholarly journals Statistical Retrospective Analysis of Spontaneous Abortions in Sidi Bel Abbes Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 202-206
Author(s):  
Sarah Mellali ◽  
Khadidja Haoud ◽  
Mohammed el amin Bouguetaia ◽  
Mustapha Diaf
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Spontaneous Abortion ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Pregnancy Loss ◽  
Fetal Loss ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Spontaneous Abortions ◽  
Unbalanced Designs

Objective: The aim of our study was to identify modifiable risk factors for miscarriage and to estimate the preventable proportion of miscarriages that could be attributed to these risks. Materials and Method: We carried out an epidemiological study of pregnancy loss in the Sidi Bel Abbes region from 2010 to 2015, with a total of 54720 livebirths and 4349 of spontaneous abortions (SA). The risk of spontaneous abortion related to the fetal loss age, maternal age; parity and previous spontaneous abortions was studied. Results: The rate of spontaneous abortions varies between 7% and 9% and appears to remain constant over the six years, with an average incidence of 8%. We also observed a significant increase in the incidence of SA with the increase in maternal age. 77% of SA occurred before 12 weeks of gestation. The peak incidence occurred during the second month of pregnancy, between 6th and 10th, the rate of AS is the highest among primigests. The incidence of SRA in our study is within the range suggested by these different studies, with a SRA rate of 5%. Fetal loss is high in women in their late 30s or older, irrespective of reproductive history. Conclusion: The fact remains that the risk factors remain the same, namely, the increase in maternal age (inducing an increase in chromosomally unbalanced designs) and primigestity. Keywords: Spontaneous, abortion, epidemiological, study, risk, factors.

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