scholarly journals Sexual Distress in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Cuenca-Barrales ◽  
Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde ◽  
Alejandro Molina-Leyva
Keyword(s):  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Distress ◽  
The Impact

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic auto-inflammatory skin disease with a great impact in quality of life. However, there is little research about the impact of HS on sex life. The aims of this study are to describe the frequency of sexual distress (SD) in patients with HS and to explore potentially associated epidemiological and clinical factors. We conducted a cross-sectional study by means of a crowd-sourced online questionnaire hosted by the Spanish hidradenitis suppurativa patients’ association (ASENDHI). Sexual distress (SD) was evaluated with a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for HS impact on sex life. A total of 393 participants answered the questionnaire. The mean NRS for HS impact on sex life was 7.24 (2.77) in women and 6.39 (3.44) in men (p < 0.05). Variables significantly associated (p < 0.05) with SD in the multiple linear regression model were sex, with a higher risk in females, the presence of active lesions in the groin and genitals and NRS for pain and unpleasant odor; being in a stable relationship was an important protector factor. Regarding these results, it seems that SD in HS patients is due, at least in part, to disease symptoms and active lesions in specific locations, emphasizing the importance of disease control with a proper treatment according to management guidelines. Women and single patients are more likely to suffer from sexual distress.

Pruritus and Malodour in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Impact on Quality of Life and Clinical Features Associated with Symptom Severity

Dermatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 236 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Molina-Leyva ◽  
Carlos Cuenca-Barrales
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Background: Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) suffer from symptoms such as pruritus and malodour which can significantly impair their quality of life. Objectives: (1) To analyse the impact of pruritus and malodour on the quality of life of patients with HS and (2) to explore the potential association between clinical features and the severity of these symptoms. Patients and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) was used to assess pruritus and malodour. Quality of life was assessed by means of the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). Results: Two hundred and thirty-three patients were included in the study. Both pruritus and malodour positively correlated with worse quality of life (p < 0.05). Pruritus intensity was associated with the number of regions affected by HS, female sex, the intensity of suppuration, and the presence of comorbid Crohn’s disease. Statin use was associated with lower levels of pruritus. Malodour intensity was associated with higher body mass index, disease duration, the number of regions affected, Hurley stage, and intensity of suppuration. Conclusions: The results of our study show that pruritus and malodour are key symptoms in patients with HS which have a great impact on their quality of life. We have identified clinical features potentially associated with the intensity of these symptoms which could be useful to identify higher-risk patients and may influence treatment decisions.

scholarly journals Prevalence of insomnia and anxiety in university students during the COVID-19 lockdown: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
Ameer Hamza Mahmood-ul-Hassan ◽  
Abdul Sannan ◽  
Nehala Nooz ◽  
Ansa Ramay ◽  
Muhammad Huzaifa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
The World

Background: The world is facing COVID-19 pandemic and almost 70% of the world had gone under Lockdown. People are facing stress, insomnia and anxiety. The lack of basic awareness and spread of fake news are common causes of all these issues. This study was done to determine the prevalence of insomnia and anxiety in medical and non-medical students. Subjects and methods: Subjects were approached through friends in universities using WhatsApp. People having insomnia and anxiety before quarantine were excluded from this study. People using anti-depressants and anti-psychotics before quarantine were also excluded from this study. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 965 students of medical and non-medical universities in the cities of Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Consent was taken for using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Insomnia Severity Index for scoring of anxiety and insomnia respectively. An online questionnaire made in Google forms was used for data collection. Independent t-tests, Pearson Correlation and Regression analysis were performed using SPSS v25. Results: Increased prevalence of anxiety and insomnia in non-medical students as compared to the medical students was observed. There was statistically significant strong correlation between anxiety and insomnia of the enrolled subjects (r=0.742, p<0.001). A linear regression equation was formulated. Increased prevalence of anxiety and insomnia in females was also determined. Conclusion: Non-medical students, compared to medical students, among which, females, compared to males, were more likely to suffer from anxiety and insomnia during lockdown.

Risk Factors of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dermatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 236 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Cuenca-Barrales ◽  
Alejandro Molina-Leyva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stable Relationship

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) has a high impact on quality of life. However, sexual health has scarcely been investigated. Objective: To describe the frequency of sexual dysfunction (SD) in women and erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with HS and to explore potential risk factors. Patients and Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional study using a crowd-sourced online questionnaire spread by the Spanish hidradenitis suppurativa patients’ association (ASENDHI). Results: In total, 393 participants answered the questionnaire. SD was found in 51% (95% CI 45–57%) of women and ED in 60% (95% CI 49–70%) of men. Factors related to SD were education status, patient’s global assessment for disease activity, numeric rating scale for pain and unpleasant odour and the absence of a stable relationship. Factors related to ED were increasing age, the presence of active lesions in the genital area and the number of areas affected by active lesions. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of SD and ED in HS patients. Being in a stable relationship has been a protective factor of SD in women. The results suggest that sexual impairment in HS patients is due, at least in part, to disease activity, symptoms and active lesions.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Status of Palestinian Adults in the West Bank, Palestine; A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-237
Author(s):  
Imad T. Asmar ◽  
Hani Naseef ◽  
Nimeh Al-Shami ◽  
Maram K. Jaghama ◽  
Abdallah D. Abukhalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
West Bank ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
The West ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) rapid manifestation and spread have disrupted world norms and affected people's daily activities and life. Many ministries chose mass lockdown protocol as a way to control the virus spread. Though this protocol has shown to be effective in limiting the Virus transmission, it might have a negative impact on the population's psychological status, such as boredom, confusion, psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and physical effects. Objective: This study aimed to find the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Palestinian adults' psychological status by assessing the participant's practices, reports of anxiety and depression during the pandemics Methods: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among Palestinian adults in the West Bank, at the occupied Palestinian territories, between July and September 2020. The questionnaire was structured into two domains: the first domain includes nine questions about sociodemographic data. The second consisted of 33 (yes and no) questions evaluating the participant's psychological status. Results: 739 participants with a mean age of 31.76, filled the online questionnaire. Around one-third of respondents revealed having many signs of anxiety, and around 42% of respondents expressed having many signs of depression. Females were significantly more likely to have signs of depression, whereas front-line COVID-19 health care workers were significantly the least likely to have signs of depression and no signs of depression were found among participants with high incomes. Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic has a negative effect on mental status; most participants have signs of anxiety and depression.

Novice therapists in a developing context: Extending the reach of hand rehabilitation

Hand Therapy ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 141-152
Author(s):  
Kirsty van Stormbroek ◽  
Helen Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Rehabilitation ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rehabilitation Needs ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Hand rehabilitation needs in some parts of the world extend beyond the impact of specialised hand therapists. This study aimed to establish what hand rehabilitation services novice occupational therapists in South Africa were providing; the supports and barriers for such services; and, therapists’ perceptions of being equipped for hand rehabilitation. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, and an online questionnaire was sent to all occupational therapists in their first year of practice (n = 240). Data were analysed with Stata 12 and IBM SPSS Statistics, version 21.0. Responses to open ended questions were post-coded. Results A 43.3% response rate was obtained. Participants (n = 104) treated an average of 20 clients requiring hand rehabilitation per month often without adequate equipment (73%). Central nervous system (91.3%), bone and joint (72.8%) and arthritic conditions (72.4%) were treated most frequently. Most participants felt confident (64%) and competent (79%) in hand rehabilitation. Conclusion Participants were undertaking hand rehabilitation that in other contexts is considered to require specialised skills. To ensure quality rehabilitation, supervision and mentoring of novice therapists and appropriate professional development opportunities are required.

scholarly journals Impact on health and provision of healthcare services during the COVID-19 lockdown in India: a multicentre cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e043590
Author(s):  
Rajiv Raman ◽  
Ramachandran Rajalakshmi ◽  
Janani Surya ◽  
Radha Ramakrishnan ◽  
Sobha Sivaprasad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Indian Languages ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a national lockdown in India from midnight on 25 March 2020, with conditional relaxation by phases and zones from 20 April. We evaluated the impact of the lockdown in terms of healthcare provisions, physical health, mental health and social well-being within a multicentre cross-sectional study in India.MethodsThe SMART India study is an ongoing house-to-house survey conducted across 20 regions including 11 states and 1 union territory in India to study diabetes and its complications in the community. During the lockdown, we developed an online questionnaire and delivered it in English and seven popular Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Telegu, Kannada, Bengali, Malayalam) to random samples of SMART-India participants in two rounds from 5 May 2020 to 24 May 2020. We used multivariable logistic regression to evaluate the overall impact on health and healthcare provision in phases 3 and 4 of lockdown in red and non-red zones and their interactions.ResultsA total of 2003 participants completed this multicentre survey. The bivariate relationships between the outcomes and lockdown showed significant negative associations. In the multivariable analyses, the interactions between the red zones and lockdown showed that all five dimensions of healthcare provision were negatively affected (non-affordability: OR 1.917 (95% CI 1.126 to 3.264), non-accessibility: OR 2.458 (95% CI 1.549 to 3.902), inadequacy: OR 3.015 (95% CI 1.616 to 5.625), inappropriateness: OR 2.225 (95% CI 1.200 to 4.126) and discontinuity of care: OR 6.756 (95% CI 3.79 to 12.042)) and associated depression and social loneliness.ConclusionThe impact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on health and healthcare was negative. The exaggeration of income inequality during lockdown can be expected to extend the negative impacts beyond the lockdown.

scholarly journals Perilaku Konsumsi Sebelum dan Selama Pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia: Studi Perbandingan

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Herianto Herianto ◽  
Andi Ajeng Tenri Lala ◽  
Nurpasila Nurpasila
Keyword(s):  
Research Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
Average Change ◽  
Quantitative Analysis Method ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis study aimed to compare consumption behavior before and during the pandemic, also to analyze the health and sharia aspects of food or products consumed. This paper is based on the population in the study with a sample of 100 people, using judgment sampling with the Slovin formula. Data were collected by distributing online questionnaire. This type of research is cross sectional study using descriptive quantitative analysis method. The results showed that the people's consumption behavior before and during the pandemic experienced changes by looking at the 13 indicators in the questionnaire with an average change of over 50 percent. This changing condition is believed to have occurred due to one of the impacts of the government's recommendation to avoid crowds by implementing the PSBB policy. Correspondingly, the change in consumption behavior during a pandemic, as found in this study, lies in the uncertainty of the country's economic situation due to the pandemic. This paper suggests the need to expand the scope of the research area and add data sources to allow understanding of the impact of a pandemic on changes in people's consumption behavior in a deep and comprehensive manner.AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan perilaku konsumsi sebelum dan selama pandemi serta menganalisis aspek kesehatan dan kesyariahan dari makanan atau produk yang dikonsumsi.  Tulisan ini didasarkan pada populasi dalam penelitian dengan sampel 100 orang, menggunakan jenis sampel judgment sampling dengan menggunakan rumus slovin. Data dikumpulkan dengan penyebaran kuesioner secara online. Jenis penelitian cross sectional study menggunakan metode analisis kuantitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perilaku konsumsi masyarakat sebelum dan selama pandemi mengalami perubahan dengan melihat dari 13 indikator yang ada dalam kuesioner dengan rata-rata perubahan mengalami peningkatan di atas 50 persen. Kondisi perubahan tersebut diyakini terjadi karena salah satu dampak adanya anjuran pemerintah untuk menghindari kerumunan dengan menerapkan kebijakan PSBB. Sejalan dengan itu, perubahan perilaku konsumsi selama pandemi, sebagaimana ditemukan pada studi ini, terletak pada ketidakpastian situasi ekonomi negara akibat pandemi. Tulisan ini menyarankan perlunya perluasan cakupan wilayah penelitian dan penambahan sumber data untuk memungkinkan dipahaminya dampak pandemi pada perubahan perilaku konsumsi masyarakat secara mendalam dan komprehensif.

scholarly journals Tingkat Nyeri Berhubungan dengan Kecemasan Saat Perawatan Luka Diabetik

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 675-682
Author(s):  
Dyah Restuning Prihati ◽  
Maulidta Karunianingtyas Wirawati
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Numeric Rating

Diabetes mellitus merupakan kondisi peningkatan kadar gula dalam darah yang berakibat munculnya komplikasi mikrovaskuler salah satunya luka kaki diabetes. Tindakan perawatan luka debridement untuk menghilangkan jaringan yang nekrosis. Proses pengangkatan balutan dan pembersihan luka, seringkali keluhan pasien yaitu nyeri dan cemas. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan tingkat nyeri dan kecemasan saat perawatan luka diabetik. Desain deskriptif analitik dengan cross sectional study, yaitu mencari hubungan antara variable tingkat cemas dan tingkat nyeri saat perawatan luka diabetik. Tehnik pengambilan sampel dengan accidental sampling, waktu penelitian selama 3 bulan. Lokasi penelitian di ruang rawat inap RSUD K.R.M.T. Wongsonegoro Semarang. Instrumen menggunakan skala nyeri Numeric Rating Scale menunjukkan realiabilitas > 0,95, uji validitas r=0,90 dan Depression Anxiety Stress Scales menilai kecemasan, uji reliabilitas r=0,60. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan responden yang dilakukan perawatan luka diabetik berjenis kelamin perempuan, sebagian besar responden dengan usia lebih dari 45 tahun, mengalami tingkat nyeri sedang dan tingkat kecemasan ringan, dengan nilai significancy 0,009. Nilai korelasi Sperman sebesar 0,454 menunjukkan hasil penenlitian ini kearah korelasi positif dengan kekuatan korelasi sedang.Terdapat hubungan antara tingkat nyeri dengan tingkat kecemasan, apabila pasien merasakan peningkatan keluhan nyeri saat dilakukan tindakan perawatan luka, maka kecemasan yang dirasakan pasien meningkat juga dengan kekuatan korelasi sedang.

scholarly journals The Impact of Dental Midline on Asymmetric Faces: Perspective of Laypersons and Dentists

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12904
Author(s):  
Joana Meneses Martins ◽  
Liliana Gavinha Costa ◽  
Ana Lidia Carvalho ◽  
Maria Conceição Manso ◽  
Sandra Gavinha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Facial Features ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fernando Pessoa ◽  
The People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Background: The objective was to determine if asymmetric facial features, nasal and chin deviations, affect the perception of attractiveness of a dental midline angulation, and if it is consistent among both dentists and laypeople. It was also analyzed if factors, such as the sex, age group of the participants and the dentist’s area of operation are relevant in their assessment. Methods: A cross-sectional study, approved by the Ethics Committee of Fernando Pessoa University. From a symmetrical facial model (SFM) image, a natural-looking asymmetrical face was created. Based on this asymmetric facial model six images were created, with different directions and degrees of inclination of the dental midline. In total, 236 laypersons and 242 dentists completed the online questionnaire where they rated the self-perception of attractiveness of the eight images (VAS scale from 0 to 10). Non-parametric comparisons (IBM© SPSS Statistics vs. 27.0, p < 0.05). Results: The results showed a significant difference in the perception of attractiveness between laypeople and dentists. This finding was consistent regarding every image, except for the SFM. The factors, sex of the people participating and dentist’s area of operation, seemed only to contribute to a significant difference in the perception when it came to the SFM. The perceived attractiveness of the images, for dentists and laypersons, did not differ by age group of the participant, apart from images 6 and 8. Conclusions: Dentists are more rigorous about dental midline inclinations than laypersons. The perception of attractiveness was affected by the age group and sex of the participants and the dentist’s area of operation.

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