scholarly journals MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AND FISH CONSUMPTION OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN THE COASTAL AREAS OF SOUTHEAST SULAWESI, INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Juminten Saimin ◽  
Steven Ridwan ◽  
Mono Valentino Yohanis ◽  
Lianawati Lianawati ◽  
Arimaswati Arimaswati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Menopausal symptoms are common problem in menopausal women. The severity of menopausal symptoms is influenced by the interaction of biological, genetic and nutritional factors.Objective: This study aimed to determine correlation between menopausal symptoms and fish consumption of postmenopausal women in the coastal areas.Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 234 postmenopausal women in the coastal areas of Southeast Sulawesi. Severity of menopausal symptoms was assessed using Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Quantity of fish consumption was calculated using 24-hour recall questionnaires. Frequency of fish consumption was evaluated using Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQ). Data analysis used Chi-square test with a significance value of p=0.05.Results: The majority of fish consumption was sufficient in quantity (81.6%) and frequency (95.3%). Menopausal symptoms are found to be very mild (14.1%), mild (36.3%), moderate (38.5%), and severe (11.1%). There was a correlation between menopausal symptoms and the quantity of fish consumption (p=0.000), and between menopausal symptoms and the frequency of fish consumption (p=0.000).  Conclusion: There was a correlation between menopausal symptoms and fish consumption of postmenopausal women, both in the quantity and frequency. Therefore, increasing the quantity and frequency of fish consumption will reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression among Postmenopausal Women in National Guard Primary Healthcare Centers, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical City

Background: Reports of prevalence rates of depression in postmenopause show inconsistent results, with some studies demonstrating an increase in depressive symptoms whereas others show a decrease or no difference. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and define some risk factors of depression in postmenopausal women aged 45-65 years in primary health care settings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted throughout the period June-August, 2018 at King Abdul Aziz Medical City-National Guard (KAMC-NG) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in three large primary care centers. It included a sample of postmenopausal women who completed at least 12 months of amenorrhea and aged between 45 and 65 years. The Arabic version of PHQ-9 was utilized to detect depression and Menopausal rating scale (MRS) was used to assess the severity of menopausal symptoms. Results: The study included 300 women. The prevalence of major depressive symptoms among them was 29%. More than half (60.7%) of the respondents had moderate social support, three quarters (75%) scored mild to severe symptoms on the menopausal rating scale while 25% were asymptomatic.Women who were: unmarried (84.2%), housewives (79.2%), illiterate (83.2%), menopaused since≥10 years (87.5%), having more than five children (81.4%), underwent oophorectomy (100%), with poor social support (93.9%) and never exercised (82.4%) were more likely to report mild to severe symptoms. Also, significantly higher percentages of participants who have hypertension (81.9%), diabetes (82.1%), Dyslipedemia (88.1%) and hypothyroidism (81.4 %) experienced mild to severe menopausal symptoms, p<0.05. The degree of severity on the PHQ has strong significant (P<0.001) correlation with marital status, employment status, educational level and income. Conclusion: Depression is a relatively common disorder among postmenopausal women in Riyadh. Some sociodemographic indicators were identified. Care should be paid to this important group and further larger studies are recommended.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Severity of Female Urinary Incontinence and Reasons for Not Seeking Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
Hadi Susiarno ◽  
Ryandra Prakasa ◽  
Budi Handono
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Post Menopausal

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a commonly overlooked problem in women, particularly women of post-menopausal age. Despite the medical, social, and hygiene burdens conferred by UI to its sufferers, past studies have shown that only a few among women afflicted with UI sought treatment. This may be due to various reasons: lack of knowledge and awareness of UI or a wrong belief of UI as a natural part of aging. This study aimed to investigate the association between knowledge and severity of UI and reasons for not seeking treatment among post-menopausal women in Bandung, Indonesia. This was an analytic cross-sectional study conducted at the Geriatric and Gynecology Clinic, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, in September 2013. Ninety-one women who met the inclusion criteria were interviewed to assess their knowledge of UI. The severity of UI was assessed using Urinary Distress Inventory 6 (UDI-6). Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Sixty-five respondents (70.7%) had poor knowledge of UI. Knowledge of UI was not associated with awareness of UI as a medical condition (p=0.633). The difference in UI severity was associated with the perception of UI as a normal part of aging (p=0.008). Post-menopausal women are poorly informed regarding urinary incontinence. However, knowledge alone might not be adequate to encourage women to seek treatment. Further studies are needed to investigate women’s reasons for not seeking treatment for UI.

scholarly journals DEPRESSION;

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (08) ◽  
pp. 1177-1181
Author(s):  
Ejaz Gul ◽  
Muhammad Muslim Khan ◽  
Mukhtiar Azeemi ◽  
Pirzada Muhammad Muneeb
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
Accompanying Symptoms

Depression is a common problem among women. Different variables contributein influencing depression among women. Menopause is one variable that may trigger symptomsof depression. Different variables jointly contribute in influencing the presentation of menopausalsymptoms including sociocultural, psychological and environmental factors. No studies havebeen conducted to assess mean age and symptoms of depression among menopausalwomen of Mardan. Objectives: To assess accompanying symptoms of depression and theirseverity among menopausal women. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: GynaeOut-patient Department at Mardan Medical Complex. Period: February 2017 to October 2017.Methods: The sample consisted of 200 women ranging in age from 45-71 years. Each patientwas assessed using sociodemographic sheet, menopausal symptoms were assessed usingMenopausal rating scale and severity of depression was measured using Hamilton depressionscale. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS Version 21.0. Results: According to thefindings of this study, mean age at menopause was noted to be 49.1 ranging from 44-59. Amongthe many predominant menopausal symptoms, the most common among these symptomsreported were joint and muscle discomfort in 62% of women, followed by sleep problem (17%),and physical and mental exhaustion (11%). The least reported menopausal symptoms weredrying of vagina, sexual problems and anxiety. Depression was found among 26 % of thefemale participants according to Hamilton scoring criteria. Mild depressive symptoms werenoted among 24%, moderate depressive symptoms 14%, severe 5% and very severe 7%.Conclusion: According to the results of the current study, 50 % of the participants lies in therange of depression according to Hamilton depression scores. Among these 50%, more thanhalf 26 % lies in the range of severe to very severe depression while the rest 24% lies in therange of mild to moderate depression.

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN KEJADIAN DAN TINGKAT DEPRESI GURU HONORER DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI PADA EMPAT KECAMATAN DI KOTA KOTAMOBAGU PROVINSI SULAWESI UTARA

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratih Kusuma Dewi Arfa ◽  
L. F. J. Kandou ◽  
Herdy Munayang
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstrak: Perbandingan kejadian dan tingkat depresi guru honorer di Sekolah Dasar Negeri pada empat Kecamatan di Kota Kotamobagu Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Pendahuluan: Depresi merupakan gangguan mood yang paling sering dikaitkan dengan stres pekerjaan yang dimiliki individu dalam lingkungan pendidikan seperti profesi guru. Gejala depresi yang dialami guru sering dihubungkan dengan jenis kelamin, umur, status pernikahan, rendahnya kepuasan terhadap profesi, gaji atau penghargaan, keinginan untuk merubah pekerjaan, serta dukungan sosial. Di Indonesia, guru honorer yang memiliki status kepegawaian yang tidak jelas rentan mengalami depresi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan kejadian dan tingkat depresi guru honorer di Sekolah Dasar Negeri pada empat Kecamatan di Kota Kotamobagu Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat observasional-analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Penelitian ini melibatkan seluruh guru honorer yang mengajar di tiap Sekolah Dasar Negeri di empat Kecamatan dengan total 102 responden. Instrumen penelitian ialah kuesioner sosiodemografi dan Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). Analisis univariat dan bivariat (Chi square test) dilakukan dengan menggunakan aplikasi komputer. Hasil:Proporsi depresi di Kecamatan Kotamobagu Timur (84,8%) lebih besar daripada proporsi depresi di Kecamatan Kotamobagu Utara (80%), Kecamatan Kotamobagu Barat (82,8%) dan Kecamatan Kotamobagu Selatan (83,3%). Uji beda kejadian dan tingkat depresi mendapatkan nilai p= 0,986 dan p= 0,989.Simpulan: Tidak terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antara kejadian dan tingkat depresi guru honorer di Sekolah Dasar Negeri pada empat Kecamatan di Kota Kotamobagu Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Kata Kunci: perbandingan, depresi, guru honorer, HDRS     Abstract: The comparison of prevalence and degree of depression among honorary teachers in Public Primary Schools of four Districts in Kotamobagu City, North Sulawesi. Introduction: Depression is a mood disorder that mostly related to the occupational stress among people involved in educational environment especially teacher profession. Depressive symptoms felt by teacher is usually correlated with gender, age, marital status, low job satisfaction, salary or reward, wish to change a job, and social support. In Indonesia, honorary teachers who have a non-confirmed status of teaching tend to be stress and furthermore being more depressive to face these job conditions. This research aimed to examine the comparison of prevalence and degree of depression among honorary teachers in Public Primary Schools of four Districts in Kotamobagu City, North Sulawesi. Method: This research was a cross-sectional study that used observational-analytic design. This study involved 102 honorary teachers, teaching in all Public Primary Schools of four Districts in Kotamobagu. The instruments used in this research were Socio-demographic and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) questionnaires. Univariate and bivariate analysis (Chi Square test) were done with a computer application program. Result: The proportion of depression of East Kotamobagu district (84,8%) was greater than in North Kotamobagu District (80%), West Kotamobagu District (82,8%) and South Kotamobagu district (83,3%). Prevalence and degree comparation got p score 0,986 and 0,989. Conclusion:There are no significant prevalence and degree differences of depression among honorary teachers in Public Primary Schools of four districts in Kotamobagu City, North Sulawesi. Keywords: depression, comparison, honorary teachers, HDRS

scholarly journals Exploring the relationship between menopausal symptoms, personality, and depressive symptoms in postmenopausal women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloufar Ahmadi ◽  
Mouloud Agajani Delavar ◽  
Sepideh Mashayekh‑Amiri ◽  
Sedighe Esmaeilzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background A quick look at the results of research studies in the existing literature indicates that depression in postmenopausal women can greatly affect their function and self-esteem. The aim of the present study was to explore the potential relationships between menopausal symptoms, sleep quality, hot flash, and depressive symptoms in postmenopausal women.Methods A cross-sectional study was designed with 150 healthy postmenopausal women (45–60 years of age) who had referred to the menopausal clinic in Babol. The participants completed the following instruments throughout the study: the Beck Depression Inventory for depressive symptoms, the Modified Blatt-Kupperman Menopausal Index for measuring menopausal symptoms, and the NEO-FFI for identifying the personality traits.Results After controlling all the covariates, high depressive symptoms were found to be associated with moderate/ sever menopausal symptoms, poor sleep quality, and the average and high level of neuroticism. The results also demonstrated that the risk of depressive symptoms was lower in menopausal women with high level extroversion, high level agreeableness, and the average and high level of conscientiousness.Conclusions The findings of the present study indicated that personality traits, menopausal symptoms, and poor sleep quality in particular can partially account for depression in Iranian menopausal women.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Development of Anxiety in Postmenopausal Women: A CrossSectional Study in Coastal Areas

2018 ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Juminten Saimin ◽  
Satrio Wicaksono ◽  
Junuda Junuda ◽  
Minarti Minarti
Keyword(s):  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Manifest Anxiety

  Objective: To analyze factors associated with anxiety in postmenopausal women.   Methods: This study was descriptive analytic with cross-sectional approach conducted in 228 postmenopausal women that aged 50-64 years old in coastal areas of Kendari City. Samples were taken by simple random sampling. The technique of collecting data used questionnaires and the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (T-MAS). Data were analyzed using Chi-square test with a significance value p  0.05.   Results: The results showed that 188 respondents (82.4%) had. anxiety. Its most experienced anxiety was aged 50-54 years old (37.7%), low education (96.0%), as housewife (62.7%), low income (91.2%) and lived with a partner (54.4%). There was correlation between anxiety with age (p=0.016), education level (p = 0.009), income (p = 0.011), and residence status (p = 0.029). There was no correlation between anxiety with occupation (p = 0.351).   Conclusion: There was a correlation between anxiety in postmenopausal women in coastal areas with age, education level, income, and residence status.   Keywords: age, anxiety, education level, income, postmenopausal women, residence status

IDENTIFIKASI SERTA HUBUNGAN KONSTRUKSI SUMUR GALI TERHADAP KANDUNGAN COLIFORM PADA AIR SUMUR GALI DI DUSUN JIKEN KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Dini Yuliansari
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Coliform Bacteria ◽  
Well Water ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Variable ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Dug Wells ◽  
Dug Well ◽  
The Relationship

The well is one of the source water used for bathing, washing, and drinking by the citizens in Jiken Hamlet, Rarang Village, Terara Sub-District. Poor dug well construction conditions can affect the amount of coliform bacteria contained in the dug well water. The purpose of this study is to identify the construction of dug wells and the content of coliform bacteria in dug well water and determine the relationship between dug well construction and the content of coliform bacteria. This research is analytic with a cross sectional study design. The results were obtained from 11 samples of dug wells which were observed in construction and the coliform content was known that all samples did not requirements as good dug well construction. Coliform content test results showed that as many as 5 dug well water samples did not pass the clean water quality standards. The results of data analysis with the chi-square test variable construction of dug wells with coliform content variable  showed 0,172 > 0,05, then the concluded is the dug well not suitable to use by people in that area as a source of water for daily needs.

Socio-Demographic Factors and Health-Related Behaviors Associated with Gerontology

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 359-370
Author(s):  
Dr. Ravi S. Dalawai
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Insight Into

Indian population is in growing trend from 942.2 million in 1994 to 1.36 billion in 2019.Among this six per cent of India's population was of the age 65 and above (UNFPA, 2019). Today the work culture is totally changed. Both husband and wife are forced to work in the current scenario and unable to take care of their parents. The changing structure created increased problems for old age people leads to loneliness, psychological, physical health and financial insecurity. The study paper provides insight into the social and demographic factor and health related sickness of the oldest people. This research explained the cross-sectional study included a representative sample (n=116) of adults aged ≥60 years. The sample was chosen using a four-stage stratified random-cluster survey sampling method .The Chi Square test and ANOVA test was analyzed using SPSS20.

Prevalence of Childhood Obesity In Northeastern Ontario: A Cross-sectional Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Foyez Haque ◽  
Alberto G. de la Rocha ◽  
Betty Ann Horbul ◽  
Patricia Desroches ◽  
Craig Orrell
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Ontario ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Chi Square Test

Purpose: In Canada, the incidence of childhood obesity has tripled within the past 20 years. The prevalence of obesity in the Timmins, Ontario, student population was studied to gain knowledge for program planning and resource allocation, and to compare Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria with Cole’s international criteria for childhood obesity. Methods: Anthropometric measurements of 801 students were taken. Students were chosen from randomly selected schools for each grade. Data were analyzed according to age, gender, and ethnicity. Data were also compared with other studies. Intragroup comparisons were performed using hypothesis testing for significance with the z table and chi-square test. Results: Overweight and obesity prevalence was 28% according to CDC criteria. No statistical difference was found between genders or among ethnic groups, or between this study and other Canadian studies. In comparison with the CDC criteria, Cole’s international criteria indicated less obesity and increased overweight prevalence. These differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions: The findings suggest that in the northern Ontario community of Timmins, the prevalence of childhood obesity is of epidemic proportions. When the findings are shared with different agencies, this study will help the health unit to take necessary public health measures to curb the epidemic.

Perceptions of Final Year Medical Students about Family Medicine as A Career Choice in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dur-e- Nishat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Family medicine is a field in which complete and detailed set of healthcare services are provided to the patients and their families. In developed countries, freshly graduated students choose family medicine as a priority for their career. However, in Pakistan it is not the case. The present study is undertaken to determine the perceptions of final year medical students’ about Family Medicine as a viable career. Methods: A total number of 504 students participated in the study. This was a cross-sectional study. The study participants were in their final year of medical college. Data was collected using a preapproved questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed via SPSS version 17 and Chi-Square test was used post-stratification. Results: Only 14.3% (n=72) medical students had heard about Family Medicine. Only 18% (n=92) would select family medicine as a profession. The most frequent rationale for choosing the field of Family Medicine was the variety of patients seen in general practice (55.4% n=51). Conclusion: There is a dire need to focus on increasing awareness about the field of family medicine among medical students. The students should be counseled on the advantages along with the disadvantages of choosing this field as a medical profession.

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