scholarly journals Factors Associated With Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures Among Saudi Arabians

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah S Alshammari ◽  
Hotoon Alshammari ◽  
Sulaiman Alshammari
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Saudi Arabians

Risk factors associated with toxoplasmosis and toxocariasis in populations of children from nine cities in southern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Marchioro ◽  
C.M. Colli ◽  
É.C. Ferreira ◽  
B.M. Viol ◽  
S.M. Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Parasite Control ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Positive Serology ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Epidemiological Factors

AbstractThis study investigated the epidemiological factors that contribute to the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara spp. in children from Paraná state, Brazil. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to T. gondii were detected using indirect immunofluorescence, and IgG antibodies to Toxocara were detected using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. For each individual, a questionnaire was completed that contained epidemiological and clinical data. The data analysis was performed using multiple logistic regression. Of the 544 children investigated, 3.2% presented co-infection with T. gondii and Toxocara spp. Of this total, 7.4% were positive for antibodies to T. gondii, and 25% were positive for antibodies to Toxocara spp. The presence of antibodies to Toxocara spp. increased the risk of T. gondii infection (P= 0.029). Children who were 1–8 years of age were less infected by T. gondii than those who were 9–12 years of age. The variables that influenced positivity for anti-Toxocara spp. were the origin of the children and contact with sand. Children with positive serology for Toxocara spp. presented more eosinophilia compared with those with non-reactive serology. Infection with both parasites reveals the need for preventive measures, such as guidance about modes of infection, parasite control and monitoring recreational areas.

Schistosomiasis in Children in the Philippines: Beyond Health Issues

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 238-248
Author(s):  
Mario Torres ◽  
Hazel Luyon-Tabo ◽  
Steven Salibay ◽  
Cristina Cabanacan-Salibay
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Effects On Children ◽  
Mode Of Transmission ◽  
The Government

AbstractThis article aims to discuss the issues about Schistosoma japonicum infection in the Philippines based on the research findings of previous studies. This includes reviews about the nature of schistosomiasis, with emphasis on its effects on children. The review also discusses the mode of transmission of the parasite, etiology, and epidemiology, and relates these factors to the persistence of S. japonicum as a major health problem in the Philippines. The efforts, preventive measures, and recommended actions of the government are also mentioned and have been taken into consideration in strengthening the eradication measures against S. japonicum. This review further analyzes the risk factors associated with the infected individuals. Some measures and practices that may contribute to the prevention of S. japonicum infection are highlighted.

Malaria Associated Risk Factors Among Adolescent Living in Areas With Persisting Transmission in Senegal: a Case Control Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
FASSIATOU OLUWATOSIN TAIROU ◽  
Abdoulaye Diallo ◽  
Ousmane Sy ◽  
Aminatou Kone ◽  
Isaac Akhenaton Manga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Transmission ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Clinical Malaria ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Malaria Episode ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background: In Senegal, malaria morbidity has shapely felt down over these past years. However, malaria epidemiology remains heterogeneous with persisting transmission in the southeastern part of the country and more important number of cases arising among older children and adolescents. Little is known about factors associated with clinical malaria among this group. A better understanding of malaria transmission among this new vulnerable group will guide future interventions targeting these key populations. This study aimed to identify factors associated with clinical malaria among adolescents in Senegal. Methods: A case control study was conducted from November to December 2020 in four health posts located in Saraya district. Cases were defined as adolescents (10-19 years) with uncomplicated malaria episode with fever (Temperature>37.5°) or history of fever and a positive malaria RDT. Controls were from the same age group, living in the neighborhood of the case, presenting a negative RDT. A standardized, pre-tested questionnaire was administered to each participant followed by home visit to assess participant’s living conditions. Factors associated with clinical malaria was assessed using a Stepwise Logistic regression analysis.Results: In total, 492 individuals were recruited (246 cases and 246 controls). In a multivariate analysis, factors associated with clinical malaria included non-use of bed net (aOR=2.65; 95% CI =1.58 - 4.45), non-use of other preventive measures (aOR=2.51; 95% CI=1.53 - 4.11) and indoor sleeping (aOR=3.22; 95%CI =1.66- 6.23). Protective factors included age of 15-19 years (aOR=0.38; 95% CI 0.23 - 0.62), absence of stagnant water around the house (aOR=0.27; 95% CI=0.16 - 0.44), having a female as head of household (aOR=0.47; 95% CI=0.25 - 0.90), occupation such as apprentice (OR=0.24; 95%CI=0.11 - 0.52).Conclusions: The study revealed that environmental factors and non-use of malaria preventive measures are the main determinant of malaria transmission among adolescents living in areas with persisting malaria transmission in Senegal. Strategies aiming at improving disease awareness and access to health care interventions such as LLIN are thus needed to improve malaria control and prevention among these vulnerable groups.

Risk factor for phlebitis in a patient with peripheral intravenous catheters: a cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Eka Vivtin Agustiani ◽  
Agus Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Catheter Size ◽  
Intravenous Catheters

Phlebitis is one of nosocomial infections that frequently occurred in hospitals. Phlebitis is mainly related with infusion and therapy. Many risk factors can cause phlebitis. The purpose of this study was to predict the prevalence of phlebitis in patients based on the causal factors in Banyumas Regional Hospital. The design of this study was an analytic survey of cohort approach, with a sample of 218 by using consecutive sampling. The study was conducted from November to December 2019 using checklist of observation sheets. The results demonstrates 5 phlebitis risk factors associated with the occurrence of phlebitis, namely the type of fluid (P = 0.011), nutritional status (P = 0.001), catheter size (P = 0.002), injection therapy (P = 0.027) and comorbidities (P = 0.003). The probability of 5 risk factors for the occurrence of phlebitis (88.28%) with nutritional status being the dominant factor (b = 3.928) with probability of (13.48%). To minimize the prevalence of phlebitis, the medical personnel may conduct initial phlebitis screening to determine accurate and appropriate preventive measures.

scholarly journals Complications in Surgery of the Small Intestine

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Carlos Manterola ◽  
Sebastián Urrutia
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Small Intestine ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Intestinal Surgery ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Emergency Event ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Systemic Pathology

Performing a surgical procedure of the small intestine, whether it is a scheduled elective or an emergency event, may be associated with the occurrence of disorders of diverse etiology; either as a result of prior illness, the onset of systemic pathology associated with the surgical event or complications related to the surgery itself. The development of morbidity in patients undergoing intestinal surgery has been outlined in this article on medical and surgical complications. These will be discussed based on clinical manifestations, potential risk factors associated with their occurrence and certain preventive measures.

scholarly journals Factors associated with needlestick injuries among healthcare workers: implications for prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kifah Habib Alfulayw ◽  
Sultan T. Al-Otaibi ◽  
Hatem A. Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Comprehensive Program ◽  
Surgical Devices

Abstract Background Our study sought to determine the frequency of Needlestick injuries (NSIs) among Healthcare Workers (HCWs) working at governmental hospital and to study the factors that associated with occurrence of NSIs, and to develop recommendations for a comprehensive program for prevention. Methods Retrospective study of all reported cases of NSIs in the period from April 2016 to May 2018 among healthcare workers at a governmental hospital. Results Incidence of NSIs over 26 months was 8.4% among all participants. Nurses were the most affected staff (52.5%) resulted commonly from disposing syringes (58.9%). In contrast, the incidence of NSIs among physicians was 24.9% where surgical devices were the primary source of NSIs among them (40%). Failure to complete all required hepatitis B vaccination was common among expatriates of the participants of this study. Conclusions NSIs was common among HCWs participated in this study. Preventive measures should be implemented including adequate hepatitis B immunization.

scholarly journals Role of Information Technology in COVID19 Vaccination Drive: An Analysis of the COVID-19 Global Beliefs, Behaviors, and Norms Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debjyoti Talukdar ◽  
Kire Stojkovski ◽  
Daniel Suarez
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Diverse Communities ◽  
Role Of Information

With the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, information technology has played a critical role in healthcare. A broad spectrum of information technology tools and applications played an essential role to create awareness of the COVID19 vaccination drive and its health benefits. We use the COVID-19 Global Beliefs, Behaviors, and Norms Survey for analysis of prevalence and factors associated with vaccination drives among men and women aged 20-80 years in 60 countries worldwide. Our analysis of the global survey offers a unique perspective about the role of information technology associated with vaccination drives involving social norms and human behavior among 437,236 respondents. The international survey was organized using a pre-registered randomized experiment demonstrating the role of technology in reaching out to people based in diverse communities and evaluating their beliefs, behavior, and social norms. The study shows that vaccine acceptance can vary due to descriptive norms. Our analysis shows 65.06% of people all over the globe are willing to get vaccinated and a large proportion of the population thinks that the COVID19 pandemic is a viable threat to the community and preventive measures need to be taken including vaccination drives.

scholarly journals Factors associated with aspiration pneumonia and preventive measures in hospitalized elderly: a systematic review of observational studies

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela de Arimateia Rosa Santos ◽  
Débora de Paula Silva Arcanjo ◽  
Geiza Maria Bezerra de Melo e Silva ◽  
Amanda Louize Félix Mendes ◽  
Simonize Cunha Barreto de Mendonça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Aspiration Pneumonia ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly

scholarly journals Self-reported COVID-19 among physicians: An Egyptian online study during the pandemic

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 785
Author(s):  
Hala Samir Abou-ElWafa ◽  
Abdel-Hady El-Gilany ◽  
Ahmed A. Albadry
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Laboratory Investigations ◽  
Survey Monkey ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

Abstract:  Background: COVID-19 causes a critical occupational risk to frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) who respond to the pandemic, as they are placed in environments with an increased risk of infection exposure. It is a public health priority to understand how transmission occurs to protect this vulnerable group of HCWs. This study was conducted to estimate the incidence of self-reported COVID-19 infection among physicians and its possible associated factors. Methods: An online national survey using Survey Monkey was initiated to collect sociodemographic e.g. age and sex, occupational e.g. place and duration of work, and clinical data e.g. COVID symptoms and laboratory investigations, and to describe affected physicians' diagnoses. Results: The self-reported incidence of COVID-19 infection was found to be 65.4% among studied physicians. The significant independent predictors of COVID-19 infection were  smoking, working as a frontline physician, having contact with a COVID-19 case, and working for less than ten years [ARR (95% CI): 3.0(1.6-5.7), 2.3(1.4-3.8), 2.1(1.2-3.6), and 1.8(1.2-2.9); respectively]. Conclusions: The incidence of COVID-19 infection among Egyptian physicians is relatively high. Smoking, being a frontline physician, having contact with a COVID-19 case, and working for less than 10 years are all factors associated with an increased risk of infection. There should be strict application of preventive measures, periodic screening for COVID-19 for early detection and isolation of infected HCWs together with effective vaccination.

scholarly journals Vietnamese People’s Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuyen Dinh Hoang ◽  
Robert Colebunders ◽  
Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo ◽  
Nhan Phuc Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Trung Dinh Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Preventive Behaviour ◽  
Restrictive Measures ◽  
Underlying Diseases ◽  
Vulnerable Persons

Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the restrictive measures implemented for its control, may considerably affect people’s lives particularly vulnerable persons such as children, elderly and people with underlying diseases. This study aimed to assess the well-being of Vietnamese people after COVID-19 lockdown measures were lifted and life gradually returned to normal in Vietnam.MethodsAn online survey was organized from 21st to 25th April 2020 among Vietnamese residents aged 18 and over. Data were collected concerning the participants’ health status, COVID-19 preventive behaviour, and consequences of the preventive measures. The WHO-5 Well-Being Index was used to score participants’ well-being.ResultsA total of 1922 responses were analyzed (mean age was 31 years; range: 18-76). Factors associated with a high well-being score included older age, eating healthy food, practising physical exercise, working from home, and adherence to the COVID-19 preventive measures. Female participants, persons worried about their relatives’ health, and smokers were more likely to have a low well-being score.ConclusionsThe Vietnamese people continued to follow COVID-19 preventive measures even after the lockdown was lifted. Most respondents scored high on the well-being scale. However, the emergence of a new COVID-19 outbreak with an epicenter in Da Nang city is expected to increase public anxiety and mental health problems. It is clear that together with preventive measures, developing strategies to guarantee the well-being of the Vietnamese people’s is equally important.

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