• Data from a national survey for the calendar year 2003 were used to assess the prevalence of ROPS use on Hispanic-operated farms. (cdc.gov)
  • We calculated prevalence ratios over time to assess trends for 4 selected risk factors and 4 chronic conditions, accounting for age, race/ethnicity, education, health care coverage, and individual states. (cdc.gov)
  • We used univariable and multivariable logistic regression models to assess the prevalence of help-seeking for IPV in the past 12 months and examined associations with different forms of IPV and sociodemographic factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Considering the lack of state-of-the-art knowledge on camel trypanosomiasis in Somalia, the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of Trypanosoma spp. (researchgate.net)
  • To assess whether use of stavudine both before and during treatment for MDR TB increased the prevalence and incidence of SSPN. (scielo.org.za)
  • We report on the prevalence and incidence of SSPN in a cohort of MDR TB patients admitted to an inpatient facility in Gauteng Province, and assess the effect of stavudine. (scielo.org.za)
  • 1. Assess the prevalence and severity of caries and fluorosis in fluoridated and non-fluoridated urban populations 2. (confex.com)
  • Secondary data analysis of EDHS 2016 was done to assess prevalence and predictors of vitamin K prophylaxis among neonates in Ethiopia five years before EDHS 2016. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To assess the effect of a comprehensive tobacco control programme initiated in Massachusetts in 1993, and to compare the 1990 to 1999 trend in smoking prevalence to that in 41 states without tobacco control programmes, controlling for demographic shifts over time. (bmj.com)
  • Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to assess the relationships between PCBs and diabetes, adjusting for diabetes risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • to assess the prevalence of 2 days per week. (who.int)
  • ABSTRACT We carried out a cross-sectional survey to study the prevalence and the characteristics of current and former smoking among Omani adults. (who.int)
  • Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) were estimated using logistic regression models. (who.int)
  • Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for the years 1990 to 1999 were used to examine changes and trends in prevalence of smoking using multivariate logistic regression models. (bmj.com)
  • A multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify the association between the use of OC during the fertile years and the prevalence of hypertension after menopause following adjustment for potential confounding factors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Women who had used OC for 30 months or more had a significantly greater prevalence of hypertension after menopause than those who had never taken OC. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study identified an association between past OC use and an increased prevalence of hypertension in postmenopausal women. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hypertension places the largest health burden on people over 50 years old worldwide of any disease [ 4 ] and, in particular, the prevalence of hypertension in women is increasing faster than that in men [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An epidemiological study has shown that the prevalence of hypertension in men is higher than in women during the young adulthood period, while that in women increases significantly after menopause [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A previous study examined the relationship between OCs use and blood pressure and the prevalence of hypertension in aged 35-55 years' Korean women [ 11 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Introduction: Nepal has one of the highest prevalences of hypertension in South Asia, which also causes other cardiovascular diseases. (doaj.org)
  • However, no studies investigated the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension by urban-rural stratification. (doaj.org)
  • The prevalence of hypertension was 35.6% in urban and 34.1% in rural regions. (doaj.org)
  • The odds of hypertension increased in rural regions for advancing age, provinces (province 4 and 5), and ecological zones (hill and terai). (doaj.org)
  • Prevalence of hypertension and quality of control of hypertension (assessed by using the mean blood pressure recorded before stroke) and odds ratios of stroke (derived from conditional logistic regression). (bmj.com)
  • Multivariable logistics regression showed that the odds of hypertension and diabetes increased by 79% (OR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.40-2.27) and 35% (OR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.04-1.75) in those with AC vascular lesions and by 3.35 times (OR: 3.35, 95% CI: 2.49-4.50) and 71% (OR: 1.71, 95% CI: 1.19-2.46) in those with PC vascular lesions compared with those without vascular lesions. (hindawi.com)
  • Briefly, a stratified multistage multicentered national cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the prevalence of hypertension in subjects over 15 years old from 31 metropolises/provinces in China. (hindawi.com)
  • After adjustment for potentially confounding variables, logistic regression gave odds ratios (ORs) for the highest to lowest tertiles of total serum PCBs that exceeded 3.5 for both systolic and diastolic hypertension. (cdc.gov)
  • To measure the prevalence of different types of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and to identify patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) at highest risk in a multicenter European sample, with a metaanalysis of relevant studies. (jrheum.org)
  • This study evaluate the effects of the Stroke Unit (SU) in Croatia by comparing the in-hospital case fatality rate in the period before (1995-2000) and after (2001-2006) the implementation of SU and to compare the prevalence of risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), atrial fibrillation (AF) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) among the patients who died. (srce.hr)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Plumbers and pipefitters had increased prevalence of symptoms suggestive of an irritant effect with no evidence of bronchial responsiveness. (bmj.com)
  • To investigate and compare the prevalence, comorbidities and management of gout in practice in the UK and Germany. (bmj.com)
  • This study examined the prevalence, continuity, and comorbidity of psychiatric disorders among youths during the 15 years after detention in a juvenile justice facility, as well as whether outcomes varied by sex and race/ethnicity. (ojp.gov)
  • The study found that although prevalence and comorbidity of psychiatric disorders decreased as the 1,829 participants aged, 52.3 percent of males and 30.9 percent of females had at least one or more psychiatric disorders 15 years after detention. (ojp.gov)
  • To estimate the prevalence, sociodemographic correlates, comorbidity, and rates of mental health service utilization of fire-setters in the general population. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Onoh I, Dairo MD, Balogun MS, Fawole O. Prevalence and Predictors of Tobacco Use Among Adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of this study was to explore the differences between the prevalence and impact factors of adolescent dissociative symptoms (ADSs) by using sex-stratification during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. (nature.com)
  • Gender differences in the prevalence and impact factors of dissociative symptoms seem to be significant among adolescents. (nature.com)
  • Our study examined the prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among adolescents in Nigeria. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, in this study we used a recently developed and relatively robust alternative indicator of malnutrition-the composite index of anthropometric failure (CIAF) to determine the prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among under-five children in rural Ethiopia. (hindawi.com)
  • To estimate the prevalence and incidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among patients attending three STD clinics in Pune, India, and to identify associated risk factors. (bmj.com)
  • Adjusted odds ratios of potential risk factors found that the region where the farm was located and the acreage of the farm appeared to be the most significant indicators of the prevalence of ROPS on Hispanic farms. (cdc.gov)
  • Using two rounds of the India National Family Health Survey (NFHS), one before and one after implementation, we examined the prevalence, pattern, and sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors associated with formal help-seeking for IPV. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study provides for the first time age- and gender-specific prevalence rates of anxiety symptoms and associated risk factors among a large population-based sample of oldest-old primary care attenders. (frontiersin.org)
  • 1991 even though there has been a decline ers, to identify the age of starting smoking, in the overall prevalence of smoking in reasons for smoking and factors related to many industrialized countries [ 3 ]. (who.int)
  • Between 2010 and 2012 we conducted a population-based cross-sectional study in Germany to determine HPV prevalence, genotype distribution and risk factors for HPV-infection in women aged 20-25 years. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prevalence and risk factors of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) located in the anterior circulation (AC) and posterior circulation (PC) has been scarcely noted in the general population. (hindawi.com)
  • Expanding our understanding of ICAS prevalence by the anatomic location of intracranial artery and the association between risk factors and ICAS by location will afford insight in the pathogenesis of ICAS. (hindawi.com)
  • To understand the prevalence of cognitive impairment among people 60 years and over and the attendant risk factors in regions of Lao PDR, the available resources for caregiving, and local attitudes towards dementia to better inform public health policies. (who.int)
  • In addition to age, the following factors were significantly associated with cognitive impairment: having no formal education relative to those with a university education (Adjusted Odds Ratio = 9.5), living in the northern relative the central region (AOR = 1.4), living in a rural area (AOR = 1.5), needing assistance for self-care (AOR = 1.8) and being underweight (AOR = 1.5). (who.int)
  • It is considered endemic in Eritrea, however, the current prevalence status and related risk factors in animals are unknown. (ilri.org)
  • The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for brucellosis in dairy cattle in Maekel and Debub regions, Eritrea. (ilri.org)
  • Crude and adjusted odds ratios of risk factors were calculated. (confex.com)
  • Results help to better understand the prevalence, severity, and risk factors of disability experienced by adults living with HIV, identify areas to target interventions, and optimise health and functioning. (natap.org)
  • Results help to better understand the prevalence, severity, and risk factors of disability experienced among adults living with HIV, and identify areas in which to target interventions to reduce disability and improve optimal health and function beyond viral suppression for adults living with HIV. (natap.org)
  • Therefore, this study aimed to identify prevalence and factors associated with vitamin K prophylaxis utilization among neonates in Ethiopia in 2016. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Based on new diagnostic criteria, we aim to investigate its prevalence and risk factors in Chinese. (researchsquare.com)
  • Therefore, this cross-sectional study aims to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of MAFLD based on new diagnostic criteria, to better elucidate the association between MAFLD and multiple metabolic disorders, so as to provide a more accurate reference for the management and prevention of MAFLD. (researchsquare.com)
  • The metaanalysis of 3818 patients showed a prevalence of precapillary PH of 9% (95% CI 6%-12%) and identified advanced age, longer disease duration, and limited cutaneous disease subset as risk factors for this condition. (jrheum.org)
  • For example, the increased prevalence of cervical dysplasia in the HIV-positive women at the two ambulatory-care clinics (6) may have been associated with other possible risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • To determine the prevalence of low serum testosterone and associated risk factors and the prevalence of androgen deficiency symptoms in men with T2DM. (samj.org.za)
  • The endpoints were in-hospital case fatality rate and prevalence of risk factors among the patients who died. (srce.hr)
  • Article arising from the dissertation of a postgraduate degree in Health Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine, ABC: "Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors in Medical Students of Northeastern Sertão", Santo André, SP, 2014. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ahluwalia et al highlighted worsening estimates for obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes in prevalence estimates from 1991-1992 to 2000-2001 among women of reproductive age (17). (cdc.gov)
  • Estimates of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence in a population prior to and after HPV vaccine introduction are essential to evaluate the short-term impact of vaccination. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Initial prevalence estimates of severe (39.5%) and moderate disability (70.5%), suggested disability is commonly experienced among adults accessing routine HIV care, with uncertainty the most severe domain of disability experienced. (natap.org)
  • Farm characteristics previously identified to be associated with low ROPS prevalence rates on other farming operations were examined for these Hispanic farming operations. (cdc.gov)
  • Previous studies confirmed the disparity in ICAS prevalence by race/region [ 11 - 15 ], but the epidemiological characteristics of ICAS located in anterior circulation (AC) and posterior circulation (PC) has been scarcely noted. (hindawi.com)
  • Previously, the diagnosis of NAFLD was an exclusive diagnosis [ 3 ], however, since researches has progressed, NAFLD was found to be derived from the potential state of multiple metabolic dysfunction with complex pathophysiological characteristics, and the high prevalence in the general population makes it common to be co-existed with other liver diseases, which indicates that the exclusive criteria can no longer meet current requirement for the diagnosis of the disease. (researchsquare.com)
  • Purpose: To determine the prevalence and characteristics of Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) and its relation to visual field loss (VFL) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG). (lu.se)
  • Finally, multivariate logistic regression estimated crude and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals for knowledge generation. (doaj.org)
  • In the last two decades, the prevalence of stroke, diabetes mellitus, arthritis and heart disease has increased significantly as a tangible index of ageing in the population, and these diseases have been accompanied by degenerating cognitive function and physical disability, both of which are adding increasing stress to community healthcare and social services. (aahd.us)
  • The reported prevalence of low testosterone among men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is high. (samj.org.za)
  • The prevalence of comorbidities tended to increase with serum uric acid (sUA) levels. (bmj.com)
  • However, there is a dearth of information on the prevalence of androgen deficiency symptoms and low serum testosterone levels in men with T2DM from sub-Saharan Africa. (samj.org.za)
  • In 223 vaccinated women, prevalence of HPV 16/18 was significantly lower compared to non-vaccinated women (13.9% vs. 22.5%, p = 0.007). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Prevalence of Anxiety Symptoms and Their Association With Loss Experience in a Large Cohort Sample of the Oldest-Old. (frontiersin.org)
  • We sought to identify the age- and gender-specific prevalence of anxiety symptoms in a large sample of general practice patients. (frontiersin.org)
  • The prevalence of androgen deficiency symptoms using the AMS questionnaire was 74.5% and correlated poorly with LSTT or LSFT. (samj.org.za)
  • There was a high prevalence of LSTT, LSFT and androgen deficiency symptoms in this study. (samj.org.za)
  • to examine the prevalence of depressive symptoms in medical students from a northeastern region of Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this study, CIAF was used to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months in rural Ethiopia. (hindawi.com)
  • health concern in the developing world, The aim of the study was to estimate particularly in places where disposable in- prevalence of smoking among adults of come is increasing [ 2 ]. (who.int)
  • The 2016 Ghana Malaria Indicator Survey data (N = 2,910 under-five children) were analyzed using model-based geostatistical methods with the two objectives to: (1) explore individual-, household-, and community-level determinant variables associated with malaria illness in U5 children, and (2) produce prevalence maps of malaria across the study locations in the country. (medrxiv.org)
  • The methodology used was that of a case-control study, where the prevalence of the substances among injured drivers (a hospital sample) was compared with the prevalence in the general driving population (a random roadside sample), and risk ratios were calculated. (swov.nl)
  • OBJECTIVE -The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy among urban Asian-Indian type 2 diabetic subjects. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • We therefore aimed to fill this knowledge gap by conducting a study to determine ICAS prevalence of AC and PC in a representative population. (hindawi.com)
  • Conclusion: Brucellosis prevalence was low in the study areas. (ilri.org)
  • Prevalence of vitamin K prophylaxis among neonates in Ethiopia in 2016 was found to be 4710(65.5%) in this study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our study compared the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children who were breastfed, given breast milk through a bottle (breast-milk fed), or formula-fed. (intechopen.com)
  • Since the passage of Question 1, studies have shown declines in Massachusetts for certain smoking indicators, including number of cigarettes purchased and prevalence of current smoking, and one study has shown that the rate of decline in Massachusetts exceeds the rate in the rest of the country. (bmj.com)
  • The study also showed that cancer prevalence increased linearly with age. (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
  • A high prevalence and incidence of HBV infection, seen in STD clinic attendees underscore the need to provide HBV vaccine to commercial sex workers and their clients in India. (bmj.com)
  • Since it will take several decades until the effects of HPV vaccines on cervical cancer incidence will be visible, monitoring of HPV prevalence and genotype distribution prior to, and after vaccine introduction is essential to evaluate the short-term impact of HPV vaccination in a population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • An important distinction is between metrics that are independent of how often each category occurs in the population (the prevalence), and metrics that depend on the prevalence - both types are useful, but they have very different properties. (wikipedia.org)
  • The relative risk (RR) was 1.57, while the estimate of the odds ratio (OR) showed a 71% increase in chances of death in the pre-SU period. (srce.hr)
  • To estimate the prevalence of cigarette's smoking among men population of aged 15yrs and older in Kabul city. (who.int)
  • The prevalence of malnutrition among children in rural Ethiopia was high. (hindawi.com)
  • Numerous studies 4- 7 have reported high prevalence of HBV markers in subjects practising risky sexual behaviour, like STD patients and commercial sex workers. (bmj.com)
  • A high prevalence of HBV infection has also been reported among individuals practising risky behaviours and HIV infected individuals in India. (bmj.com)
  • Prevalence of any high-risk type was 34.4%, and in 17.4% of all women, more than one genotype was identified. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We demonstrate a high prevalence of high-risk HPV genotypes in non-vaccinated women living in Germany that can be potentially prevented by vaccination. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Given the high prevalence of childhood malaria observed in Ghana, there is an urgent need for effective and efficient public health interventions in hot spot areas. (medrxiv.org)
  • People with MAFLD suffer high prevalence of MS, dyslipidemia, hyperuricemia, and elevated liver enzymes. (researchsquare.com)
  • Medical students with a high prevalence of depression have difficulty caring for people both during and after their graduation when exercising their function as doctors. (bvsalud.org)
  • there was a high prevalence of depression among medical students in this region. (bvsalud.org)
  • A community-based cross-sectional prevalence survey about cognitive impairment was carried out among adults ≥60 years of age who resided in six districts of three provinces in Lao PDR representing northern, central, and the southern regions. (who.int)
  • Objectives: To determine dental caries and fluorosis prevalence and severity in fluoridated Newcastle and non-fluoridated Manchester, UK. (confex.com)
  • Among patients receiving care from two ambulatory-care clinics for HIV-infected women, the prevalence of cervical dysplasia on Papanicolaou (Pap) smear for HIV-positive women was eight and 11 times greater than the prevalence of dysplasia for women residing in the respective communities (6). (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of gout in practice in the UK and Germany in the years 2000-5 was 1.4%, consistent with previous UK data for 1990-9. (bmj.com)
  • Compared with females, males had 3.37 times the odds of persisting with a psychiatric disorder 15 years after baseline (95 percent CI, 1.79-6.35). (ojp.gov)
  • The prevalence of ICAS in AC was much greater than that in PC (11.9% vs. 4.2%), and subjects with ICAS in PC were 3.9 years older than those with ICAS in AC. (hindawi.com)
  • Neonatal Mortality Ratio (NMR) could not be reversed sufficiently in Ethiopia in the last couple of years. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Trend in prevalence of current smoking for the years 1990 to 1999. (bmj.com)
  • Prevalence was sevenfold higher in patients aged 50 years or older than in younger patients (odds ratio [OR], 7.1). (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
  • Moreover, these studies used the conventional indicators of nutritional status to measure the prevalence of malnutrition in under-five children. (hindawi.com)
  • However, a number of studies pointed out that the use of conventional indicators provides only the categorization of children into the general categories of malnutrition and does not determine the overall prevalence of malnutrition associated with multiple failures. (hindawi.com)
  • Consequently, these indicators underestimate the prevalence of malnutrition due to the potential overlap of children into multiple categories of anthropometric failure [ 11 - 16 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Highest prevalence rates were found for 82- to 85-year-old women (17.2%, 95% CI 12.6-22.1) and for 86- to 90-year-old patients (both sexes) in general (15.9%, 95% CI 12.6-19.2). (frontiersin.org)
  • In view of the latest survival data confirming poor outcomes of SSc-associated PH 15 , the need to accurately measure its prevalence and identify the subset of patients at highest risk has become pressing. (jrheum.org)
  • Main Outcome Measure: Prevalence of CBS in patients with OAG. (lu.se)
  • The prevalence of cancer was higher in those who had extensive screening than in patients who had more limited initial screening. (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
  • Prevalence of roll-over protective structure (ROPS)-equipped tractors on Hispanic-operated farms in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 7 ] Using a cross-sectional design, the authors compared children living on farms to those in a reference group with respect to the prevalence of asthma and to the diversity of microbial exposure. (medscape.com)
  • The studies found that children who lived on farms had a lower prevalence of asthma and atopy and were exposed to a greater variety of environmental microorganisms than children in the reference group. (medscape.com)
  • Prevalence of adolescent tobacco use was low in Ibadan. (cdc.gov)
  • In the analysis X2, odds ratios for prevalence and adjustment according to category were used. (isciii.es)
  • We aimed to determine ICAS prevalence and risk factor profile of AC and PC in a representative population. (hindawi.com)
  • To examine the hypothesis that changes in the prevalence of smoking in Massachusetts might be caused by changes in population composition, we used individual level data from populations surveyed annually in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), including socioeconomic and demographic variables. (bmj.com)
  • Recently the composite index of anthropometric failure (CIAF) has been implemented to measure the prevalence of malnutrition. (hindawi.com)
  • To determine the association of working conditions of resident and attending assistants with the prevalence of burnout. (isciii.es)
  • Older individuals who experienced cases of death in their close social environment within the last 18 months had almost twice the odds [odds ratio (OR) 1.91, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.15-3.17] of reporting anxiety compared to those without a recent loss. (frontiersin.org)
  • 140 mm Hg had an adjusted odds ratio for stroke of 1.3 (95% confidence interval 0.6 to 2.7). (bmj.com)
  • Finally, adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated and P -value less than 0.05 taken as the cuff of point for declaration of the statistical significant association. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The odds ratios were estimated with a 95% confidence interval. (bvsalud.org)
  • Among the three subgroups of workers, plumbers had the highest prevalence of radiographic changes. (bmj.com)
  • Cases also had higher odds of prescription use than controls across most categories within 12 months after diagnosis. (psychiatrist.com)
  • the prevalence in this population for the diagnosis of depression was 28.8%.652 (63.7%) complied with all protocols to stay in research. (bvsalud.org)
  • We also performed a sex stratified analysis to examine whether historical differences between male and female smoking prevalence might translate into different responses to the tobacco control programme. (bmj.com)
  • This is primarily done for the column (condition) ratios, yielding likelihood ratios in diagnostic testing. (wikipedia.org)
  • The prevalence of asthma and allergic sensitization was 4 and 6 times lower in the Amish population, with higher median endotoxin levels in house dust. (medscape.com)
  • The odds were slightly higher for emotional IPV (NFHS-3 aOR 2.5, 95% CI 1.8, 3.3. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Malaria prevalence was higher in rural areas, increased with child age, and decreased with better household wealth index and higher level of mother's education. (medrxiv.org)
  • Both plumbers and pipefitters showed higher odds ratios for cough and phlegm than the welders. (bmj.com)