Résultats de la recherche - "Clinical Epidemiology"

Background: Ethiopia has made a significant contribution towards Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI). However, evidence on the effect, use, and perceived quality of CBHI in the study area was scanty. Hence, this study aimed to assess the effects of a community-based health insurance scheme on th...

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Introduction: Hypertension represents a significant public health issue and stands as one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, affecting both developed and developing nations. Notably, data regarding hypertension in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains scarce. This study s...

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Background: Anaemia in women of reproductive age is still a problem for public health worldwide. As per NFHS-5 data anaemia among reproductive age group is about 57 %. Anaemia is indicative of poor nutrition and health. The most common type of anaemia is due to nutritional factors. Objective: To val...

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Background: Menstrual cycle abnormalities and irregularities have a substantial impact on women's quality of life. Because of their intense academic environments, female medical undergraduates are particularly sensitive to stress-induced menstrual problems. This study explores the effect of irr...

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Background: Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, hypertension, central obesity and dyslipidemia. Recent studies shows an increasing trend of NCDs among tribal population groups. The aim of this study is to explore the presence of metabolic syndrome in tribal an...

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Background: Research evidence highlights modifiable risk factors as key elements in preventing hypertension and its complications. This study explores their association with hypertension to inform preventive strategies. Objectives: We assessed the socio-clinical, bio-physiological, and biochemical p...

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Background: The term “Contraceptive Morbidity'' was coined by the WHO to describe conditions resulting from the use of contraceptive methods such as menstrual irregularities, weight gain, disturbances of appetite, headache, lower abdominal pain, acne, mood swings, decreased libido, dermati...

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Objectives: As one ages, it becomes essential to anticipate and address the obstacles that impede the pursuit of healthy ageing. Thus, the present study aims to find out the associations between hand grip strength (HGS) asymmetry, physical frailty, cognitive impairment, and cognitive frailty. Method...

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Objectives: To evaluate clinicians’ antibiotic stewardship knowledge, prescribing behaviors, and opinions and identify demographic and institutional factors influencing stewardship effectiveness. Study design: Mixed-methods. Methods: We used a validated questionnaire and focus group interviews to ga...

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death from an infectious agent. Tuberculosis patients often fall into a “poverty medical trap” due to the cost of treatment. The present study aimed to estimate the economic burden of TB in registered patients undergoing treatment under t...

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Aim: To investigate the incidence, demographic characteristics, and distribution of stomach cancer across the Kashmir Valley, with a focus on regional variations. Methods: This study employed a combination of hotspot analysis, spatial clustering, and trend analysis to examine stomach cancer incidenc...

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Problem considered: Cataracts, a leading cause of blindness, affect 12 million people globally. Among older adults, the decline in the ocular vestibular system and reduced balance control increase the risk of fall. Although the effectiveness of Tai Chi in older adults with cataracts remains unclear,...

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Background: Early identification of reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and providing appropriate measures depending on BMD values, lead to early prevention and treatment of osteoporosis-related complications effectively. Quantification of osteoporosis can also be done by quantitative computed tomogr...

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Background: Hospitals are the final gate in Indonesia's health service system. Furthermore, the government's strategy to pursue universal coverage through National Health Insurance (NHI) is anticipated to improve the public availability of healthcare services. The study aims to investigate...

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Background and aim: Sepsis with persistent bacteremia caused by Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) poses a significant mortality risk in intensive care units (ICUs). The role of follow-up blood cultures (FUBCs) in predicting outcomes remains debated. Thi...

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Background: Rabies is a widespread disease affecting all warm-blooded animals. In developing countries, most human mortalities originate from rabid dogs. Every year, rabies is responsible for an estimated 60,000 human deaths worldwide, with 15 million people receiving rabies post-exposure prophylaxi...

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Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) significantly challenge cancer patients’ management, causing prolonged hospitalization, increased morbidity, and mortality. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) complicates treatment and recovery. This study assessed the SSI incidence, antimicrobial sensitivity...

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Background: Poor health literacy contributes to cervical cancer being the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women. This study aimed to assess health literacy levels regarding cervical cancer and identify factors associated with high literacy among reproductive-age women attending...

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is the most common of the endocrine disorders. It is a chronic condition, characterized by hyperglycemia and due to impaired insulin secretion with or without insulin resistance. American Diabetes Association (ADA) defines diabetes mellitus as a group of metabolic dis...

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