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Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)
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Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 22-08-2017
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 13-10-2023
DOI: 10.1155/2023/6660371
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Date: 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 13-04-2017
Abstract: em Introduction /em . Currently, diabetes is the second most common non-communicable disease (NCD) in Ethiopia. Its burden is 4.8% in this country, even though three quarter of its population live with undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM), which causes complications like heart failure, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves damages. Early detection of DM is vital for a timely intervention to prevent these life threatening complications. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of undiagnosed DM and related factors in East Gojjam, North West Ethiopia, in 2016. br / em Materials and methods. /em A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 757 in iduals in East Gojjam from June to September 2016. The s led population was selected using multi-stage cluster s ling method. Basic data were collected in Amharic (local language) and a pretested interviewer administered the questionnaire. Peripheral blood s les were collected by puncturing the ring finger in order to measure fasting blood glucose. Univarite and multivariate logistic regressions analysis were performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.0. br / em Results /em . The percentage of undiagnosed DM in the study area was 11.5% (95%CI=9.2, 13.7). The prevalence was 11.3% among male vs. 11.8% among female 13.4% in urban areas vs. 10.3% in rural areas. The occurrence of undiagnosed DM was mainly associated with older age (AOR=5.99, 95%CI=1.54, 23.24), family history of diabetes (AOR=9.86, 95%CI=4.25, 22.89), history of gestational diabetes (AOR=3.01, 95%CI=1.17, 8.39) and sedentary behaviour & hours per day (AOR=2.13, 95%CI=1.04, 4.34). Being non-smoker (AOR=0.05, 95%CI=0.01, 0.17) and unmarried (AOR=0.09, 95%CI=0.02, 0.42) were also predictive characteristics for undiagnosed DM in the study area. br / em Conclusions /em . In conclusion, this study revealed a relatively high prevalence of undiagnosed DM in the study area. The occurrence of undiagnosed DM was significantly higher when associated with the age of the participants, their marital status, history of hypertension, diabetes family history, history of gestational diabetes mellitus, current smoking practices and sedentary behaviour. Thus, efforts have to be made, particularly by the in iduals involved in health practice, to early detect the disease and thereby initiate a suitable therapeutic service, before complications arise.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2023
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 03-08-2017
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 04-09-2020
DOI: 10.1186/S12905-020-01028-Z
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is major public health problem that affects many dimensions of women’s health. However, the role of IPV on women’s reproductive health in general and pregnancy loss in particular, is largely unknown in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study investigated the association between IPV and pregnancy loss in Ethiopia. A retrospective analysis of nationally representative data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) was conducted. Married women of reproductive age (15–49 years) who participated in the domestic violence sub-study of the survey were included in the analysis. Adjusted odds ratios were estimated using multilevel logistic regression models to represent the association of IPV with outcome variable. Among 4167 women included in the analysis, pregnancy loss had been experienced by 467 (11.2%). In total, 1504 (36.1%) participants reported having ever experienced any form of IPV, with 25.1, 11.9, and 24.1% reporting physical, sexual and emotional IPV respectively. A total of 2371 (56.9%) women had also experienced at least one act of partner controlling behaviour. After adjusting for potential confounders, a significant association was observed between IPV (a composite measure of physical, sexual and emotional abuse) and pregnancy loss (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 1.54, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.12, 2.14). The odds of pregnancy loss were also higher (AOR 1.72, 95% CI: 1.06, 2.79) among women who had experienced multiple acts of partner controlling behaviours, compared with women who had not experienced partner controlling behaviours. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) indicated that pregnancy loss exhibits significant between-cluster variation ( p 0.001 ) about 25% of the variation in pregnancy loss was attributable to differences between clusters. IPV against women, including partner controlling behaviour, is significantly associated with pregnancy loss in Ethiopia. Therefore, there is a clear need to develop IPV prevention strategies and to incorporate IPV interventions into maternal health programs.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 24-02-2023
DOI: 10.1002/PROS.24502
Abstract: Active surveillance (AS) aims to reduce overtreatment and minimize the negative side effects of radical therapies (i.e., prostatectomy or radiotherapy) while preserving quality of life. However, a substantial proportion of men can experience a decline in sexual function during AS follow‐up. The aim of this study was to identify predictors of declining sexual function among men on AS. Men enrolled from 2008 to 2018 in the South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative registry—a prospective clinical registry—were studied. Sexual function outcomes were measured using expanded prostate cancer index composite (EPIC‐26) at baseline and 12‐months postdiagnosis. Multivariable regression models adjusted for baseline score and other sociodemographic and clinical factors were applied to identify predictors of sexual function score at 12‐months. A total of 554 men were included. Variables that showed significant association with decline in sexual function score at 12‐months were: having two or more biopsies after diagnosis (mean change score (MCS): –16.3, p 0.001) compared with no biopsy, higher number of positive biopsy cores (MCS: –1.6, p = 0.004), being in older age category (above 70 vs. below 60: MCS: –16.7, p 0.001 65−70 vs. below 60: MCS: –9.7, p = 0.024), having had depression (MCS: –9.0, p = 0.020), and impaired physical function (MCS: –10.0, p = 0.031). Greater socioeconomic advantage (highest vs. lowest quintile: MCS: 15.7, p = 0.022) and year of diagnosis (MCS: 2.6 for every year, p 0.001) were positively associated with 12‐months sexual function score. Neither biopsy type, biopsy timing nor PSA velocity were associated with declines in sexual function. Our findings suggest that multiple factors affected sexual function during AS. Interventions toward reducing the number of biopsies through less invasive monitory approaches, screening for physical and mental well‐being, and targeted emotional support and counseling services may be helpful for men on AS.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 16-09-2020
DOI: 10.1186/S12889-020-09514-7
Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects one in every three women globally. Previous studies have revealed that women’s experiences of different forms of IPV are significantly associated with a higher rate of unintended pregnancy, reduced uptake of contraception, and reduced ability to make decisions regarding their fertility. The aim of this study was to investigate whether previously observed relationships between IPV and unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia are mediated by contraceptive use and women’s autonomy. This study was performed using nationally representative data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). A subs le of married women of reproductive age reporting a pregnancy within the 5 years preceding 2016 and who participated in the domestic violence sub-study of the survey were included in analyses. Logistic regression models, together with the product of coefficients method, were used to estimate direct and mediated effects. Twenty six percent of participants reported an unintended pregnancy in the 5 years preceding the survey. Sixty-four percent reported having ever experienced IPV (a composite measure of physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and partner controlling behaviour). After adjusting for potential confounding factors, unintended pregnancy was significantly positively associated with reporting sexual IPV, emotional IPV, IPV (a composite measure of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse), and multiple partner controlling behaviour. However, IPV (as a composite of all four forms), physical IPV, and partner control (single act) were not significantly associated with unintended pregnancy. Women’s autonomy, but not contraception use, had a significant partial mediation effect in the relationships between some forms of IPV and unintended pregnancy. Women’s autonomy mediated about 35, 35, and 43% of the total effect of emotional IPV, IPV (physical, sexual, and/or emotional), and multiple partner control on unintended pregnancy respectively. Women’s autonomy appears to play a significant role in mediating the effect of IPV on unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia. Maternal health service interventions in Ethiopia could incorporate measures to improve women’s decision-making power to reduce the negative reproductive health effects of IPV.
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 29-07-2019
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 03-08-2017
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 07-04-2023
DOI: 10.1007/S10508-023-02593-8
Abstract: Worldwide, the human immune deficiency virus is the leading cause of death for women of childbearing age. Around two-thirds of all pregnant women living with the human immune deficiency virus experience an unintended pregnancy. The correct and consistent use of dual contraceptive methods is important to prevent unintended pregnancy and transmission of sexually transmitted infections. However, little is known about the utilization of dual contraceptive methods among HIV-infected women. Thus, this study aimed to assess dual contraceptive utilization and associated factors among HIV-positive women attending antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Finote Selam Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Facility-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from September 1 to October 30, 2019, in Finote Selam Hospital among HIV-positive women. A systematic random s ling technique was used to select study participants and the data were gathered by an interviewer-administered structured pretested questionnaire. Factors associated with dual contraceptive use were identified through binary logistic regression. Finally, a p -value 0.05 was taken as a cutoff point to declare a significant association, and the direction and strength of the association were determined by the adjusted odds ratio. The study showed that 21.8% of HIV-positive women attending ART care in Finote Selam Hospital utilize dual contraceptive methods. Dual contraceptive utilization was significantly associated with having a child (AOR: 3.29 CI 1.45, 7.47), having family support to use dual contraceptives (AOR: 3.02 CI 1.39, 6.54), having multiple sexual partners (AOR: 0.11 CI 0.05, 0.22), and urban residence (AOR: 3.64 1.82, 7.3). The study revealed that low utilization of dual contraceptive methods. This will continue major public health problems in the study area unless future interventions conducted.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 12-09-2023
DOI: 10.1002/BCO2.288
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 07-08-2017
Publisher: Science Publishing Group
Date: 2017
Publisher: OMICS Publishing Group
Date: 2018
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Date: 18-01-2023
Abstract: The magic angle of Twistronics has attracted a lot of attention because of its peculiar electrical characteristics. Moiré patterns formed by the superlattice of a twisted bilayer change overall physical properties. Circular dichroism can also be manipulated through the generated moiré pattern. Here, we report a polymer-based twisted bilayer meta-device fabricated by multilayer nanoimprint technology and study the magic angle of chirality. The superlattice of the bilayer meta-device creates moiré patterns and brings unique chiral optical responses. The bilayer nanoimprint technology is developed for metasurfaces with relative twist angles. Via the twist angle control, polymer materials with a low refractive index can manipulate the electric field of the light and reveal the chiral magic angle. Moreover, the shape of the meta-atoms plays a key role in chiral magic angle tuning. The chirality engineering by the reported nanoimprint technology and chiral meta-devices may contribute to applications in chiral imaging, biomedical sensing, lasing, and tunable optical devices.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1155/2014/484897
Abstract: Introduction. Domestic violence during pregnancy is one of the barriers to achieve MDG 3 due to its adverse health consequences. Comparable population-based data on the problem are lacking as existing literatures differ in time periods explored. Such discrepancies among study findings indicate the importance of site specific studies, especially in rural parts of Ethiopia, where little is known about the problem. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of domestic violence and its associated factors among pregnant women in Hulet Ejju Enessie district, northwest Ethiopia. Methods and Materials. Quantitative community based cross-sectional study was carried out from January 1 to 31, 2014. A total of 425 randomly selected pregnant women were involved in the study. A standard WHO multicountry study on women’s health and domestic violence questionnaire were used for data collection. Four trained female data collectors were involved. Odds ratio with 95% CI was estimated to identify factors associated with domestic violence during pregnancy using multivariate logistic regression. Statistical significance was declared at P value ≤0.05. Results. The prevalence of domestic violence during current pregnancy was 32.2%. The prevalence of psychological, sexual, and physical violence was 24.9%, 14.8%, and 11.3%, respectively. Married women at the age of ≤15 years were about four times (AOR = 4.2, 95% CI 1.9–9.0) more likely to experience domestic violence during pregnancy than their counterparts. Meanwhile, interparental exposure to domestic violence during childhood (AOR = 2.3, 95% CI 1.1–4.8), having frequently drinker partner (AOR = 3.4, 95% CI 1.6–7.4), and undesired pregnancy by partner (AOR = 6.2, 95% CI 3.2–12.1) were the main significant factors that increase risk of domestic violence during pregnancy. Conclusion and Recommendation. In this study, the prevalence of domestic violence during current pregnancy is high which may lead to a serious health consequence both on the mothers and on their foetuses. Thus, targeted efforts should be made by all concerned stakeholders to reduce the problem in the study area.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 2018
DOI: 10.1155/2018/1987581
Abstract: Background . This study tried to reflect evidences regarding internalized stigma and assessed risk factors of internalized stigma. Objective . It aims to assess the magnitude, domains, and covariates of internalized stigma among patients with mental illness in southern Ethiopia. Methods . The study was carried out by using a cross-sectional study design at Dilla University Referral Hospital (DURH). A total of 317 patients with mental illness were involved. Internalized stigma was measured using Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMI) scale. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were done. Result . The prevalence of internalized stigma was 32.1% among people living with mental illness in Dilla University Referral Hospital. Being female, medication nonadherence, and lack of family support were factors independently associated with internalized stigma. Conclusion . The results of this study found an intermediate prevalence of internalized stigma among people living with mental illness in Dilla University Referral Hospital (DURH). It revealed how much antistigma c aigns are so much important to tackle internalized stigma among people living with mental illness. Incorporating counseling and structured therapy played an important role in maximizing their quality of life.
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 24-04-2020
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 13-10-2020
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2023
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 05-11-2022
DOI: 10.1186/S12894-022-01117-1
Abstract: The aim of this study was to describe changes in patient-reported functional outcome measures (PROMs) comparing pre-treatment and 12 months after radical prostatectomy (RP), external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), brachytherapy and active surveillance (AS). Men enrolled from 2010 to 2019 in the South Australian Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcomes Collaborative registry a prospective clinical registry were studied. Urinary, bowel, and sexual functions were measured using Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC-26) at baseline and 12 months post-treatment. Higher scores on the EPIC-26 indicate better function. Multivariable regression models were applied to compare differences in function and extent of bother by treatment. Of the 4926 eligible men, 57.0% underwent RP, 20.5% EBRT, 7.0% brachytherapy and 15.5% AS. While baseline urinary and bowel function varied little across treatment groups, sexual function differed greatly (adjusted mean scores: RP = 56.3, EBRT = 45.8, brachytherapy = 61.4, AS = 52.8 p 0.001). Post-treatment urinary continence and sexual function declined in all treatment groups, with the greatest decline for sexual function after RP (adjusted mean score change − 28.9). After adjustment for baseline differences, post-treatment sexual function scores after EBRT (6.4 95%CI, 0.9–12.0) and brachytherapy (17.4 95%CI, 9.4–25.5) were higher than after RP. Likewise, urinary continence after EBRT (13.6 95%CI, 9.0-18.2), brachytherapy (10.6 95%CI, 3.9–17.3) and AS (10.6 95%CI, 5.9–15.3) were higher than after RP. Conversely, EBRT was associated with lower bowel function (− 7.9 95%CI, − 12.4 to − 3.5) than RP. EBRT and AS were associated with lower odds of sexual bother (OR 0.51 95%CI, 0.29–0.89 and OR 0.60 95%CI, 0.38–0.96, respectively), and EBRT with higher odds of bowel bother (OR 2.01 95%CI, 1.23–3.29) compared with RP. The four common treatment approaches for prostate cancer were associated with different patterns of patient-reported functional outcomes, both pre- and 12 months post-treatment. However, after adjustment, RP was associated with a greater decline in urinary continence and sexual function than other treatments. This study underscores the importance of collecting baseline PROMs to interpret post-treatment functional outcomes.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 03-01-2020
Abstract: Background: Previous studies have suggested that when intimate partner violence (IPV) tends to be persistent across a woman’s life span, her newborn offspring have a higher risk of ill health and mortality. There is a high prevalence of both IPV and neonatal mortality in Ethiopia, but the issue of IPV has remained largely outside the focus of child survival programs in this country. One of the noticeable reasons is a lack of evidence regarding the effect of IPV on neonatal mortality. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of maternal IPV on neonatal mortality in Ethiopia. Method: This study used nationally representative data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. A total of 2,863 currently married women of reproductive age who gave birth in the preceding 5 years were included in analysis. Regression models using propensity scores were used. Results: The prevalence of physical, emotional, and sexual IPV were 24.5%, 22.9%, and 12.0%, respectively. About 56% of women had also experienced at least one act of partner controlling behavior. Maternal IPV experience (a composite measure of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse) was associated with increased neonatal mortality (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.58, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.03, 6.45]). In addition, the odds of neonatal mortality were 2.75 times (AOR = 2.75 95% CI = [1.05, 7.2]) higher among women who had experienced three or more partner controlling behaviors than women who had experienced less than three or none. Conclusion and implication: Maternal IPV is significantly associated with risk of neonatal mortality in Ethiopia. There is a clear need for IPV interventions in child survival programs. Therefore, existing neonatal survival strategies should focus beyond the direct causes of neonatal mortality, and they need to target IPV as an underlying factor to neonatal morbidities and mortality.
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