Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
AbstractBackground:
Non-communicable
diseases
(NCDs)
have
become
a
major
public
health
concern
in
Iraq,
playing
significant
role
the
country's
morbidity
and
mortality
rates.
To
offer
thorough
overview
of
patterns
overall
impact
NCDs
on
health,
this
study
aim
to
map
trends
incidence,
prevalence,
rates
Iraq
between
2003
2021.
Methods:
Data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
Study
2021were
utilized.
The
focus
was
2021,
period
marked
by
social
political
changes.
Using
GBD
results
tool,
age-standardized
(ASPR,
ASIR,
ASMR)
for
12
were
extracted
expressed
per
100,000
population.
Descriptive
statistics
with
95%
uncertainty
intervals
calculated,
analyzed.
Results:
analysis
revealed
nuanced
trajectory
ASPR
all
increased
slightly
(change
%:
0.07,
UI:
−0.06
0.14),
notable
decline
chronic
respiratory
−14.41,
−21.63
−14.30)
rise
neoplasms
32.66,
31.16
32.12).
ASIR
diabetes
kidney
showed
largest
increase
42.92,
36.00–49.78),
while
had
greatest
−12.09,
−26.23–2.94).
Cardiovascular
remained
leading
cause
both
sexes,
ASMRs
increasing
males
decreasing
females
over
period.
Skin
subcutaneous
highest
ASMR
48.15),
digestive
experienced
−21.41).
Conclusion:
2021
highlights
progress
reducing
NCD
especially
among
younger
people.
However,
older
still
face
high
death
cardiovascular
diseases.
Rising
cases
cancer,
diabetes,
signal
need
targeted
interventions.
Continued
risk
factors
healthcare
access
is
essential.
Conflict and Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
ongoing
war
in
Sudan
has
triggered
a
massive
displacement
crisis,
leaving
internally
displaced
people
(IDP)
struggling
to
access
healthcare
services.
This
study
aimed
investigate
access,
utilization,
and
the
quality
of
life
among
Sudanese
IDP
during
conflict.
Methods
cross-sectional
was
carried
out
six
states.
Quality
assessed
using
WHOQOL-Bref
questionnaire.
Accessibility,
consequences
not
accessing
were
evaluated
an
author-designed
questionnaire,
which
piloted
prior
study.
Chi-square
tests
used
analyze
associations
between
categorical
variables,
while
ANOVA
applied
assess
differences
quality-of-life
domains
based
on
duration
living
conditions.
Multinomial
logistic
regression
identified
predictors
affordability,
with
significance
set
at
p
<
0.05.
Results
Among
612
participants,
40.3%
reported
facilities
being
very
close,
13.0%
faced
waits
over
2
h,
54.3%
found
unaffordable.
Only
33.6%
always
had
qualified
staff,
22.8%
visited
public
supported
by
non-governmental
organizations.
psychological
domain
highest
mean
score
49.7
(18.1).
Worsened
symptoms
(44%)
common
consequence
inaccessibility,
lack
transport
(37.9%)
most
barrier.
Availability
staff
significantly
increased
likelihood
seeking
care
(χ²
=
11.30,
0.022).
Quality-of-life
varied
situation
(
0.011).
Conclusion
revealed
significant
variations
utilization
IDP,
lower
than
those
other
countries.
Interventions
should
prioritize
innovative
solutions
like
telemedicine,
targeted
support
for
vulnerable
groups,
expanding
health
insurance
coverage
enhance
long-term
outcomes.
Frontiers in Global Women s Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Introduction
Intimate
partner
violence
(IPV)
is
most
prevalent
among
women
of
reproductive
age
and
can
have
lifelong
consequences.
Screening
within
healthcare
settings
represents
a
promising
first
step
toward
addressing
IPV,
with
providers
playing
central
role
in
this
response.
A
lack
provider
readiness
to
screen
for
IPV
may
leave
victims
vulnerable
continued
physical,
psychological,
sexual,
health
problems.
This
study
aimed
assess
the
identify
factors
affecting
screening
practices
obstetrics
gynecology
units
referral
hospitals
Amhara
regional
state,
Ethiopia.
Methods
An
institution-based
cross-sectional
was
conducted
between
9
January
4
February
2023.
simple
random
sampling
technique
employed
select
participants.
pilot
reliability
construct
validity
tool,
data
were
collected
using
self-administered
questionnaire.
The
entered
into
EPI-Data
version
4.6
analyzed
STATA
14.
Bivariable
multivariable
logistic
regression
models
applied
associated
factors.
Result
From
409
participants,
46.5%
[95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
42–51]
ready
reproductive-aged
women.
Being
male
[adjusted
odds
ratio
(AOR)
=
1.64,
95%
CI:
1.03–2.61],
trained
(AOR
2.84,
1.64–4.94),
favorable
attitude
2.21,
1.42–3.44),
good
knowledge
2.23,
1.42–3.50),
availability
guidelines
their
working
area
1.74,
1.07–2.81)
found
be
significantly
providers’
IPV.
Conclusion
In
study,
fewer
than
half
Factors
that
influenced
included
training
on
positive
attitudes
screening,
adequate
about
access
work
environment.
Journal of Global Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2024
Severe
community-acquired
pneumonia
presents
a
looming
threat
to
older
adults
globally,
often
resulting
in
alarming
mortality
rates.
Despite
advancements
treatment,
challenges
persist,
exacerbated
by
factors
like
increasing
comorbidity.
As
age
rises,
so
does
the
risk
of
and
prolonged
recovery
periods.
Particularly
low-income
countries
such
as
Ethiopia,
burden
severe
is
staggering.
Yet,
research
on
estimated
time
its
determinants
among
this
region
remains
insufficient,
demanding
urgent
attention.
Hence,
study
we
endeavour
uncover
insights
into
contributing
adults.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(4), С. e0301602 - e0301602
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2024
Background
Stillbirth
is
a
silent
tragedy
that
shatters
the
lives
of
women,
families,
and
nations.
Though
affecting
over
2
million
infants
globally
in
2019,
it
remains
overlooked,
with
no
specific
targets
dedicated
to
its
reduction
sustainable
development
goals.
Insufficient
knowledge
regarding
primary
risk
factors
contributing
stillbirths
hinders
efforts
reduce
occurrence.
Driven
by
this
urgency,
study
focused
on
identifying
determinants
stillbirth
among
women
giving
birth
hospitals
across
North
Wollo
Zone,
Northeast
Ethiopia.
Methodology
This
employed
an
institution-based
unmatched
case-control
design,
involving
randomly
selected
sample
412
(103
cases
309
controls)
who
gave
Zone.
Data
were
collected
using
structured
data
extraction
checklist.
entry
was
conducted
Epi-data
version
3.1,
analysis
performed
SPSS
25.0.
Employing
multivariable
logistic
regression
model,
we
identified
independent
predictors
stillbirth.
The
level
statistical
significance
declared
at
p-value
<
0.05.
Results
Our
revealed
several
critical
associated
increased
Women
experienced
premature
rupture
membranes
(AOR
=
5.53,
95%
CI:
2.33–9.94),
induced
labor
2.24,
1.24–4.07),
prolonged
exceeding
24
hours
3.80,
1.94–7.45),
absence
partograph
monitoring
during
2.45,
1.41–4.26)
all
significantly
Preterm
3.46,
1.87–6.39),
post-term
3.47,
1.35–8.91),
carrying
female
fetus
1.81,
1.02–3.22)
higher
Conclusion
These
findings
highlight
importance
early
intervention
close
for
experiencing
membranes,
labor,
or
labor.
Additionally,
consistent
use
enhanced
prenatal
care
pregnancies
preterm
could
potentially
contribute
reducing
rates
improving
maternal
neonatal
outcomes.
Further
research
needed
investigate
underlying
mechanisms
behind
observed
association
between
fetal
sex
risk.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 21, 2024
Abstract
Background
On
April
15th,
2023,
intense
clashes
involving
heavy
weapons
and
airstrikes
occurred
between
the
Sudanese
Armed
Forces
(SAF)
paramilitary
Rapid
Support
(RSF)
in
Khartoum,
capital
of
Sudan,
leading
to
displacement
almost
8.1
million
people.
The
ongoing
armed
conflict
Sudan
has
led
a
worsening
humanitarian
catastrophe,
posing
serious
challenges
country's
health-care
system
even
its
collapse.
Healthcare
facilities
have
been
severely
affected,
with
barely
one-third
hospitals
operating
zones.
Hemodialysis
patients
are
among
most
affected
by
this
war's
aftermath,
which
ranges
from
obvious
dangers
like
violence-related
injuries
deaths
more
indirect
effects
suspension
access
preventive
curative
medical
care.
Methods
This
was
descriptive
cross-sectional
multicenter
health
facility-based
study
aiming
impact
15
war
on
hemodialysis
Sudan.
conducted
five
centers
four
different
states
including
Gezira
State,
Red
Sea
River
Nile
Kassala
State.
included
316
participants.
Data
collected
using
structured
interviews
guided
questionnaire.
questionnaire
encompassed
primary
domains:
demographic
data,
healthcare
(Levesque’s
Conceptual
Framework
Access),
physical
implications,
psychological
(Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
scale
Patient
questionnaire),
quality
life
(Kidney
disease
36
scales).
Statistical
Package
for
Social
Sciences
(SPSS)
version
26
used
data
analysis.
Results
involved
participants,
an
average
age
47.14
63.9%
being
males.
After
war,
74.7%
reported
unemployed.
30.1%
participants
had
flee
their
homes,
18.7%
renal
ailment
limiting
travel.
Among
components
affordability,
it
received
lowest
score
(5.6
out
10).
More
than
half
were
unable
maintain
regular
sessions
(56.9%)
throughout
65.2%
developed
complications
as
result.
GAD
assessment
showed
62.7%
significant
anxiety
symptoms,
while
40.5%
depression
symptoms
Conclusion
patients'
suffering
increased
result
war.
experience
severe
mental
problems
addition
physiological
problems,
anxiety,
internal
inability
continue
sessions.
advocates
implementation
permanent
ceasefire
zones
ensure
delivery
critical
aid,
particularly
encourages
stronger
advocacy
war-torn
areas
well
collaboration
international
organizations
provide
such
specialized
Finally,
use
telemedicine
services
backup
plan
continuous
consultation
care
event
disruptions.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2024
Background
In
resource-limited
areas,
especially
in
conflict-affected
settings,
managing
the
risk
of
hospital-acquired
infections
is
difficult
due
to
destruction
essential
facilities
healthcare
settings.
The
study
aimed
assess
adherence
Infection
prevention
practices
and
associated
factors
among
workers
Northeastern
Ethiopia
following
Northern
conflict.
Methods
materials
A
facility-based
cross-sectional
was
done
with
408
workers.
survey
data
collected
using
a
structured
questionnaire
based
on
published
articles.
Data
entry
analysis
Epi-Data
version
4.6
SPSS
25.0,
respectively.
Binary
logistic
regression
used
determine
association
between
dependent
outcome
variables,
cut-off
p
value
0.05
at
95%
confidence
interval
-value
less
than
for
determining
infection
participants.
Results
included
response
rate
96.7%.
majority
participants
were
women
206
(50.5%),
married
250
(61.3%),
Orthodox
followers
211
(51.7%),
educational
status
master
holder
above
master’s
degree
or
higher
177
(43.4%).
Slightly
more
half,
53.7%
(219)
respondents
demonstrated
safe
practices.
Respondents
who
received
training
(AOR
=
2.662,
CI:
1.361,
5.120)
had
an
active
committee
2.203,
1.359,
3.572),
use
guidelines
working
departments
2.090,
1.013,
4.312),
access
adequate
personal
protective
equipment
2.773,
1.560,
4.929)
significantly
Conclusion
Overall,
only
half
practiced
Receive
guidelines,
presence
availability
prevention.
Hence,
like
Personal
equipment,
should
be
supplied
by
donors.
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024
The
"Iron
Swords"
War
beginning
in
October
2023
led
to
unprecedented
levels
of
shock
and
trauma
across
Israel,
significantly
impacting
the
Israeli
population
medical
personnel.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
compare
perceived
personal
resilience
sense
danger
among
physicians
hospitals
located
different
conflict
zone
proximities
Israel
during
this
period.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
AbstractBackground:
Non-communicable
diseases
(NCDs)
have
become
a
major
public
health
concern
in
Iraq,
playing
significant
role
the
country's
morbidity
and
mortality
rates.
To
offer
thorough
overview
of
patterns
overall
impact
NCDs
on
health,
this
study
aim
to
map
trends
incidence,
prevalence,
rates
Iraq
between
2003
2021.
Methods:
Data
from
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
Study
2021were
utilized.
The
focus
was
2021,
period
marked
by
social
political
changes.
Using
GBD
results
tool,
age-standardized
(ASPR,
ASIR,
ASMR)
for
12
were
extracted
expressed
per
100,000
population.
Descriptive
statistics
with
95%
uncertainty
intervals
calculated,
analyzed.
Results:
analysis
revealed
nuanced
trajectory
ASPR
all
increased
slightly
(change
%:
0.07,
UI:
−0.06
0.14),
notable
decline
chronic
respiratory
−14.41,
−21.63
−14.30)
rise
neoplasms
32.66,
31.16
32.12).
ASIR
diabetes
kidney
showed
largest
increase
42.92,
36.00–49.78),
while
had
greatest
−12.09,
−26.23–2.94).
Cardiovascular
remained
leading
cause
both
sexes,
ASMRs
increasing
males
decreasing
females
over
period.
Skin
subcutaneous
highest
ASMR
48.15),
digestive
experienced
−21.41).
Conclusion:
2021
highlights
progress
reducing
NCD
especially
among
younger
people.
However,
older
still
face
high
death
cardiovascular
diseases.
Rising
cases
cancer,
diabetes,
signal
need
targeted
interventions.
Continued
risk
factors
healthcare
access
is
essential.
