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- A Study of Hypertension and its Sociodemographic Factors among Bus Conductors in North Karnataka
Authors
1 Dept of Pathology, JNMC, Belgaum
2 Department of Community Medicine, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum-590001
3 Dept of Community Medicine, JNMC, Belgaum
4 Dept of Community Medicine, BIMS, Belgaum, Karnataka
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 39-43Abstract
Background: Hypertension is one of the diseases of occupational origin. It is ranked fifth amongst the ten most important categories of occupational illness. The prevalence of hypertension increases when selected occupational groups are screened.
Objectives: To study the prevalence of hypertension among bus conductors and to determine the occupational and social factors associated with it.
Study design: A cross sectional Study.
Study participants: Bus Conductors (370 participants).
Materials & Method: A detailed pre tested and validated questionnaire was used to collect information on Social and Occupational risk factors for hypertension. Blood pressure was measured using mercury sphygmomanometer and the auscultatory method. In statistical analysis, summary figures like rates, percentages and chi-square test were used.
Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 14.8%.The upward trend in prevalence was observed with increase in age and the association was statistically significant. Prevalence of hypertension was gradually increased as the duration of service increased and it is highest among those (36.3%) whose duration of service in the department was more than 30 years.
Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension among conductors was 14.8% which is similar to general population.
Keywords
Hypertension, Occupational Stress, Social Factors, Bus Conductors
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Authors
1 Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, J.N.Medical College, Belgaum, IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, J.N.Medical College, Belgaum,, IN
4 Department of Pediatrics, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, IN
5 Department of Community Medicine, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, IN
6 Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manglore, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 2, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 63-67Abstract
Background
Birth weight is a reliable and sensitive predictor of a newborn's chances for survival, growth and long term physical and psychosocial development. Thus knowing the magnitude and associated risk factors of low birth weight (LBW) will help in minimizing its incidence in the community.
Aims
To find out the incidence of LBW babies, its risk factors and its effects during the first year of life.
Study design
This longitudinal study was done in three subcentre areas of South India. Subjects All the 194 babies born from November 2004 to April 2005 formed the birth cohort.
Outcome measures
Weight of the newborn was recorded in the initial visit followed by monthly follow up visits to enquire about their morbidities.
Results
The incidence of LBW among 194 babies was 2.48 per 1000 live births. The risk factors significantly associated with LBW were age at first pregnancy below 19 years, less than 100 or no intake of iron and folic acid tablets (IFA) during antenatal period, birth spacing of less than 2 years between pregnancies and babies of Scheduled caste or tribe (SC/ ST) families. Incidence of episodes of all morbidities was more and that of anemia was significantly more among LBW compared to normal birth weight babies during the first year of life.
Conclusions
LBW was affected by multiple risk factors with consequent effect on occurrence of morbidities. Such factors need to be affectively controlled to improve child health and development.
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Low Birth Weight, Incidence, Correlates, Outcomes, Morbidities, Community, Longitudinal StudyReferences
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