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  • Interventions to screen for human immune-deficiency virus among people donating blood[Protocol]

    Background AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) has become the most devastating disease which humankind has ever encountered. Human immune-deficiency virus (HIV) is transmitted through blood, sexual behavior and mother-to-baby, with more efficient transmission through blood transfusion. HIV risk among blood transfusion was severe due to lack of effective and correctly applied screening method and rigorous management, especially in some developing countries. Since the first HIV screening reagent was approved by FDA to screen the blood in 1985, the fourth generation test has been produced till now. Initially, HIV test was primarily used to screen the blood supply, it also became an important aspect of HIV prevention, especially screening among people donating blood. Today, HIV testing is seen as an integral part of both the nation’s prevention and treatment efforts. Objective To assess the effectiveness of any intervention tests for HIV screening among people donating blood, and find appropriate tests for HIV screening to decrease the risk of HIV transmission by blood transfusion. Search strategy MEDLINE, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (CENTRAL/CCTR), AIDSLINE, EMBASE, CBM were be searched with the terms: "HIV", "AIDS", "screening", "test", "blood donor", "blood bank" and the detailed screening method. The websites of WHO, UNAIDS, CDC, FDA, and their related links were searched. Letters were mailed to various agencies and experts in this field to acquire unpublished reports. Inclusion criteria RCT and CCT for screening HIV among blood. donors will be included. Observational studies such as cohort studies, cased-control studies, and historical controlled studies will be used for sensitivity analysis. Method of the review According to the principles of Cochrane Review, selection of trials for inclusion, quality assessment of studies, data extraction and syntheses were conducted by reviewers.

    Release date:2016-08-25 03:17 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Analysis on Needs, Demands and Utilization of Health Services of Urban and Rural Residents in Chongqing

    Objective To understand the status of needs, demands and utilization of health services of urban and rural residents in Chongqing, so as to provide references for the evaluation of health services status and policy making and regulating. Methods The data from family health questionnaire of health service survey in Western China in 2008 were descriptively analyzed. Results The two-week prevalence rate was 216.9‰ and the two-week hospital visit rate was 211.5‰. The sick people who did not seek medical care accounted for 56.2% among the sick population. The chronic disease prevalence rate was 226.4‰. The annual hospitalization rate was 77.1‰. Conclusion During the past five-year from 2003 to 2008, the needs of health services in Chongqing have had no big change, but the chronic disease prevalence rate has been in uptrend, and the utilization has obviously increased. And the economic factor is still the major cause for impeding residents to seek medical care. So it’s necessary to strengthen the construction of primary health care institutions, to improve the level of health insurance system, and to decrease the disparity in urban and rural areas.

    Release date:2016-09-07 11:01 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Effects of Body Mass Index on Prevalence of Hypertension and Blood Pressure in the Elderly

    摘要:目的:研究成都地区中老年人群体重指数(BMI)与高血压患病率及血压水平的关系。方法:按照随机抽样的方法抽取样本,对711人(平均年龄为63.28±6.25岁;男性占57.8%)进行了相关调查,调查内容中包括身高、体重、血压及脉搏等。结果:成都地区中老年人群的超重及肥胖所占比重较大(约45%),按BMI分组(lt;18.5 kg/m2,18.5~23.9 kg/m2,24~27.9 kg/m2,≥28.0 kg/m2)的高血压患病率分别是31.6%,54.8%,64.4%,82.8%,差异有统计学意义。采用logistic回归分析发现在调整年龄、性别、腰围及尿酸等后,BMI对高血压的患病率有独立影响。在整个人群及女性病人中,血压随着BMI的升高而有升高的趋势,差异有统计学意义。结论:成都地区中老年人群超重及肥胖所占比重较大。BMI可以影响高血压的患病率及影响女性病人的血压水平,是高血压的独立危险因素。Abstract: Objective: To investigate the effects of body mass index on prevalence of hypertension and blood pressure in the elderly. MethodsA survey, including height, weight, blood pressure and pulse, was carried out in a general population of Chengdu. A total of 711 subjects (average age: 63.28±6.25 years; male: 57.8%) were recruited by random sampling method. Results:The proportion of overweight and obesity was about 45%. The hypertension prevalence rate was significantly positively correlated with BMI (Plt;0.01), and that was also seen in the level of SBP and DBP for the female (Plt;0.05). In logistic regression analysis adjusting for age, gender, waist, uric acid, the standardized OR for higher BMI (≥28.0 kg/m2) as a risk factor of hypertension was 5.140. Conclusion:The proportion of overweight and obesity was great in Chengdu area. BMI can affect the prevalence rate of hypertension and the level of blood pressure.

    Release date:2016-09-08 10:12 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Investigation and Analysis on the Point Prevalence of Nosocomial Infection in A Comprehensive Hospital in 2014 and 2015

    ObjectiveTo compare the point prevalence of nosocomial infection in a comprehensive hospital between 2014 and 2015, and to put forward prevention and control measures so as to reduce the incidence of nosocomial infection. MethodsBy means of reviewing electronical medical records and beside investigation, the prevalence rates of nosocomial infection in patients hospitalized on June 4, 2014 and June 16, 2015 were investigated. Data were collected by a uniform questionnaire and analyzed by Excel 2007 and SPSS 18.0. ResultsThe nosocomial infection rates in those two time points were respectively 4.51% and 3.21% without a significant difference (χ2=2.246, P=0.134). Intensive Care Unit, Department of Neurosurgery and Department of Orthopedics were listed in the top five in terms of nosocomial infection rate for two consecutive years. The nosocomial infection sites were mainly lower respiratory tract, and a total of 64 strains were detected including mainly G? bacteria accounting for 76.6%. Antimicrobial agent usage covered 34.05% and 33.33% at those two time points. The purpose was mainly for therapy, and the pathogenic bacteria specimen detection rate was 68.06% and 59.73%, without statistically significant difference (χ2=0.114, 3.311; P>0.05). ConclusionThe prevalence of nosocomial infection in this hospital is at average national level but higher than the average level in Sichuan Province. Infection surveillance, prevention and control measures should be strengthened in key departments and key infection sites, and antimicrobial agent should be rationally used so as to reduce the incidence of nosocomial infection.

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  • Epidemiological investigation of hepatic echinococcosis in Ganzi county of Sichuan Western-Tibet District

    ObjectiveTo investigate and analysis the data of patients with hepatic echinococcosis in Ganzi County in 2018, and to understand the epidemiological characteristics of hepatic echinococcosis in Ganzi County, Sichuan Province.MethodsA total of 811 patients were enrolled. The basic information of sex, age, weight, occupation, nation, educational level, family address and so on were recorded. The location, number, classification, transverse diameter and longitudinal diameter of hepatic echinococcosis masses were recorded by abdominal color Doppler ultrasonography.ResultsIn 2018, 811 new cases of hepatic echinococcosis were reported in Ganzi County, with a prevalence rate of 4.6% (811/17 650), and 17.81% (572/3 212) in the Datongma area. Patients ranged in age from 6 to 92, the average age was (44.8±16.6) years old. The majority of patients were Tibetans (98.5%), herdsmen (71.8%) and illiterates (83.5%). The most common lesions were in right liver (84.2%) and single (91.4%).ConclusionsThere is serious transmission of hepatic echinococcosis in Ganzi County, especially in pure pastoral areas, and HAE is more prevalent than HCE. Most of the infected people are Tibetan herdsmen with illiterate educational background and more females than males. The peak incidence of hepatic echinococcosis is 30-55 years old. Close monitoring should be carried out for these people.

    Release date:2020-02-24 05:09 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Prevalence of dental caries in twelve-year-old children and its correlation with the behavior of sugary food intake in Jiangxi province

    ObjectivesTo investigate the prevalence of dental caries among twelve-year-old children and its correlation with the behavior of sugary food intake in Jiangxi province, so as to provide epidemiological evidence for the prevention of dental caries in Jiangxi province.MethodsA stratified, multistage and cluster sampling method was used to randomly select 2040 cases of twelve-year-old children in 10 counties in Jiangxi province. Clinical examination of dental health was performed on children to diagnose dental caries, and questionnaires were used to investigate the intake of sugary food. Chi-square test, rank sum test, and logistic regression were used for statistical analysis.ResultsThe caries prevalence among the 2040 cases of twelve-year-old children in Jiangxi province was 24.40%. The prevalence of caries in the rural areas was higher than that of urban areas (27.8% vs. 20.9%, P<0.05). The prevalence of caries in females was higher than that in males (28.70% vs. 20.10%, P<0.001). The DMFT of urban children was lower than that of rural children (0.39 vs. 0.55, P<0.001). According to logistic regression analysis, the risk of caries among children in Ganzhou was lower than that in Jiujiang (OR=0.629, 95%CI 0.448 to 0.883, P=0.007); the caries risk of rural children was higher than that of urban (OR=1.471, 95%CI 1.196 to 1.810, P<0.001); compared with males, females were more susceptible to dental caries (OR=1.588, 95%CI 1.291 to 1.954, P<0.001), and the caries risk increased with the frequency of eating dessert.ConclusionsThe prevalence of dental caries among twelve-year-old children in Jiangxi province is such that children in rural areas are higher than that of urban areas, females are higher than males, individuals who consume more sweet desserts and sweet drinks are more likely to develop dental caries. Focusing on rural areas and women, reducing the frequency of sweet desserts and sweet drinks, and strengthening the management of Jiujiang as a key area is of considerable significance in preventing childhood dental caries.

    Release date:2020-04-18 07:22 Export PDF Favorites Scan
  • Prevalence and risk factors of degenerative disc disease in pilots

    Objective To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of degenerative disc disease (DDD) in pilots. Methods From January 2021 to May 2022, pilots were surveyed using a whole group sampling method and relevant imaging data were collected. The contents of the survey included basic information, DDD-related information, flight-related information, and personal habits. The prevalence of DDD was calculated, and univariate χ2 test, t-test, and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed for the diseased and healthy groups to screen the risk factors of DDD. Results A total of 170 copies of questionnaire were sent out and 162 valid copies were returned. The prevalence of DDD was 47.5% (77/162), including 27.8% (45/162) for cervical spondylosis, 29.6% (48/162) for lumbar disc herniation, and 3.1% (5/162) for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. The results of univariate analysis showed that body mass index (t=2.594, P=0.010), driving age (t=2.160, P=0.032), maximum load in flight (t=2.953, P=0.004), mean load in flight (t=2.575, P=0.011), insomnia (χ2=4.756, P=0.029) and smoking (χ2=7.977, P=0.005) were significantly different between the diseased group and the healthy group. Multivariate logistic regression showed that driving age [odds ratio (OR)=1.077, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.025, 1.132), P=0.004], maximum load in flight [OR=1.279, 95%CI (1.109, 1.475), P=0.001], helmet weight [OR=1.516, 95%CI (1.056, 2.175), P=0.024], insomnia [OR=2.235, 95%CI (1.114, 4.483), P=0.024], and smoking [OR=2.527, 95%CI (1.255, 5.087), P=0.009] were risk factors for DDD. Conclusions The prevalence of DDD is high in pilots. High driving age, high maximum load in flight, high helmet weight, insomnia, and smoking may be independent risk factors for DDD.

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  • Prevalence and influencing factors of dyslipidemia among permanent residents in Longquanyi district, Chengdu

    Objective To analyze the prevalence and influencing factors of dyslipidemia among permanent residents in Longquanyi district of Chengdu for prevention and control of dyslipidemia. Methods Permanent residents in Longquanyi district were selected as research objects by convenient sampling method between November 2021 and February 2022. The dyslipidemia rate in the population was analyzed, and the influencing factors of dyslipidemia were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results A total of 11 408 permanent residents were included. Among them, 3650 people had dyslipidemia, with a prevalence rate of 32.00% (3650/11408). The prevalence rates of high total cholesterol, high triglyceride, high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were 19.30% (2 202/11 408), 13.38% (1 526/11 408), 5.05% (576/11 408) and 0.73% (83/11 408), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female, age≥30 years old, drinking, overweight / obesity, hypertension, diabetes and hyperuricemia were independent risk factors of dyslipidemia among permanent residents (P<0.05). Conclusions The prevalence of dyslipidemia in Longquanyi district is high, mainly with high total cholesterol and high triglyceride. Gender, age, drinking, body mass index, and the levels of blood pressure, blood glucose and blood uric acid are the factors affecting the incidence of dyslipidemia among permanent residents. Early intervention for high-risk groups with dyslipidemia should be adopted to effectively reduce the risk and burden of dyslipidemia.

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  • Meta-analysis of prevalence and risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China plateau

    Objective To analyze the prevalence rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in people over 40 years old in China plateau (altitude≥1 000 m) in recent years. Methods PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, VIP databases and Chinese Medical Database were searched, and the articles published between January 1, 2010 and December 5, 2022 were collected. Two reviewers independently reviewed the literature, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias of included articles. Meta-analysis was performed with Stata 17.1. Results A total of 13 articles were included, with a total sample size of 37 230 people, including 3 697 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. The prevalence rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in people over 40 years old in China plateau was 9.0% [95% confidence interval (0.07, 0.11), P<0.001]. The results of subgroup analysis showed that males (12.4%), smokers (13.4%), 61-70 years old (15.1%), primary school and below (10.3%), low body weight (12.2%) and Yunnan (11.5%) had the highest prevalence rates within the subgroup (P<0.05). Conclusions The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China plateau is still high. Gender, age, smoking, education level, body mass index and region are still important influencing factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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  • Analysis of the prevalence rate of healthcare-associated infection in comprehensive hospitals of Yunnan Province from 2020 to 2022

    Objective To understand the current situation of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in comprehensive hospitals with a number of beds≥900, and provide a reference for the next step in formulating HAI prevention and control measures. Methods The data on the prevalence rate of HAI in comprehensive hospitals with a number of beds≥900 of Yunnan Province between 2020 and 2022 were retrospective collected. The HAI situation and trend in each year were analyzed. Results A total of 119 comprehensive hospitals were included, with 166 745 patients surveyed and 3 237 cases of HAI. Lower respiratory tract infection and urinary tract infection were the most common sites. The department with the highest incidence of hospital infections was the intensive care unit, followed by neurosurgery and hematology. The prevalence rates of HAI showed a downward trend from 2020 to 2022 (2.08% vs. 1.99% vs. 1.79%, χ2=14.301, P<0.001). A total of 1 315 strains of hospital-acquired pathogens were detected, all of which were mainly Gram-negative bacteria, with Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae being more common. The rate of antibiotics use and the rate of pathogen testing showed an upward trend from 2020 to 2022 (χ2=79.233, 23.866, P<0.001), the infection rate of incision site and the prophylactic use rate of antimicrobial drugs in patients with class Ⅰ surgery both showed a decreasing trend (χ2=15.551, 6.311, P<0.05). Conclusions The prevalence of infection in comprehensive hospitals of Yunnan Province is decreasing. But the supervision of key departments, the implementation of pathogen prevention and control measures, and the rational use of antibiotics in inpatients are still the focus of future work.

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