The Magnitude of Dyslipidemia & Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 DM Who Are in Follow-up in Adult Endocrine Clinic at SPHMMC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tsion Habtamu Ababiya,
Robel Habtamu Ababiya,
Yohannes Gizachew Achamyeleh,
Peniel Yigezu Sedi,
Rediet Ajebu Nurfeta,
Sintayehu Dagnaw Dinberu,
Esrom Hagos Gebrehiwot,
Berhanu Lijalem Yigezu,
Amanuel Paulos Genebo,
Selamawit Abebe Ayele
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2023
Pages:
13-20
Received:
22 April 2023
Accepted:
12 June 2023
Published:
6 July 2023
Abstract: Diabetes has been a rising health burden universally. It is defined as a group of metabolic disorders that result in high serum glucose levels which can be caused by a deficiency of insulin or a defect in its action. Cardiovascular complication is the main cause of death in the diabetic population. Of which, dyslipidemia is the principal factor associated with cardiovascular disease in the T2DM population. However, early detection and treatment of dyslipidemia in T2DM patients can prevent the progression of dyslipidemia & minimize the risk of CVS disease-related morbidity and death significantly. And for there is a paucity of data on the magnitude of dyslipidemia & associated factors among T2DM patients in Ethiopia, we conducted an institution-based cross-sectional analytic study at SPHMMC endocrinology clinic from January 1 to February 28 2022 G.C. The data for the study is collected by a structured checklist and it is entered, cleaned & analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Descriptive analyses like frequency distribution, proportion and dispersion were calculated. And the finding is presented using frequency tables, graphs, and charts. Both univariate and multivariate analyses were done. The OR with 95% CI was used to show the strength of the association and a P value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. In the study, a total of 270 type 2 DM patients were enrolled and all of them were included in the analysis. The magnitude of dyslipidemia revealed from the study was 93.7%. Out of those who have dyslipidemia, 13.7%, 64.8%, 70% and 34.8% of the participants had high TC, low HDL, high LDL and high triglyceride levels, respectively. In multiple regression analysis, only sex showed statistical significance at p-value < 0.05. The odds of having dyslipidemia was 7-fold increased (AOR=95% CI (1.251-43.421)) in type 2 DM patients. As a conclusion, the magnitude of dyslipidemia was found to be 93.7% of the total participants which is higher than most of the studies which were done inside and outside Ethiopia. And being female was associated with a risk of developing dyslipidemia. Thus, health professionals should screen and monitor dyslipidemia in all type 2 DM patients especially females.
Abstract: Diabetes has been a rising health burden universally. It is defined as a group of metabolic disorders that result in high serum glucose levels which can be caused by a deficiency of insulin or a defect in its action. Cardiovascular complication is the main cause of death in the diabetic population. Of which, dyslipidemia is the principal factor ass...
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG Among Medical Care Providers in Sana’a Capital, Yemen, 2021
Elham Zeehrah,
Mohammed Al-Amad
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2023
Pages:
21-26
Received:
20 March 2023
Accepted:
29 May 2023
Published:
4 August 2023
Abstract: Medical care providers (MCPs) have a higher risk of contracting infection SARS-CoV-2 during medical care provision to infected patients. This study determined the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG and associated factors among MCPs in Sana’a Capital. A cross-sectional study among MCPs of six of the main Sana'a Capital hospitals was conducted. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire that was 288 distributed to MCPs, and blood samples were collected from participants, and tested for SARS-COV-2 IgG antibodies. Data entered and analyzed by Epi info 7.2.4. Univariate logistic regression to determine the association, and calculate crude and adjusted prevalence odds ratio. P-value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. 288 of MCPs were enrolled, 72% were males, 52% were <30 years old, 65% were married, 84% were nurses, 53% working at ICUs and 58% were from public hospitals. SARS-COV-2 IgG was detected in 242 with 84% overall prevalence among MCPs. It was significantly higher among MCPs at private hospitals than public hospitals and no significant difference according to other sociodemographic factors. IgG seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 was high. Implementation of effective standards for infection prevention and control (IPC) with sufficient personal protective equipment. Further studies to assess IPC practices and to identify risk factors among MCPs-related SARS-COV-2 infection are required.
Abstract: Medical care providers (MCPs) have a higher risk of contracting infection SARS-CoV-2 during medical care provision to infected patients. This study determined the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG and associated factors among MCPs in Sana’a Capital. A cross-sectional study among MCPs of six of the main Sana'a Capital hospitals was conducted. Data we...
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