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Study on Some Indicators of Healthy Life Expectancy in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Ryon-Hui Ri,
Kwang-Rim Ho
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2017
Pages:
60-66
Received:
14 November 2016
Accepted:
16 January 2017
Published:
17 February 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.wjph.20170202.11
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Abstract: Nowadays it is one of the important issues to work out and analyze how long people lead a healthy life in order to clearly understand the health status of population in our country and to take countermeasures for the improvement of their health. Compute the disability life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) in DPRK by sex, age group, urban and rural areas, and types of disability among several indicators which reflect the healthy life expectancy of the population. For the first time, the 2008 census in DPRK provided data on degree of impairments related to human activities. The disability life expectancy is derived from the method commonly used in life expectancy calculation and the DFLE is derived in continuous time and, because of data limitation, implemented using piecewise-constant disability prevalence. (Hereunder disability life expectancy will be expressed as life expectancy.) The life expectancy (LE) of men at birth is 65.6 years and that of women is 72.7 years in DPRK. The life expectancy is 70.5 years in urban areas and 67.6 years in rural areas. The LE at age 60 is 13.2 years for males and 19.1 years for females. The DFLE at age 60 is 8.1 years for males and 10.8 years for females. In DPRK, women live longer than men, on average, but spend more years of living with disability. People in urban areas live longer than those in rural areas and they spend more years of living, free of disability. Such calculation and analysis will contribute to the promotion of the public health effectively in the future.
Abstract: Nowadays it is one of the important issues to work out and analyze how long people lead a healthy life in order to clearly understand the health status of population in our country and to take countermeasures for the improvement of their health. Compute the disability life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) in DPRK by sex, age gr...
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The Lived Experience of Patients with Leprosy at Kagando Hospital, Uganda
Baluku M. Raphael,
Samuel Nambile Cumber,
Vallence Niyonzima,
Jackson Jr Nforbewing Ndenkeh,
Rosaline Yumumkah Kanjo-Cumber
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2017
Pages:
67-74
Received:
31 October 2016
Accepted:
12 December 2016
Published:
23 February 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.wjph.20170202.12
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Abstract: Though the world health assembly passed a resolution to “eliminate leprosy as a public health problem” by 2000, the disease is still common in many countries worldwide. Leprosy deforms and disables but seldom kills so that those who have been crippled live on getting steadily worse. Thus, the researcher was prompted to explore the lived experiences of patients with leprosy. A descriptive phenomenological qualitative approach was used for this study, to explore lived experience of patients with leprosy. In-depth audio taped interviews were conducted with six participants, data was analyzed using Colaizzi’s framework and Watson’s Human caring theory directed the study. The process of analysis identified five central themes: Living with physical disability, living with social dilemmas, living with economic hardships, relative social acceptance, and living in harmony with self and God. Notably, physical disabilities push patients with leprosy to the extreme of poverty. Failure to meet the basic human needs increase their susceptibility to chronic ulcers and an enduring hospitalization. Ability to meet the basic necessities of life was seen to increase social acceptance and respect from community members who are not affected by leprosy. Thus, economic rehabilitation is the most preferred solution to overcome the agony faced by patients with leprosy.
Abstract: Though the world health assembly passed a resolution to “eliminate leprosy as a public health problem” by 2000, the disease is still common in many countries worldwide. Leprosy deforms and disables but seldom kills so that those who have been crippled live on getting steadily worse. Thus, the researcher was prompted to explore the lived experiences...
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Assessing Nurses’ Knowledge on the Management of Women Presenting with Still-Birth at the Bota District Hospital, Cameroon
Sona Motomby,
Samuel Nambile Cumber,
Rosaline Yumumkah Kanjo-Cumber
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2017
Pages:
75-80
Received:
18 October 2016
Accepted:
27 October 2016
Published:
27 February 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.wjph.20170202.13
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Abstract: Stillbirth refers to the delivery of an infant who died in the uterus. And also stillbirth can also be referred to as intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). Stillbirth is one of the most common serious complications of pregnancy, affecting approximately 0.5% of pregnancies in the developed world and much greater portions of the pregnancies in the developing world. The study was a cross descriptive survey design. The study population includes the entire nurses in the maternity employed at the time of the study. A random sampling technique was used to select nurses in the reproductive block. A sample size of 17 nurses was used in the study. Data was collected by means of well structured questionnaires which was shared and filled by the nurses, using a pen, or a pencil. All (100%) of the nurses’ defined stillbirth as the birth of an infant who died in the uterus. knowledge on the signs and symptoms of stillbirth, 41.1% said absence of fetal heart rate, 29.4% said mother complains of reduce fetal movement, 17.4% said restlessness and 11.7% said Nausea. From the data obtained, most of the nurses with a relative frequency of 35.29% said identifying signs and symptoms of depression are some of the management strategies used by nurses at the Bota D.H. The nurses in the Bota District Hospital are able to define stillbirth, identify its signs and symptoms, manage and provide care for women with stillbirth. Those with longer years of working experience turn to have more knowledge on how to better manage and care for stillbirth women.
Abstract: Stillbirth refers to the delivery of an infant who died in the uterus. And also stillbirth can also be referred to as intrauterine fetal death (IUFD). Stillbirth is one of the most common serious complications of pregnancy, affecting approximately 0.5% of pregnancies in the developed world and much greater portions of the pregnancies in the develop...
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Prevalence and Correlates of Diabetes Mellitus Among Adult Obese Saudis in Al-Jouf Region
Mohamed Yahya Saeedi,
Ahmed Jameel Almadani,
Abdelgadier Ibrahim Jamo,
Fayez G. Alruwailly,
Ashraf Bashir Albaraka,
Ahmed K. Ibrahim,
Kassim A. Kassim
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2017
Pages:
81-88
Received:
24 January 2017
Accepted:
22 March 2017
Published:
12 April 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.wjph.20170202.14
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Abstract: Background: Saudi Health Information Survey reported that diabetes affects 13.2% of the population while 16.3% are borderline, also obesity affects 28.7% of the population. Diabetes has a major impact on health and quality of life. whereas, early control of type 2 diabetes also reduces the risk of mortality. Aim: we aimed to explore the prevalence and the most important determinants of diabetes among a sample of Saudi obese adults and discover the reliability and validity of the CANRISK scale. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 390 obese, adult Saudis attending the 9th Olive Festival in Al-Jouf region, KSA using CANRISK questionnaire and blood sugar testing was carried out. Results: There was statistically significant association between diabetes and participants’ age (p<0.001) and insignificant association for gender, marital status, educational level, monthly income, smoking and healthy habits (p>0.05). The risk of having diabetes was increased 3.7 times for the older age group (64-74 years) in comparison to the younger group with a steady risk increase with advanced age (AOR=3.7, 95% CI 1.5-9.4). The risk of having pre-diabetes or diabetes was high in 72%, moderate in 22.5% and low in only 5.5% of the studied sample. Conclusion: Prevention strategies need to address the differential risks for diabetes among the expected high-risk groups and consider them as targets for clinical and public health action.
Abstract: Background: Saudi Health Information Survey reported that diabetes affects 13.2% of the population while 16.3% are borderline, also obesity affects 28.7% of the population. Diabetes has a major impact on health and quality of life. whereas, early control of type 2 diabetes also reduces the risk of mortality. Aim: we aimed to explore the prevalence ...
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