Research Article
Magnitude and Determinants of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure Among Hypertensive Patients in Northern Ethiopia, 2018: A Cross-Sectional Study
Haftea Hagos Mekonen*,
Tsegu Hailu Gebru,
Kbrom Gemechu Kiros,
Yohannes Ashebir Tesfamichael,
Tesfay Gebreslassie Gebrehiwot,
Destaalem Gebremedhin Gebre,
Mekonen Haftom Goyteom,
Beyene Tadesse Teklemichael,
Milete Gebrehiwot Hagos,
Gessessew Teklebrhan Gebrehiwot,
Embay Amare
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
Pages:
1-7
Received:
5 August 2023
Accepted:
1 September 2023
Published:
8 January 2024
Abstract: Background and Aims: Uncontrolled blood pressure is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as angina, myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial diseases, and it is a leading cause of death. There is limited information on the magnitude of uncontrolled blood pressure and its determinants in Ethiopia particularly to the study setting. This study aimed to assess the magnitude and determinants of uncontrolled blood pressure among hypertensive patients in Northern Ethiopia, 2018. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from February to April 2018. During the data collection period, blood pressure was measured twice from each study participants and an average of the two measurements five minutes apart was taken. Socio-demographic and lifestyle data collected using face to face interviews; record reviews, and anthropometric measurements also used for clinical and anthropometric data. Four hundred forty-five hypertensive patients were included in this study through a systematic random sampling technique. Data were entered and analyzed by using SPSS version 23. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was done to identify the determinants of uncontrolled blood pressure. Adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals were used to show the strength of association, and to declare statistical significance at P-value <0.05. Result: According to this study, 340 (76.4%) of participants had uncontrolled blood pressure. The determinants of uncontrolled blood pressure were no formal education (AOR=1.89, 95%CI: 1.01-3.52), alcohol drinking (AOR=4.18, 95%CI: 1.81-9.66), and every one-month follow-up (AOR=2.54, 95%CI: (1.19-5.39). Conclusion: uncontrolled blood pressure was high. No formal education, alcohol drinking, and every one-month follow-up were determinants of uncontrolled blood pressure. So, health education on lifestyle modifications and hypertension-related complications in each follow-up visit through health professionals are essential for the prevention of hypertension complications.
Abstract: Background and Aims: Uncontrolled blood pressure is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as angina, myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial diseases, and it is a leading cause of death. There is limited information on the magnitude of uncontrolled blood pressure and its determinants in Ethiopia particularly to the study ...
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Research Article
Surgical Resection of Rare Giant Cervical Lipoma
Younes Dehneh*,
Mohammed Lhamlili,
Mohammed Khoulali,
Noureddine Oulali,
Faycel Moufid
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
Pages:
8-11
Received:
5 October 2023
Accepted:
26 October 2023
Published:
11 January 2024
Abstract: Lipoma are benign tumors originates from fat tissue. They mostly arise on the trunk and extremities. Giant cervical lipoma is unusual presentation of lipoma. They are divided into 3 types: superficial lipomas, deep lipomas, and periosteal lipomas. Lipoma constitute approximately 5% of all soft tissue tumors. Local recurrence of lipomas following marginal excision is generally less than 5%, although it may be somewhat more common with infiltrating intramuscular lipomas. Giant lipomas located on the anterior neck are extremely rare. They are typically present as a uniform, hyperechoic mass. MRI is preferred examination. We report a 32-year-old male with cervical giant lipoma for 5 years, he underwent surgery with favorable outcome. Our case report focus on a rare effected location. Differential diagnosis of lipoma is liposarcoma should always kept in mind. The treatment is surgical removal. After undergoing surgery to remove a massive neck lipoma, there is a possibility of experiencing various complications, including vascular injury (involving the subclavian vessels), nerve damage (involving the brachial plexus and potential vagus nerve dysfunction), hematoma formation, wound infections, fat embolism, and the development of unsightly keloid scars. Lipomas can manifest as multiple growths, reappear over time, or attain larger sizes when linked to conditions.
Abstract: Lipoma are benign tumors originates from fat tissue. They mostly arise on the trunk and extremities. Giant cervical lipoma is unusual presentation of lipoma. They are divided into 3 types: superficial lipomas, deep lipomas, and periosteal lipomas. Lipoma constitute approximately 5% of all soft tissue tumors. Local recurrence of lipomas following ma...
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Research Article
Analysis of Thyroid Autoantibodies and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Expression in Patients with Thyroid Diseases in High Iodine Areas of Cangzhou
Shen Chao,
Liu Na,
Ji Libin,
Yang Guiran*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
Pages:
12-15
Received:
9 January 2024
Accepted:
31 January 2024
Published:
29 February 2024
Abstract: Objective: To analyze the differences in the expression of thyroid autoantibodies and thyroid-stimulating hormone in people with thyroid disease in the high iodine area of Cangzhou City. Methods A total of 90 patients with thyroid disease from high iodine area of Cangzhou City were enrolled, including 30 patients with hypothyroidism, 30 patients with goiter and 30 patients with thyroid cancer. A total of 30 healthy patients at the same time and in the same region were selected as the control. The subjects were divided into four groups: hypothyroidism group, Goiter group, Thyroid cancer group, and control group. The TSH levels and thyroid autoantibody levels of the four groups were analyzed. Results Compared with the control group, the levels of thyroid autoantibodies in the hypothyroidism, Goiter group and thyroid cancer group were significantly higher (P<0.05), and compared with the control group, the TSH levels in the hypothyroidism group and the thyroid cancer group were higher, and the TSH levels in the Goiter group were lower (P<0.05). Conclusion: Thyroid autoantibodies and thyroid-stimulating hormone are differentially expressed in different types of thyroid diseases in the high iodine area of Cangzhou City, which can be used as reference indicators for the identification and diagnosis of different types of thyroid diseases.
Abstract: Objective: To analyze the differences in the expression of thyroid autoantibodies and thyroid-stimulating hormone in people with thyroid disease in the high iodine area of Cangzhou City. Methods A total of 90 patients with thyroid disease from high iodine area of Cangzhou City were enrolled, including 30 patients with hypothyroidism, 30 patients wi...
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