Internet usage patterns among medical interns of Muzaffarnagar: A comprehensive survey analysis

Introduction: In MBBS completion, Internship period is often having a relatively free time after their duty hours, which is nowadays is being more diverted to spending time online on internet, consequently their usage pattern justifies the study in this area in Indian scenario.Materials and Methods: A prospective cross-sectional survey was carried out on all MBBS medical Interns of 2009 batch attending department of Community Medicine every month(10 Interns/month-total=100) of a Private medical College-Muzaffarnagar. They were first enlisted and their permission for participation and consent in the study were sought, followed by ethical approval of higher authorities of Institution was taken from 1st July 2013 to 1st July 14. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was e-mailed to collect data from medical interns and data analysis was done using Epi-info software version 7.1.3.3. Results: The mode of assessment of Internet by Interns was primarily through Smartphone's (60%), in which Google search & Facebook were used in maximum(69% & 75%). Although difference between impact of Internet on daily and professional life of interns was highly statistically significant (X2= 16.82,d.f=1,p<0.001) but we found, there was no association between monthly amount spent on internet and number of hours spent on Internet (X2=0.74, df=1,p>0.05). 55% of interns used internet > 100 hours in a month.Conclusion: Internet is significantly impacting the daily and professional life of Interns; so they need counseling services from department of Community medicine and Psychiatry in order to regulate Internet use, which can be further clarified from more in-depth studies in future.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i2.10754Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(2) 2015 99-104

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Determinants of housing demand in the Erzurum province, Turkey

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis ◽

10.1108/ijhma-11-2013-0056 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 586-602 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Erkan Oktay ◽

Abdulkerim Karaaslan ◽

Ömer Alkan ◽

Ali Kemal Çelik

Keyword(s):

Housing Prices ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Housing Demand ◽

Outcome Variable ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Comprehensive Survey ◽

Income Expectations

Purpose – The main aim of this study is to determine the factors that influence the housing demand of households in Erzurum, northeastern Turkey. Housing demand is generally affected by several factors including housing prices, individuals’ income, expectations and choices and so on, as a means of its demographic and socio-psychological contexts. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was carried out, in which the outcome variable had binary responses such as whether to invest in housing or not. A binary logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate the underlying data. Findings – The questionnaire was conducted in 2,927 households living in Erzurum city center, and 47 per cent of the respondents claimed that they would consider investing in housing in the future. The estimation results reveal that demographic or socio-economic factors that may possibly influence housing demand of the respondents are as follows: household head’s and spouse’s occupation, monthly income, the number of individuals in the family and car ownership. Originality/value – This paper involves the most comprehensive survey addressing the housing demand in the East Anatolian Region, Turkey. Additionally, this paper aims to contribute to the existing housing literature through establishing the statistical analysis of housing demand in an unstudied territory of the world.

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Pan-Canadian Estimates of Chronic Pain Prevalence From 2000 to 2014: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis

Journal of Pain ◽

10.1016/j.jpain.2018.10.010 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (5) ◽

pp. 557-565 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Matthew S. Shupler ◽

John K. Kramer ◽

Jacquelyn J. Cragg ◽

Catherine R. Jutzeler ◽

David G.T. Whitehurst

Keyword(s):

Chronic Pain ◽

Survey Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Pain Prevalence

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Use of the Consumer-Based Meditation App Calm for Sleep Disturbances: Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.19508 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jennifer Huberty ◽

Megan E Puzia ◽

Linda Larkey ◽

Michael R Irwin ◽

Ana-Maria Vranceanu

Keyword(s):

Sleep Disturbance ◽

Sleep Disturbances ◽

Mobile Apps ◽

Survey Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Common Time ◽

Usage Patterns ◽

Waking Up

BACKGROUND Over 30% of Americans report regular sleep disturbance, and consumers are increasingly seeking strategies to improve sleep. Self-guided mindfulness mobile apps may help individuals improve their sleep. Despite the recent proliferation of sleep content within commercially available mindfulness apps, there is little research on how consumers are using these apps for sleep. OBJECTIVE We conducted a cross-sectional survey among subscribers to Calm, a popular, consumer-based, mindfulness-based meditation app, and described and compared how good sleepers, poor sleepers, and those with self-reported insomnia use the app for sleep. METHODS Participants who were paying subscribers of Calm and had used a sleep component of Calm in the last 90 days were invited to complete an investigator-developed survey that included questions about sleep disturbance and the use of Calm for sleep. Based on self-reports of sleep disturbances and of insomnia diagnosis, participants were categorized as “good sleepers,” “poor sleepers,” or “those with insomnia diagnosis.” Chi-square tests compared reasons for downloading the app and usage patterns across participants with and without sleep disturbance. RESULTS There was a total of 9868 survey respondents. Approximately 10% of participants (1008/9868, 10.21%) were good sleepers, 78% were poor sleepers (7565/9868, 77.66%), and 11% reported a diagnosis of insomnia (1039/9868, 10.53%). The sample was mostly White (8185/9797, 83.55%), non-Hispanic (8929/9423, 94.76%), and female (8166/9578, 85.26%). The most common reasons for sleep disturbances were racing thoughts (7084/8604, 82.33%), followed by stress or anxiety (6307/8604, 73.30%). Poor sleepers and those with insomnia were more likely than good sleepers to have downloaded Calm to improve sleep (χ22=1548.8, P<.001), reduce depression or anxiety (χ22=15.5, P<.001), or improve overall health (χ22=57.6, P<.001). Respondents with insomnia used Calm most often (mean 5.417 days/week, SD 1.936), followed by poor sleepers (mean 5.043 days/week, SD 2.027; F2=21.544, P<.001). The most common time to use Calm was while lying down to sleep (7607/9686, 78.54%), and bedtime use was more common among poor sleepers and those with insomnia (χ22=382.7, P<.001). Compared to good and poor sleepers, those with insomnia were more likely to use Calm after waking up at night (χ22=410.3, P<.001). Most participants tried to use Calm on a regular basis (5031/8597, 58.52%), but regular nighttime use was most common among those with insomnia (646/977, 66.1%), followed by poor sleepers (4040/6930, 58.30%; χ22=109.3, P<.001). CONCLUSIONS Of the paying subscribers to Calm who have used one of the sleep components, approximately 90% have sleep difficulties, and 77% started using Calm primarily for sleep. These descriptive data point to areas of focus for continued refinement of app features and content, followed by prospective trials testing efficacy of consumer-based meditation mobile apps for improving sleep.

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A National Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Tobacco and Nicotine Product Usage Patterns and Behaviour Since the Introduction of Tobacco Heating Products in Japan: Wave 1

10.20944/preprints202012.0265.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Joshua Jones ◽

Jason Adamson ◽

Claudia Kanitscheider ◽

Krishna Prasad ◽

Oscar M. Camacho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Population Level ◽

Tobacco Product ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Product Usage ◽

Usage Patterns ◽

Japanese Residents ◽

Risk Potential ◽

Current Tobacco

Providing data on usage patterns is key to assessing the reduced-risk potential of novel tobacco and nicotine products at a population level. We performed a nationwide cross-sectional survey of the general population in Japan to assess usage patterns after the introduction of tobacco heating products (THPs). Eligible participants were Japanese residents, aged 20 years or older who consented to complete the survey. Individuals living in institutions were excluded. A three-stage probability sampling method was applied that was geographically stratified by street blocks proportionate to population density. Respondents self-reported patterns of product use and reasons for THP use. Complete responses were available from 5,306 individuals, of whom 933.5 (17.6%) were current users, 984.2 (18.5%) were former users and 3388.4 (63.9%) were never users of tobacco products. Cigarettes were used by 14.6% of current tobacco product users and THPs by 5.3%. Cigarettes and THPs were used exclusively by 64.5% and 12.2%, respectively, and both were used by 12.7%. The most common reasons reported for THP use were perceived reduction in harm to self and others compared to cigarettes. While the prevalence of cigarette use in Japan is decreasing, THPs seem to be increasingly used as long-term alternatives to cigarette smoking.

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Changes in the healthcare utilization after establishment of emergency centre in Yaoundé, Cameroon: A before and after cross-sectional survey analysis

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0211777 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. e0211777

Author(s):

So Yeon Joyce Kong ◽

Dae Han Wi ◽

Young Sun Ro ◽

Sang Do Shin ◽

Joongsik Jeong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Utilization ◽

Survey Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Before And After

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Extent of awareness regarding periodontal disease in diabetic patients among medical interns

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1703928 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 05 (04) ◽

pp. 017-021

Author(s):

Roshni Jaiswal ◽

Nina Shenoy ◽

Biju Thomas

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Significant Finding ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Interns ◽

Relationship Of ◽

Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to defective secretion or activity of insulin Prevalence of diabetes mellitus has tripled since 1970, hence it is a significant finding for dental professionals, as evidence from clinical research showing a strong relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease is mounting. In fact, periodontitis is often referred to as the sixth complication of diabetes. Objective : To assess the extent of awareness of periodontal disease in diabetic patients, among medical interns. Methods: A cross sectional survey containing 21 questions was answered by 150 medical interns from Mangalore, Karntaka. Conclusion: The results of this survey indicate that medical interns have thorough knowledge about diabetes and its complications; however, their awareness about periodontal disease in diabetic patients is limited thus further emphasis should be given to the dissemination of knowledge about the inter-relationship of diabetes and periodontal health.

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Menstrual Pattern and Hygiene among Female Prisoners in Kano, North-western Nigeria

Journal of BioMedical Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.46912/3i1.2020133 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 217-222

Author(s):

A Rabiu ◽

FM Sani ◽

SM Daneji

Keyword(s):

P Value ◽

Female Inmates ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Prisoners ◽

Menstrual Hygiene ◽

Ethical Approval ◽

Menstrual Patterns ◽

The Mean ◽

North Western

Menstrual hygiene management services among female inmates should be in a professional manner equivalent to what is provided in the country. Female prisoners' menstrual patterns could differ from normal due to stress and uncertainty about the future. This cross-sectional survey was aimed to assess the menstrual bleeding pattern of the female prisoners and their menstrual hygiene. It was conducted among three selected Prisons in Kano. Ethical approval was obtained from Ethical Committee of Kano State Ministry of Health. Information such as socio-demographic characteristics, menstrual hygiene and pattern were recorded on a questionnaire. All consenting female prisoners were recruited for the survey. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS Version 26.0.A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Their mean age (±SD) was 30.1±3.42 years. The mean menstrual cycle was 28.9 ±4.42 days. The average duration of menstrual flow was 3 ± 1. Thirty-two (33.0%) of the female prison inmates experienced pains during menstruation (dysmenorrhea) while 43 (44.3%) had no dysmenorrhea. Majority of the inmates 83(85.6%) took bath once during menstrual period. More than 4/5th (81.4%) changed their absorbent twice a day during the period. Majority of the female inmates used toilet (80%) as the method of absorbent disposal. In conclusion; the survey showed that female prisoners relatively showed regular and normal menstrual patterns. Menstrual hygiene was relatively poor.

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Menstrual Pattern and Hygiene among Female Prisoners in Kano, North-western Nigeria

Journal of BioMedical Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.46912/jbrcp.133 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 217-222

Author(s):

A Rabiu ◽

FM Sani ◽

SM Daneji

Keyword(s):

P Value ◽

Female Inmates ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Prisoners ◽

Menstrual Hygiene ◽

Ethical Approval ◽

Menstrual Patterns ◽

The Mean ◽

North Western

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Frequency of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Gynae Residents during Covid Pandemic

10.53350/pjmhs211571894 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (7) ◽

pp. 1894-1897

Author(s):

Imran Khan ◽

Muhammad Zaman Afridi ◽

Zahra Wasim ◽

Nadia Khan Jawad ◽

Zubaida Khanum Wazir ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Moderate Level ◽

Teaching Hospitals ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Post Graduate ◽

Ethical Approval ◽

Community Data ◽

Tertiary Care Hospitals

Objective: To find the frequency of depression, anxiety and stress among Gynae residents during covid pandemic. Methodology: This Cross-sectional survey was carried out in different Teaching Hospitals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period of six months i.e from August 2020 to January 2021. After the ethical approval from the research community, data was collected from Post Graduate Gynae Residents of Teaching Hospitals. Sample size for the study was 405 participants. Depression, anxiety and gross scale shorten version DASS-21 containing 21 items was standard research to use in study i.e. depression, anxiety and stress was identified on the basis of their cutoff scores i.e. normal scores were ≥10, ≥8 and ≥15 for depression, anxiety and stress respectively. Result: In depression, 136 (34%) participants were normal followed by moderate level having frequency 121 (30.25%). In the anxiety category, 116 (29%) participants were normal followed by moderate level having frequency 101 (25.5). In the category of stress, 179 (44.75%) participants were normal followed by mild levels having frequency 106 (26.50%). Only COVID positive status was statistically significant with depression, anxiety and stress as their P-valve was 0.02 less than 0.05. Conclusion: Considerable number of post graduate Gynae trainees working in different tertiary care hospitals have varying degrees of depression, anxiety and stress due to COVID-19 pandemic. Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Post graduate, Psychological impact, Trainee doctors, Gynae residents, Mental health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology.

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