Assessment of Thyroid Dysfunctions in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Surman, Western-Libya
Ashraf Ahmed Ahmed,
Siddig Bushra Mohamed,
Salih Abdelgadir Elmadi,
Abdelkarim A. Abdorabo,
Ismail Mohamed Ismail,
Amar Mohamed Ismail
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
1-4
Received:
19 February 2017
Accepted:
1 March 2017
Published:
18 April 2017
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and thyroid dysfunction (TD) are the two most common endocrine disorders in clinical practice. The study aim to find out the prevalence of thyroid disorders in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. In a cross-sectional study 369 diagnosed type 2 DM patients, of which 203 are males and 166 are females, age reneged from (18 to 73) were enrolled, from July 2016 to July 2016. Their demographic data were obtained by through a questionnaire. Serum FT3, FT4, TSH and thyroid Antibodies (Tg-Ab, AM-Ab and TR-Ab) were measured using TOSOH, ELISA and enzymatic methods respectively. Out the 369 type 2 DM patients, of whom 9.5% are thyroid disorders, 2.3% have hypothyroidism, 5.0% subclinical hypothyroidism and 2.2% hyperthyroidism. Thyroid disorders are more common in female’s 16.5:1 fold. Compared with the control group, hypothyroid and subclinical hypothyroid DM patients have significant increase in TSH while significant decreases were observed in FT3 and FT4. TSH was significantly lower while FT3 and FT4 were significantly higher in hyperthyroidism DM patients. Moreover 23.3% of hypothyroidism has positive Tg-Ab, 23.3% has AM-Ab and 100% of hyperthyroidism has positive TR-Ab. The data suggested that, the prevalence of thyroid diseases is common in type 2 DM Libyan patients. Autoantibodies are the main causes of thyroid dysfunction, therefore, could predict and increase risk of thyroid disease, especially in females.
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and thyroid dysfunction (TD) are the two most common endocrine disorders in clinical practice. The study aim to find out the prevalence of thyroid disorders in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. In a cross-sectional study 369 diagnosed type 2 DM patients, of which 203 are males and 166 are females, age reneged from (18 to 73)...
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Compliance to National Infant and Young Child Feeding Recommendation and Associated Factor Among Mothers of Children 6-23 months-of-age in Gombora District, Southern Ethiopia: Community Based Cross Sectional Study
Aberham Nuramo Chaimiso,
Terefe Markos Lodebo,
Meseret Temrat Gebretsadik,
Abinet Arega Sadore
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2017
Pages:
5-13
Received:
14 March 2017
Accepted:
25 March 2017
Published:
26 April 2017
Abstract: Background: Nutrition in infancy and early childhood is a critical determinant of health and productivity of the individual throughout life. During this period, appropriate, safe, nutritionally adequate and frequent feeding is essential. Despite this recommendation complementary feeding is commonly inappropriately practiced. There is no information compliance to national IYCF. Objective: To assess compliance to national IYCF recommendation and associated factors among mothers of children 6-23 months of age in Gombora district, Southern Ethiopia, 2016. Methods and Materials: Community-based cross-sectional study design was employed in Gombora district from March 1 to March 30, 2016. The data were collected from 379 respondents selected by simple random sampling technique using pre-tested and semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Bivariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were employed to identify factors associated with compliance to IYCF. Results: Of the total 379 study subjects,13.5% (95% CI=10,17.5) of the respondents were reported as they comply with national IYCF recommendation; the odds being compliant to national IYCF recommendation was 5.26 times higher than for those respondents (9-12) grades of educational status and primary education (1-8) (AOR=5.26; 95% CI:2.318, 11.914), accordingly the odds being compliant was 3.88 times higher than for those mothers of children within the age group (18-23) months and mothers of children age (6-11) months (AOR=3.88; 95% CI:1.641, 9.162), the odds of being compliant to national IYCF for antenatal care visits greater than four visit was 3.95 times higher than other types of visit antenatal visit (AOR=3.95; 95% CI:1.840, 8.488) and similarly the odds of being compliant was 2.95 times as much for those respondent who had postnatal care visit than no post-natal care visit (AOR=2.95; 95% CI:1.318, 6.349) and the odds being non-compliant to national IYCF recommendation was 81% times among those who were not knowledgeable on indicators IYCF than those knowledgeable (AOR=0.19; 95% CI:0.075, 0.465) and the odds being compliant 6.02 times as much for those counseled on IYCF than those with no counseling on IYCF (AOR=6.02; 95% CI:2.786, 12.998). Conclusion and recommendations: This study revealed that compliance to national IYCF recommendation was low. Nutrition education to mothers at every contact opportunity was recommended and mothers who were completed only primary education need more attention. All mothers must be encouraged to make antenatal care follow up at least four times.
Abstract: Background: Nutrition in infancy and early childhood is a critical determinant of health and productivity of the individual throughout life. During this period, appropriate, safe, nutritionally adequate and frequent feeding is essential. Despite this recommendation complementary feeding is commonly inappropriately practiced. There is no information...
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