Background: Available data about the effects of dietary intake on hypertension remains limited and conflicting. The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation between dietary intake and the incidence of hypertension. Methods: The China Hypertension Survey was conducted nationwide, and the data of 19,277 residents from Sichuan was organized, and finally 2,010 samples were selected into this study. Standard food frequency questionnaires were used to collect dietary intake data and physical examinations including blood pressure were performed on site. The subjects were classified into hypertensive group (n=356) and non-hypertensive group (n=1,654). The odds ratio (OR) for the occurrence of hypertension according to the quartiles of the dietary intake was evaluated by multivariable logistic regression. Results: After adjustment for all potential confounding variables, more than 50g of daily egg intake was a risk factor for hypertension prevalence (OR=2.11; 95% CI: 1.34-3.32), and 1.94-3.33g of animal oil intake per day was a protective factor (OR=0.57; 95% CI: 0.37-0.88). Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate a significant positive correlation between eggs above 50g and the risk of hypertension, while 1.94-3.33g of animal oil is negatively correlated with the risk of hypertension, indicating that adherence to a small amount of eggs and an appropriate amount of animal oil intake have beneficial effects on the prevention of hypertension.
Background The Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture has one of the most serious human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics in China. Evidence shows HIV-related stigma toward people living with HIV (PLWH) among nurses impedes HIV prevention and treatment. However, only limited research about HIV-related stigma toward PLWH from the perspective of nurses in Liangshan has been conducted. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess HIV-related stigma toward PLWH among nurses and determine factors associated with it in Liangshan, China. Methods Using a stratified, random cluster sampling method, registered nurses (N=1,248; primary hospitals=102, secondary hospitals=592, tertiary hospitals=554) were recruited 10 hospitals in Liangshan. All participants completed an anonymous online survey measuring sociodemographic characteristics, HIV-related stigma and HIV knowledge. We used multiple stepwise regression analysis to examine factors associated with HIV-related stigma toward PLWH among these nurses. Results The mean score of HIV-related stigma among nurses was 50.7 (SD = 8.3; range 25-78). Nurses who were more experienced, had higher levels of education, and were working in tertiary hospitals reported higher level of HIV-related stigma. Those who had better HIV knowledge, reported a willingness to receive HIV-related training, were working in areas that had a high prevalence of HIV, had prior experience working in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) specialized hospitals, and worked in hospitals that had policies to protect PLWH showed a lower level of HIV-related stigma toward PLWH. Conclusions Findings suggested that providing culturally congruent education and training about HIV and care, and having hospitals that promoted policies protecting PLWH, may reduce HIV-related stigma toward PLWH among nurses in China.
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