Burden of NCDs in SNNP region, Ethiopia: a retrospective study

Endriyas, Misganu; Mekonnen, Emebet; Dana, Tadele; Daka, Kassa; Misganaw, Tebeje; Ayele, Sinafikish; Shiferaw, Mekonnen Sisay; Tessema, Tigist; Tilahun, Getachew

doi:10.1186/s12913-018-3298-0

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“…The prevalence of asthma was 5.5, 95% CI (3.3-7.7%). This study was in line with 3.5 and 5.9% in Ethiopia [25,31]. It was lower than 27.7% in Ethiopia [26].…”

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“…). This result was in line with 29.7% in the southern region of Ethiopia [25]. It was higher than 1.7% in northwest Ethiopia [26].…”

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“…This result was consistent with 5.9 and 10.5% in Ethiopia [11,30] and 9.1 in Iran [17]. It was lower than 12.2 and 13.1% in Ethiopia [25,30]. However, it was higher than 3.4% in Nigeria [18] and 4.9% in Ethiopia [26].…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of chronic non-communicable diseases among cross-country truck drivers in Ethiopia

Yosef

2020

BMC Public Health

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Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases that are not transmitted from one person to another. Currently, NCDs are the primary causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Truck driving is an occupation that prone drivers to risk factors for NCDs than other occupations. Eventhough risk of developing NCDs among these population is high, studies that showed the prevalence and associated factors of chronic NCDs among truck drivers in Ethiopia are not available. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of chronic NCDs among truck drivers in Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 cross-country truck drivers at the Modjo dry port in Ethiopia. The interviwer-administered questionnaire technique was used to collect the data. The body mass index of the study participants was measured using DHM-15A standardized scale (BMI Height and Weight body fat scale). Results Of the 400 truck drivers interviewed, the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases was 28.5, 95% CI (24.1–32.9%). Eighty (20%) had hypertension followed by 32(8%), and 22 (5.5%) had diabetes mellitus and asthma, respectively. The study also found that being married (AOR = 3.14, 95%CI [1.78–5.86]) and Separated/Divorced/Widower (AOR = 2.31, 95% CI [1.12–3.55]), having 3 or more family sizes (AOR = 1.46, 95% CI [1.33–4.42]), BMI ≥ 25 (AOR = 4.66, 95% CI [2.85–7.62]), smoking cigarettes [AOR = 1.71, 95% CI [1.03–2.81]), driving 10 or more years (AOR = 3.48, 95% CI [1.89–5.24]) and driving 9 or more hours daily (AOR = 3.76, 95% CI [1.96–6.54]) were statistically associated with chronic non-communicable diseases. Conclusion The prevalence of chronic NCDs among truck drivers was significant (28.5%), and we can conclude that chronic NCDs are of public health importance among truck drivers in Ethiopia. This may create a substantial load on the healthcare system as an end result of increased demand and contact with healthcare services. Therefore, a rigorous effort is needed to develop strategies for the prevention and management of NCDs.

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“…The prevalence of asthma was 5.5, 95% CI (3.3-7.7%). This study was in line with 3.5 and 5.9% in Ethiopia [25,31]. It was lower than 27.7% in Ethiopia [26].…”

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confidence: 88%

“…). This result was in line with 29.7% in the southern region of Ethiopia [25]. It was higher than 1.7% in northwest Ethiopia [26].…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of chronic non-communicable diseases among cross-country truck drivers in Ethiopia

Yosef

2020

BMC Public Health

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“…There are evidence that show NCD-related healthcare interventions are cost-effective if provided early compared with costly procedures at advanced stages of diseases. 14 Based on the observations of this study, any preventive strategies will require identifying socio-demographic and environmental correlates (particularly those influencing men and specific nationalities) and addressing risk factors. Primary care is for most patients the gateway to the healthcare system, yet in resource-limited settings, most primary healthcare is focused on acute episodic care and chronic disease is often deferred to specialist care delivered at secondary and tertiary centres.…”

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Prevalence of non-communicable diseases by age, gender and nationality in publicly funded primary care settings in Qatar

Syed

Alnuaimi

Zainel

et al. 2019

BMJNPH

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BackgroundIn Qatar, as with other countries, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been the leading cause of death. This study aims to describe the prevalence of four NCDs clusters (cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease), cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM)) by age, gender and nationality (Qataris and non-Qataris) accessing publicly funded primary care services to inform healthcare planning and strategies.MethodsCross-sectional study design was used. Data for individuals aged ≥18 and who visited a publicly funded primary health centre in Qatar during 2017 were extracted from electronic medical records and analysed.ResultsThe findings showed that approximately 16.2 % of the study population (N = 68 421) had one or more of the four NCDs. The prevalence of NCDs showed an increasing trend with increasing age. Highest increases in the prevalence of NCDs were seen in a relatively young age group (30–49 years). The prevalence of all NCDs except cancers was higher in men. Prevalence rates of CHD and cancers in the study were found to be similar in both Qataris and non-Qataris; however, COPD and T2DM rates were higher in Qataris compared with non-Qataris. T2DM accounted for the highest prevalence of any NCD among both Qataris (230/1000) and non-Qataris (183/1000).ConclusionsAlthough not comprehensive and nationally representative, this study is suggestive of a higher prevalence of NCDs among a younger population, men and in Qatari, Western Asian, Southern Asian, Sub-Saharan Africans, South-Eastern Asians Northern African and Western European nationalities. Prevention, treatment and control of NCDs and their risk factors are a public health problem in Qatar, and resources need to be invested towards targeted interventions with a multisectoral approach.

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“…In Ethiopia, according to the national WHO STEPS survey of 2015, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 3.2% [10]. A few other studies in Ethiopia report the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in a range from 0.5% to 6.5% [11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. Moreover, the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes, those who are neither aware of raised blood sugar nor taking any anti-diabetic medications, was very high in Ethiopia [7][8][9]18].…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Diabetes Mellitus in Hosanna Town, Southern Ethiopia

Dereje¹,

Earsido²,

Temam

et al. 2020

Annals of Global Health

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Background/Objectives: Diabetes is a global public health problem, and its burden is rising, particularly in developing countries. However, limited data is available from sub-Sahara African communities to assess and monitor the disease burden. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of diabetes in Hosanna, Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 634 randomly selected adults in Hosanna. The study participants were recruited by multi-stage stratified sampling. A face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire was administered by trained nurses. Anthropometry, blood pressure and fasting blood glucose levels were measured. Diabetes mellitus was considered when the fasting blood glucose level was ≥126 mg/dl on two separate measurements or when the participant self-reported a previous diagnosis of diabetes by healthcare providers or when the participant was currently receiving treatment for diabetes. Multi-variable binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with diabetes mellitus. Findings: The overall prevalence of diabetes was found to be 5.7% (95% CI; 4.0-7.7), out of which more than one third (36%) were not aware of it prior to the survey. Nearly two thirds (61.1%) of the diabetic participants were also found to be hypertensive. In the multi-variable analysis, diabetes was associated with current alcohol use, sitting on average of more than 8 hours/day, abnormal BMI and being hypertensive. Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes among the adult population in the town is alarming. If appropriate measures to address the burden are not emplaced, it might result in serious complications to the patients and unnecessarily high costs to the health system of the country. Active screening for raised blood glucose level should be given due consideration, particularly in the community setting. Designing health education programs on the importance of physical activity and the risks of alcohol use should also be considered.

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Burden of NCDs in SNNP region, Ethiopia: a retrospective study

Cited by 17 publications

References 30 publications

Prevalence and associated factors of chronic non-communicable diseases among cross-country truck drivers in Ethiopia

Prevalence and associated factors of chronic non-communicable diseases among cross-country truck drivers in Ethiopia

Prevalence of non-communicable diseases by age, gender and nationality in publicly funded primary care settings in Qatar

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Diabetes Mellitus in Hosanna Town, Southern Ethiopia

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