389 results on '"Kallestrup, P."'
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2. Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders and Their Associated Risk Factors Among People Living with HIV in Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Omann, Laura Risbjerg, Dushimiyimana, Valentine, Musoni-Rwililiza, Emmanuel, Arnbjerg, Caroline Juhl, Niyonkuru, Vivianne Umuhire, Iyamuremye, Jean Damascene, Gasana, Michel, Carlsson, Jessica, Kallestrup, Per, and Kraef, Christian
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3. Burden of selected chronic non-communicable diseases in a primary healthcare setting in Nuuk, Greenland, compared to a Danish suburb
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Marie Balslev Backe, Per Kallestrup, Kurt Rasmussen, Marit Eika Jørgensen, and Michael Lynge Pedersen
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Non-communicable diseases ,prevalence ,primary healthcare ,Greenland ,Denmark ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Introduction Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a massive global burden and are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In Greenland, the prevalence of NCDs has historically been low. However, during the past approximately 70 years, life circumstances have changed dramatically resulting in increased life expectancy. Today, the proportion of inhabitants in Greenland ≥65 years has nearly tripled since the 1980s, and the prevalence of obesity and diabetes has increased rapidly within the past decades. The aim of this study was to describe the burden of selected NCDs in a primary care setting in Nuuk and compare it to a modern westernized suburban general practice in Denmark.Methods The study was performed as a cross sectional register-based study using data extracted from the electronic medical records (EMR) based on diagnosis codes from inhabitants living in Nuuk, Greenland, and a suburb in Denmark. Estimates of prevalence were age-standardized to the WHO world standard population.Results In both Nuuk and the Danish suburb, the highest prevalence was observed for hypertension (13.2% for both populations), followed by asthma (4.4 and 9.5%, respectively) and diabetes (4.3 and 2.9%, respectively). The age-standardized prevalences of diabetes, COPD, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure, were significantly higher in Nuuk, while seven NCDs including asthma, ischemic heart disease, arthritis urica, psoriasis, hyperthyreosis, hypothyreosis and osteoporosis were significantly higher in the Danish suburb.Conclusion In contrast to the disease pattern observed in Greenland in the last century, the prevalence of diagnosed NCDs in Nuuk is no longer rare. Thus, the overall prevalence of NCDs in the population of Nuuk is now comparable to or even higher than in the suburb in Denmark. This calls for increased focus on all NCDs in the primary healthcare system in Greenland and adaption of the primary healthcare services to a changed disease spectrum.
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4. Adaption and validation of the Rwandese version of the Young Mania Rating Scale to measure the severity of a manic or hypomanic episode
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Musoni-Rwililiza, E., Arnbjerg, C. J., Rurangwa, N. U., Bendtsen, M. G., Carlsson, J., Kallestrup, P., Vindbjerg, E., and Gishoma, D.
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5. Adaption and validation of the Rwandese version of the Young Mania Rating Scale to measure the severity of a manic or hypomanic episode
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E. Musoni-Rwililiza, C. J. Arnbjerg, N. U. Rurangwa, M. G. Bendtsen, J. Carlsson, P. Kallestrup, E. Vindbjerg, and D. Gishoma
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Bipolar disorder ,Hypomania/mania ,Young mania rating scale ,Cross-culturally adaptation ,Validation ,Low resources settings ,Psychiatry ,RC435-571 - Abstract
Abstract Background Bipolar Disorder is one of the most incapacitating diseases among young persons, leading to cognitive and functional impairment and raised mortality, particularly death by suicide. Managing a manic episode and developing new and more effective treatment modalities requires sensitive and reliable instruments. This study aims to translate the English version of the YMRS questionnaire into Kinyarwanda, adapt it to the Rwandan context, and assess its validity. Methods The original English version of The Young Mania Rating Scale questionnaire was translated into Kinyarwanda. The translation process followed a standardized approach, including back-translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and final adjustments. A total of 130 inpatients with bipolar disorder in a manic episode from CARAES Ndera Teaching Hospital were included. The descriptive statistics and test–retest correlations were carried out, as well as the CFA for validation and Rasch-analysis. Results The Rwandese version of The Young mania rating scale had an adequate internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.90). Item 11 provided the lowest standardized loading in both ratings (0.51 and 0.55). The second lowest loading involved the highly correlated item pairs 5 & 9, with item 5 loading 0.51 in rating 1 and item 9 loading 0.57 in rating 2. The remaining loadings ranged from 0.59 to 0.79. This relatively narrow range indicated that a fit to a Rasch model was plausible if excluding item 11. Conclusion The findings demonstrate that the translated YMRS, the R-YMRS, can be used as a reliable and valid instrument for assessing mania in the Rwandese population in clinical and research settings. However, the results supported using an unweighted total score of 32 and removing items 5, 9, and 11. Studies on this revised scale with an added interview guide for less-trained clinical staff are recommended.
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6. Video consultation in general practice during COVID-19: a register-based study in Denmark
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Ulrik Bak Kirk, Claus Høstrup Vestergaard, Bodil Hammer Bech, Morten Bondo Christensen, Per Kallestrup, and Linda Huibers
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telemedicine ,covid-19 ,general practitioners ,primary healthcare ,video consultations ,remote consultation ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, general practices in Denmark rapidly introduced video consultations (VCs) to prevent viral transmission. Aim: To study the use of VCs in daytime general practice by describing the rate of VCs, and the patient characteristics associated with having VCs. Design & setting: Register-based study of consultations in daytime general practice in Denmark. Method: We included all consultations in daytime general practice from 1 January 2019–30 November 2021. We calculated the rate of video use and categorised the general practices into no, low, and high use. Logistic regression was used to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aOR) for having a VC for different patient characteristics when contacting a video-using practice, stratified for low- and high-using practices. Results: A total of 30 148 478 eligible consultations were conducted during the pandemic period. VCs were used mostly during the early stage pandemic period, declining to about 2% of all clinic consultations in the late-stage period. Patients having more VCs were young, had a long education, were employed, and lived in big cities. In low-using practices, native Danes and 'western' immigrants had higher odds of receiving a VC than 'non-western' immigrants, and patients with ≥2 comorbidities had lower odds than those without comorbidities. Conclusion: Patients of a younger age, with long education, or employment had higher odds of receiving a VC, while patients of an older age and patients who had retired had lower odds. This difference in the access to VCs warrants further attention.
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7. Adaption and validation of the Rwandese version of the Mood Disorder Questionnaire for the screening of bipolar disorder
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E. Musoni-Rwililiza, C.J. Arnbjerg, N.U. Rurangwa, J. Carlsson, P. Kallestrup, E. Vindbjerg, and D. Gishoma
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Bipolar disorder ,Hypomania/mania ,Mood Disorder Questionnaire ,Cross-culturally adaptation ,Validation ,Low resources settings ,Psychiatry ,RC435-571 - Abstract
Background: Bipolar disorder is challenging to diagnose. In Rwanda, a sub-Saharan country with a limited number of psychiatrists, the number of people with an undetected diagnosis of bipolar disorder could be high. Still, no screening tool for the disorder is available in the country. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Mood Disorder Questionnaire in the Rwandan population. Methods: The Mood Disorder Questionnaire was translated into Kinyarwanda. The process involved back-translation, cross-cultural adaptation, field testing of the pre-final version, and final adjustments. A total of 331 patients with either bipolar disorder or unipolar major depression from two psychiatric outpatient hospitals were included. The statistical analysis included reliability and validity analyses and receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis. The optimal cut-off was chosen by maximizing Younden's index. Results: The Rwandese version of The Mood Disorder Questionnaire had adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha =0.91). The optimal threshold value was at least six positive items, which yielded excellent sensitivity (94.7%), and specificity (97.3%). The ROC area under the curve (AUC) was 0.99. Conclusion: The adapted tool showed good psychometric properties in terms of reliability and validity for the screening of bipolar disorder, with a recommended cutoff value of six items on the symptom checklist for a positive score and an exclusion of items 14 and 15. The tool has the potential to be a crucial instrument to identify otherwise undetected cases of bipolar disorder in Rwanda, improving access to mental health treatment, thus enhancing the living conditions of people with bipolar disorder.
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8. Adaption and validation of the Rwandese version of the Mood Disorder Questionnaire for the screening of bipolar disorder
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Musoni-Rwililiza, E., Arnbjerg, C.J., Rurangwa, N.U., Carlsson, J., Kallestrup, P., Vindbjerg, E., and Gishoma, D.
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9. Out of the ivory tower: an explanation of the policy advisory roles of political scientists in Europe
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Jungblut, Jens, Gouglas, Athanassios, Katz, Gabriel, Bandola-Gill, Justyna, Brans, Marleen, Timmermans, Arco, Anderson, Alexandra, Aubin, David, Bakir, Caner, Bino, Blerjana, Bleiklie, Ivar, Blum, Sonja, Bolukbasi, H. Tolga, Flinders, Matthew, Fobé, Ellen, Galanti, Maria Tullia, Kallestrup, Morten, Michelsen, Svein, Molnár, Gábor Tamás, Pattyn, Valérie, Pritoni, Andrea, Real-Dato, José, Squevin, Pierre, and Xhindi, Nevila
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10. Parous women perform less moderate to vigorous physical activity than their nulliparous peers: a population-based study in Denmark
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Bueno, S.V., Nielsen, R.O., Kallestrup, P., Ryom, K., Morgan, K., Elsborg, P., Petersen, C.B., and Jacobsen, J.S.
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11. Healthcare use and clinical investigations before a diagnosis of ovarian cancer: a register-based study in Denmark
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Rousing, Isabella Gringer, Vedsted, Peter, Hjertholm, Peter, Kallestrup, Per, Baun, Marie-Louise Ladegaard, and Virgilsen, Line Flytkjaer
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12. Climate change and health risks in Mukuru informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya – knowledge, attitudes and practices among residents
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Greibe Andersen, Johanne, Kallestrup, Per, Karekezi, Catherine, Yonga, Gerald, and Kraef, Christian
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13. Effectiveness of an adaptive, multifaceted intervention to enhance care for patients with complex multimorbidity in general practice: protocol for a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial (the MM600 trial)
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Per Kallestrup, Anne Frølich, Frans Boch Waldorff, Susanne Reventlow, Volkert Siersma, Anne Møller, Dagný Rós Nicolaisdóttir, Janus Laust Thomsen, Tora Grauers Willadsen, Jesper Bo Nielsen, Line Bjørnskov Pedersen, Henrik Larsen, Anne Holm, Anders Prior, Ann Dorrit Guassora, Mette Bech Risør, John Brandt Brodersen, Anders Stockmarr, Anna Bernhardt Lyhnebeck, Maarten Rozing, Sussi Friis Buhl, Ann-Kathrin Lindahl Christiansen, Jette Kristensen, John Sahl Andersen, Barbara Ann Barrett, Camilla Merrild, Frans Waldorff, Iben Charlotte Aamann, Jens Søndergård, Jette Kolding Kristensen, Katrine Tranberg Jensen, Kristine Bissenbakker, Mads Toft Kristensen, Maria Haahr Nielsen, Marius Brostrøm Kousgaard, Sanne Lykke Lundstrøm, Sidsel Böcher, Sofie Rosenlund Lau, Solvej Skriver Hansen, and Zaza Kamper-Jørgensen
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Introduction Patients with complex multimorbidity face a high treatment burden and frequently have low quality of life. General practice is the key organisational setting in terms of offering people with complex multimorbidity integrated, longitudinal, patient-centred care. This protocol describes a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an adaptive, multifaceted intervention in general practice for patients with complex multimorbidity.Methods and analysis In this study, 250 recruited general practices will be randomly assigned 1:1 to either the intervention or control group. The eligible population are adult patients with two or more chronic conditions, at least one contact with secondary care within the last year, taking at least five repeat prescription drugs, living independently, who experience significant problems with their life and health due to their multimorbidity. During 2023 and 2024, intervention practices are financially incentivised to provide an extended consultation based on a patient-centred framework to eligible patients. Control practices continue care as usual. The primary outcome is need-based quality of life. Outcomes will be evaluated using linear and logistic regression models, with clustering considered. The analysis will be performed as intention to treat. In addition, a process evaluation will be carried out and reported elsewhere.Ethics and dissemination The trial will be conducted in compliance with the protocol, the Helsinki Declaration in its most recent form and good clinical practice recommendations, as well as the regulation for informed consent. The study was submitted to the Danish Capital Region Ethical Committee (ref: H-22041229). As defined by Section 2 of the Danish Act on Research Ethics in Research Projects, this project does not constitute a health research project but is considered a quality improvement project that does not require formal ethical approval. All results from the study (whether positive, negative or inconclusive) will be published in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT05676541.
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14. Healthcare use and clinical investigations before a diagnosis of ovarian cancer: a register-based study in Denmark
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Isabella Gringer Rousing, Peter Vedsted, Peter Hjertholm, Per Kallestrup, Marie-Louise Ladegaard Baun, and Line Flytkjaer Virgilsen
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General practice ,Diagnosis ,Ovarian neoplasms ,Universal health care ,Registries ,Denmark ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Background Ovarian cancer (OC) is associated with a poor prognosis, which calls for earlier diagnosis. This study aimed to analyse the health care use in primary care and at hospitals among women with OC compared to non-cancerous women to identify a window of opportunity for earlier diagnosis. Methods This nationwide register-based observational cohort study included all Danish women aged ≥ 40 years who were diagnosed with a first-time OC or borderline ovarian tumour in 2012–2018 and with no previous cancer diagnosis (n = 4,255). For each case, ten non-cancerous women were identified (n = 42,550). We estimated monthly incidence rate ratios using a negative binomial regression model to assess the use of health care services. We calculated risk ratios of having multiple contacts to general practice before a diagnosis using a binary regression model. Results Cases had statistically significantly higher contact rates to general practice from five months prior to the diagnosis compared to references. From six to eight months prior to diagnosis, an increased use of transvaginal ultrasound and gynaecologist was seen for cases compared to references. Conclusions Increased healthcare use was seen relatively closely to the time of diagnosis for women with OC. This indicates a narrow window of opportunity for a timelier diagnosis. Still, the use of specialised assessment increased at six to eight months before the diagnosis. When women present unspecific symptoms, awareness of potential ovarian malignancies and safety-netting by the general practitioner may be pivotal. Trial registration Not relevant.
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15. Association between Salt-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviours and 24 h Urinary Salt Excretion in Nepal
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Kamal Ghimire, Shiva Raj Mishra, Dinesh Neupane, Per Kallestrup, and Craig S. McLachlan
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salt ,sodium ,24 h urine ,hypertension ,blood pressure ,knowledge ,Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,TX341-641 - Abstract
This study examined the association between salt-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) and salt excretion using the 24-hour (24 h) urinary collection method. Data were utilized from the Community-Based Management of Non-Communicable Diseases in Nepal (COBIN) Salt Survey, a community-based cross-sectional study conducted among a sub-sample of COBIN cohort in Pokhara Metropolitan City, Western Nepal, from July to December 2018, among adults aged 25–70 years. A total of 451 adults participated in the study, and a single 24 h urine sample was collected from each participant. The mean [(standard deviation (SD)] age of the participants was 49.6 (9.82) years, and the majority were female (65%). The mean urinary salt excretion was 13.28 (SD: 4.72) g/day, with 98% of participants consuming ≥5 g of salt/day. Although 83% of participants knew the risks of high salt intake and 87% believed it was important to reduce their intake, only 10% reported doing so. Salt-related attitude i.e., self-perceived salt intake was significantly associated with urinary salt excretion, adding extra salt to food, consuming processed foods, and taking actions to salt control. Participants who perceived themselves as consuming high salt had higher urinary salt excretion [(14.42 g/day; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 13.45, 15.39, p = 0.03)], were more likely to add extra [(Odds ratio (OR) = 3.59; 95% CI: 2.03, 6.33, p < 0.001)], and consume processed foods more often (OR = 1.90; 95% CI: 1.06, 3.40, p < 0.05) compared to those who self-perceived consuming a normal amount of salt. Conversely, participants who perceived themselves as consuming low salt were more likely to take actions to control salt intake (OR = 4.22; 95% CI: 1.90, 9.37, p < 0.001) compared to their counterparts who perceived consuming a normal amount of salt. There existed a gap between salt-related knowledge, attitudes, and actual behaviors, resulting in a high salt intake among the Nepalese population. Nepal urgently requires tailored national salt reduction programs that comprise both policy and community-level interventions to achieve a 30% reduction in mean population salt intake by 2025. Further validation studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of community-based intervention in Nepal.
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16. Association between nutritional status and socio-economic status among school children aged 9–17 years in a semi-urban area of Nepal
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Sophie Amalie Hamann, Lene Thorup, Cecilie Blenstrup Patsche, Lena Hohwü, Vibeke Elisabeth Hjortdal, Bishal Gyawali, Dinesh Neupane, and Per Kallestrup
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Malnutrition ,Child ,Adolescent ,Nepal ,Stunting ,MUAC ,Nutritional diseases. Deficiency diseases ,RC620-627 ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background In many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), childhood overweight is increasing, while underweight remains a problem. This study aimed to investigate the association between socio-economic status (SES) and nutritional status among Nepalese school children. Methods This cross-sectional study used a multistage random cluster sampling method and included 868 students aged 9–17 years from both public and private schools located in a semi-urban area of Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal. SES was determined based on a self-reported questionnaire. Body weight and height were measured by health professionals and body mass index (BMI) was categorized based on the World Health Organization BMI-for-age cut-offs. The association between Lower and Upper SES and BMI was assessed using mixed-effects logistic regression model estimating the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with a corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) and compared to Middle SES. Results The proportion of obesity, overweight, underweight, and stunting among school children was 4%, 12%, 7%, and 17%, respectively. More girls were overweight/obese compared with boys (20% vs. 13%). The mixed-effects logistic regression model showed that both participants from Lower SES households and Upper SES households had a higher tendency to be overweight compared to participants from Middle SES; aOR = 1.4; 95% CI 0.7–3.1 and aOR = 1.1; 95% CI 0.6–2.1, respectively. Furthermore, stunting and overweight occurred simultaneously. Conclusions This study found that about one out of four children and adolescents in the study setting was malnourished. There was a tendency that both participants from Lower SES and Upper SES had higher odds of being overweight compared to participants from Middle SES. Furthermore, both stunting and overweight were present simultaneously in some individuals. This emphasizes the complexity and importance of awareness of childhood malnutrition in LMICs like Nepal.
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17. Fighting cervical cancer in Africa: a cross-sectional study on prevalence and risk factors for precancerous lesions in rural Uganda
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Christensen, A.J., Mwayi, J., Mbabazi, J., Juncker, M., Kallestrup, P., and Kraef, C.
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18. Climate change and health risks in Mukuru informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya – knowledge, attitudes and practices among residents
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Johanne Greibe Andersen, Per Kallestrup, Catherine Karekezi, Gerald Yonga, and Christian Kraef
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Climate change ,Health Knowledge, attitudes, practice ,Informal settlements ,Slums ,Non-communicable diseases ,Communicable diseases ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background Residents of informal settlements in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) are vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change. Little is known about the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of inhabitants of informal settlements in SSA regarding climate change and its health impacts. The aim of this study was to investigate how inhabitants of an informal settlement in SSA experience climate change and its health impacts and assess related knowledge, attitudes and practices. The study was conducted in Mukuru informal settlement in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in September 2021 using a structured, semi-closed KAP questionnaire. Inclusion criteria were ≥ 18 years of age and living in one of the three main sections in Mukuru: Kwa Njenga, Kwa Reuben or Viwandani. By spinning a pen at the geographic centre of each section, a random direction was selected. Then, in every second household one individual was interviewed, creating a representative mix of ages and genders of the local community. To assess participant characteristics associated with climate change knowledge multivariable logistic regression was used. Thematic content analysis was performed for qualitative responses. Results Out of 402 study participants, 76.4% (n = 307) had heard of climate change before the interview, 90.8% (n = 365) reported that climate change was affecting their community, and 92.6% (n = 372) were concerned with the health-related impact of climate change. Having lived in Mukuru for more than 10 years and living in a dwelling close to the riverside were factors significantly associated with having heard of climate change before (aOR 3.1, 95%CI 1.7 – 5.8 and aOR 2.6, 95%CI 1.1 – 6.1, respectively) and experiencing a climate change related impact on the community (aOR 10.7, 95%CI 4.0 – 28.4 and aOR 7.7; 95%CI 1.7 – 34.0, respectively). Chronic respiratory conditions, vector-borne diseases, including infectious diarrhoea, malnutrition and cardiovascular diseases were identified by respondents as climate related health risks. Conclusions Most respondents were knowledgeable about climate change and were experiencing its (health-related) impact on their community. This study provides insights which may prove useful for policy makers, intervention planners and researchers to work on locally adapted mitigation and adaption strategies.
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19. How to create a successful mobile learning strategy for medical education during lockdowns?
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Masomeh Kalantarion, Soleiman Ahmady, Per Kallestrup, Marzieh Katibeh, Mohammad Mehdi Sadoughi, Nasrin Khajeali, and Seyed Aliakbar Faghihi
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content analysis ,medical education ,mobile learning ,qualitative study ,Special aspects of education ,LC8-6691 ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mobile learning has played an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic and medical schools now consider it as an effective educational method in current and future crises. In this qualitative study, an attempt was made to demonstrate the principles of designing a mobile learning strategy in medical education from the perspective of experts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted by the qualitative content analysis method. The data were collected from July 2022 to Feb 2023. Twelve participants were included in this study from Iran’s medical universities, consisting of two members of the Higher Council of Virtual Education, three educational directors, three clinical faculty members, two faculty members specializing in e-learning and medical education, an educational vice, and a dean. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed by Granheim and Lundman’s (2004) method. RESULTS: Out of twelve participants in the study, eight (66%) were males and four (44%) females. Data were classified into eight categories and one theme. Based on the participants’ experiences, the main theme, that is, “the principles of medical education design in mobile learning,” included pedagogical component, interactive design, effective and comprehensive analysis, achieving objectives with the mobile learning platform, generating micro- and interactive e-content, teaching-learning interactive methods, course implementation and interactive evaluation at both micro- and macro-levels. CONCLUSION: Data analysis revealed that in addition to the eight principles in the medical education design in mobile learning, the participants prioritized the two principles of pedagogical component and interactive design over other principles in educational design. Using a successful mobile learning strategy in situations of restrictions limiting physical presence may improve the quality of medical education.
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20. Group psychoeducation for persons with bipolar disorder in Rwanda: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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E. Musoni-Rwililiza, C. J. Arnbjerg, C. Murekatete, J. Carlsson, P. Kallestrup, and D. Gishoma
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Global mental health ,Bipolar disorder ,Psychosocial interventions ,Psychoeducation ,Low- and middle-income countries ,Rwanda ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Background The efficacy of psychoeducation as an add-on treatment to pharmacotherapy is well documented in treating symptoms and in relapse prevention for persons with bipolar disorder in western countries. Yet, no studies on psychosocial interventions for persons with bipolar disorder have been conducted in a low-income country in Africa. Aim To develop a bipolar group psychoeducation program contextualized to the Rwandese setting, and determine its effect on symptom severity, medical adherence, and internalized stigma. Methods A culturally adapted guide manual was developed by local mental health professionals, including nurses, psychologists, and medical doctors. In-depth interviews with participants were held prior to and will be held following the intervention to address the cultural aspect of living with bipolar disease and the impact of the program. A two-armed randomized controlled trial has been set up at the tertiary mental health hospitals in Rwanda, with an intervention and a waiting list arm. A sample size of at least 50 in each arm was calculated as a requirement. The study’s primary outcome measure will be the difference in relapse rate measured on the Young Mania Rating Scale and Hamilton Depression Scale-17. Differences in mean change on scales for medical adherence and internalized stigma will be secondary outcomes. Data will be analyzed according to the intention-to-treat principle. Participants will be assessed subsequently at baseline, at the end of the intervention period, and three months and 12 months post-intervention. Discussion This study will be one of the first intervention trials on bipolar disorder in a low-income country. If proven successful in reducing morbidity and increasing the quality of life in persons with bipolar disorder, it is anticipated that the psychoeducation program can be implemented at the district and community level and act as inspiration for other low-resource settings. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04671225. Registered on November 2020.
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21. Cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Kinyarwanda version of the diabetes-39 (D-39) questionnaire
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Jean Paul Uwizihiwe, Charilaos Lygidakis, Michela Bia, Damas Dukundane, Brenda Asiimwe-Kateera, Sabin Nsanzimana, Claus Vögele, and Per Kallestrup
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Diabetes-39 ,D-39 ,Diabetes mellitus ,Quality of life ,Validation ,Rwanda ,Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ,R858-859.7 - Abstract
Abstract Background In recent years, more importance is being given to the assessment of quality of life (QoL) among diabetic patients as a measure of their health and the goal of all health interventions. Other studies have reported a high prevalence of diabetes-related effects on; however, there is a knowledge gap in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa, as is the case for Rwanda, where the prevalence of diabetes is expected to rise over the next decade. The aim of this study is to report on the translation and cultural adaptation of the Diabetes-39 (D-39) questionnaire into the Kinyarwanda and its psychometric properties among diabetic patients in Rwanda. Methods The D-39 questionnaire—a five-scale, disease-specific QoL questionnaire—was translated from English to Kinyarwanda, then back-translated to English. A consensus meeting discussed discrepancies and agreed on changes. Interviews were conducted with 26 participants before producing a final version. For the psychometric evaluation, the adapted version was administered to 309 patients with diabetes mellitus. Participants either came from a separate cluster-randomised controlled trial or were recruited ad hoc for this study. The evaluation included testing internal consistency, known group validity, and construct validity. Results Participants’ mean age was 51 ± 12.7 years with a predominance of women (64%) in the sample. All five scales of the questionnaire showed a good internal consistency, with composite reliability of above 0.7. The five-factor model of the questionnaire was fitted to the 39 items. Although the fit was not exact, there was a satisfactory approximate fit (CFI = 0.93, TLI = 0.92, RMSEA = 0.05). There was a good discriminant validity except for the “social burden” and “anxiety and worry” scales (inter-factor correlation = 0.80). Conclusions Diabetes-39 is a questionnaire developed in English that was adapted and translated into Kinyarwanda. The Kinyarwanda version of D-39 is a reliable and valid instrument to measure QoL among diabetic patients in Rwanda. The questionnaire can be helpful in research and clinical practice improving health outcomes for patients with diabetes in Rwanda and other Kinyarwanda-competent areas in the sub-region. However, certain cross-cultural differences should be considered.
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22. Introducing a mobile learning model in medical education during COVID-19; a critical review
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MASOMEH KALANTARION, MOHAMMAD-MEHDI SADOUGHI, SOLEIMAN AHMADY, PER KALLESTRUP, MARZIEH KATIBEH, and NASRIN KHAJEALI
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computers ,handheld ,learning ,sars-cov-2 ,Education (General) ,L7-991 ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Introduction: Mobile learning is one of the innovative teaching techniques that help medical students gain knowledge and skills. One of the factors that expanded the use of this strategy was the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the educational pedagogy of such technology has been neglected. This article aimed to critically review available mobile learning models in medical education to suggest a comprehensive model in the field of mobile learning.Methods: We conducted this critical review based on the five steps of the Carnwell and Daly method. For a comprehensive systematic search from 2000 to April 2021, the following keywords were used: Personal Digital Assistant, m learning, Mobile learning, Ubiquitous learning, U learning, medical students, and medical education. 3176 studies in PubMed, Scopus, ERIC, Magiran, and Web of Science were identified. In total, 8 articles entered the study.Results: Eight models of mobile learning in medical education were identified. The key features of each model were extracted and integrated into the new model for the successful design and implementation of mobile learning. This model includes three main elements of mobile learning: 1-stakeholders, 2-interaction, and 3-technology, which are influenced by external factors including Mobiquette, legitimacy, and awareness.Conclusion: The results of this study are an important contribution to the knowledge collection in mobile learning inmedical education. We introduced a comprehensive model of mobile learning including specific characteristics of strategies in the context of medical education.
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23. Cervical cancer screening utilization, and associated factors, in Nepal: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Shrestha, A.D., Andersen, J.G., Gyawali, B., Shrestha, A., Shrestha, S., Neupane, D., Ghimire, S., Campbell, C., and Kallestrup, P.
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24. Burden and risk factors of chronic respiratory diseases in Nepal, 1990–2019: An analysis of the global burden of diseases study
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Tara Ballav Adhikari, Kiran Paudel, Rajan Paudel, Sandesh Bhusal, Anupa Rijal, Marieann Högman, Dinesh Neupane, Torben Sigsgaard, and Per Kallestrup
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Abstract Background and Aims Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) substantially contribute to morbidity and mortality globally and in Nepal. However, there is a paucity of evidence on the trend and the burden of CRDs in Nepal. This study reports the trend of the burden and contribution of major risk factors to CRDs in Nepal from 1990 to 2019. Methods This study is an observational study using publicly available data from Global Burden of Disease 2019 estimations for Nepal. The age‐standardized and age‐specific prevalence, incidence, mortality, disability‐adjusted life years (DALYs), and risk factors for CRDs in Nepal were extracted to measure the burden and its trend. The data are presented as percentages or as rates per 100,000 population. Results The age‐standardized incidence rate of CRDs in Nepal in 2019 was 913.6 per 100,000 (95% uncertainty interval [UI]: 828.7–1000.1), which was an increase of 7.7% from 848.6 per 100,000 (95% UI: 780.2–918.2) in 1990. However, the age‐standardized prevalence rate [4453/100,000 (4234.2–4671.8) in 1990; 4457.1/100,000 (4255.2–4666.8) in 2019] was almost stagnant. Most CRDs attributed to deaths and DALYs were due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Conclusions Air pollution and smoking are the main risk factors for DALYs due to CRDs in Nepal. This surging burden of the incidence rate of CRDs in Nepal calls for more effective actions to curb the risk factors and diseases.
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25. Physical activity and its correlates among school teachers in a semi-urban district of Nepal.
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Rajan Shrestha, Durga Prasad Pahari, Santoshi Adhikari, Bijay Khatri, Sangita Majhi, Tara Ballav Adhikari, Dinesh Neupane, Per Kallestrup, and Abhinav Vaidya
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Regular physical activity (PA) is one of the effective strategies for mitigating non-communicable diseases, promoting healthy ageing, and preventing premature mortality. In South Asia, up to 34.0% of adults are insufficiently active, and up to 44.1% of adults in Nepal. We sought to assess self-reported PA status and its correlates among teachers in the semi-urban district of Nepal. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among teachers at randomly selected public secondary schools in Bhaktapur, Nepal, from November 2018-April 2019. PA status was assessed in Metabolic Equivalent to task minutes per week using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)-Long Form. Point estimates and odds ratios were calculated at a 95% confidence interval, and a p-value
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26. Help-seeking patterns and level of care for individuals with bipolar disorder in Rwanda.
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Caroline Juhl Arnbjerg, Emmanuel Musoni-Rwililiza, Nelly Umulisa Rurangwa, Maja Grønlund Bendtsen, Chantal Murekatete, Darius Gishoma, Jessica Carlsson, and Per Kallestrup
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Most descriptive data on individuals with bipolar disorder originate from high-resource settings. Very little is known about the accessibility and service provision of intensive mental health care to persons living with bipolar disorder in low-resource settings. This information is needed to inform health systems and guide practitioners to improve standard treatment options and access to treatment. This cross-sectional study explored the level of care for outpatients with bipolar disorder and their help-seeking patterns at the two national referral hospitals in Rwanda. The study found that the majority, 93%, of outpatients with bipolar disorder in Rwanda were on prophylactic psychopharmacological treatment, but mainly first-generation antipsychotics and just 3% received lithium treatment. Furthermore, there was a lack of psychosocial intervention; consequently, 44% were not aware that they had bipolar disorder. Moreover, 1 in 5 participants utilized or had previously used traditional medicine. Awareness of own diagnostic status was not associated with educational level or use of traditional medicine. The study's sample size of 154 patients is relatively small, and the cross-sectional design does not provide causal inferences. The results demonstrate a considerable unmet need for improved mental health care services for individuals with bipolar disorder in Rwanda, including access to optimal medication and psychosocial interventions. Psychoeducation could be a possible starting point for improving the standard of care, informing the individual on their diagnosis and medication while empowering them to engage in their treatment plan. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04671225. Registered on November 2020.
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27. Cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Kinyarwanda version of the diabetes-39 (D-39) questionnaire
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Uwizihiwe, Jean Paul, Lygidakis, Charilaos, Bia, Michela, Dukundane, Damas, Asiimwe-Kateera, Brenda, Nsanzimana, Sabin, Vögele, Claus, and Kallestrup, Per
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28. Group psychoeducation for persons with bipolar disorder in Rwanda: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Musoni-Rwililiza, E., Arnbjerg, C. J., Murekatete, C., Carlsson, J., Kallestrup, P., and Gishoma, D.
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29. Salt intake and salt‐reduction strategies in South Asia: From evidence to action
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Kamal Ghimire, Shiva Raj Mishra, Gautam Satheesh, Dinesh Neupane, Abhishek Sharma, Rajmohan Panda, Per Kallestrup, and Craig S Mclachlan
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cardiovascular disease ,community‐based ,dietary sodium‐intake ,hypertension ,salt reduction ,South Asia ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Abstract The World Health Organization recommends salt reduction as a cost‐effective intervention to prevent noncommunicable diseases. Salt‐reduction interventions are best tailored to the local context, taking into consideration the varying baseline salt‐intake levels, population's knowledge, attitude, and behaviors. Fundamental to reduction programs is the source of dietary salt‐intake. In South Asian countries, there is a paucity of such baseline evidence around factors that contribute to community salt intake. Upon reviewing the electronic literature databases and government websites through March 31, 2021, we summarized dietary salt intake levels and aimed to identify major sources of sodium in the diet. Information on the current salt reduction strategies in eight South Asian countries were summarized, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. One hundred twelve publications (out of identified 640) met our inclusion‐exclusion criteria for full text review. Twenty‐one studies were included in the review. Quality of the included studies was assessed using the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute assessment tool. The primary result revealed that mean salt intake of South Asian countries was approximately twice (10 g/day) compared to WHO recommended intake (
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30. Measures used to assess interventions for increasing patient involvement in Danish healthcare setting: a rapid review
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Camilla Palmhøj Nielsen, Mette Terp Hoybye, Annette de Thurah, Hilary Bekker, Liv Marit Valen Schougaard, Mette Spliid Ludvigsen, Bente Skovsby Toft, Lotte Rodkjaer, Anne Bendix Andersen, Berit Nielsen, Jens Thusgård Hørlück, Lisbeth Kallestrup, and Trine Ellegaard
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Objective To identify measures used within Denmark evaluating any type of intervention designed to facilitate patient involvement in healthcare.Design Environmental scan employing rapid review methods.Data sources MEDLINE, PsycInfo and CINAHL were searched from 6–9 April 2021 from database inception up to the date of the search.Eligibility criteria Quantitative, observational and mixed methods studies with empirical data on outcomes used to assess any type of intervention aiming to increase patient involvement with their healthcare. Language limitations were Danish and English.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers extracted data from 10% of the included studies and, due to their agreement, the data from the rest were extracted by first author. Data were analysed with reference to existing categories of measuring person-centred care; findings were synthesised using narrative summaries. Adapted Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines were used to guide reporting.Results Among 3767 records, 43 studies met the inclusion criteria, including 74 different measures used to evaluate interventions aimed at increasing patient involvement within healthcare in Danish hospital and community settings. Generic measures assessed: patient engagement (n=3); supporting self-management (n=8); supporting shared decision-making (n=9); patient satisfaction and experiences of care (n=11); health-related patient-reported outcome (n=20).Conclusions Across Denmark, complex interventions designed to improve patient involvement with healthcare vary in their goals and content. Some targeting healthcare professionals, some patient health literacy and some service infrastructure. A plethora of measures assess the impact of these interventions on patient, professional and service delivery outcomes. Few measures assessed patient involvement directly, and it is unclear which proxy measures capture indicators of perceived involvement. Lack of conceptual clarity between intervention goals, the components of change and measures makes it difficult to see what types of intervention can best support change in services to ensure patients are more effectively involved in their healthcare.
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31. Effect of a female community health volunteer-delivered intervention to increase cervical cancer screening uptake in Nepal: a cluster randomized controlled trial
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Aamod Dhoj Shrestha, Bishal Gyawali, Archana Shrestha, Sadeep Shrestha, Dinesh Neupane, Sarita Ghimire, Christine Campbell, and Per Kallestrup
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This study aimed to assess the effect of Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV)-delivered intervention to increase cervical cancer screening uptake among Nepalese women. A community-based, open-label, 2-group, cluster randomized controlled trial (CRCT) was conducted in a semi-urban setting in Western Nepal. Fourteen clusters (1:1) were randomly assigned to the intervention group, which received a 12-month intervention delivered by FCHVs or the control group (usual care). Between April and June 2019, 690 women aged 30–60 years were recruited for CRCT during the baseline survey. A follow-up assessment was conducted after the completion of the 12 months intervention. The primary outcome was the change in cervical cancer screening from baseline to 12-month follow-up. Of 690 women, 646 women completed the trial. 254 women in the intervention group and 385 women in the control group were included in the primary outcome analysis. There was a significant increase in cervical cancer screening uptake in the intervention group [relative risk (RR), 1.48; 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.32, 1.66; P
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32. Cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Kinyarwanda version of the problem areas in diabetes (PAID) questionnaire
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Charilaos Lygidakis, Jean Paul Uwizihiwe, Michela Bia, Per Kallestrup, Damas Dukundane, Brenda Asiimwe-Kateera, Simon Pierre Niyonsenga, and Claus Vögele
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Problem areas in diabetes ,PAID ,Psychometrics ,Validation study ,Diabetes mellitus ,Rwanda ,Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ,R858-859.7 - Abstract
Abstract Background High prevalence rates in diabetes-related distress have been observed in several studies; however, in the region of Sub-Saharan Africa evidence is lacking as is, for example, the case for Rwanda, where diabetes prevalence is expected to increase over the next decade. The aim of this study is to report on the translation and cultural adaption of the problem areas in diabetes (PAID) questionnaire into Kinyarwanda and its psychometric properties. Methods The questionnaire was translated following a standard procedure. Interviews were conducted with 29 participants before producing a final version. For the psychometric evaluation, a sample of 266 patients with diabetes mellitus, aged 21–64 years old were examined. Participants either came from a separate cluster-randomised controlled trial or were recruited ad-hoc for this study. The evaluation included testing internal consistency, known groups validity, and construct validity. A series of confirmatory factor analysis were conducted investigating seven previously established factorial structures. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was also carried out to examine the structure further. Results The full scale showed good internal reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.88). A four-factor solution previously tested in Spain with subdimensions of emotional, treatment, food-related and social-support problems demonstrated adequate approximate fit (RMSEA = 0.056; CFI = 0.951; TLI = 0.943). The EFA revealed a four-factor structure; however, two of these factors were not as homogeneous and easily interpretable as those of the Spanish model. Conclusions The psychometric properties of the Kinyarwanda version of PAID are acceptable. The questionnaire can be helpful in research and clinical practice in Rwanda, however certain cross-cultural differences should be taken into account.
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33. Community-based intervention for prevention and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Nepal (COBIN-P trial): study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
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Tara Ballav Adhikari, Dinesh Neupane, Arjun Karki, Arne Drews, Brendan Cooper, Marieann Högman, Torben Sigsgaard, and Per Kallestrup
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Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and the commonest of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nepal. Risk factors like indoor and outdoor air pollution, a high prevalence of smoking, and the lack of awareness of COPD make it a serious public health concern. However, no attempt has been made in Nepal to estimate its burden and address the disease at the community level. Method This study aims to evaluate the effect of a community-based health educational intervention administered by Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) on the prevention and management of COPD. An open-label, two-group, community-based, cluster-randomized controlled trial will be implemented in the semi-urban area of Pokhara Metropolitan city (former Lekhnath Municipality) located in the Kaski district of Nepal. The estimated sample size of the intervention will be 1143. The unit of randomization is the ward (administrative unit) of the study area. The follow-up survey will be conducted immediately after 12 months of FCHVs-led interventions. The difference in the rate of decline of forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) and FEV1/FVC (forced vital capacity) ratio are the primary outcomes and the change in the proportion of modifiable risk factors of COPD, health-related quality of life scores, and change in knowledge of COPD will be secondary outcomes. Discussion This study will estimate the burden of COPD, the magnitude of risk factors and generate evidence to mobilize community health workers for COPD prevention and management at the community level in Nepal. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03797768 . Registered on January 9, 2019.
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34. Community-based intervention for cervical cancer screening uptake in a semi-urban area of Pokhara Metropolitan, Nepal (COBIN-C): study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
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Aamod Dhoj Shrestha, Dinesh Neupane, Sarita Ghimire, Christine Campbell, and Per Kallestrup
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Female community health volunteers ,Community health worker ,Non-communicable diseases ,Cervical cancer screening ,Community-based ,Randomized controlled trial ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Background Previous studies suggest that health intervention designed to increase cervical cancer screening has been effective to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a home-based health education intervention for increasing cervical cancer screening uptake delivered by trained female community health volunteers (FCHVs), a category of community health worker in Nepal. Methods A community-based, open-label, two-armed, cluster-randomized trial [seven clusters (geographical wards) randomized for the intervention, and seven for the control arm]. The participants are recruited from a population-based survey with a sample size of 884. Based on population proportion size, 277 women will be recruited for the intervention group and 413 women recruited for the control group. A 12-month community-based health education intervention will be administered mobilizing the FCHVs, based on the Health Belief Model. The primary outcome measure of the study will be the difference in percentage of cervical cancer screening uptake between the two study arms. The primary outcomes will be modeled by using mixed-effect logistic regression analysis. Discussion COBIN-C is the first study investigating the effect of a community-based health education intervention by FCHVs on increasing cervical cancer screening uptake among women in Nepal. The purpose of this study is to develop and implement a home-based, culturally sensitive program to increase cervical cancer screening coverage at the community level. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03808064 . Registered on January 14, 2019.
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35. Computerized Cognitive and Skills Training in Older People With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Index Treatment-Related Changes in Real-World Performance of Technology-Dependent Functional Tasks.
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Dowell-Esquivel, Courtney, Czaja, Sara J., Kallestrup, Peter, Depp, Colin A., Saber, John N., and Harvey, Philip D.
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• What is the primary question addressed by this study? The study addressed the question of whether a fully remote cognitive and functional skills training program improved real-world performance of technology-based tasks, measured with daily ecological momentary assessment (EMA) in older adults with normal cognition and mild cognitive impairments. • What is the main finding of this study? EMA assessments demonstrated statistically significant increases in activity of both trained and untrained technology-related activities. Moreover, the degree of training gains was found to be a significant predictor of real-world performance in domains of technology utilization. • What is the meaning of the finding? These findings provide compelling evidence that a fully remote functional skills training program is both practical and efficacious, as well as providing benefits for real-world functioning. This training program has the potential to empower individuals, regardless of their cognitive status or geographical location, by enabling them to maintain or optimize their autonomy as they age. Cognitive and functional skills training improves skills and cognitive test performance, but the true test of efficacy is real-world transfer. We trained participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or normal cognition (NC) for up to 12 weeks on six technology-related skills using remote computerized functional skills assessment and training (FUNSAT) software. Using ecological momentary assessment (EMA), we measured real-world performance of the technology-related skills over 6 months and related EMA-identified changes in performance to training gains. Randomized clinical trial with post-training follow-up. A total of 14 Community centers in New York City and Miami. Older adults with normal cognition (n = 72) or well-defined MCI (n = 92), ranging in age from 60 to 90, primarily female, and racially and ethnically diverse. Computerized cognitive and skills training. EMA surveys measuring trained and untrained functional skills 3 or more days per week for 6 months and training gains from baseline to end of training. Training gains in completion times across all 6 tasks were significant (p <0.001) for both samples, with effect sizes more than 1.0 SD for all tasks. EMA surveys detected increases in performance for both trained (p <0.03) and untrained (p <0.001) technology-related skills for both samples. Training gains in completion times predicted increases in performance of both trained and untrained technology-related skills (all p <0.001). Computerized training produces increases in real-world performance of important technology-related skills. These gains continued after the end of training, with greater gains in MCI participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Healthcare Provider Advocacy for Primary Health Care Strengthening: A Call for Action
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Flora Kuehne, Laura Kalkman, Shiv Joshi, Wunna Tun, Nishwa Azeem, Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Chioma Amugo, Per Kallestrup, and Christian Kraef
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Primary Health Care (PHC) is the backbone of health systems and a cornerstone of Universal Health Coverage. In 2018, political commitment to PHC, including a comprehensive approach based on essential care throughout the lifespan, integrated public health functions, and community empowerment was reaffirmed by international stakeholders in Astana. As recent events exposed weaknesses of health care systems worldwide, growing attention has been paid to strengthening PHC. While the role of care providers as health advocates has been recognized, they may lack skills, opportunities, and resources to actively engage in advocacy. Particularly for PHC providers, guidance and tools on how to advocate to strengthen PHC are scarce. In this article, we review priority policy areas for PHC strengthening with relevance for several settings and health care systems and propose approaches to empower PHC providers—physician, non-physician, or informal PHC providers—to advocate for strengthening PHC in their countries by individual or collective action. We provide initial ideas for a stepwise advocacy strategy and recommendations for practical advocacy activities. Our aim is to initiate further discussion on how to strengthen health care provider driven advocacy for PHC and to encourage advocates in the field to reflect on their opportunities for local, national, and global action.
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37. Community-based management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Nepal-Designing and implementing a training program for Female Community Health Volunteers.
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Tara Ballav Adhikari, Bishal Gyawali, Anupa Rijal, Abhishek Sapkota, Marieann Högman, Arjun Karki, Torben Sigsgaard, Dinesh Neupane, and Per Kallestrup
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Nepal. Female community health volunteers (FCHVs) have proven effective in the delivery of reproductive, maternal, and child health services in Nepal and recently in the prevention and management of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Evidence on their roles in COPD management is not yet available. The aim of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a training program for FCHVs regarding COPD prevention and management. The training program was part of a cluster-randomized trial of a 12-month intervention to improve COPD outcomes in a semi-urban area of Western Nepal. A six-day workshop consisting of thirty hours of training was developed for FCHVs. Training materials incorporated introduction to COPD, risk factors and symptoms, COPD status assessment guide for FCHVs, guidance on breathing techniques, and exercises for people living with COPD. Pre- and post-test questionnaires were administered to assess the change in knowledge of FCHVs, post training skills assessment followed by semi-structured interviews assessed FCHVs' satisfaction with the training program. The findings of the pre- and post- test assessments showed a significant improvement in FCHVs' COPD-related knowledge from a median (interquartile range) score of 12 (3-16) before to 21 (21-22) (p
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38. Group virtue epistemology
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Kallestrup, Jesper
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39. Factors affecting the fruit and vegetable intake in Nepal and its association with history of self-reported major cardiovascular events
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Sajama Nepali, Anupa Rijal, Michael Hecht Olsen, Craig S. McLachlan, Per Kallestrup, and Dinesh Neupane
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Association ,Fruit and vegetable ,Nepal ,Myocardial infarction ,Self-reported ,Stroke ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends consumption of a minimum of 400 g of fruits and vegetables per day for prevention of cardiovascular disease. Low fruit and vegetable intake is associated with an increased risk of stroke by 11% and ischemic heart disease by 31%. The present study aims to explore factors affecting the fruit and vegetable intake in Nepal and its association with history of self-reported major cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction and stroke). Method Data for this cross-sectional study were collected as part of the study “Community Based Management of Hypertension in Nepal” initiated in the Lekhnath Municipality in 2013. Demographic and nutrition information were collected using the WHO STEPwise approach to a surveillance tool. Descriptive statistics identified the frequency and percentage of fruit and vegetable intake. A Chi-square test examined the association between fruit and vegetable intake and history of self-reported cardiovascular events, socio-demographic and cardiovascular risk factors. Binary logistic regression analysis identified odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals between fruit and vegetable intake and history of self-reported cardiovascular events. Results The mean and median intake of fruits and vegetables were 3.3 ± 0.79 and 3 servings respectively. Of the 2815 respondents, 2% (59) reported having a history of major cardiovascular events. The adjusted odds of having a history of major cardiovascular events was 2.22 (95%CI, 1.06–4.66) for those who consumed
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40. Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and its Associated Factors in Nepal: Findings from a Community-based Household Survey
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Adhikari TB, Acharya P, Högman M, Neupane D, Karki A, Drews A, Cooper BG, Sigsgaard T, and Kallestrup P
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Tara Ballav Adhikari,1,2 Pawan Acharya,1,3 Marieann Högman,4 Dinesh Neupane,1,5 Arjun Karki,6 Arne Drews,7 Brendan G Cooper,8 Torben Sigsgaard,9 Per Kallestrup2 1COBIN Project, Nepal Development Society, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal; 2Center for Global Health, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark; 3Hudson College of Public Health, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA; 4Department of Medical Sciences, Respiratory, Allergy and Sleep Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; 5Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA; 6Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, HAMS Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal; 7Nepalmed, Leipzig, Germany; 8Lung Function and Sleep, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; 9Department of Public Health, Section for Environment, Occupation & Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, DenmarkCorrespondence: Tara Ballav AdhikariCenter for Global Health, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus 8000, Denmark, Email tba@ph.au.dkBackground: Despite chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) being the commonest non-communicable disease in Nepal, there is limited research evidence estimating the spirometry-based burden of COPD. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of COPD and its correlates through a community-based survey in Pokhara Metropolitan City, a semi-urban area of Western Nepal.Methods: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted among 1459 adults ≥ 40 years. COPD was defined according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria as a post-bronchodilator ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1st second (FEV1) to forced vital capacity (FVC) < 0.70 with the presence of symptoms. COPD was also defined by the lower limit of normal (LLN) threshold – FEV1/FVC < LLN cut-off values with the presence of symptoms. Study participants were interviewed about sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics and respiratory symptoms. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were applied.Results: Spirometry reports were acceptable in 1438 participants. The mean age of the participants was 55 (± 10) years, and, 54% were female. The prevalence of GOLD-defined COPD was 8.5% (95% CI: 7.1– 10.0) and based on the LLN threshold of 5.4% (95% CI: 4.2– 6.6). The multivariate logistic regression showed that increasing age, low body mass index, illiterate, current or former smoker, and biomass fuel smoke increased the odds of COPD in both the definitions.Conclusion: COPD is highly prevalent at community level and often underdiagnosed. Strategies aiming at early diagnosis and treatment of COPD, especially for the elderly, illiterate, and reducing exposure to smoking and biomass fuel smoke and childhood lung infection could be effective.Keywords: COPD, Nepal, prevalence, NCD
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41. Mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of underweight in adults: a cross-sectional study from Nepal
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Lene Thorup, Sophie Amalie Hamann, Per Kallestrup, Vibeke Elisabeth Hjortdal, Ashish Tripathee, Dinesh Neupane, and Cecilie Blenstrup Patsche
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Abstract Background Undernourished people have an increased risk of premature mortality from both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Aside from screening purposes, assessment of nutritional status is a useful tool in management and evaluation of various chronic diseases. Body-Mass-Index (BMI) is today the most commonly used marker of nutritional status however, this method presents a challenge in many low resource settings and immobile patients. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is another anthropometric measure that requires minimal equipment and little training. So far, MUAC cutoffs for undernutrition are well established in children 0.9). The setting based optimal MUAC cutoff was also 24.5 cm. No considerable variation was found in sex- and disease specific subgroups. Conclusion MUAC is strongly correlated with BMI in adults in Nepal. For simplicity, a MUAC of 24.5 cm is the optimal statistically and setting based cutoff in both women and men to identify underweight (BMI
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42. Community-based intervention for cervical cancer screening uptake in a semi-urban area of Pokhara Metropolitan, Nepal (COBIN-C): study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
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Shrestha, Aamod Dhoj, Neupane, Dinesh, Ghimire, Sarita, Campbell, Christine, and Kallestrup, Per
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43. Community-based intervention for prevention and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Nepal (COBIN-P trial): study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
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Adhikari, Tara Ballav, Neupane, Dinesh, Karki, Arjun, Drews, Arne, Cooper, Brendan, Högman, Marieann, Sigsgaard, Torben, and Kallestrup, Per
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44. Cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Kinyarwanda version of the problem areas in diabetes (PAID) questionnaire
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Lygidakis, Charilaos, Uwizihiwe, Jean Paul, Bia, Michela, Kallestrup, Per, Dukundane, Damas, Asiimwe-Kateera, Brenda, Niyonsenga, Simon Pierre, and Vögele, Claus
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45. Patient perspectives on integrated healthcare for HIV, hypertension and type 2 diabetes: a scoping review
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Shabbar Jaffar, Christian Kraef, Kaushik Ramaiya, Sabine Singh, Ole Kirk, Catherine Karakezi, and P Kallestrup
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46. Pesticide exposure and diabetes mellitus in a semi-urban Nepali population: a cross-sectional study
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Hansen, Martin Rune Hassan, Gyawali, Bishal, Neupane, Dinesh, Jørs, Erik, Sandbæk, Annelli, Kallestrup, Per, and Schlünssen, Vivi
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47. Active commuting and leisure-time physical activity among adults in western Nepal: a cross-sectional study
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Per Kallestrup, Craig S McLachlan, Susan Paudel, Narayan Subedi, and Dinesh Neupane
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Objective To determine the prevalence and sociodemographic factors associated with active commuting and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among adults in western Nepal.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Adults from semiurban areas in western Nepal.Participants 2815 adults aged 25–65 years who participated in the ‘Community-Based Management of Hypertension in Nepal (COBIN)’ Study. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the sociodemographic factors associated with active commuting and LTPA.Outcome Self-reported participation in active commuting and LTPA.Results Most study participants (96%) commuted actively (walked or cycled) from one place to another. Our results showed that only a small proportion (3.7%) of participants engaged in moderate or vigorous LTPA. Compared with those in paid employment, the odds of commuting actively were higher among people working in agriculture or as labourers (OR: 4.57, 95% CI: 2.46 to 8.48), those retired/unemployed (OR: 2.98, 95% CI: 1.42 to 6.25) and those in unpaid employment (OR: 1.85, 95% CI: 1.06 to 3.22). Adults who were overweight or had obesity were less likely to commute actively. Compared with adults aged 25–34 years, older adults were less likely (OR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.17 to 0.72) to engage in LTPA. Women were 0.46 times less likely to engage in LTPA compared with men.Conclusion Most adults engaged in active commuting for work or travel. Less than 5% participated in any form of moderate or vigorous LTPA. Longitudinal studies incorporating objective assessment of physical activity and a range of individual, interpersonal, and environmental factors will help understand how to promote active commuting and LTPA among Nepalese adults.Trial registration number: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02428075.
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48. Alcohol consumption pattern in western Nepal: findings from the COBIN baseline survey
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Tara Ballav Adhikari, Anupa Rijal, Per Kallestrup, and Dinesh Neupane
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Alcohol consumption ,Alcohol drinking ,Bing drinking ,Nepal ,Gender difference ,Psychiatry ,RC435-571 - Abstract
Abstract Background Harmful use of alcohol is a global public health problem. Differences in alcohol consumption patterns may add valuable information to the design of public health interventions to prevent excessive use of alcohol, which is yet missing in Nepal. Hence, the purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence, patterns of alcohol consumption and socio-economic correlates of lifetime alcohol consumption and binge drinking in the semi-urban area of Pokhara Municipality. Methods The cross-sectional data used in this study were collected as part of the COBIN study to understand alcohol consumption patterns and frequency and to determine correlates of lifetime alcohol consumption and binge drinking in the semi-urban area of Pokhara Municipality, Nepal. Results Out of 2815 study participants, 35.6% had ever used alcohol in their lifetime (Male 67.2% and Female 18.9%). Among 571 respondents who drank alcohol within the past 30 days, 77.1% male, and 46.9% female reported binge drinking behaviour. On average, males consumed 8.8 ± 0.3 standard alcohol drinks on one occasion, while females consumed only 4.4 ± 0.3 alcoholic drinks. Male (OR = 16; 95% CI: 12.1–21.1), older adults (OR = 1.5; 95% CI: 1.2–1.7) and people belonging to disadvantaged ethnic group (OR = 6.1; 95% CI: 4.9–6.3) had higher odds of lifetime alcohol consumption than their respective counterparts. Whereas, male (OR = 7.9; 95% CI: 4.3–14.6), having higher educational status and agriculture as the occupation had higher odds of binge drinking. Conclusion Alcohol consumption frequency was significantly higher among males than females in Western Nepal. Although national program and policies should recommend reducing alcohol consumption in general, targeted interventions are needed for males aged 45–65 years of age and certain ethnic groups (Dalit and Janajati).
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49. Designing a screening program for prevention of avoidable blindness in Iran through a participatory action approach
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Marzieh Katibeh, Masomeh Kalantarion, Hamideh Sabbaghi, Batool Mousavi, Michael Schriver, Homayoun Nikkhah, Hamid Ahmadieh, and Per Kallestrup
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Blindness ,Prevention and Control ,Qualitative Research ,Vision Screening ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
Purpose: To design a screening program for prevention of blindness at the community level in Iran. Methods: In this qualitative study, the components and properties of the screening program were identified using a participatory action research method with focus group meetings (FGMs) with relevant health care providers and authorities. A content analysis approach was used for data analysis. Results: In total, 18 stakeholders including six ophthalmologists with different sub-specialties participated in the five FGMs. The screening program aims to discover vision-threatening eye conditions in people aged 50 years and over. Primary health care workers deliver the program including vision tests and fundus imaging with the support of an ophthalmic technician. Retina specialists perform decision-making. Referral plans are interacted through an automated digital program. The screening environment, feedback, ethics and medical legal issues are other main components of the program. Conclusion: This study presents the initial concepts and components of a screening program for prevention of blindness in the adult population in Iran. The program has the potential to improve eye health at the community level and may potentially be replicated as a model for similar settings elsewhere.
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50. Community-based intervention for management of diabetes in Nepal (COBIN-D trial): study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
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Bishal Gyawali, Dinesh Neupane, Abhinav Vaidya, Annelli Sandbæk, and Per Kallestrup
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Female community health volunteers ,Primary healthcare ,Non-communicable diseases ,Type 2 diabetes ,Community-based ,Community health worker ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest emerging chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Population-based approaches, such as involvement of lay health workers offering culturally appropriate diabetes health promotion, may be the blueprint for the management of type 2 diabetes. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a family-based home health education intervention on type 2 diabetes provided by female community health volunteers (FCHVs) in a semi-urban area of Lekhnath Municipality of Nepal. Methods The COmmunity-Based INtervention for management of Diabetes in Nepal (COBIN-D) trial is a community-based, open-label, two-armed, cluster-randomized trial with seven randomly selected intervention and seven wait-list control clusters. A total of 112 subjects with type 2 diabetes will be recruited from the intervention clusters and 112 subjects from the wait-list control clusters. Based on the Health Belief Model and Social Support Theory, a 12-month family-based lifestyle intervention will be administered through FCHVs. Wait-list control clusters will continue to manage their glycemic condition as usual and their intervention will be delayed for 12 months. Participants will be measured at the beginning of the study and 12 months later. The primary outcome measure of the study will be difference in mean change (from baseline to 1 year) in fasting blood glucose between the two study arms. Impacts will be estimated using intention-to-treat analysis. Discussion The COBIN-D is the first study investigating the effect of family-based home health education and screening on blood sugar levels in adults by FCHVs at community level in Nepal. The perspective of this study is to develop and implement, in collaboration with the community, a community-based, culturally sensitive diabetes prevention and control program. It is anticipated that the study can act as a feasible and affordable tool for evidence-based integrated care for improvement of diabetes management and outcomes in Nepal as well as in other low- and middle-income countries. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, Identifier: NCT03304158. Registered retrospectively on 03 October 2017.
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