Screening for noncommunicable disease risk factors at a workplace in India: A physiotherapy initiative in a healthcare setting

Ketkar, Aditi Ravindra; Veluswamy, Sundar Kumar; Prabhu, Nayana; Maiya, Arun G.

doi:10.1016/j.hkpj.2014.12.001

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“…In the present study the favourable findings are that the tobacco and alcohol consumption is much lower than the national and state figures. This is similar to conclusion derived by Ketkar et al [6] study on employees of health-care institution. One of the reasons, may be that study focuses employees of medical college, who are directly or indirectly get exposed to the knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco and alcohol.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Participants were considered as tobacco users if they were currently consuming tobacco products. Those consuming fruit and vegetable for less than or equal to 4 days/week were considered as persons not meeting dietary recommendations [6] . Person was considered physically inactive if he/she does not do physical activity for three or more days of vigorous-intensity activity of at least 20 minutes per day or 5 or more days of moderate-intensity activity or walking of at least 30 minutes per day or 5 or more days of any combination of walking, moderate-or vigorous intensity activities.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Assessment for Risk Factors of Non-communicable Diseases in Employees (Teaching and Non-Teaching) Working in Medical College, Maharashtra

Sabale¹,

Irani²,

Jatoo³

et al. 2016

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Assessment for Risk Factors of Non-communicable Diseases in Employees (Teaching and Non-Teaching) Working in Medical College, Maharashtra

Sabale¹,

Irani²,

Jatoo³

et al. 2016

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“…5 Our study showed hypercholesterolemia in 12.68%, hypertriglycerides in 25.35%, raised LDL in 2.82%, raised VLDL in 15.49% and low HDL in 22.82% which were much lower than the other studies done by Sharma et al, Alzeidan et al and Akintunde et al 1,5,7 The prevalence of cigarette smoking was in 8.45% among males and none of the women smoke which was similar to Sabale et al was (6.2%) and Ketkar et al and was much lower than Takur et al was (24.3%), Sharma et al was (12.8%) and Alzeidan et al was (12%). [5][6][7][8]11 The habit of alcohol consumption was seen in 7.04% which was lower than Sabale et al was (13.04%) as this study included all staff and higher than Sharma et al was (2.6%) as the study included only the habit of heavy drinking.…”

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confidence: 55%

“…Similarly the study done by Sabale et al showed a lower prevalence (19.6%) of hypertension than our study but the prevalence of hypertension in our study was lower than the study done by Akintunde et al (40.8%), Ketkar et al (52%) and Anchala e al (33%). 1,6,8,9 This could be as the first two studies included all the staffs in the institute and the study done by Anchala et al was the prevalence in urban India. 9 In the present study, obesity was found in 12.68% subjects.…”

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Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors amongst teaching staff of IIMSR medical college, Badnapur, Jalna, Maharashtra

Muneshwar¹,

Shafee²,

Giri³

et al. 2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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INTRODUCTIONCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally. 1 The cause of heart attacks and strokes are due to combination of risk factors-tobacco use, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity and alcohol use, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidaemia. Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing these behavioural risk factors.2 An estimated 17.7 million people died from CVDs in 2015, representing 31% of all global deaths.2 Cardiovascular diseases cause an estimated 3.7 million deaths or a quarter of all deaths annually in the South East Asia region.3 Non-communicable diseases account for 60% of total adult deaths in India. Cardiovascular diseases account for over a quarter (26%) of this deaths. 4ABSTRACT Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally. The cause of heart attacks and strokes are due to combination of risk factors-tobacco use, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity, alcohol use, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidaemia. Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing these behavioural risk factors. The objectives were to study the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among teaching staff and to know the association of age and gender with cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out amongst teaching staff of IIMSR Medical College, Badnapur, Jalna, Maharashtra during the period of August to October 2016. All teaching staff of IIMSR Medical College was included in this study by purposive sampling method. Total number of staff who was more than 30 years of age was 80. The study was performed on 71 teaching staff as 9 denied participating (71 out of 80). Clinical parameters including weight, height, blood pressure and waist circumference was recorded. Blood sample was also collected. Statistical analysis was done by using appropriate statistical test like mean, percentage, standard deviation, student's t test and chi square test. Results: Majority participants were male 50 (70.42%). The mean age of male was 42.6±13.4 yrs and female was 37.05±9.64 yrs. The mean weight (76.2±12.9), mean waist circumference (92.0±12.1) and mean BMI (27.02±4.44) were above the normal range amongst male participants. The mean height, mean weight, mean waist circumference, mean SBP, mean DBP, mean RBS, mean creatinine and mean BMI values were higher in males as compared to females. The difference was statistically significant. Hypertension was more common in older age with raised diastolic blood pressure which signifies that age is one of the most important risk factor. Conclusions: This study showed a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and signifies the importance of health awareness among the staff members regarding the various cardiovascular risk factors.

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“…Their approach in reversing and modifying lifestyle-related disorders, in minimizing NCDs burden is often overlooked. [26][27][28] Many studies in the past have shown that structured physical exercises are of help not only in increasing the level of physical activity but to decrease the development of chronic diseases. Based on the reports of numerous studies on the incremental rise in the development of NCDs in India, can physiotherapist be part of primary health management that are rendered at sub-centers for an effective disease prevention and health promotion for NCDs?…”

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Prevalence of non-communicable diseases among the rural population in Maharashtra: a descriptive study

Pitchai

Augustine

Badani

et al. 2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is alarmingly increasing along with a rise in population especially in rural India. The objectives of this study are to find out prevalence as well as awareness of NCDs among the rural populations.Methods: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in six rural area of Panvel Taluka. One –stage cluster sampling technique was used to recruit participants from each cluster. WHO STEPS questionnaire tool (STEP I and II) was used to measure NCDs risk factors. Face validated pre-designed questionnaire was used to assess participant’s awareness, attitude, and behavior towards NCDs. The target population was classified into different age groups and gender. Data were analyzed using SPSS Software and a descriptive statistics were applied.Results: A total of 483 males and 417 females participated in this study. Among males, 34.8% consumed smoked tobacco whereas 21.8% of females consumed smokeless tobacco. Only 9.32% of male participants were reported as current alcohol drinkers. Both the genders did not meet the recommended amount of fruit consumption. Insufficient physical activity amongst males was 45.21% and females 60.49%. Based on BMI categories 19.04% males were overweight and 27.12% obese and in females 23.02% and 21.34% respectively. Risk of high waist circumference and diabetes was demonstrated more by males whereas females subjected to raised blood pressure. Awareness of NCDs among total subjects found as low as 28%.Conclusions: Awareness about NCDs is alarmingly low among the rural population thus corresponding to an increased prevalence of risk factors.

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Screening for noncommunicable disease risk factors at a workplace in India: A physiotherapy initiative in a healthcare setting

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

Assessment for Risk Factors of Non-communicable Diseases in Employees (Teaching and Non-Teaching) Working in Medical College, Maharashtra

Assessment for Risk Factors of Non-communicable Diseases in Employees (Teaching and Non-Teaching) Working in Medical College, Maharashtra

Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors amongst teaching staff of IIMSR medical college, Badnapur, Jalna, Maharashtra

Prevalence of non-communicable diseases among the rural population in Maharashtra: a descriptive study

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