Respiratory symptoms and associated risk factors among under-five children in Northwest, Ethiopia: community based cross-sectional study.

IF 2 Q3 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine Pub Date : 2020-10-02 eCollection Date: 2020-01-28 DOI:10.4081/mrm.2020.685

Zewudu Andualem, Asefa Adimasu Taddese, Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Jember Azanaw, Henok Dagne

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Abstract

Introduction: Acute respiratory infections are still a major public health problem resulting in morbidity and mortality among under-five children. This study aims to assess the extent of respiratory symptoms and associated risk factors among under-five children in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out from February to June 2019. From 792 study participants, data were collected via face to face interviews by using a semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire. Data were entered in Epi Info version 7, then exported to Stata 14.00 for analysis. Binary (Bivariable and Multivariable) logistic regression analysis was used to test the association of explanatory and outcome variables. Variables with p<0.05 were considered as significantly associated with the outcome variable.

Results: The prevalence of respiratory symptoms among under-five children was 37.5% at [95% (CI: 34.3-41)]. Uterine irritability during pregnancy [AOR = 1.89 at 95% CI: (1.11-3.23)], physical exercise during pregnancy [AOR = 0.60 at 95% CI: (0.41-0.89)], using wood and coal for heating [AOR = 2.42 at 95% CI: (1.65-3.53)], cockroaches infestation [AOR = 1.95 at 95% CI: (1.36 - 2.90)], presence of new carpets [AOR = 2.38 at 95% CI: (1.33-4.29)], damp stain [AOR = 2.45 at 95% CI: (1.02-2.69)], opening windows during cooking [AOR = 0.58 at 95% CI: (0.36-0 .93)], living less than 100 m heavy traffic [AOR = 1.94 at 95% CI: (1.16-3.27)], and living less than 100 m (unpaved roads/streets) [AOR= 2.89 at 95% CI: (1.89-4.55)] were significantly associated with respiratory symptoms.

Conclusion: The prevalence of respiratory symptoms among under-five children was relatively high in the study area. Personal and environmental characteristics influencing symptom occurrence were identified. Respiratory symptoms will be minimized by reducing exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution and enhancing housing quality.

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埃塞俄比亚西北部五岁以下儿童的呼吸道症状和相关危险因素:基于社区的横断面研究

简介:急性呼吸道感染仍然是造成五岁以下儿童发病率和死亡率的一个主要公共卫生问题。本研究旨在评估埃塞俄比亚西北部贡达尔市五岁以下儿童呼吸道症状和相关危险因素的程度。方法:2019年2月至6月开展基于社区的横断面研究。从792名研究参与者中，通过面对面访谈收集数据，使用半结构化的预测试问卷。在Epi Info version 7中输入数据，然后导出到Stata 14.00进行分析。使用二元(双变量和多变量)逻辑回归分析来检验解释变量和结果变量的相关性。结果变量:5岁以下儿童呼吸道症状患病率为37.5% [95% (CI: 34.3-41)]。怀孕期间子宫刺激[AOR = 1.89, 95% CI:(1.11-3.23)]，怀孕期间体育锻炼[AOR = 0.60, 95% CI:(0.41-0.89)]，使用木材和煤炭取暖[AOR = 2.42, 95% CI:(1.65-3.53)]，蟑螂感染[AOR = 1.95, 95% CI:(1.36 - 2.90)]，出现新地毯[AOR = 2.38, 95% CI:(1.33-4.29)]，潮湿污渍[AOR = 2.45, 95% CI:(1.02-2.69)]，做饭时打开窗户[AOR = 0.58, 95% CI:(0.36- 0.93)]，居住在交通繁忙的100米以内[AOR= 1.94, 95% CI:(1.16-3.27)]，以及居住在100米以内(未铺设的道路/街道)[AOR= 2.89, 95% CI:(1.89-4.55)]与呼吸道症状显著相关。结论:研究区5岁以下儿童呼吸道症状患病率较高。确定影响症状发生的个人和环境特征。通过减少接触室内和室外空气污染以及改善住房质量，可以最大限度地减少呼吸道症状。

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Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine 医学-呼吸系统

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期刊介绍： Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine is the official journal of the Italian Respiratory Society - Società Italiana di Pneumologia (IRS/SIP). The journal publishes on all aspects of respiratory medicine and related fields, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary and translational research. The interdisciplinary nature of the journal provides a unique opportunity for researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals across specialties to collaborate and exchange information. The journal provides a high visibility platform for the publication and dissemination of top quality original scientific articles, reviews and important position papers documenting clinical and experimental advances.