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Sex-Based Differences In Periprocedural Outcomes Of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion With The Watchman Device, Andrew Jake Arakaki

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Background/Purpose: Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is a procedure recommended for individuals with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) who have contraindications for long-term anticoagulation. The WATCHMAN is the only FDA approved LAAO device and has been commercially available since 2015. To date, there have been no studies evaluating sex-based differences in safety and outcomes of LAAO with the WATCHMAN device. In this study we sought to determine if there were differences in baseline characteristics, medical history, and periprocedural outcomes of WATCHMAN implantation between women and men.

Methods: Using data from the National Cardiovascular Disease Registry (NCDR) - Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion …

A Comparison Of Indicators Of Female Empowerment And Selected Socioeconomic Indicators In India From The 1998-1999 And The 2005-2006 Demographic And Health Surveys, Katherine E. Kroell Ms.

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The purpose of this study was to compare indicators of female empowerment gathered in the Demographic Health Survey, conducted in India as the National Family Health Survey. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a country-wide, nationally representative survey that collects important information on household characteristics, health information, and other topics, such as family planning. Two different years, NFHS-2 in 1999 and NFHS-3 in 2006, of the NFHS were compared to examine areas of progress, change, or lack of change in the selected indicators of female empowerment. Specifically, the level of decision-making and autonomy was assessed through the questions located …

Validity Of Waist-To-Height Ratio As A Screening Tool For Type 2 Diabetes Risk In Non-Hispanic Whites, Non-Hispanic Blacks, And Mexican American Adult Women, Lindsey Cochran Ms.

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Abstract

Validity of waist-to-height ratio as a screening tool for type 2 diabetes risk in non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, and Mexican American Adult Women, from the ages 20-65 years of age.

Background:

A prominent screening measure for type 2 diabetes is a simple measure of waist circumference. Waist circumference is an aggregate measurement of the actual amount of total and abdominal fat accumulation and is a crucial correlate of the complexities found among obese and overweight patients. However, waist circumference does not take into consideration the frame of an individual. Hence, recent epidemiologic data have suggested the use of height …

Public Health Implications Of Mass Rape As A Weapon Of War, Missale Ayele

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Although rape and other forms of sexual violence have historically been present during wartime, it has recently become a strategic weapon of war in many settings. The term mass rape as a weapon of war is defined as a systematic pattern of rape perpetrated by fighters usually against civilian women and children at a rate much higher than the rate of rape prevailing during peacetime. This study will examine issues surrounding mass rape as a weapon of war including: emerging theories, effectiveness of current international law, public health consequences, and relevant indicators of likelihood of occurrence. Grave physical and mental …

Epidemiology Of Adiposity In Childbearing Ghanaian Women, Emma Roselyne Konan Mrs

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The prevalence of adiposity (overweight and obesity) is increasing in among Ghanaian women. The disparity between urban and rural Ghanaian women in adiposity is seldom described due to data paucity. The purpose of this study was to provide a comparative analysis between urban and rural women in regards to the socio-demographic factors associated with adiposity. METHODS: The analyses used cross-sectional data from the Ghana Demographic Health Survey involving child bearing women ages14 to 49 years old. The eligible population comprised 4848 non-pregnant women (2023 from urban and 2825 from rural areas). Residence-specific (urban versus rural) associations between selected …

Associations Of Race, Age, And Socioeconomic Status Among Women With Prediabetes: An Examination Of Nhanes Data 2005-2006 Regarding Prediabetes Risk, Rose T. Kattakayam

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Background: Prediabetes (PD) defined as having glucose values above normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes, is known to be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and associated complications. Early prevention efforts can reverse the condition or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. This study examines the sociodemographic risk factors for PD in women. Methods: Using secondary data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NHANES 2005-2006, chi-square analysis was done to find the prevalence of the disease among different categories of women with respect to age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Univariate and multivariate analyses …

Urban Versus Rural Patterns Of Mammography Use: An Analysis Of Two Southeastern States, Valerie Miranda Bycott

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Mammography is widely recognized as the best method to detect breast cancer. This study examined the screening rate differences among women who live in urban and rural counties in Georgia and North Carolina. Data on the mammography screening rates was obtained from the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for 2002 and 2004. To assess the availability of mammography facilities, data was obtained from the Mammography Facility Database provided by the FDA. Multivariate logistic regression showed that having a usual source of care in urban counties was a positive predictor of women 40-59 years of age getting screened in both …