Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health

Volume 4, Issue 4, December 2014
Research Article

1. Investigation of an outbreak of bloody diarrhea complicated with hemolytic uremic syndrome

Otar Chokoshvili, Khatuna Lomashvili, Naile Malakmadze, Marika Geleishvil, Jonas Brant, Paata Imnadze, Nazibrola Chitadze, Lia Tevzadze, Gvantsa Chanturia, Tea Tevdoradze, Tengiz Tsertsvadze, Deborah Talkington, Rajal K Mody, Nancy Strockbine, Russell A Gerber, Edmond Maes, Thomas Rush
Pages: 249 - 259
In July–August 2009, eight patients with bloody diarrhea complicated by hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) were admitted to hospitals in Tbilisi, Georgia. We started active surveillance in two regions for bloody diarrhea and post-diarrheal HUS. Of 25 case-patients who developed HUS, including the initial...
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2. Evaluation of physical fitness and weight status among fisherwomen in relation to their occupational workload

Pallav Sengupta, Elzbieta Krajewska-Kulak
Pages: 261 - 268
Background: Fisherwomen contribute significantly to the coastal economy of Eastern India; however, data about their physical fitness and weight status are scant. Objectives: The present cross-sectional study was designed to investigate cardiorespiratory fitness and weight status of fisherwomen, which...
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3. Knowledge about tobacco smoking among medical students in Saudi Arabia: Findings from three medical schools

Hoda Jradi, Ali Al-Shehri
Pages: 269 - 276
Introduction: Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Educating and training medical students about tobacco dependence prevention and treatment will prepare them for the task of helping smokers quit. In Saudi Arabia, little is known about medical students’ knowledge on this...
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4. Change in the structures, dynamics and disease-related mortality rates of the population of Qatari nationals: 2007–2011

Mohamed H. Al-Thani, Eman Sadoun, Al-Anoud Al-Thani, Shamseldin A. Khalifa, Suzan Sayegh, Alaa Badawi
Pages: 277 - 287
Background: Developing effective public health policies and strategies for interventions necessitates an assessment of the structure, dynamics, disease rates and causes of death in a population. Lately, Qatar has undertaken development resurgence in health and economy that resulted in improving the standard...
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5. Prevalence and determinants of electrocardiographic abnormalities in African Americans with type 2 diabetes

Matthew B. Sellers, Jasmin Divers, Lingyi Lu, Jianzhao Xu, S. Carrie Smith, Donald W. Bowden, David Herrington, Barry I. Freedman, Elsayed Z. Soliman
Pages: 289 - 296
Background: Electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities are independently associated with poor outcomes in the general population. Their prevalence and determinants were assessed in the understudied African American population with type 2 diabetes. Methods: Standard 12-lead ECGs were digitally recorded...
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6. Validation of the Arabic version of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Anwar E. Ahmed, Abdulhamid Fatani, Abdullah Al-Harbi, Abdullah Al-Shimemeri, Yosra Z. Ali, Salim Baharoon, Hamdan Al-Jahdali
Pages: 297 - 302
Background: The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a questionnaire widely used in developed countries to measure daytime sleepiness and diagnose sleep disorders. Objective: This study aimed to develop an ESS questionnaire for the Arabic population (ArESS), to determine ArESS internal consistency, and...
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7. Awareness of pro-tobacco advertising and promotion and beliefs about tobacco use: Findings from the Tobacco Control Policy (TCP) India Pilot Survey

Maansi Bansal-Travers, Geoffrey T. Fong, Anne C.K. Quah, Genevieve Sansone, Mangesh S. Pednekar, Prakash C. Gupta, Dhirendra N. Sinha
Pages: 303 - 313
Tobacco companies are utilizing similar strategies to advertise and promote their products in developing countries as they have used successfully for over 50 years in developed countries. The present study describes how adult smokers, smokeless tobacco users, and non-users of tobacco from the Tobacco...
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8. Changes in hand hygiene compliance after a multimodal intervention among health-care workers from intensive care units in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Ahmed A. Mahfouz, Ibrahim A. Al-Zaydani, Ali O. Abdelaziz, Mohammad N. El-Gamal, Abdullah M. Assiri
Pages: 315 - 321
The aim of this study is to measure the degree of compliance with hand hygiene practices among health-care workers (HCWs) in intensive care facilities in Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia, before and after a multimodal intervention program based on WHO strategies. Data were collected by direct...
Short Communication

9. Use of footwear and foot condition among rural Ethiopian school children

Emi Watanabe, Colleen M. McBride, Abebayehu Tora, Desta A. Ayode, David Farrell, Gail Davey
Pages: 323 - 325
Objective: To evaluate whether shoe-wearing affords foot protection among school children living in southern Ethiopia. Methods: Data collectors conducted a standardized foot assessment with children in an elementary school in southern Ethiopia (N = 168). Results: 54% reported wearing shoes consistently...