Articles: prevalence.
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Review Meta Analysis
Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms After Whiplash Trauma-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is an umbrella term for pain and dysfunction involving jaw muscles and/or the temporomandibular joint, with whiplash trauma suggested to be one risk factor. The aim was to evaluate prevalence and relative risk of TMDs in the acute and chronic stages after whiplash trauma. ⋯ The prevalence of Temporomandibular disorder pain was high already in the acute stage after whiplash trauma, and there was no evidence of any decrease from the acute to the chronic stage. This finding suggests that early assessment and management rather than a 'wait-and see' approach should be recommended when patients present with orofacial pain related to whiplash trauma.
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Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Adults in Kazakhstan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Background and Objectives: Despite frequent references to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Kazakhstan, a comprehensive synthesis of existing research on this issue among adults is lacking. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to address this gap by determining the mean prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among adults in Kazakhstan. A secondary objective is to evaluate whether the prevalence differs between healthy adults and those with chronic conditions. ⋯ Overall, the pooled mean prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the adult population was 57% (95% CI, 45-69%). Conclusions: This analysis indicates a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among adults in Kazakhstan, with 57% of the population affected. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, including policy reforms that consider the impact of time zone changes on sunlight exposure and the active involvement of nurse practitioners in preventive strategies.
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Postoperative Acute Pain for Mothers Who Gave Birth With Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cesarean section frequently is associated with different undesirable postoperative outcomes. Acute postoperative pain is one of the most frequently experienced adverse outcomes that occurs as the result of actual tissue damage. Previous studies have shown inconsistent results regarding the prevalence and predictors of acute postoperative pain. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the pooled prevalence and associated factors of postoperative pain after cesarean section. ⋯ The pooled prevalence of acute postoperative pain after cesarean section was high (58%), which needs more strategies for pain management. Incision length >10 centimeters, spinal anesthesia without adjuvants, general type of anesthesia, preoperative anxiety, and no peripheral nerve block were significantly associated with this prevalence.
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Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the most widespread and fatal pulmonary complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Existing knowledge on the prevalence and risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) is inconclusive. Therefore, we designed this review to address this gap. ⋯ The pooled prevalence of RA-ILD in our study was approximately 18.7%. Furthermore, we identified 13 risk factors for RA-ILD, including male sex, older age, having a smoking history, pulmonary comorbidities, older age of RA onset, longer RA duration, positive RF, positive ACPA, higher ESR, moderate and high DAS28 (≥3.2), rheumatoid nodules, LEF use and steroid use. Additionally, biological agents use was a protective factor.
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Meta Analysis
Prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): systematic review and meta-analysis.
The estimates of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) prevalence across various studies are significantly variable, contributing to uncertainty in ADHD prevalence estimation. Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have attributed this variability primarily to the methodological characteristics of the studies, including the diagnostic criteria, source of information, and impairment requirement for the diagnosis. ⋯ Exact comparisons among studies with different diagnostic criteria and types of sampling can impact prevalence estimates. When comparing data from methodologically different studies, these factors need to be considered.