Rezheen Abdullah Ismael; Dindar Sharif Qurtas; Abdulrahman Omer Abdulrahman
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Background: Dermatological diseases are among the most common health problems observed in infertile women. Thisstudy, conducted from April to September 2023, aimed to determine the prevalence of dermatological disorders amonginfertile women in Duhok City, Iraq.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study ...
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Background: Dermatological diseases are among the most common health problems observed in infertile women. Thisstudy, conducted from April to September 2023, aimed to determine the prevalence of dermatological disorders amonginfertile women in Duhok City, Iraq.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 100 infertile women in Kurdistan, northern Iraq, usinga convenience sampling method. Data were collected through a structured and validated questionnaire. Clinical assessment focused on hirsutism, acne, androgenetic alopecia (AGA), acanthosis nigricans, and other dermatological manifestations, with an evaluation of their duration, distribution, and severity. Standard dermatological clinical guidelines were applied.Results: The most common dermatological finding was seborrhea, observed in 71 (71%) women. Acne was present in 43 (43%) women, with acne grading as follows: 26 (26%) with grade 1, 13 (13%) with grade 2, and 4 (4%) with grade 3. Hirsutism was observed in 37 (37%) women. AGA was detected in 35 (35%) women, with severity scores distributed as follows: 18 (18%) with a score of 1, 14 (14%) with a score of 2, 1 (1%) with a score of 3, and 2 (2%) with a score of 4. Other dermatological findings included hidradenitis suppurativa in 2 (2%), skin tags in 10 (10%), warts in 2 (2%), and linea nigrain 4 (4%) women. Additionally, 40 (40%) had hypertrichosis, 39 (39%) had hyperhidrosis, 16 (16%) had eczema, 9 (9%) haddermatophytosis, and 27 (27%) had melasma or facial melanosis.Conclusion: This study demonstrated a high prevalence of dermatological disorders among infertile women. Health careproviders should consider the interplay between infertility and skin conditions during evaluation and management. Anintegrated approach may aid in identifying underlying causes of infertility and associated dermatological manifestations, thereby improving both clinical outcomes and quality of life.
Alireza Mirahmadizadeh; Mitra Rahimi Haghighi; Pegah Shoa Hagighi; Abdolrasool Hemmati; Mohsen Moghadami
Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 107-112
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Background: The dependency ratio (DR) is defined as the ratio of the non-working population to the economically active population. Dependency ratio is calculated by the sum of population under fifteen years and over 65 years divided by 15-64 year old population. The interpretation of DR variation gives ...
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Background: The dependency ratio (DR) is defined as the ratio of the non-working population to the economically active population. Dependency ratio is calculated by the sum of population under fifteen years and over 65 years divided by 15-64 year old population. The interpretation of DR variation gives us the impact of health care services and some reproductive interventions. This study analyzed a 23-year DR trend in rural population of Fars province and the effect of some fertility variables on it. Methods: In this study, using data from vital horoscope and regression analysis, we analyzed a 23-year period of DR and some fertility indicators. Results: The total DR significantly declined from 102.5% in 1990 to 41.4% in 2012 (P<0.001). Most of this reduction is attributed to reduction in young DR. Old dependency ratio (population of 65 years and more) was significantly growing (P<0.035). Number of rural health house, family planning coverage, total fertility rate and general fertility rate was significantly associated with total dependency ratio (P<0.009). Conclusion: We passed the first stage of demographic transition, i.e. young dependency ratio declining. But the old dependency ratio slowly increased; it is recommended that the health care services should be promoted in future, especially services for old age people.
