A Study of Prevalence of Goiter among Population in Shendi Locality Rever Nile State of Sudan
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: the aim of this study is to assess prevalence of goiter among population in Shendi locality, River Nile State, Sudan, during the period 2011-2013. This is the first assessment for the prevalence of goitre in Shendi locality. Methods: This study was conducted as a community based descriptive Cross – sectional study. In this study 636 households were included .Questionnaire which included a checklist were used as tools for data collection. The households were selected through a multistage clustersampling technique to determine the prevalence of goitre, three cluster stage was used (The locality was divided into four administrative units, All administrative units were divided into cluster villages or block and The required number of households in each village and block was selected by following the systemic random sampling technique) 636 respondents were selected through systemic random sampling. Results: The study was found that the overall prevalence of goitre was 18% amongst the population surveyed. The highest prevalence of goitre (5.3% ) was observed in Hajer-Alasal administration, while the lowest prevalence (3.6%) was recorded in Shendi town. The study also found Goiter was more prevalent among age group 31 to 45 years which represented 43,5% of persons who had goiter. Also high prevalence was seen among females than male with a ratio of 3:1. As well, Iodine deficiency disorder affects children and women throughout life. More than 2 out of 10 school age children have goiter. Conclusion: The total prevalence of goiter among respondent is found to be high. Therefore shendi locality can be classified as endemic area for goiter. The relative proportion of goiter was higher among female to male 3:1.
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Ahmed Elnadif Ahmed Elmanssury, Safa Abdalla Elnour Dafaalla
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