Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research (SJBR)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 71-78
Original Research Article
Exploring Different Sleep, Skin, Mental, Physical and Sound Related Disorders and Their Relation with Life Style and Socio-Demographic Status of Chittagong Port Area People: A Cross-Sectional Study on a Community
Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Ibrahim, A.S.M. Abrasam Shohan, Md. Saif Uddin Rashed, Farhana Sultana, Shinthia Shahnaz Islam, Tania Khanam, Israt Jahan Ira, Trisha Mohonto
Published : April 17, 2018
Abstract
Slums are available in the port area of Chittagong city. The general health
conditions of the slum dwellers are very poor. This study was conducted to explore the
possible association of different disorders of post area people with their life style and
socio-demographic status. A survey based prospective observational study was
performed at Chittagong from July 2017 to January 2018. A total of 200 (125 from
port area and 75 from city area) were identified as a quite effective sample for this
study. A self-administered questionnaire was delivered to the participants. Majority of
the respondents were married male in this study. Illiterate, ill-educated and day laborer
people were available in port area when compared with city area. 35.2% people’s
monthly income was below Tk. 10000 with poor household condition in port area.
Most of the people were drinker (51%) and smoker (71%) in port area when compared
to the city area. The values were 21% and 48% accordingly in city area. Various types
of sound and sleep related problems are more common in port area people. Different
physical disorders like fever, stroke, diarrhea and chest pain were more frequent in the
port area when contrast to the city area. Moreover, mental problems such as
depression, frustration, restlessness, stress and over pressure are also more common in
port area than city area. Poverty, illiteracy and low socio-economic status is associated
with many adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Evidence-based planning,
decision-making and practice can help improve the health status and quality of life of
people.