scholarly journals Clinical Characteristics, Seasonal Variation, Outcome and Disturbance of Taste and Smell in Cases of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Sumera Akram ◽  
Muhammad Ahmed Khan ◽  
Saeed Akhtar Khan Khattak ◽  
Muhammad Ameen Khan ◽  
Muhammad Sajid Hussain ◽  
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Objective: To assess the various clinical characteristics, seasonal variation, outcome and disturbance of taste(aguesia) and smell (anosmia) in cases of COVID-19.Study Design: Cross sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Department of COVID-19 at Combined MilitaryHospital (CMH), Mardan from March 2020 to February 2021.Materials and Methods: Suspected case of corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) admitted and managed atCMH Mardan from March 2020 to February 2021 were included in the study and their nasopharyngeal swabswere sent for COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Only those clinically suspected cases withpositive PCR for COVID-19 were considered as cases of COVID-19. Demographic and clinical data includinggender, age, result of COVID-19 PCR test, symptoms, severity of disease, body system affected with COVID andoutcome, were recorded and entered in SPSS 21. Chi square was used to analyze qualitative variables and T testwas used for quantitative variables. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.Results: The reported clinically suspected cases of COVID-19 were 1552. Positive PCR test for COVID-19 were221 (14.2%) with mean age 37.53 +11.05. The highest number of COVID-19 cases were seen from May 2020 toJuly 2020. The positivity ratio of COVID-19 was highest during May 2020 (29.9%). Majority of COVID-19 caseswere asymptomatic (45.7%) and only ten cases died of COVID-19, i.e. mortality was 4.5%.Out of 221 COVID-19patients, 38.5% cases had olfactory and taste dysfunction.Conclusion: COVID-19 surged during the months of May to July 2020 followed by a downhill course. Majority ofCOVID-19 cases were asymptomatic. Respiratory system of body was most common system involved followedby gastrointestinal and combination of respiratory and gastrointestinal system. Olfactory and taste dysfunction(anosmia and aguesia) was seen commonly in COVID-19 patients.

Author(s):  
Etienne Belinga ◽  
Isidore Tompeen ◽  
Claude Cyrille Noa Ndoua ◽  
Junie Metogo Ntsama ◽  
Sandrine Mendibi ◽  
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Background: Uterine synechiae refers to a total or partial union of the inner walls of the uterus resulting from endometrial trauma. It is a cause of reproductive failure. Until now, synechia was not optimally treated and has remained understudied in Cameroon. Objective of present study was to Evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae treated by hysteroscopy.Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component from January 1st 2015 to July 31st 2017 at Yaounde. All patients diagnosed with uterine synechiae and treated with hysteroscopy were our sample. Sampling was consecutive. The chi-square test was used for the comparison of qualitative variables and Fisher's test for ANOVA variance analysis. The comparison of the averages was made by the Student's test. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Hysteroscopies were indicated for uterine synechiae in 14.50%. Nulliparous were 56.67%. A history of curettage/aspiration was present in 66.66%. All of the patients had a form of infertility and 83.33% had menstrual disorders. Hysterosalpingography showed a better sensitivity (88%). After hysteroscopic treatment, 63.30% had a complete anatomical restitution. There is a significant correlation between the stage of severity of synechia and anatomical restitution (p=0.008; Spearman correlation coefficient=-0.477).Conclusions: Uterine synechiae represent one-sixth of all indications for hysteroscopy and present clinically as menstrual disorder associated with infertility. A past history of uterine curettage is common. Hysterosalpingography has a better preoperative diagnostic sensitivity. Hysteroscopy allows optimal treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Kh. Mohammed Almaawi

Objective: To assess CKD prevalence and risk factors including socio-demography among diabetics by estimating GFR rather than serum creatinine (sCr). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dec. 15 2019 through Aug. 15 2020, among 800 diabetics attending tertiary diabetes centers, Baghdad. Data was collected by self-administered questionnaire. SPSS was used for data analysis by (mean, standard deviation and T-test) for quantitative variables and (frequency, percentage, Chi-square test and Kappa index) for qualitative variables. P-Value less than 0.05 was considered significant.  Results: 800 diabetics for last 5-40 years, 95.6% with type2. Aged 52.1±13.2 years, with male: female ratio 1.03:1, 63.6% were with no income, sCr level was 0.86±0.3 mg/dl, and eGFR by Cockcroft Gault (CG) and CKD-EPI equations was 100.4±36.5 & 92.2±25.5 ml/min/1.73m2 respectively. CKD prevalence based on sCr, and eGFR assessed by above equations was 13.3%, 20% and 15.9% respectively (p<0.001). Those with CKD were hypertensive, females, and living in peripheries. Conclusions: Diabetic patients, mainly those with risk factors are more likely to develop CKD. It is better to detect CKD intially by estimating the GFR, rather than serum creatinine level alone. Furthermore, using CKD-EPI equation might be better than the CG formula to estimate the GFR.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Dewi Sartika Mustari ◽  
Fitriani Fitriani ◽  
Mayang Sari

Corona virus Disease 19 atau biasa disingkat dengan Covid-19 merupakan virus yang menginfeksi sistem pernafasan dan bisa menyebabkan kematian. Akibatnya virus ini timbul kecemasan di masyarakat, terutama Ketika ada potensi tertular yang tinggi dan potensi kematian yang terus menigkat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kecemasan dengan sikap masyarakat di era new normal Covid-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional.yang dilaksanakan bulan Mei-Juni 2021 di masyarakat Desa Galesong Baru Takalar, jumlah sampel 97 responden dengan teknik sampling yaitu probability sampling dan dianalisa secara chi square. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat yang cemas 29,9% dan bersikap kurang baik sebanyak 70,1% dalam menyikapi covid-19. Dengan p value 0,000 < α 0,05 sehingga disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan kecemasan dengan sikap masyarakat di era new normal covid-19. Kata Kunci: kecemasan; sikap; Covid-19The Relationship Of Anxiety With Community Attitude In The New Normal Era Of Covid-19 In The Village AreaAbstractCorona virus Disease 19 is a virus that infects the respiratory system and can cause death. As a result, this virus raises anxiety in the community, especially when there is a high potential for infection and the potential for death continues to increase. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between anxiety and people's attitudes in the new normal era of Covid-19. This research was a quantitative study with a cross sectional research design. It was conducted in May-June 2021 in the community of Galesong Baru Takalar Village, the number of samples was 97 respondents with a sampling technique, namely probability sampling and analyzed by chi square. The results show that 29.9% of people are anxious and 70.1% are not good at responding to COVID-19. With a p value of 0.000 < 0.05, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between anxiety and people's attitudes in the new normal era of covid-19. Keywords: anxiety; attitude; Covid-19


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Karina Nur Ramadhanintyas ◽  
Permata Amelia ◽  
Kuswanto Kuswanto

Corona virus disease 2019 ( covid-19 ) caused by sars-cov2 now spread throughout the world, including Indonesia. Health protocol are advised to reduce the risk of disasters, as the spreading and death caused by covid-19. Community awareness health policy of the application of the protocol is very effective in reducing the spread of the virus. The purpose of this research want to know the knowledge with the manners the protocol for pandemic covid-19 health. In this research, researchers use descriptive quantitative research. Research methodology used is analytic of survey research is the cross sectional. In analyzing data, use the researchers chi-square. Population as many as 40 respondents and 37 samples from respondents. The results of the bivariat showed there was free of the relations between variables that knowledge with the behavior of the health protocol ( p-value = 0,006 ). In this research, the study analyzed that most influential chi-square variables, which is knowledge. Respondents who know better are critical to someone to behave well in implementing health protocol. Conclusions in this research is that there a significant correlation exists between knowledge by behavior in carrying out health protocol. Hopefully the traders dawet jabung can apply the health protocol 3M.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahsan Tameez-ud-din ◽  
Ifrah Javed Malik ◽  
Asim Tameez Ud Din ◽  
Farooq Mohyud Din

Background and Objective Pakistan is facing a major brain drain and as long as there is not a better understanding of the needs and desires of the junior doctors this exodus towards the greener pastures shall continue. This study is an effort to recognize the factors which influence the choice of a future specialty of young Pakistani doctors in order to help identify the areas which need improvement. Study design This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 12th May 2021 to 2nd August 2021. Young doctors who had completed their one-year internship in hospitals of Punjab were invited to fill the questionnaire via social media platforms. Data were entered and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. Chi-square tests were applied for qualitative variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results Out of 105 participants 60 (57.1%) were females. More females as compared to males decided the future specialty based on work-life balance (20/27 p= 0.039). Internal medicine and general surgery were the most sought-after fields both before and after the internship. Forty-three (41%) participants wished to change their choice of specialty after their house job experiences. Fifty-eight (55.2%) participants considered the future prospects of the field while deciding their specialty while sixty-three (60%) reported the attitude of the senior doctors as an important deciding factor. The Covid-19 pandemic had an effect on 12 (11.4%) participants' decision regarding their choice of future specialty. Conclusion Many elements such as internship play a pivotal role in helping young doctors to narrow their choices. It is important to understand the factors considered by young doctors during their choice of a medical specialty to ensure that a significant proportion of the medical workforce does not slip through the cracks in our health infrastructure.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Naimatullah Khan ◽  
Javed Iqbal Khan ◽  
Tariq Mehmood ◽  
Aqeel Peter

Objective: To assess the dyslipidemia in newly diagnosed diabetic patients and compare it with or without micro albuminuria. Study Design and Setting: Cross-sectional study at Department of Medicine, Military Hospital Rawalpindi from 01 March 2015 to 31 August 2015. Methodology: A total of 150 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included after taking informed consent and approval from hospital ethical committee. Blood sample was obtained from each patient and samples were sent to hospital laboratory and reports were assessed by pathologist. Presence or absence of microalbuminuria, trigiyceridemia (200-499 mg/dl), raised LDL-C (>160 mg/dl) and decreased HDL-C (<40 mg/dl) were noted by researcher himself on a pre-designed performa. The collected data was analyzed statistically by using SPSS version 12.Quantitative variables like age, TG, LDL HDL levels were presented in form of mean ± S.D. Qualitative variables like gender, diabetes mellitus, micro albuminuria and dyslipidemia were presented as frequencies and percentages. Chi-square test was applied to find association between dyslipidemia and micro albuminuria. P value = 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Mean ± SD of age was 47.97±7.08 years. Out of 150 patients 60% were male and 40% were female. Dyslipidemia was found in 42% patients. Highly significant association was found between dyslipidemia and micro albuminuria, i.e. (P=0.0001). Conclusion: The frequency of dyslipidemia among newly diagnosed diabetic patients with micro albuminuria was significantly higher than in subjects without micro albuminuria


Author(s):  
Uiara Aline de Oliveira Kaizer ◽  
Elaine Aparecida Rocha Domingues ◽  
Ana Beatriz de Toledo Saib Paganelli

Objective: to evaluate the quality of life of people with venous ulcers and correlate with the clinical characteristics and symptoms associated with the wound. Method: quantitative, cross-sectional and analytical study. For analyzes of associations of qualitative variables, the Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were applied, and for quantitative variables, Spearman’s correlation coefficient. The Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing instrument was used to assess the wound and the Freiburg Life Quality Assessment Wound-wk for quality of life analysis. The study included 103 subjects with a wound time of more than six weeks, of venous etiology. Results: there was a correlation between the clinical characteristics of the venous ulcer and symptoms associated with quality of life. In the physical symptoms dimensions, people with venous ulcers had a worse score in relation to the pain symptom (p <0.0001). Associated with this, clinical characteristics such as the appearance (p <0.0001) and the area (p = 0.0037) of the wound also showed a correlation. Regarding the wound assessment scale (area, tissue in the wound and exudate), the worst score interfered with physical symptoms. Conclusion: the pain, size of the wound and its aspect negatively influences the quality of life of people with venous ulcers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-114
Author(s):  
Ainul Mardhiah ◽  
Nova Hasbani Prima Dewi ◽  
Aminy Aminy

The family planning program also aims to improve the quality of the family in order to generate a sense of security, peace and hope of a better future in realizing the prosperity of birth and inner happiness. Allegedly the factor causing EFA participation in the family planning program is characteristic. The purpose of this research is to know the relationship of attitude and characteristic of Elderly Age Couple (PUS) with participation in family planning program at UPT Puskesmas Sungai Raya Sungai Raya District, East Aceh regency 2018. The research design used was analytic survey with cross sectional design. The population of this study is all Pairs Age of Fertile located in Work Area UPT Sungai Raya Public Health Service Center in January to December 2017 which amounted to 1897 people. Sampling using Slovin formula, obtained as many as 95 samples. The study was conducted from 7-17 July 2018 using questionnaires by interview. Statistical test using chi-square test. Result of research indicate that majority of fertile couple couples (PUS) participate in family planning program as much as 67 respondents (70,5%). Statistically there is relationship of attitude and characteristic of Elderly Age Couple (EFA) with non participation in family planning program in Working Area of UPT Puskesmas Sungai Raya Sungai Raya District of East Aceh Regency 2018 with p value <0,1. It is recommended that the family planning program holders in UPT Puskesmas Sungai Raya Sungai Raya District of East Aceh District to invite cross-sectoral figures to hold meetings to create mini workshop plans at least once a month to increase the participation of the Elderly Age Couple (PUS) in family planning programs. Keyword : Family Planning Program, Attitudes, CharacteristicsABSTRAKProgram KB juga bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas keluarga agar dapat timbul rasa aman, tentram, dan harapan masa depan yang lebih baik dalam mewujudkan kesejahteraan lahir dan kebahagiaan batin. Diduga faktor yang menyebabkan ketidakikutsertaan PUS dalam program KB adalah karakteristik. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan sikap dan karakteristik Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS) dengan keikutsertaan dalam program KB di Wilayah Kerja UPT Puskesmas Sungai Raya Kecamatan Sungai Raya Kabupaten Aceh Timur tahun 2018. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei analitik dengan rancangan bedah lintang. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh Pasangan Usia Subur yang berada di Wilayah Kerja UPT Puskesmas Sungai Raya pada bulan Januari sampai dengan Desember tahun 2017 yang berjumlah 1.897 orang. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan rumus Slovin, didapatkan sebanyak 95 sampel. Penelitian dilaksanakan dari tanggal 7-17 Juli tahun 2018 menggunakan kuesioner dengan cara wawancara. Uji statistik menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS) ikut serta dalam program KB yaitu sebanyak 67 responden (70,5%). Secara statistik ada hubungan sikap dan karakteristik Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS) dengan ketidakikutsertaan dalam program KB di Wilayah Kerja UPT Puskesmas Sungai Raya Kecamatan Sungai Raya Kabupaten Aceh Timur tahun 2018 dengan p value < 0,1. Sebaiknya pemegang program KB di UPT Puskesmas Sungai Raya Kecamatan Sungai Raya Kabupaten Aceh Timur agar mengajak tokoh lintas sektor agar mengadakan pertemuan untuk membuat rencana loka karya mini setidaknya satu bulan sekali untuk meningkatkan keikutsertaan Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS) dalam program KB.Kata Kunci : Program KB, Sikap, Karakteristik


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Rakhmie Rafie ◽  
Yusmaidi Yusmaidi ◽  
Mira Fitriyani

Berdasarkan Permenkes 585/1989 dikatakan bahwa informed consent adalah persetujuan yang diberikan oleh pasien atau keluarganya atas dasar penjelasan mengenai tindakan medis yang akan dilakukan terhadap pasien tersebut. Peran dan tanggung jawab dokter terhadap pelaksanaan tindakan medis berdasarkan imformed consent sangat penting untuk mencegah kemungkinan yang akan terjadi kepada pasien nantinya. Pemahaman terhadap informasi yang diberikan dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor, diantaranya karakteristik orang tersebut. Survey analitik dengan desain cross sectional dengan wawancara terpimpin menggunakan kuesioner terhadap 100 responden, dan diolah menggunakan analisa univariat dan bivariat dengan uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: yang berusia dewasa 84 responden (84%) dan yang berusia muda sebanyak 16 responden (16%), laki- laki 63 responden (63%) dan perempuan 37 responden (37%), yang berpendidikan rendah 41 responden (41%) dan yang berpendidikan tinggi 59 responden, yang tidak bekerja 24 responden (24%) sedangkan yang bekerja 76 responden (76%), yang mempunyai pemahaman baik 58 responden (58%) dan yang tidak baik sebanyak 42 responden (42%). Variabel yang terdapat hubungan bermakna dengan pemahaman terhadap persetujuan tindakan medis pada tindakan bedah di RSPBA pada bulan Maret 2015 adalah umur (nilai p value = 0,037) OR = 3.761 dengan nilai Confidence Interval (1.195-11.835)dan pendidikan (nilai p value = 0,00) OR = 8.551 dengan Confidence Interval (3.436-21.285). Sedangkan variabel yang tidak terdapat hubungan bermakna dengan pemahaman persetujuan tindakan medispada tindakan bedah di RSPBA pada bulan Maret 2015 adalah jenis kelamin (nilai p value = 0,987) dan pekerjaan (p value = 0,251). Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara umur dan pendidikan dengan pemahaman terhadap persetujuan tindakan medis pada tindakan bedah di RS Pertamina Bintang Aamin (RSPBA) pada bulan Maret 2015.  


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
pp. 215-224
Author(s):  
Kristin Yuliati Sayori ◽  
Astrid Novita
Keyword(s):  
P Value ◽  

Wanita hamil termasuk golongan yang rentan untuk terkena malaria karena berhubungan dengan penurunan imunitas di masa kehamilan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan usia kehamilan, kebiasaan keluarga, lingkungan tempat tinggal, dan penggunaan kelambu dengan kejadian malaria pada ibu hamil. Jenis penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik dengan desain Cross sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah semua ibu hamil trimester 1 dan 2 di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Masni dari bulan Juli-Desember Tahun 2017 dengan teknik pengambilan sampel secara Total Sampling yaitu sebanyak 112 orang. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Januari tahun 2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder yaitu kuesioner dan data status pasien sebagai alat ukur. Teknik pengolahan dan analisis data mengunakan uji Chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukan ada hubungan usia kehamilan dengan kejadian malaria (p-value=0,025), ada hubungan kebiasaan keluarga dengan kejadian malaria (p-value=0,011), ada hubungan lingkungan tempat tinggal dengan kejadian malaria (p-value=0,022), dan ada hubungan penggunaan kelambu dengan kejadian malaria (p-value=0,030). Kesimpulannya ada hubungan usia kehamilan, kebiasaan keluarga, lingkungan tempat tinggal, dan penggunaan kelambu dengan kejadian malaria. Saran bagi tenaga kesehatan agar dapat melakukan perbaikan prosedur distribusi kelambu berinsektisida gratis bagi masyarakat sehingga lebih tepat sasaran, dan perlu memaksimalkan sosialisasi cara penggunaan dan pemeliharaan kelambu berinsektisida.


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