Effect of mode of administration on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in the South Indian population: A comparative study on self-administered and interviewer-administered scores

2021 ◽  
pp. 102890
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar Badiya ◽  
Sasidhar Siddabattuni ◽  
Debarshi Dey ◽  
Akkamahadevi C. Hiremath ◽  
Raj Lakshmi Nalam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
The South ◽  
Mode Of Administration ◽  
South Indian

Effect of mode of administration on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in the South Indian population: A comparative study on self-administered and interviewer-administered scores (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Badiya ◽  
Sasidhar Siddabattuni ◽  
Debarshi Dey ◽  
Akkamahadevi C Hiremath ◽  
Raj Lakshmi Nalam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
South India ◽  
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Mode Of Administration ◽  
South Indian

BACKGROUND Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a validated screening tool widely used to assess perinatal depression (PND). However, due to stigma associated with PND, respondents could answer sensitive questions differently depending on the mode of administration, especially in culturally and linguistically diverse country like India. The present study explored longitudinal differences in EPDS scores between self-administered and interviewer-administered modes OBJECTIVE The main objective of this study was to evaluate the differences in EPDS administration between the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes, a longitudinal observational study to understand and improve the test score interpretation. The present study explores differences in EPDS scores in assessing PND longitudinally, comparing self and interview-based modes of EPDS administration in perinatal women of rural South India METHODS 177 women from rural South India were administered EPDS, self-administration followed by interviewer-administered for four visits, twice each during prenatal and postnatal visits. EPDS scores were compared between the two modes descriptively, graphically and by repeated mixed measure models. Classification of antenatal depression (AD), postnatal depression (PD) and PND based on the two modes were compared by McNemar Chi-square test. Clinical and psychosocial characteristics were examined to identify factors associated with differences in the scoring modes. Concordance rates and Goodman Kruskal’s Gamma coefficients were measured for individual EPDS items. RESULTS Longitudinal EPDS scores and rates of AD, PD and PND were significantly higher in self-administered mode. Recent adverse life events were the only factor observed to be significantly associated with the differences between the two modes. Rank correlation and concordance rates suggested stronger association for EPDS items relating to anhedonia subscale and moderate/weaker association for EPDS items relating to anxiety/depression subscales. CONCLUSIONS Our study findings suggest that the effect of mode of administration should be taken into account while using PND screening tools such as EPDS, especially in countries such as India with higher levels of illiteracy. CLINICALTRIAL The study was registered with the Clinical Trials Registry of India, registration no. CTRI/2017/11/010497 and was conducted from October 2017 to May 2019.

scholarly journals Prevalence of the additional head of quadriceps femoris in the South Indian population: a cadaveric and radiological study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Femina Sam ◽  
Madhavi Kandagaddala ◽  
Ivan James Prithishkumar ◽  
Koyeli Mary Mahata ◽  
Mahasampath Gowri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indian Population ◽  
Vastus Lateralis ◽  
Femoral Nerve ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
The South ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Circumflex Femoral Artery ◽  
Vastus Intermedius

AbstractQuadriceps femoris is an extensor muscle in the anterior compartment of thigh and is traditionally taught to be composed of four heads. Recently, there is an increased interest in the occurrence of an additional muscle head of quadriceps femoris. But scientific knowledge regarding its incidence is lacking in the South Indian population. This study was done to confirm the presence of the additional head by routine anatomic dissection and radiological imaging techniques. Forty-one formalin fixed human cadaveric lower limbs were dissected and the morphology of the additional head was noted. Retrospective analysis of 88 MRI images of patients was done. The additional muscle head was present in 43.9% of the cadaveric lower limbs and was consistently located between the vastus lateralis and vastus intermedius. It originated from variable portions of the greater trochanter, intertrochanteric line, lateral lip of linea aspera and lateral surface of the shaft of femur and inserted either as a muscle belly or as an aponeurosis into the vastus intermedius (55.6%), vastus lateralis (22.2%) or directly into the base of the patella. It received its vascular supply from branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and was innervated by branches from the posterior division of the femoral nerve. In addition, the additional muscle head was identified by MRI and its incidence was reported to be 30.68% for the first time in living subjects. The result of this study provides additional information in understanding the morphology of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries in adult south Indian population in association with dietary pattern: A comparative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 546
Author(s):  
Druvan Kavitha ◽  
Anju Varghese ◽  
Singh Prabath ◽  
Rayar Sreeram ◽  
Joseph Asha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
South Indian

scholarly journals The Effect of Complete Dentures on the Quality of Life of Edentulous Patients in the South Indian Population Based on Gender and Systemic Disease

Cureus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhankumar Seenivasan ◽  
Fathima Banu ◽  
Athiban Inbarajan ◽  
Parthasarathy Natarajan ◽  
Shanmuganathan Natarajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Population Based ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Complete Dentures ◽  
The South ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Edentulous Patients

scholarly journals Estimation of the Humerus Length by its Proximal Segments: A South Indian Anatomical Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (02) ◽  
pp. 067-071
Author(s):  
Kasargod Umesh Prashanth ◽  
Mangala Manohar Pai ◽  
Bukkambudhi Virupakshamurthy Murlimanju ◽  
Latha Venkatraya Prabhu ◽  
Manoor Dass Prameela
Keyword(s):  
Indian Population ◽  
Anatomical Study ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Morphometric Data ◽  
The South ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Pearson Coefficient ◽  
Best Parameter ◽  
The Right

Introduction To determine the morphometric data of the proximal segments of the humerus in the South Indian population, and to obtain the regression equations that will enable us to predict the whole length of humerus. Materials and Methods The present study included 166 dried adult human humeri. Their lengths were measured by using the osteometric board. The seven proximal segment lengths of the humeri were assessed by using a digital Vernier caliper (Mitutoyo Corporation 150 mm/6 inch, model number 500-196-20, Kawasaki, Japan). Results The mean humerus length in the present study was 30.75 ± 2.03 cm on the right side and 30.27 ± 2.28 cm on the left side. The comparison between the right and left sides of the proximal segments of the humerus did not yield statistically significant results (p > 0.05). The present study observed that the relationship between the dimensions of the proximal segments of the humerus and the length of humerus were strong (p = 0.00). The oblique length between the most proximal and distal points over the anatomical neck was the best parameter to predict the length of humerus (the Pearson coefficient was 0.78 for the right side and 0.77 for the left side). Conclusion The simple regression formulae, which were derived in this study, are helpful in the estimation of the length of the humerus. The formulae can be used in forensic investigations, in which the stature of a person has to be determined and only bone fragments are available. The morphometric data of the present study have implications in archaeological and anthropological studies. The data are enlightening to orthopedicians, when planning reconstructive surgeries of the proximal end of the humerus in the South Indian population.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study on Relative Safety and Efficacy of Chlorpromazine and Risperidone in Schizophrenia patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1539-1544
Author(s):  
Kala Bahadur Rawal ◽  
Sharad Chand ◽  
Min Bahadur Luhar ◽  
Sreekath B ◽  
Muralidhar Reddy N ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Positive Symptoms ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Relative Safety ◽  
Poor Medication Adherence

Patient safety is the foremost concern in the healthcare system. However, only a few studies have been conducted regarding the safety and efficacy of antischizophrenic drugs in the south Indian population. The main objective is to study relative safety profile and efficacy between Chlorpromazine and Risperidone among Schizophrenia patients teaching hospital. Prospective, observational, comparative study conducted for six months among Schizophrenia patients. The data was collected from 62 enrolled subjects with the help of questionnaires and scales, and data was analyzed by using a t-test and other relevant descriptive analysis by using the statistical software SPSS version 20.0. Out of a total of 70 patients, males were 39, andfemales were 31. Out of 70 patients, only 62 patients completed the study according to the inclusion criteria. The occurrence of schizophrenia was higher in the age of late adolescence and early adulthood. Risperidone was more effective in treating negative and general symptoms compare to chlorpromazine, but equally efficacious in treating positive symptoms. Poor medication adherence was found in patients receiving both drugs. Chlorpromazine is more effective in a patient with predominantly positive symptoms. Risperidone is more effective and should be preferred in patients with positive, negative, and general symptoms.

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