scholarly journals Asymptomatic Plasmodium Parasites among Adults in Eastern Uganda: A Case of Donor Blood Screening at Mbale Regional Blood Bank

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Peter Inyimai ◽  
Mosses Ocan ◽  
Benjamin Wabwire ◽  
Peter Olupot-Olupot
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Plasmodium Malariae ◽  
Blood Bank ◽  
Donor Blood ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Transfusion Service ◽  
Eastern Uganda

Background. There is a paucity of data on asymptomatic carriage of Plasmodium parasite among adult population in Eastern Uganda, an area of perennial high transmission of malaria. In this study, we estimated the prevalence of Plasmodium parasites in donor blood units at Mbale Regional Blood Bank (Mbale RBB), a satellite centre of the Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS). Method. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study in which 380 screened donor blood units were examined for the presence of Plasmodium parasites. A systematic random sampling technique using the interval of 7 was used in selecting the screened blood units for testing. Two experienced malaria slide microscopists (MC1 and MC2) independently examined each thick and thin blood slide under high power magnification of X400 and then X1000 as stated on the study standard operation procedure (SOP). Each slide was examined for 100 oil immersion fields before the examiner declared them negative for Plasmodium parasites. The results by each microscopist’s examination were tallied separately, and finally, the two tallies were compared. The third independent microscopist (MC3) was blinded to the results from MC1 and MC2, but whose role was to perform quality control on the slides randomly sampled and read 38 (10%) of all the slides and was available to examine any slides with inconsistent findings by MC1 or MC2. Results. All the microscopists were unanimous in all the slide readings. Five of the thick smears (1.3%) confirmed the presence of Plasmodium parasites among donor blood units. Of these, 4/5 were from male donors. Plasmodium falciparum was identified in 4 positive samples, while Plasmodium malariae was identified in one of the donor units. Conclusion. The 1.3% prevalence of Plasmodium malaria parasites in screened donor blood units represents risk of malaria blood transfusion transmitted infection and a pool of community transmittable malaria infections, respectively.

scholarly journals Organizational Commitment Can Improve Compliance of Blood Transfusion Procedure

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Edi Murwani ◽  
Stefanus Supriyanto ◽  
Suharto Suharto
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Improve Compliance ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

The purpose of this research was to improve compliance of nurses and midwives on blood transfusion procedures through increased organizational commitment. The study used observational analytic with cross sectional approach. 156 nurses and midwives who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria agreed to participates respondents and 46 observers agrees involved in the collection of data through informed consent. The sampling technique was simple random sampling. Data instrument collectors in the form of checklists and questionnaires. Analysis of the data used in the form of descriptive analysis, correlation, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Based on the findings of a new model, a model compliance nurses and midwives on blood transfusion procedures, organizational commitment can improve compliance procedure of blood transfusion if affective commitment and normative commitment improved.

scholarly journals Prévalence de la syphilis chez les donneurs de sang à la Banque du Sang d’Abéché au Tchad

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 1085-1092
Author(s):  
Djamalladine Mahamat Doungous ◽  
Abdelsalam Adoum Doutoum ◽  
Adawaye Chatte ◽  
Richard Laougangta Dounbe ◽  
Elysée Gondimo Gabdibe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Treponema Pallidum ◽  
Blood Bank ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Prise En Charge ◽  
Afrique Subsaharienne ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transfusion Sanguine

En Afrique subsaharienne, les infections transmissibles par la transfusion sanguine comme la syphilis sont très répandues, avec une prévalence pouvant atteindre 25% chez les donneurs de sang. La présente étude avait pour objectif de déterminer la prévalence de la syphilis chez les donneurs de sang au niveau de la Banque du Sang d’Abéché. Nous avons mené une étude transversale à visée descriptive, qui s’est déroulée de mai à août 2017. Les échantillons de sang des donneurs ont été testés par immunochromatographie pour la détection des anticorps anti-tréponémiques (Biomnis®). Sur 789 donneurs de sang inclus dans l’étude, la prévalence de la syphilis était de 4,9 %. Les donneurs étaient à 96,1% de sexe masculin et 3,9% de sexe féminin. Cette prévalence était plus élevée chez les sujets âgés de [21-30] ans, chez les femmes, les donneurs non scolarisés, divorcés et les domestiques/ménagères habitant la zone d’Abéché urbaine. Ces résultats montrent qu’il est nécessaire de mettre en place une politique de suivi et de prise en charge médicale des donneurs de sang atteints de la syphilis.Mots clés: Transfusion sanguine, receveurs, Treponema pallidum, don de sang.   English Title: Prevalence of syphilis in blood donors at Abéché blood bank in ChadIn sub-Saharan Africa, infections transmitted by blood transfusion such as syphilis are widespread, with prevalence up to 25% in blood donors. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of syphilis in blood donors at the Blood Bank of Abéché. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study, which ran from May to August 2017. Donor blood samples were tested by immunochromatography for the detection of anti-treponemal antibodies (Biomnis®). Of the 789 blood donors included in the study, the prevalence of syphilis was 4.9%. Donors were 96.1% male and 3.9% female. This prevalence was higher in subjects aged [21-30] years, women, out-of-school, divorced and domestic / household donors living in the urban Abéché area. These results shows that it is necessary to set up a policy of monitoring and medical care of blood donors with syphilis.Keywords: Blood transfusion, recipients, Treponema pallidum, blood donation.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Dengue IgG Antibodies among Healthy Adult Population in Lahore, Pakistan

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahid Mahmood ◽  
Hiba Nabeel ◽  
Saadia Hafeez ◽  
Urooj Zahra ◽  
Hammad Nazeer
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breeding Sites

Background. Dengue is a mosquito-borne flavivirus infection prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Aim of this study was to determine seroprevalence of anti-dengue IgG antibodies in healthy adult population of Lahore and also describe risk factors in relation to dengue seropositivity. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, 274 healthy adult individuals aged 15 years and above were randomly selected using multistage sampling technique. These individuals were interviewed between July–September 2012, using a semistructured questionnaire, followed by drawing 3 mL of their venous blood for dengue IgG test. Nova Tech ELISA kit with sensitivity and specificity of 96.5% and 97.5%, respectively, was used for serology. Results. Out of 274 participants, 184 (67.2%) were found to be positive for dengue IgG antibodies. Seroprevalence was higher among individuals with poor awareness about potential breeding sites for dengue mosquito (63.6%), followed by the subjects who had poor knowledge about dengue signs/symptoms and complications (52.2% and 68.5%, resp.). Conclusion. About two-third of healthy population of Lahore was also seropositive for anti-dengue IgG during July–September 2012, indicating a considerable burden of subclinical dengue infection in the city. Males were predominantly affected than the females. We found no statistical association between dengue IgG seropositivity and socioeconomic status, occupation, and knowledge about the disease.

scholarly journals DEPRESSION

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (08) ◽  
pp. 1229-1234
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ishtiaq ◽  
Muhammad Imtiaz Afridi ◽  
Imranullah - ◽  
Said Akbar Khan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
History Of ◽  
Microsoft Office

Prevalence & risk factors of depression among adult population of districtPeshawar. Background: Depression is one of the most common major mental illnesses andaffects 5% to 20% of the adult population and is related to many determinants. Objectives:To estimate the prevalence and risk factors of depression among the adult population. StudyDesign: A cross sectional descriptive study. Setting & Study Duration: The department ofcommunity medicine, Khyber medical college, Peshawar; among the adult population of districtPeshawar; from November 2016 to May 2017. Materials & Methods: A total of 410 adults, bothmale and female, of ages 18 and above years were selected from the District Peshawar; onthe basis of multistage probability sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was usedto collect data regarding the prevalence and risk factors of depression along with importantvariables. Data was analysed by Microsoft Office and SPSS, and results were presented intables. Results: Results showed that the prevalence of depression was 85.85%. Out of thetotal depression, 24.88% had positive medical history; 57.8% had tobacco smoking; 29.02 %had history of abuse or neglect; 60.24% had sleep problems; and 18.29% & 10.49% wereaffected by terrorism and flood respectively. Conclusions: It was concluded that the prevalenceof depression among the adult population of district Peshawar was high and shows strongassociation with predisposing determinants. Moreover, whole population needs to be screento estimate the accurate prevalence and to treat high burden of mental illnesses among thecommunity.

scholarly journals RISK FACTORS FOR HEPATITIS;

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. 661-666
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF CHAUDHRY ◽  
BUSHRA GHULAM ◽  
LAILA KHALID ◽  
Marryam Shaheen Ahmed ◽  
Amnah -
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Large Reservoir ◽  
Different Types ◽  
History Of

Background: Infections with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are worldwide public health problem. Thisis related to the continued occurrence of new infections and the presence of a large reservoir of chronically infected persons. Objective:To determine the frequency of risk factors (causes of transmission) for HBV and HCV infections in hospitalized patients of CMH, Lahoreand Sheikh Zayed hospital, Lahore. Design: Descriptive (cross sectional). Setting: The study was carried out in CMH, Lahore and SheikhZayed hospital, Lahore from January, 2012 to July, 2012. Methods: The patients were selected by consecutive (non-probability)sampling technique. The data was collected through questionnaire. Informed written consent was obtained SPSS version 16.0 was usedto calculate the descriptive statistics. Results: Out of total of 100 subjects, 50 were cases and 50 were controls. Out of 50 cases, 26%were HBV positive and 74% were HCV positive with female preponderance. The history of injections was very high in both the groups,making a total of 64% (14% HBV; 16% HCV) the important contributors for different types of hepatitis were blood transfusion (HBV =10%; HCV = 28%; controls = 14%). Surgical procedures (4% HBV, 28% HCV; 8% controls). History of piercing in the last six months(HBV = 6%; HCV = 22% and control = 8%). History of dental procedures in the last six months was higher in HCV patients (18% HCV and4% HBV). History of HBV or HCV positive patients or relatives at home. (HBV 18%; HCV 36%; control 30%). Conclusions: In Pakistan thereis an urgent need to raise the public awareness about importance of properly screened blood transfusion, use of disposable needles andusing new blades for shaving and haircuts especially at barber shops. In our study, the important contributors for different types ofhepatitis were blood transfusion, surgical procedures and history piercing in the last 6months.

A descriptive cross-sectional study of Platelets count in apparently healthy Eritrean blood donors attending the National Blood Transfusion Center, Asmara, Eritrea

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Faris Mohamed Awad Abdon ◽  
◽  
Elias Teages Adgoy ◽  
Nahom Yacob Berhane ◽  
Senet Awolker Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blood Bank ◽  
Reference Ranges ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Ranges ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Background: Platelets are an important constituent of blood. Safety measures of blood transfusion are important for optimum health environment. To the knowledge of the researchers, there is no study that was conducted concerning Platelets count in apparently healthy Eritrean blood donors. Therefore, this study will help in establishing the reference ranges of Platelets count in them. Objectives: To measure the serum platelets levels and mean platelets volume in apparently healthy Eritrean blood donors attending the national blood bank of Eritrea. Study design: Descriptive crosssectional study. Materials and methods: 610 Blood donors were incorporated in the study. 4 ml of venous blood was collected into K3EDTA tubes (Becton Dickinson, Plymouth, UK) from all of the participants of the study. Blood samples collected into the (EDTA)-tubes were examined for Platelets count and mean platelet volume. Results: The overall mean of platelets count was 267.145 ± (65.915) ×109 /L, The median and mode of values were both 266.3 thousands/mm3. The mean platelet count for the females was 296.122 thousands /mm3, and for males was 252.477 ×109 /L, and the statistic difference between them was significant. The statistic mean of MPV for males was 8.763 fl, and for females was 8.717, and the difference between the two means also considered insignificant. Conclusion: This descriptive cross sectional study was performed in the National Blood bank in Asmara where platelets levels and mean platelets volume were measured for 610 healthy blood donors. The results were found to be within reference normal ranges. The difference between the males and females results was statistically significant

scholarly journals Anemia in Diabetes – An Added Dilemma

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-141
Author(s):  
Syed Ahmed Arshad ◽  
Jamal Ara
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mild Anemia ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Moderate Anemia ◽  
The Mean

Aim: To study the frequency of anemia in diabetes of an adult population. Methodology: This cross-sectional observational study included 277 adult patients, above the age of 18 years, who were diagnosed as having diabetes by clinical and laboratory basis and were considerably controlled on their prescribed management. The study was conducted in Creek General Hospital Karachi from October to December 2020 by random based sampling technique. After a written consent answers were noted according to the questionnaire and the relevant data was tabulated and analyzed. Patients with complications or with other chronic illness, except hypertension, were excluded. The data was evaluated for the frequency of anemia in diabetics, categorizing the severity of anemia into mild, moderate, and severe. Universal variables like gender and age were assessed. Results: Among the 277 patients in the study, there were 121(43.7%) males and 156 (56.3%) females. There were 17 (6%) in the young age group, 162 (58.5%) in the middle age group and 98 (35.4%) elders. The mean hemoglobin was 11.1 gm/dl. Out of 277 there were 222 (80%) who fell in the category of anemia. There were 90 out of 121 (74%) males who were anemic and 132 out of 156 (84%) females who were anemic. The most frequent category of anemia was moderate anemia (48%) followed by mild category (46%). Mild anemia was more frequent in males while moderate anemia was more prevalent in females. Anemia was higher in percentage in the younger group (88%). Mild to moderate anemia was more prevalent than severe in all age groups. 81% of hypertensive, diabetic patients was anemic. 78% smokers had anemia. There was visible increase in frequency of anemia as the duration of diabetes increased. Conclusion: Anemia is highly prevalent in diabetics.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan tentang Dampak Infeksi Gonore pada Pasien Pria dengan Gonore

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Nasyifa Nurul Fitriany ◽  
Raden Ganang Ibnusantosa ◽  
Titik Respati ◽  
Deis Hikmawati ◽  
Tony S. Djajakusumah
Keyword(s):  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
The Impact

Gonore merupakan infeksi menular seksual yang disebabkan oleh Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Salah satu karakteristik yang memengaruhi seseorang terkena gonore antara lain  pengetahuan mengenai infeksi gonore. Gonore  memiliki komplikasi seperti epididimitis, orkitis, prostatitis, cowperitis, bahkan infertilitas. Di samping itu, gonore dapat meningkatkan angka kejadian HIV. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui karakteristik dan tingkat pengetahuan dampak infeksi gonore pada pasien pria dengan gonore berdasar atas karakteristik usia dan jenis pasangan di salah satu  Klinik IMS di Kota Bandung periode Maret–Mei 2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif cross sectional. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 60 orang dengan pengambilan sampel secara consecutive sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan wawancara. Pada penelitian ini didapatkan kejadian gonore terbanyak pada rentang usia 25–49 tahun (67%), wiraswasta (92%), belum menikah (77%), dan memiliki pasangan pria (53%).  Responden memiliki pengetahuan baik mengenai dampak infeksi gonore sebanyak (54%). Bila dilihat berdasar atas karakteristik usia, responden yang memiliki pengetahuan baik adalah responden pada rentang usia 25–49 tahun (74%), sedangkan karakteristik berdasar atas jenis pasangan, responden berpengetahuan baik yaitu yang memiliki pasangan pria (52%). Simpulan penelitian ini bahwa pengetahuan mengenai dampak infeksi gonore pada pasien pria dengan gonore tergolong baik.KNOWLEDGE ABOUT  THE IMPACT OF GONORRHEA INFECTION IN GONORRHEA MALE PATIENTSGonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. One of the characteristics that affect people is knowledge of affected by gonorrhea. Complications of gonorrhea are epididymitis, orchitis, prostatitis, cowperitis, and even infertility. Also, gonorrhea could increase the number of HIV incidence. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics and level of knowledge of male patients with gonorrhea based on the characteristics of age and gender of sexual partner at Klinik IMS in Kota Bandung period March–May 2018. This study used the descriptive cross-sectional method. There were 60 participants in this study, chosen using consecutive sampling technique. The data collected from questionnaires and interviews. In this study, the highest incidence found in 25 to 49 years old (67%), enterpreneur (92%), single (77%), and male partner (53%). Respondents had good knowledge about gonorrhea infection (54%). According to the results of this study, respondents who had good knowledge about the impact of gonorrhea infection were 25 to 49 years (74%), while according to gender sexual partner, well-informed respondents were men who had a male sexual partner (52%). The conclusion of this study is the patient’s knowledge about the impact of gonorrhea were good.

scholarly journals Awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices among adult population in Dhamrai, Dhaka

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Sultana Begum ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar ◽  
Md Saizuddin ◽  
Nadia Begum ◽  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Time ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The current descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted during 16th May to 31st May 2018 to assess awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices in Dhamrai, Dhaka with a sample size of 120 using interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire employing convenience sampling technique. More than one third (35.9%) of the respondents were in age group 25-35 years and about 65% were female, 32.5% were housewives and 35.8% were found illiterate. source of drinking water was from71.67% tube well and 78.3% used sanitary latrine. More than half of the respondents (61.67%) were taking daily bath with soap and water, 61.66% cut their nails at leisure time and 51.67% wash hair with shampoo and water; while 59.67% washed their hands before meal and 76.67% after defecation with soap and water. It is revealed that 43.3% were aware about the transmission of diarrheoa through dirty nail and 73.3% were aware not to defecate on barefoot. Health education and comprehensive knowledge of proper personal hygiene and sanitation is essential in daily life and should be used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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