scholarly journals Consumption of Commercial Dietary Products over Natural Diet – Impact in COVID Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-256
Author(s):  
Dr. K Rojaramani ◽  
◽  
Dr. G V Prakash ◽  
Dr. K Thulasiram ◽  
Dr. Venkata Satya Sai Mythri Dintyala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Adequate Intake ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Natural Diet ◽  
Milk Products ◽  
Iron And Zinc

Background: An adequate intake of essential minerals like selenium, iron, and zinc and thevitamins A, C, D, E, B6, and B12 are crucial to maintaining a healthy immune function. Commercialdietary products containing a mixture of some of the above-mentioned; nutrients may suffice thespecific requirements in definitive groups of populations. The comprehensive impact on the Indianpopulation with consumption of commercial dietary products in addition to natural dietary products;during the Corona Virus Disease (COVID) pandemic was assessed in this study. Methods: A cross-sectional & observational study was conducted in a group of 3699 subjects, who attended the COVIDOP Department at Sri Venkateswara RamaNarayana Ruia Government General Hospital, Tirupatifrom the period of August and September 2020. The subjects were randomly selected and aquestionnaire was posed. The data collected were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software.Results: The percentage of the population consuming commercial dietary products in addition tonatural dietary products was 15.865%. Commonly used natural dietary products by the populationwere egg& milk products, vegetables followed by fruits. In our study, a significant associationbetween gender and consumption of commercial dietary products was noted. Conclusions: Theusage of commercial dietary products in addition to natural dietary products can be recommended inspecified population groups. The consumption of commercial dietary products in addition to naturaldietary products was significant concerning the female gender.

scholarly journals Online Learning in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: Assessment of Students’ Satisfaction at Chitwan Medical College of Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
K. Sharma ◽  
G. Deo ◽  
S. Timalsina ◽  
A. Joshi ◽  
N. Shrestha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Weak Links ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Students Satisfaction

Background Online learning can play a vital role in the process of teaching and learning during Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, learners’ satisfaction is extremely important in effective implementation of the online learning, especially at institutions where it is newly adopted. Objective To assess satisfaction towards online learning and its predictors among students at Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur. Method A web-based cross-sectional survey was undertaken among 434 undergraduate and postgraduate students from various academic programs who had participated in the online classes started during this COVID-19 pandemic. A structured questionnaire consisting of 31 items (5-point Likert scale) covering four major student satisfaction domains (learners’ dimensions, technological characteristics, instructors’ characteristics and course management and coordination) was distributed to the students using Google Form. Result More than half (53.5%) of the students were satisfied with the online learning, while 29.7% gave neutral views. Bivariate analyses found that all four domains scores were positively correlated with each other as well as with the students’ overall satisfaction towards learning. In multivariate analysis, female gender [aOR: 2.72, p = 0.013], WiFi as internet modality for learning [aOR: 3.36, p = 0.001) and learners’ dimension score [aOR: 1.27, p<0.001] were the significant predictors of students’ satisfaction. Conclusion Although recently adopted, the satisfaction of the students towards online classes appears good, and prioritizing the identified predictors and working on the weak links could assist in enhancing students’ satisfaction and better outcomes.

scholarly journals Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Ismi Masyithah ◽  
Usman Hadi ◽  
Eko Budi Koendhori
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Diagnosis ◽  
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mechanically Ventilated ◽  
The Mean ◽  
X 24

Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial infections in the intensive care unit (ICU). Mechanically, ventilated patients have a higher risk of VAP. VAP can increase morbidity, mortality, and treatment costs. However, Indonesia lacks data about VAP. The objective of this study was to find out the characteristics of VAP in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, in the period of August 2017 until August 2018.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study by assessing medical records of the patients in ICU. The variables observed in this study were age, gender, outcome, length of stay in the ICU (LOSICU), and primary diagnosis. The inclusion criteria were the patients who have been using mechanical ventilation at least 2 x 24 hours in the ICU and confirmed VAP. The data were analyzed descriptively by using Microsoft Excel 2016.Results: A total of 18 VAP patients were diagnosed. VAP patients were dominated male (55.6%). The mean of LOSICU was 22.83 ± 11.24 days, and the mortality rate of VAP patients was high (55.6%). 30% of VAP patients had Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as the primary diagnosis, and 16.65% had Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).Conclusion: Most VAP patients were male and had prolonged stays. The mortality rate of VAP patients was still high. GBS was the most frequent of primary diagnoses in patients with VAP and also CHD.

scholarly journals Analysis of the nutritional status of adolescents in Pará, Brazil, from 2010 to 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Gabriela De Sousa Costa ◽  
Randerson José De Araujo Sousa ◽  
Ligia Amaral Filgueiras
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Severe Obesity ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Status ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Status Index

Objective: to analyze the nutritional status of adolescents in the status state of Pará, Brazil, in order to observe the trends in the Height x Age and BMI x Age indexes. Material and Methods: it was a quantitative, retrospective and cross-sectional study from 2010 to 2019. The female and male sex were evaluated in each nutritional status index “Height x Age” and “BMI x Age”. The collected data were organized in Microsoft Excel 2010 software and statistics was performed in the Action Stat 3.7 program. A theoretical framework was adopted with complete scientific articles published in the BVS, SciELO, MEDLINE, LILACS databases and institutional documents. The ethics committee's assessment was not necessary. Results: in “Height x Age”, a total of 132,114 adolescents were registered and the female gender prevailed (65.8%), normality in the distribution of data was observed and a difference was noted in the category “Suitable for age”, which registered more notifications (80.9%). In the "BMI x Age", 132,204 were reported, a normal distribution was found, but there was a statistical difference between the sexes in the categories: "overweight", "obesity", "severe obesity" and "eutrophy", which represented the largest percentage (73.4%). Conclusion: the population is mostly female, and the distribution of records is heterogeneous. Both sexes were shown to be of adequate height for their age and eutrophic. However, it was noticed that the nutritional scenario is changing, which may lead, in the future, to public health problems, such as the increase in the number of patients with chronic non-communicable diseases.

scholarly journals Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Physicians in Mid Delta Region of Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walaa Mohamed Shehata ◽  
Ahmed Elshora ◽  
Mira Maged Abu-elenin
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Attainments

Abstract Background Safe and effective vaccines became an important preventive tool to protect people against novel Corona Virus Disease infection. Since physicians are at higher risk for contagion of COVID-19 infection, they were prioritized for early vaccination. Also, they are role models who can improve adherence of people to vaccination. Aim of the study: to determine the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among physicians in the Gharbia governorate, Egypt. Methods: A cross-sectional study recruited working physicians through snowballing random sampling technique. Data was collected by using a self-administered electronic questionnaire which measured the self-perceived risk to COVID-19 infection, the attitudes and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines. Results: The study enrolled 1268 physicians, 22% of them were vaccinated .Only 24% expressed their acceptance towards COVID-19 vaccines, while 36.7% didn't agree to get vaccinated. Vaccination unacceptance was significantly associated with increasing age, female gender, higher educational attainments, limited income, no direct patients' contact, diagnostic subspecialty, and working in a rural health facility (p= 0.004, 0.02, <0.0001, <0.0001, 0.01, 0.01, 0.002 respectively).Conclusions: Though physicians are at higher risk of infection, they had poor acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines which may, induce reluctance of people to get vaccinated. Special actions should be tailored to address the significant mediators associated with vaccine unacceptability.

scholarly journals DENGUE FEVER

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (06) ◽  
pp. 876-880
Author(s):  
Hamzullah Khan ◽  
Fazli Bari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Platelet Transfusion ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: To determine the frequency and characteristics of dengue patients.Study Design: Cross sectional observational study. Setting: Qazi Hussain Ahmed MedicalComplex Nowshera. Period: 5th July to 25th Sept 2017. Material and Methods: A total of72 cases were received for dengue serology. Relevant information’s were collected on a predesignedquestionnaire prepared in accordance with the objectives of the study. Results: Atotal of 117 patients were referred from fever clinic and emergency OPD for dengue serology.72(61.5%) were males and 45(38.5%) were females. 24(20.5%) cases were dengue positive.14(12%) were NSL1 positive, 8(8.8%) were IgM positive and 2 (1.7%) were IgM&IgG positive.We received patient in the range of 4 years to 60 years, Mean with SD was 27 +3 years. Out of14 NSL1 positive cases 8 were males and 6 females. 2 females were IgG positive. The spectrumof dengue in correlation with gender was significantly positive with p value .026. In two casesplatelet at first visit were 58000/cmm3 that were both IgM&IgG positive. Out of 24 positivedengue cases two cases were also positive for plasmodium vivax (ring tropozoites). 6 caseswere managed in hospital and discharged home with an average stay of 3 days and 4 casesreferred to Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar for repeated platelet transfusion. Mortality waszero in our cases. Conclusion: The suspicion rate of the clinician for dengue from fever clinicwas 1:7. The cause of poor rate can be contributed to the patient insist for doing the denguetest before they are screened for MP and FBC etc. NSL1 was positive in 6 cases that showsthat people reach the health care facility for screening well in time and patient are educatedabout the dengue. Females 50% positive cases were IGM and IGG positive that shows femalereceive the health care later than males as NSL1 positivity in female gender is less than males.The spectrum of dengue in correlation with gender was significantly positive with p value .025that shows mosquito has some affinity for specific gender, or dengue virus has it for differencein gender or the inside immunity of the both gender is involved that causes different mode ofpresentation and activation of antibodies.

scholarly journals Concordance between Pressure Platform and Pedigraph

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2322
Author(s):  
Cristina Gonzalez-Martin ◽  
Uxia Fernandez-Lopez ◽  
Abian Mosquera-Fernandez ◽  
Vanesa Balboa-Barreiro ◽  
Maria Teresa Garcia-Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Older People ◽  
Linear Correlation ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Positive Linear Correlation ◽  
The Mean

Objectives: Determine the concordance between two methods of obtaining the plantar footprint (pedigraph and pressure platform). Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study of prevalence was carried out in the social center of Cariño (Coruña), Spain (n = 65 participants). Older people without amputations or the presence of dysmetria were included. The variables studied were: sociodemographic (age, sex), anthropometric (body mass index) and footprint measurement variables. These measurements were made by obtaining the plantar footprint using two methods: pedigraph and pressure platform. Results: The mean age of the sample was 37.42 ± 15.05 years, with a predominance of the female gender (61.54%). Positive linear correlation between pedigraph and platform was observed in both feet in the Chippaux and Staheli indices (correlation coefficient > 0.3, p < 0.001 in each comparison). The reliability was good or moderate in relation with the Chippaux and Staheli index. Slightly lower coefficients were observed in the dimensions of the foot. Conclusions: A positive linear correlation between pedigraph and platform was observed in both feet in the Chippaux and Staheli indices. Significant differences were observed between pedigraph and platform in relation to the width and length of the foot. It is probably due to the fact that the pressure platform provides more exhaustive, detailed and accurate information of the foot.

scholarly journals Adolescent anaemia its prevalence and determinants: a cross-sectional study from south Kerala, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajith Kumar Soman ◽  
Binu Areekal ◽  
Asha Joan Murali ◽  
Rosin George Varghese
Keyword(s):  
Female Gender ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nature Study ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Mild Anaemia

Background: Anaemia is currently one of the most common and intractable nutritional problems globally. During the period of adolescence, iron requirements increase dramatically in both boys and girls resulting in a higher probability of anaemia. The objective of the study was done to find out the prevalence of anaemia among adolescent boys and girls in Ambalapuzha Taluk and to assess the scholastic performance of the anaemic and non-anaemic in the study group. Methods: The setting was different schools of Ambalapuzha Taluk and the study was cross sectional in nature. Study subjects were children studying in 5th -10th standards selected from aided, unaided and government schools. The total sample size of the study was 2789 subjects. Statistical analysis: Data was entered in Microsoft excel and was analysed using SPSS 16.0 versionResults: The prevalence of anaemia in the whole population was 53.5% (C.I-51.64-55.34%). The anaemia prevalence in females was 62.0% (C.I -59.33-64.6) and in males was 46.1% (C.I -43.55-48.61). Out of the total population 0.4% were severely anaemic [male 0.3% (5) and female 0.5% (6)]. The prevalence of moderate anaemia was 3.4% [male 2.8% (41) and female 4.2% (54)] and that of mild anaemia was 49.7 [male 43% (640) and female 57.4% (746)]. The factors that were found to be significantly associated with adolescent anaemia were female gender (62% vs. 46.1%), being overweight (59.7% vs. 53.2), not taking WIFS regularly (56.5% vs. 51.8% and 28.6% among irregularly taking WIFS and regular takers) and children coming from families with monthly income less than INR 1000. Conclusions: On comparing the academic performance of anaemic and non-anaemic children it was found that the aggregate marks was significantly lower in the anaemic group (178.11 marks) compared to the non-anaemic group (217.63 marks) (p=0.001). 

scholarly journals Clinico-epidemiological study of mask induced acne due to increased mask use among health care workers during COVID pandemic in a tertiary care institute

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Ramesh Aravamuthan ◽  
Shabari Arumugam
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Common ◽  
Madras Medical College ◽  
Study Participants

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Acne vulgaris is a self-limiting, multifactorial disorder affecting the sebaceous glands and pilosebaceous follicles. Regular wearing of mask during this COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased incidence of acne flare. The objective is to study the incidence and the clinic-epidemiological factors associated with mask induced acne.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This is a cross sectional web-based survey conducted at Madras medical college and Rajiv Gandhi government general hospital during August 2020. The clinic-epidemiological details were collected from the 215 post-graduates of Madras medical college and Rajiv Gandhi government general hospital in a pre-set questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Among 215 study participants, 134 (62.3%) reported mask induced acne. Female gender has a statistically significant association. Itching was the most common complaint. Cheeks, chin and bridge of the nose were the common site of lesions. Comedone and papules were the common presenting lesions. Premenstrual flare and psychological stress had a statistically significant association.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Mask induced acne has various factors like micro-climate theory, hydration of keratin, mechanical occlusion of pilosebaceous unit pores, seborrhoea, ambient high humidity due to sweating involved in its pathogenesis. Although wearing a mask is extremely important to our fight against COVID-19, the general public should be aware of proper and rational mask wearing.</p>

scholarly journals FRI0447 FIRST COMPREHENSIVE LONG-TERM ASSESSMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL CONSEQUENCES AMONG EBOLA SURVIVORS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 821.1-821
Author(s):  
Y. M. Pers ◽  
A. Dubois ◽  
T. A. Barry ◽  
M. D. Sall ◽  
L. March ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
West African ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Care

Background:The tremendous size of the 2013-2016 West African outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) resulted in a sizeable population of survivors, many reporting short-term sequelae such as arthralgia and myalgia.Objectives:We aimed to report a detailed and long-term description of patients’ musculoskeletal (MS) symptoms.Methods:We performed a cross-sectional study following systematic rheumatological screening of patients included in the Postebogui cohort (Conakry district). We used regression models to establish the magnitude of EVD as a risk factor for developing chronic MS pain by comparison with a control cohort and to establish risk factors for developing MS pain among survivors.Results:The study included 313 patients (55.6% female), with a median age of 28.2 years (IQR 21-37), and a median time from ETC discharge to rheumatological visit of 26.2 months (IQR 23-30). Chronic MS pain was reported in 216 (69%) patients, and was predominantly mechanical (48%). Enthesis and painful peripheral joints were largely involved (91%) with symmetrical distribution. Previous Ebola infection was a major risk factor for chronic MS pain (aOR, 6.662 [95% CI, 4.522–9.921]). Among survivors, increasing age (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.08-1.22) and female gender (OR 3.58, 95% CI 1.22-11.80) were both associated with persistent MS pain, while myalgia experienced during the acute phase of EVD appeared protective (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.04-0.42).Conclusion:Our study provides the most accurate long-term description of MS disorders among Ebola survivors. Joint and muscle pain sequelae are frequent and require specialized care.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals Behavioural Changes in the Personal and Professional Lives of Doctors during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivek Parasher ◽  
Kamlesh Kanwar Shekhawat ◽  
Sonal Bhati ◽  
Mansi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Current Scenario

Introduction: During the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Health Care Workers (HCWs) have experienced an unexpected increase in workload which leads to feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and isolation. Furthermore, they are more vulnerable to contract the infection and transmit it to their family and colleagues. Aim: To evaluate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on doctors life in term of personal and professional changes. Materials and Methods: The present observational, cross-sectional study was conducted on doctors in various institutes of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. The study comprised an online questionnaire survey which consisted of three parts; the first part constituted demographic data, the second one constituted questions on the personal life status and changes, and the third part constituted questions regarding the professional life and some miscellaneous questions gauging the doctor’s knowledge of the current scenario. The collected data were entered in a Microsoft excel sheet, and the results were calculated. Results: Most of the participants were between 25-34 years (47.8%) and male (71%). A majority of the doctors had a family with children (44.2%) and a spouse who was a HCW too (59.8%). A majority of the practitioners worked with patients with coronavirus (52.3%) and thus felt worried about their family members (93.3%). Although most participants knew about telemedicine (89.3%), most of the practitioners did not practice it (76.8%). Conclusion: Although HCWs do not face harassment, they suffer anxiety regarding contracting COVID-19 themselves and transmitting it to their family members.

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