scholarly journals Effect of breastfeeding promotions interventions on baby weight at three months of age

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 1492
Author(s):  
Krithika S. ◽  
Adarsh E. ◽  
Rajanish K. V.
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Weight For Age

Background: Breastfeeding is common in developing countries, but exclusive breastfeeding is rare, and complementary foods are introduced to babies at an early age. Despite the proven risks associated with not exclusively breastfeeding, few mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies for six months as recommended by the World Health Organization. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of breast-feeding promotion interventions on baby weight at three months of age.Methods: A randomized experimental study was conducted for a period of 6 months from February 2019 till July 2019 in a tertiary care hospital. Weight- for-age (WA) indices have been determined for 95 infants from three to four months of age, participating in this study. They included 49 that started received promotion interventions support after delivery (till 2 weeks) and 46 that received routine care (control group). Collected data were analysed using SPSS software ver.11.5.Results: Weight-for-age indices were significantly lower for the early group than the control group (p=0.012). They suggest that the breast-feeding promotion interventions are very important educational tools to ensure healthy weight gain in infants.Conclusions: There is evidence that breastfeeding for at least 6 months, compared with feeding formula, prevents the possibility of atopic dermatitis, cow’s milk allergy and early childhood wheezing. Poorer nutritional status was significantly associated with earlier complementary feeding. The results suggest that exclusive breastfeeding along with promotion of weaning education should be promoted in India.

scholarly journals Study to assess knowledge attitude and practices of antenatal care among antenatal women attending outdoor clinic in tertiary care hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1754
Author(s):  
Neetu Ahirwar
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Gandhi Medical College ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Maternal mortality rate in India continues to be a national challenge despite of the various measures taken by the Indian government, Non profit organizations in and outside the country including the World Health Organization. To find out the gaps between the providers and beneficiaries we tried to find out what actually prevents our pregnant women to seek Regular Antenatal Care by evaluating their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards antenatal care.Methods: All antenatal women attending outpatient clinic of department of obstetrics and gynae Gandhi medical college Bhopal over a period of one year were included in the study. Study group was of unbooked antenatal women and control group consisted of booked women at the hospital. All subjects were given a predesigned, pretested questionnaire to fill in their local language and the data thus obtained was analysed statistically.Results: 86.16% subjects visited ANC clinic during first trimester, 66.33% knew correctly about frequency of antenatal visits, 97.50% knew about Tetanus immunization. Likewise, 78.33% had positive attitude towards antenatal checkups and early registration. Similarly, 70.4% took adequate antenatal care, 93.33% took iron folic acid tablets.Conclusions: Thus, the study shows that the knowledge, attitude and practice of antenatal care is good in the booked subject the same is not the case in unbooked subjects coming to the hospital with complications or being referred to the hospital.

scholarly journals Breast Feeding versus Formula Feeding and Diarrheal Diseases in Infants and Children- A Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
MUH Begum
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Formula Feeding ◽  
Infants And Children ◽  
World Health ◽  
Human Breast Milk ◽  
Diarrheal Diseases ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
In Infants And Children

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasize the value of breastfeeding for mothers as well as children. Both recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Human breast milk is the healthiest form of milk for babies. Breastfeeding promotes health and helps to prevent diseases including diarrheal diseases. It contains all nutrients including antibodies (IgA),and lactoferrin, that potentially prevent infection and diarrhea in infants and children. Studies conducted in both developed and under developed nations have found that breast feeding is associated with significantly ( upto 64%) less diarrheal disease and the protective effect of breast feeding does not persist beyond two months after breast feeding is stopped. On the other hand, formula fed infants are found an upto 80% increased in the risk of developing diarrhea compared to breast fed infants and there is significantly more diarrheal disease in formula fed infants. Infection may be attributable to contamination of bottles, teats, milk, and food in infants who are not exclusively breastfed. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and there after complementary feedings while breastfeeding continues for up to two years of age or beyond, enthusiastic support and involvement from clinicians, obstetricians and pediatricians, are essential in “breastfeeding vs formula feeding” issue and to reduce incidence of diarrheal diseases in infants and children. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v32i1.21033 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2014; 32: 26-30

Increment in Phototherapy After Adopting Delayed Cord Clamping Practice

2021 ◽  
pp. 097321792110607
Author(s):  
Chinmay Chetan ◽  
Nishant Banait ◽  
Vikramaditya Athelli ◽  
Bhvya Gupta ◽  
Prince Pareek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Delayed Cord Clamping ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Cord Clamping ◽  
Early Cord Clamping ◽  
Baseline Characteristics ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Larger Sample

Introduction: World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014 recommended delayed cord clamping (DCC) in all babies who cry immediately after birth. Despite many benefits, there are concerns of increased rate of phototherapy in babies receiving DCC. This study was done to determine the increment in the rate of phototherapy required in infants managed with DCC vs infants managed with early cord clamping (ECC). Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Pune, India. All the infants born between January 2018 and July 2018, for whom ECC was done, were compared with infants who were born between January 2019 and July 2019, after DCC policy was adopted. All the infants with birth weight ≥2 kg and gestation ≥35 weeks, who were with their mother, were included. Baseline characteristics were compared for both the groups. American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of neonatal jaundice were used to determine the need for phototherapy. Number of infants in both the groups who required phototherapy were compared. Results: The ECC group had 565 infants while DCC group had 731 infants. There was no difference in the baseline characteristics of the 2 groups. Jaundice requiring phototherapy was noted in 31% of infants in the ECC group, compared to 45% in infants in the DCC group (relative risk: 1.47 [1.27-1.71] [ P < .001]). Conclusion: In this study, DCC increased the need for phototherapy by 47% in late preterm and term infants. Randomized control trials with larger sample size are required to confirm this finding.

scholarly journals Role of Breast-Feeding in Postnatal Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 441-447
Author(s):  
Sowmiya Sri, Nithya
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Postnatal Women ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
Health Organization

To assess the attitude of breastfeeding in postnatal women. Breastfeeding is essential for the health and development of the child. It is protective against gastrointestinal and respiratory infections of the baby. Early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of complementary food in conjunction with continued breastfeeding is necessary for the sensory and cognitive development of the child. Even though the prevalence of breastfeeding is high, certain undesirable cultural practices delay initiation of breastmilk and colostrum. World Health Organization recommends the practice of exclusive breast feeding for infants up to 6 months of age and continue breast feeding up to 2 years along with weaning foods. Hence this study was conducted to follow up the breastfeeding practices of postnatal mothers and regarding its initiation and duration of exclusive breastfeeding in Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences.

scholarly journals Drug utilization study in otorhinolaryngology outpatient department in a tertiary care teaching hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
Sumalatha R. ◽  
Nagabushan H. ◽  
Hanumanth Prasad M.
Keyword(s):  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Drug Utilization Study ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Drug utilization research is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as marketing, distribution, prescription, and use of drugs in society, with special emphasis on the resulting medical, social, and economic consequences. Drug utilization study identifies the problems that arise from prescription and highlights the current approaches to the rational use of drugs. The main aim of the study is to assess the pattern of drug usage and the rationality of drug use in Otorhinolaryngology out-patient department (OPD).Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in the OPD of Otorhinolaryngology at tertiary care hospital, Mandya, Karnataka, over a period of one year. Prescriptions of all OPD patients were collected, relevant information entered in a specially designed proforma and analysed using descriptive statistics.Results: A total of 21058 drugs were prescribed out of 8028 prescriptions. Majority of the patients were male (51%). Antimicrobials were the most commonly prescribed drugs (28%), followed by antihistamines (25%), antipyretics (20.5%).Most of the drugs 18576 (88.2%) were prescribed by oral route, followed by topical route. Majority of the drugs were prescribed by the generic names (86.5%). Most common type of infection was ear infection (3176), followed by throat infection (2848) and nose infection (2004).Conclusions: The present study showed that among antimicrobial agents, β lactams were commonly prescribed drugs in the department of Otorhinolaryngology. The maximum number of cases was diagnosed with ear infections and majority of the drugs were prescribed orally.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic factors associated with low birth weight in a tertiary care hospital of Odisha

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1797
Author(s):  
Pradip Kumar Bhue ◽  
Himansu Prasad Acharya ◽  
Subrat Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Pratima Biswal ◽  
Amit Pritam Swain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Health Organization

Background: World Health Organization has defined low birth weight (LBW) as birth weight less than 2,500 grams. Giving birth to a LBW infant is influenced by several factors. Objective of the study was to measure the proportion of low birth weight babies delivered in V.S.S medical college and hospital, Burla and its association with socio-demographic factors.Methods: Hospital based cross -sectional study comprising of 1030 postnatal women who delivered single live baby in V.S.S Medical College and Hospital, Burla. Selection of study participants was done by systematic random sampling in the study period October 2012 to September 2014. Chi-square test was used to measure association between LBW and socio-demographic factors.Results: The proportion of LBW was found to be 27.76%. The proportion of LBW babies was high and significant in extremes of age i.e. teenage (44.19%) and 30 years and above age group (39.56%) and Muslim mothers (36.36%), illiterate mothers (53.52 %), manual labourer (67.14%), socioeconomic class IV and V (32.98%), consanguinity history (60.58%), smoky fuel (30.02%), consumption of tobacco (49.11%).Conclusions: The proportion of LBW (27.76%) was found to be higher than national average (21.5%).

IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF HAND HYGIENE IN HEALTH CARE WORKERS TOWARD INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN INDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-71
Author(s):  
Ruby Naz ◽  
Akil Hussain ◽  
Sameena Khan
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Indirect Contact ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are a major concern in the intensive care units (ICU)and postoperative wards. HAIs prolonged the stay of patient in hospital and increase the cost of treatment and morbidity. In ICU, stroke unit, neurosurgery ward burn unit patients are prone to have a variety of nosocomial infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) has described HAIs as one of the infectious diseases which have a huge economic impact on health industry. (1). many health workers like Staff Nurses, resident doctors and housekeeping are in direct or indirect contact with the Patients and surrounding in wards around the clock. These HCW play major role in preventing and controlling HAIs. In overpopulated country like India majority of public hospitals are overcrowded.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTION IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 347
Author(s):  
Dolly Roy ◽  
Ayan Purkayastha ◽  
Rohit Tigga
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Drug Reaction ◽  
Drug Reaction ◽  
Anaphylactic Reaction ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Iron Sucrose ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Monitoring Centre ◽  
Health Organization

ABSTRACTObjectives: Adverse drug reaction (ADR) is an important cause of morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospitalization. The objective of this study is tomeasure the incidence, types, and nature of ADR in a tertiary care hospital located in Silchar, Assam.Methods: A retrospective noninterventional analysis of all ADRs reported by ADR Monitoring Centre, Department of Pharmacology, Silchar MedicalCollege, from March 2014 to February 2015 was performed. A total of 162 predesigned forms were used for collection of data. All forms were dulychecked for completeness, if not, they were rejected.Results: A total of 162 forms were assessed of which 96 (59%) were females and 66 (41%) were males. The distribution of ADRs in different age groupswere found to be 3 (1.85%) in 0-15 years, 71 (43.82%) in 16-30 years, 65 (40.12%) in 31-45 years, 8 (4.93%) in 46-60 years, and 15 (9.25%) in agegroup >60 years. 150 (92.6%) of the ADRs were serious and 12 (7.4%) were not serious. As per the World Health Organization causality assessmentscale, 120 (74.07%) were probable and 42 (25.92%) were possible. The most common ADR was anaphylactic reaction (AR) in 69 (42.59%) patients.The drugs which commonly caused ADR were iron sucrose infusions, nevirapine, cephalosporins, antiprotozoals, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs, and quinolones followed by others.Conclusion: The majority of ADRs were probable. The most common ADR was AR caused by iron sucrose infusion. Different drugs caused differentADRs. ADRs thereby increase morbidity and mortality in patients as well as socioeconomic burden.Keywords: Adverse drug reaction, Anaphylactic reaction, Iron sucrose infusion, Noninterventional, Retrospective analysis.

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