scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breast feeding among postnatal mothers in a tertiary care teaching hospital-an institution based cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1551
Author(s):  
Revathi V.
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Exclusive breast feeding (EBF) is termed as an optimal strategy for feeding newborns and as per WHO   should start within the first one hour of delivery and must continue up to 6 months of infant’s age, as the only source of nutrition and fluids for babies at that age. Unfortunately, a report estimated in 2012 that, only 35% of infants were exclusively breastfed globally. This stresses the need to educate and motivate mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life.Methods:  Knowledge and attitude towards EBF, of postnatal mothers admitted to a tertiary care teaching hospital was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire and their responses analysed using statistics software.Results: From our study we found that, based on knowledge score, 88 (69.8%) of the respondents had good knowledge and 38 (30.2%) of the study participants were categorized as having poor knowledge. Based on the attitudinal score, 17 (14%) of the study participants were categorized as having negative attitude towards EBF and 108 (86%) were categorized as having positive attitude towards EBF. Conclusions: Health care providers working in the areas of maternal and child health (MCH), should evaluate mothers’ knowledge and attitude for EBF, every visit by asking questions related to EBF. IEC activities related to EBF should be promoted to disseminate knowledge regarding EBF. Breast feeding support groups should be established to help motivate mothers to exclusively breast feed their babies for the first six months of life. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude & Practice Among Psoriasis Patients in India Towards Teledermatology During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-13
Author(s):  
Archana Mavoori ◽  
Sudha Bala ◽  
Rajiv Kumar Bandaru ◽  
Aruna Kumari Yerra
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The current COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the entire community norms of social distancing and home quarantine. Follow up consultations in these times can be made through teledermatology through smart phones. Success of this technology in these hours of crisis depends upon the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of patients towards teledermatology. Follow up consultations done through teleconsultations will decrease risk of exposure to COVID-19 among psoriasis patients who need frequent follow ups. Aim: The main objective of this study is to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice of teledermatology through teledermatology among psoriasis patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey, from Psoriasis Clinic registry maintained in the outpatient department of DVL of a tertiary care teaching hospital in India is conducted. A pre-validated self-administered questionnaire is used for the survey to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of teledermatology. Analysis will be done as per study objectives using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. Results: Out of 150 patients, 87(58%) were males and females were 63(42%). Most common age group to participate in the study was 36-45 years- 43(28.7%). Majority of participants were educated up to –graduate 53(35.3%). Males had higher knowledge and attitude scores compared to females. Most of the patients found using teleconsutations easy and convenient. Conclusion: Teledermatology is the need of the hour to be implemented in these hours of COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Relationship between fasting blood glucose and body mass index among students of a medical college

2019 ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Saritha Susan Vargese ◽  
T.M. Joseph ◽  
E. Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Obesity is one of the most important modifiable risk factors in the pathogenesis of lifestyle diseases like atherosclerosis, hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Overweight or obese adolescents are at an increased risk of developing diabetes and hypertension in future. A study was done to determine the relationship between body mass index and fasting blood glucose among students of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Materials and methods: A cross sectional analytical study was carried out among all medical students in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Kerala who consented to participate after obtaining approval from Institutional Research and Ethics Committee. The study tools used were standardized weighing machine, stadiometer, Accu-check glucometer and strips, disposable needles and pre-designed questionnaire. Results: Among the 254 study participants, 67% were females. The prevalence of impaired fasting glucose is 18.11% in the study population. No significant correlation was found between fasting blood glucose and body mass index. There was an increase in median FBS as the BMI increases, though not statistically significant (p=0.08). In the linear regression model, the statistic R2 explains that 7.9% of the variability in fasting blood glucose is explained by body mass index. Conclusion: The prevalence of prediabetes among the study participants was very high and it was higher among those who were overweight. The need of the hour is to identify the high-risk group in the community right from the young age and initiate trials or intervention studies to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.

Incomplete abortion following medical method of abortion: study at a tertiary care teaching hospital at Bihar

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 4903
Author(s):  
Pushpa .
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Incomplete Abortion ◽  
Comprehensive Abortion Care ◽  
One Year

Background: Medical method of abortion (MMA) is a safe and effective method of abortion. Combination of mifepristone and misoprostol is most widely used. However, this is being randomly used by women without proper prescription which can lead to life threatening complications.Methods: This is an observational study done at Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, a tertiary care teaching hospital in Bihar, in a period of one year from March 2019 to February 2020. This is an attempt to study incomplete abortion after medical method of abortion and to observe the method of taking it among patients, with prescriptions or without it. Hundred women with incomplete abortion following MMA in 1st trimester of pregnancy were included. Patients’ age, parity, gestational age, locality, complaints, complications and treatment were noted. An information regarding method of administration and prescription noted.Results: 96% women used combined mifepristone plus misoprostol drug. Only 12% took the medicine on prescription of MBBS doctor, rest were all either self-administered or advised by quacks. Blood transfusion was required in 60% patients.Conclusions: Medical method of abortion is safe and effective but complications can occur if not used in accordance with guidelines. Women should be taught about and motivated for contraception. Adequate training to health care providers about comprehensive abortion care should be given.

scholarly journals A study on awareness regarding disposal of unused medicines among consumers at a tertiary care teaching hospital of north india

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Rohini Gupta ◽  
Brij Mohan Gupta ◽  
Apeksha Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
North India ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Semi Solid

Background: In the recent years, large number of human pharmaceuticals have been introduced to the environment by landfill when household medications are thrown to trash and liquid medications gain access to the environment via liquid drainage systems. There is lack of knowledge and awareness in the general public regarding the safe disposal of unused and expired medicines. The objective was to assess the awareness regarding disposal of unused medicines among consumers at a tertiary care teaching hospital of north IndiaMethods: It was a cross-sectional observational questionnaire-based study carried out on 220 consumers in medicine outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India for 3 months. All the participants were provided the pre-validated self-administered questionnaire.  The final questionnaire consisted of twelve questions to assess participants’ knowledge and attitude towards disposal of the medicines. The data was analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics.Results: It is quite evident from the present study that majority of participants 56.36% stated 1-5 drugs were left-over drugs at their homes. Most of the leftover medicines were analgesics in 59.1% followed by antibiotics in 51.36%. Most common dosage form of these leftover medicines were tablets in 85.9% of respondents. Majority of the respondents (55.9%) were not aware of the adverse outcomes of the pharmaceuticals in the environment. The most common method followed by majority of the participants for disposing of the solid, semi-solid and liquid dosage forms was garbage in 95%, 91.4% and 76.4% of consumers respectively. About 9.31% of the participants were in favour of initiating a program to collect unused medications from home.Conclusions: It can be concluded from the present study that the consumers had poor knowledge regarding the safe drug disposal techniques. Therefore, efforts need to be done by the health care professionals to make people educate regarding the safe drug disposal techniques.

scholarly journals Surgical Site Infection in a 1000-Bed Tertiary-Care Teaching Hospital in New Delhi, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inam Danish Khan ◽  
Akanksha Yadav ◽  
Umesh Kapoor ◽  
Ishitta Joshi ◽  
Rahul Pandey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) includes infections occurring after 48 hours of any surgery and accounts for most of the healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in surgical centers. Surgical site infections can result in pain, discomfort, prolonged hospital stay, increased exposure to antimicrobials, and consequentially, increased healthcare costs. Objectives: The study intended to characterize the incidence, etiology, and emerging resistance of SSI in a 1000-bed tertiary-care teaching hospital in New Delhi. Methods: The ambispective study was conducted in a 1000-bed tertiary-care teaching hospital in New Delhi. Clinical, laboratory, and environmental surveillance and screening of health care providers (HCPs) were conducted using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions and methods given by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Results: With 3,541 patients admitted to the Gynecology and Obstetrics Ward and General Surgical Ward of the hospital, the total episodes of SSI were 80 (2.26%). The mean rates of superficial, deep, and organ space SSI were 46.25%, 47.5%, and 6.25%, respectively. The most common organisms isolated were Acinetobacter baumannii (23.75%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (17.5%), Escherichia coli (15%), and Staphylococcus aureus (12.5%). Conclusions: The rate of SSI in our study was comparable to the unadjusted rates in India, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high-income countries worldwide. Patients with pre-existing medical illness, prolonged operation time, and wound contamination are strongly predisposed to surgical site infection.

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