scholarly journals Impact of educational intervention regarding anaemia and its preventive measures among adolescent girls of Government Arts College of Vadodara, Gujarat, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1894
Author(s):  
Ashish Shamjibhai Bhalsod ◽  
Nisarg N. Dave ◽  
Nilesh Thakor
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Iron Absorption ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Baseline Knowledge ◽  
Written Informed Consent ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: The nutritional and the health needs of the adolescents more because of the growth spurt and the increase in physical activity. So, they are at high risk for anaemia and malnutrition. Objective was to assess knowledge of adolescent girls regarding anaemia and its preventive measures before and after educational interventional training.Methods: The present study was an interventional study undertaken in purposively selected Government Arts college of Vadodara city during June to September 2019. Total 100 adolescent girls between the age group of 17-19 were included after written informed consent. Baseline knowledge of adolescent girls regarding anaemia and its preventive measures was assessed by pre-designed, pre-tested and semi structured questionnaire. Single educational interventional training for 45 minutes was given to selected adolescent girls. Post-intervention knowledge of students for the same was assessed after training. Thus, collected data was analyzed using SPSS 17 (Trial Version).Results: Baseline knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding causes, signs and symptoms of anemia and dietary sources of iron was 23%, 40% and 25% respectively which was significantly increased to 66%, 72% and 55% respectively after the intervention. Baseline knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding factors which inhibit and increase iron absorption was 4% and 30% respectively which was significantly increased to 41% and 79 % respectively after the intervention. Baseline knowledge of the adolescent girls regarding treatment of anaemia was 21% which was significantly increased to 64 % after the intervention.Conclusions: Single educational session significantly improve the knowledge of adolescent girls regarding anaemia and its preventive measures.

scholarly journals Impact of educational intervention regarding anaemia and its preventive measures among pregnant women: an interventional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankajkumar B. Nimbalkar ◽  
Jaldhara N. Patel ◽  
Nilesh Thakor ◽  
Mansi Patni
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Contributory Factor ◽  
Interventional Study ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Maternal Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Baseline Knowledge

Background: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is the most common nutritional deficiency in pregnancy and major contributory factor to maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective of present study was to assess knowledge of pregnant women regarding anaemia and its preventive measures before and after educational interventional training.Methods: The present study was an interventional study undertaken in purposively selected pregnant women attending the out patient Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar During the month of October 2017. Total 100 pregnant women were included after written informed consent. Baseline knowledge of pregnant women regarding anaemia and its preventive measures was assessed by pre-designed, pre-tested and semi structured questionnaire. Single educational interventional training for 45 minutes was given to selected pregnant women. Post– intervention knowledge of pregnant women for the same was assessed after training. Thus, collected data was analyzed /using Epi info 7.Results: Baseline knowledge of the pregnant women regarding causes, signs and symptoms of anemia and dietary sources of iron was 21%, 23% and 40% respectively which was significantly increased to 64%, 66% and 72% respectively after the intervention. Baseline knowledge of the pregnant women regarding factors which inhibit and increase iron absorption was 25% and 4% respectively which was significantly increased to 55% and 41 % respectively after the intervention. Baseline knowledge of the pregnant women regarding treatment of anaemia was 30% which was significantly increased to 79 % after the intervention.Conclusions: There was significant improvement in the knowledge regarding anaemia and its preventive measures among pregnant women after our single educational session.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge regarding hypertension and its preventive measures among students of Government Science College of North Gujarat region, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Gaurang Gunvantbhai Rathod ◽  
Namrata J. Vadodariya ◽  
Nilesh Thakor
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Science College ◽  
Baseline Knowledge

Background: Many adult health problems e.g. hypertension, diabetes has their early origins in early adulthood, because this is the time when lifestyles are formed.  Objective of this study was  to determine the level of awareness among college students regarding hypertension and its preventive measures before and after educational interventional training.Methods: An interventional study conducted in college students of Government Science college of Vadnagar city, Gujarat. Duration of the study was March to October 2019. Total 100 students between the age group of 17-19 were included after written informed consent. Baseline knowledge of students regarding hypertension and its preventive measures was assessed by pre-designed, pre-tested and semi structured questionnaire. Single educational interventional training for 45 minutes was given to selected students. Post- intervention knowledge of students for the same was assessed after training. Thus, collected data was analyzed using SPSS 17 (Trial Version).Results: Baseline knowledge of the students regarding normal range of blood pressure, risk factors of hypertension and signs and symptoms of hypertension was 21%, 30% and 40% respectively which was significantly increased to 64%, 79% and 72% respectively after educational intervention. Baseline knowledge of the students regarding preventive measures of hypertension like avoiding junk food/ healthy diet, exercise and meditation was 26%, 29% and 6% respectively which was significantly increased to 79%, 81% and 72% respectively after educational intervention.Conclusions: Efforts should be directed towards educating the college students about hypertension to change their lifestyles and reduce the incidence of hypertension in later life.

scholarly journals Assessment of Reflex Urine Culture Criteria Changes and its Impact on Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S346-S346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirre Wold ◽  
Jeff Brock ◽  
Kelly Percival ◽  
Lindsey Rearigh ◽  
Lucas Vocelka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Positive Urine ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Implementation Period ◽  
Inappropriate Antibiotics ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a common clinical condition identified by the presence of bacteria in the urine of a patient without signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Treatment of ASB leads to unnecessary antimicrobial use and can cause more harm than benefit in many patients. This study is to determine the impact of more stringent criteria for urinalysis with culture if indicated (UAC), implemented in September 2016, on the treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Methods A pre-post descriptive study of patients was conducted with an order placed for UAC in the Emergency Department (ED) or hospital. Data was collected retrospectively via chart reviews. The data on ASB patients from November 2015 to April 2016 was compared with the post-implementation period October 2016 to January 2017. The number of UAC orders and cultures were averaged for 6 months pre and post implementation of the criteria change. Results A total of 580 patient charts were assessed post-implementation of the UAC criteria change. A majority of the orders originated from the ED, (N = 430, 72.8%). ASB was treated inappropriately at a rate of 60.4% (N = 64/106) pre-implementation and a rate of 65% (N = 41/63) post implementation, P = 0.542. The total number of UAC ordered before and after implementation did not change, (N = 2852 pre-intervention vs N = 2825 post-intervention, P = 0.744), as seen in Figure 1. However, the number of reflexed urine cultures did significantly decrease post criteria change,
 (N = 1056 pre-intervention vs. N = 603 post-intervention, P < 0.0001). In addition, the number of positive urine cultures also significantly decreased, (N = 378 pre-intervention vs. N = 289 post-intervention, P = 0.0447). The impact the criteria change had on patient care is the number of potential antibiotic courses saved by reflexing fewer urine cultures off the UAC. Based on the decrease in positive urine cultures, it is estimated 702 courses of inappropriate antibiotics for ASB could be saved per year (59/month). Conclusion More stringent criteria for reflex urine cultures significantly decreases the number of urine cultures performed, therefore decreasing the number of patients treated with ASB. Additional stewardship measures are necessary to reduce the treatment of ASB for patients who have cultures performed. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Bonding Development between Parents and Children through Playing Together to Improve Family Happiness

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Saptawati Bardosono ◽  
Rini Hildayani ◽  
Dian Novita Chandra ◽  
Yulianti Wibowo ◽  
Ray Basrowi
Keyword(s):  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Couple Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Measure Analysis ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: This study aims to use the Indonesian translation of modified couple satisfaction index (CSI) tool to evaluate parental happiness scores at before and after participating playing together activities that was designed for bonding development between parents and children.Methods: By using a serial pre-post intervention experimental design, to assess a minimal of 263 couples of mothers and fathers having underfive year old child at before after the intervention, and two weeks after. The intervention was playing activities in an interactive playground spent by parents and child for 1.5–2 hours that were located in Medan, Jakarta, Surabaya and Makassar. The validated CSI semi-structured questionnaire (by using Cronbach’s alpha of 60% or more) was used to collect data to explore factors contributing to parents’ happiness. A multiple measure analysis was used to analyse the parents’ happiness improvements.Results: The CSI tool was valid with the Cronbach’s alpha of 0.87 and 0.84 for father and mother, respectively. This study could recruit a total of 370 couples, however only 282 couples completed all data collection. There are 11 items asked for parents’ happiness, 3 items regarding to factors contributing to parents’ happiness, and 6 items to assess parents’ satisfaction. There are improvements in all items by proportions, and the total score of parents’feeling about their relationship are significantly increased by time (P<0.001).Conclusion: The quality of playing together between parents and child can increase family happiness at both short and longer-periods. 

scholarly journals A study to assess the knowledge and practices related to menstruation and menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls of selected school of District Ambala, Haryana

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-154
Author(s):  
Geetanjli Kalyan ◽  
Amandeep Kaur Walia ◽  
Manpreet Kaur ◽  
Amandeep Kaler ◽  
Amandeep Kaur Bajwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Written Informed Consent ◽  
Ethical Clearance

:  Menarche, among Adolescence girls, signifies the adaptation to womanhood as it is associated with pubertal changes and beginning of the capacity to reproduce. This is a period of gonadal development and growth spurt. Menstrual hygiene is crucial to healthy reproductive system and in return to good physical health and wellbeing. Therefore, enhanced awareness regarding menstruation and related hygiene, right from adolescence may escalate safe practices that are helpful in alleviating the distress of millions of women.: To assess the knowledge and practices related to menstruation and menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls of selected schools of District Ambala, HaryanaA descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in selected schools of Mullana and Barara District Ambala, Haryana. Total enumeration sampling technique was used to enroll 192 adolescent girls from class 9 to class 12 from selected schools after obtaining written informed consent from parents and verbal consent from girls. Ethical clearance was obtained from Institute Ethics committee. Doubts of the participants were cleared after data collection.Among 192 girls, nearly half girls were aware of menstrual hygiene and reported use of sanitary nepkins and 40.1% girls were aware of the symptoms of poor menstrual hygiene. . There is a need to implement an education program for adolescent girls on menstruation and menstrual hygiene to ensure healthy menstrual practices.

scholarly journals Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of Government Arts Colleges, Gujarat, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 4278
Author(s):  
Saurabh Naranbhai Panchal ◽  
Akash Virendrabhai Agrawal ◽  
Nilesh Thakor
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Baseline Knowledge

Background: The prevalence of obesity has rising trends worldwide in almost every country in all the age groups. The objectives of the present study were to know the prevalence of obesity and overweight among students and to assess knowledge of these students regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures before and after educational interventional training.Methods: The present interventional study was undertaken during September 2016 to December 2017 in randomly selected 3 Government Arts Colleges of Patan, Ahmedabad and Vadodara city of Gujarat state, India. Total 313 students between the age group of 18 to 23 years were examined and body mass index were calculated. The prevalence of overweight and obesity were determined based on the International Obesity Task Force criteria. Single educational training for 45 minutes was given to the students and their post-intervention knowledge for same was assessed after the training. Thus collected data was analyzed using SPSS 17 (trial version).Results: Overall, the prevalence of obesity and overweight was 9.9% and 14.6% respectively. Baseline knowledge of the students regarding hazards of obesity like hypertension, cancer, myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus was 19.5%, 18.8%, 17.3% and 16.6% respectively which was significantly increased to 91.4%, 94.2%, 96.2% and 96.8% respectively after the intervention. Baseline knowledge of the students regarding preventive measure of obesity like avoiding junk food/ healthy diet, exercise and meditation was 25.2%, 27.2% and 30.7% respectively which was significantly increased to 96.5%, 99.7 and 98.7% respectively after the intervention.Conclusions: Single educational session has increased the knowledge regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among college students significantly. 

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge regarding anaemia and its preventive measures among lactating mothers of North Gujarat region, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1055
Author(s):  
Pankajkumar B. Nimbalkar ◽  
Maulik D. Joshi ◽  
Nilesh Thakor ◽  
Avirat A. Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Lactation Period ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation ◽  
Anaemia In Pregnancy ◽  
North Gujarat

Background: Anaemia in pregnancy and lactation period has detrimental effects on maternal and child health. Objective of this study was to assess knowledge of lactating mothers regarding anaemia and its preventive measures before and after educational intervention.Methods: The interventional study conducted in purposively selected lactating mothers attending the outpatient department of obstetrics and gynecology. Hospital ethical committee permission was obtained. After taking informed consent 100 lactating mothers were selected by systemic random sampling methods. Knowledge of lactating mothers regarding anaemia and its preventive measures was assessed by pre-designed, pre-tested and semi structured questionnaire. Health education for 30 minutes was given to selected lactating mothers. Knowledge of pregnant women for the same was assessed after health education. Thus, collected data was analyzed using Epi info 7.Results: Awareness among lactating mothers regarding causes, signs and symptoms of anemia and dietary sources of iron was 41%, 26% and 5% respectively which was significantly increased to 73%, 56% and 42% respectively after health education. Awareness among lactating mothers regarding factors which inhibit and increase iron absorption was 31% and 22% respectively which was significantly increased to 80% and 65% respectively after health education. Out of 100 lactating mothers only 24% were aware regarding treatment of anemia.Conclusions: Lack of awareness among lactating mothers regarding anemia and its preventive measure should be addressed by health education during hospital visits.

scholarly journals 1172 Sleep Education Improves Screening for Sleep Disorders Among Physicians and Residents in Primary Care and Neurology Specialties

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A447-A448
Author(s):  
S V Jain ◽  
K Kondapalli ◽  
A Moskowitz ◽  
D Combs ◽  
s Parathasarathy
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Oral Presentation ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Sleep Education ◽  
Entire Cohort ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Baseline Knowledge

Abstract Introduction Sleep disorders are under-diagnosed. The purpose of the study was to evaluate if providing sleep education improves screening and thereby, diagnosis of sleep disorders among physicians. Methods The study was approved by the institutional review board. Pediatric (P), neurology (N) and internal medicine (IM) physicians/residents participated in the study. After collecting demographics, including baseline screening rates (BSR), the participants were randomized to educational intervention- either manuscript or oral presentation reviewing insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disorders in epilepsy. Questionnaires-baseline knowledge (BQ), post-intervention (PQ) and 9 months after the intervention, screening (SQ) evaluating screening rates (PSR) and usefulness of the study, were collected. The change in knowledge (PQ-BQ) and screening rates (PSR-BSR) were compared between the groups by t-test and ANCOVA after adjusting for BSR. t-tests were used to compare the knowledge and screening rates before and after the intervention in the entire cohort. Correlations identified the factors associated with improved screening rates. Results Thirty and 23 subjects completed the study and SQ, respectively. The average age was 30.4 (standards deviation [SD]= 3.1) with 53% female and practice experience of 2.5 years (SD=1.7) with 60% P, 23.3% N and 16.7% IM participants. There were no significant differences in the characteristics, and knowledge and screening rate change after the intervention between the two groups. However, for individual questions, the oral presentation group had improved knowledge about sleep disorders in epilepsy. The study improved knowledge by 82% for understanding, 77% for managing and 79% for screening for sleep disorders. Knowledge (Mean Difference [MD]= 0.22, p=0.0001) and screening rates (MD=0.29, p=0.001) improved significantly after the intervention in the entire cohort. The improvement in screening rates was associated with presence of screening by the physicians prior to the intervention (r=0.5, p=0.008). Conclusion The study showed that sleep education improved knowledge and screening for sleep disorders among physicians. Support The study was funded by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation Focused Project Award.

scholarly journals Epidemiological Outbreak Investigation of Chickenpox in Baidauli VDC, Nawalparasi, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
Ram Chandra Poudel ◽  
Sabika Munikar ◽  
Biswanath Acharya ◽  
Gambhir Shrestha ◽  
Kanchan Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Outbreak Investigation ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Primary Case ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
And Control ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: On 2015, a cluster of chickenpox like symptoms was reported in Baidauli VDC of Nawalparasi, Nepal. This study aims to report the outbreak investigation and guide preventive and control measures. Methods: This investigation was conducted in Baidauli VDC of Nawalparasi, Nepal where a large number of cases with infectious rashes with fever was reported. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire comprising of socio-demographic characteristics and clinical features. A detailed clinical examination of the cases was also performed. The outbreak was described by time, place and person and the epidemiological curve drawn. Results: A total of 55 cases from 27 households were affected by chickenpox. The outbreak continued for 45 days. The number of cases peaked (n=25) one month after detection of the primary case. The last case was reported after 15 days of the peak. The commonest age group affected was 5 to 15 years with a mean of 11.3 years (SD 8.9). The mean duration of rashes was 7.2 days (SD 1.7) which ranged from 3 days to 12 days. All the cases had rashes on head/face, trunk, arm and legs, and some had rashes inside the mouth (n=8) and palm (n=5).  Almost 95% (n=52) cases experienced fever. Conclusions: This study concluded that there was an outbreak of chickenpox. The signs and symptoms of the disease were due to chicken pox infection. Immediate preventive and control measures were recommended to halt the spread of the disease. Health education and awarness regarding the preventive measures of disease should be promoted.

Highlighted of Ramadan Fasting on Diabetes-Study of Complications, Biochemical Aspects and Anthropometry

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meriem Bencharif ◽  
Ibrahim Sersar ◽  
Maroua Bentaleb ◽  
Fatima Zohra Boutata ◽  
Youcef Benabbas
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Blood Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Loss Of Consciousness ◽  
Ramadan Fasting ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background and aims: The diabetic exempted from fasting by religion, wishing or not to observe the fast, is exposed like any other during Ramadan to a change in lifestyle. The objective of this study was to highlight the effects of Ramadan fasting on diabetes. Material and methods: Multicentre study on 899 diabetics was carried to collect data on the behaviour of diabetics with regard to the fast of Ramadan, biochemicals and anthropometry parameters. Results. The sample consists of 541 diabetic fasters (DTMF) and 358 no fasters. The causes of interruption of fasting were: hypoglycemia (82.4%), dehydration (44.5%), hyperglycemia (12.6%), high blood pressure (13.7%), loss of consciousness (8.3%). The risk factors related to fasting for DTMF were the type of diabetes and gender. Discussion and modifications about dietary, blood glucose monitoring and nutritional education sessions showed a protective effect against the occurrence of hypo and hyperglycemia and loss of consciousness. Decreasing differences were noted for Hb1Ac, LDL and Total-Cholesterol between before and after Ramadan. The weight of DTMF decreased in post-Ramadan (p=0.0000). Conclusion. There is a need to consider regular preventive measures based on public information on the effects of diabetes related complications and the benefits of a balanced diet combined with regular physical activity in nutrition education sessions.

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