scholarly journals A cross sectional study on the precocious puberty among girls in the age group of 11-15 years, in two schools in Kollam

Author(s):  
Jeffy Binu ◽  
Sonia Raichel Thomas

Background: Puberty is the period during which human development progresses, from the first pubertal sign to full sexual maturation. Precocious puberty is a common problem affecting up to 29 per 100 000 girls per year. The objective of this study is to find out the prevalence of precocious puberty among school going girls and to find out relation with various risk factors.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted by enrolling 250 school going girls by selecting one school each from urban and rural setup. Prevalence of precocious puberty was expressed in percentage and Chi square test was applied to check association. P value for statistical significance was fixed at P<0.05.Results: The prevalence of precocious puberty was found to be 10.4%. In urban it was found to be 12.35% and in rural it was 8.43%. Girls whose fathers have primary education are risky to have precocious puberty (P<0.049). Those students who take fish occasionally, that is once or thrice in a week were more prone to have precocious puberty (P<0.000). Prevalence of Precocious puberty is more in rural area when compared to urban area. Parents, especially fathers who were less educated should take of care of their daughter’s health by not giving them dried and junk foods. It is better to take fish daily, rather than once or thrice in a week, occasional consumption of fish is found to be a reason for precocious puberty.Conclusions: Prevalence of Precocious puberty was 10.4%. Fathers of the girls, who are not well educated and occasional fish consumption of girls was found to be the significant reason for Precocious puberty.

Author(s):  
Maya Ramesh ◽  
Ramesh Krishnan ◽  
Sabarinathan Jaganathan

Introduction: Medical as well as dental professionals are always at an increased risk of contracting infections in pandemics. The novel Coronavirus (nCoV), the causative agent of the COVID-19 pandemic is more contagious than other known members of Coronaviridae family. Aim: This research aims to evaluate the knowledge, psychological, social, and economic aspects of COVID-19 pandemic among dental professionals using a closed-ended questionnaire study. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study with close ended questionnaire was planned. The questionnaire form was prepared in the Google platform after receiving ethical clearance, with 39 questions under the headings of General Information, Knowledge, Psychological aspects, and Social and Economic aspects. The questionnaire link was circulated among dental professionals known to the research team through Email, WhatsApp, and Messenger. A total of 504 dental professionals participated in this study in five days. Knowledge score was calculated, and psychological stress was calculated using Likert scale. Economic aspect was measured using yes/no answers. Data were entered in an excel sheet and the data obtained were statistically analysed using the SPSS software, version 11.5. Chi-square test was done to evaluate whether there is an association between knowledge score and demographic factors and p-value was obtained. Results: There was almost equal gender distribution of respondents in the study. p-value obtained from chi-square test results correlating knowledge score with various demographic factors was not significant. A 59.9% of study participants were poorly informed on methods used to diagnose COVID-19 infection. A 44.4% of the respondents were psychologically stressed about infecting their family members and 72.22% were economically affected because of their profession. A 98.61% of the participants reported that they will wash their hands frequently, avoid crowded places and cancel travel plans in the near future. Conclusion: The present study evaluated the knowledge, psychological, social and economic aspects of COVID-19 pandemic among dental professionals. We identified that there is an urgent need to intensify the knowledge on COVID-19 and also to give psychological, social and economic support to dental professionals


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
TLS Gowri ◽  
M Ramadevi ◽  
Aparna Vedapriya ◽  
V Janaki ◽  
Jana Siva Koti Srinivasa Rao ◽  
...  

Qualitative dissections require knowledge of dissection tool kit and dissection skills which acquired will allow dissector to take care for cadaveric donor while acquiring the experience and knowledge of a successful dissection. This promotes the researcher to equip the learner in initial phase with dissection skills and tools.The main objective of the study is to analyse the learner prior and after interventional sessions as to how effective the session would be helpful in improving the quality and participation of learners in dissection. A qualitative prospective cross-sectional study was done in 168 Learners of I MBBS by an interventional session on the topic through General lecture and demonstration. Learners were assessed prior and after the interventional session by same validated questionnaire. Perceptions of learners were also taken. The obtained data were compared and its significance was analysed by Chi-square test using Epi info 7.1 software.The pre and post-test scores showed a significant improvement of 64 percent on average with p value less than 0.001 indicating that the session was fruitful. 80% of learners also opined that the session stimulated interest in the subject and improved their dissection skills.An interventional session on “Awareness of dissection skills and tools” in the initial phase would increase the Learners performing quality dissections with ease. This would also help the learner to acquire better independent surgical skills and understanding in clinical phases of learning and therefore would recommend it in early phase of I MBBS Anatomy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Febry Talakua

Garbage is one of the environmental problems that has long been a concern of the world and needs serious handling so as not to cause harmful impacts. The large pile of garbage will hurt health, the environment, and socio-economic. In Klabulu Village, some people use vacant land or roadside as a garbage dump. If household waste is not handled properly, during the rainy season the waste will be carried away by water and enter the ditch resulting in flooding. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between knowledge, socio-economic conditions, and actions for handling household waste in RT 01/RW 05, Klabulu Village, Sorong City. This type of research was quantitative with a cross-sectional study design. The research was conducted in RT 01/RW 05, Klabulu Village, Sorong City in July-August 2020. The population of the study was 50 families. The sample was the head of the family as many as 50 people taken by total sampling. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with a confidence level of 0.05. The results showed that knowledge p-value 0.029


JKCD ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nadia Munir

Objective: This study aimed to find out the fr equency of the MB2 canal in maxillary first molars, using different diagnostic methods. Materials & Methods: 106 patients, clinically diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis and exposed pulp, requiring endodontic treatment were selected via random non-probability purposive sampling technique for the study . This cross-sectional study was conducted for 12 weeks in the dentistry department of Ayub Medical College from August 2018 to October 2018. A detailed history was taken and documented in the pro-forma. After administration of Local anaesthesia and rubber dam application, the access cavity was prepared and floor of the pulp chamber visualized. MB2 Canal location was done with a naked eye and under magnification (x2.0 to x6.0) Magnification and confirmed by inserting size 08 K file. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Chi-square test was run to determine the association of the presence of the MB2 canal with other variables. P-value of 0.05 was considered to be significant.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Nona Rahmaida Puetri ◽  
Yasir Yasir

Hipertensi dalam kehamilan adalah peningkatan darah setelah 20 minggu kehamilan > 140 mmHg untuk sistol dan > 90 mmHg untuk diastolik tanpa protein urin dan hasil evaluasi laboratorium abnormal selama kehamilan dan kembali normal sebelum 12 minggu post partum. Penelitian dilakukan di Puskesmas Krueng Barona Jaya Kecamatan Krueng Barona Jaya Kabupaten Aceh Besar Bulan Agustus Tahun 2017. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Deskriptif Analitik dengan desain cross sectional study Jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 96 responden. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisa bivariat dan chi-square test. Hasil uji statistik chi-square dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara umur dengan hipertensi pada wanita hamil (P-value < 0,05) dengan OR 3.722, ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan hipertensi pada wanita hamil (P-value < 0,05) dengan OR 4.142, ada hubungan antara sikap dengan hipertensi pada wanita hamil (P-value < 0,05) dengan OR 3.000. Diharapkan kepada Puskesmas dan petugas kesehatan dapat meningkatkan pelayanan dan penyuluhan tentang pentingnya pemeriksaan tekanan darah dalam masa kehamilan untuk mencegah kematian pada ibu hamil akibat hipertensi


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vianthy Kundiman ◽  
Lucky Kumaat ◽  
Maykel Kiling

Abstract: Triage is a patient sorting activity based on the severity of trauma or illness that iscarried out immediately in a short time. Overcrowded conditions by patients in the ED due tothe incompatibility of patients with the number of overcrowded nurses have an impact on theaccuracy implementation of triage in patients aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality.Thepurpose was to identify the relationship of overcrowded conditions and the accuracyimplementation of triage at ED of Pancaran Kasih GMIM Hospital Manado. The design studyis analytic survey with cross sectional.Samples 105 respondents with a Non Probabilitysampling technique namely Consecutive sampling. Results used the Chi square test with asignificance level of 95% so that the value of p value is 0,000 smaller than the significant valueof 0.05.Conclusion there is a relationship of overcrowded conditions and the accuracyimplementation of the truage at Emergency Department of Pancaran Kasih GMIM HospitalManado..Keywords: Triage, Overcrowded, AccuracyAbstrak: Triase merupakan kegiatan pemilahan pasien berdasarkan berat dan ringannya traumaatau penyakit yang diderita yang dilakukan segera dalam waktu yang singkat. Kondisiovercrowded oleh pasien di IGD disebabkan karena tidak sesuainya jumlah pasien denganjumlah perawat Overcrowded berdampak pada ketepatan pelaksanaan triase pada pasien yangbertujuan menurunkan angka morbiditas dan mortalitas. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubunganantara kondisi overcrowded dengan ketepatan pelaksanaan triase di IGD RSU GMIM PancaranKasih Manado. Metode menggunakan desain penelitian cross sectional study. Sampel terdiridari 105 responden dengan tehnik pengambilan sampel Non Probability sampling yaituConsecutive sampling. Hasil menggunakan uji Chi square dengan tingkat kemaknaan 95%sehingga didapatkan nilai p value yaitu 0,000 lebih kecil dari nilai signifikan 0,05. Kesimpulanterdapat hubungan antara kondisi overcrowded dengan ketepatan pelaksanaan triase di IGDRSU GMIM Pancaran Kasih Manado.Kata Kunci: Triase, Overcrowded, Ketepatan


Jurnal Surya ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Asyaul - Wasiah

Background : Dot, yang juga dikenal sebagai dummy, soother atau pacifier, adalah pengganti puting susu (ibu) yang biasanya terbuat dari karet atau plastik. Minum susu menggunakan dot menjelang tidur mulai menjadi kebiasaan yang sering kita jumpai. Padahal kebiasaan itu akan beresiko pada gigi anak. pada saat tidur kandungan gula dari minuman akan tersimpan dan menggenang lama di dalam mulut.  Dari situlah bakteri akan tumbuh subur pada lubang gigi.  Ditambah saat anak tidur air liur akan mengalami pengurangan. Jadi, genangan air minum mengandung gula tertahan oleh dot diantara lidah, gigi, langit-langit dan disekitar bibir . Hal seperti itulah gigi anak menjadi berlubang. Sindrom tersebut di dalam medis disebut nursing bottle caries atau Early Childhood CariesObjectivies : Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Dampak Penggunan Dot Terhadap Sindrom Early Childhood Caries pada Anak usia 3-6 tahun di TK Nurul Huda Desa. Gedongboyountung Kec. Deket Kab. Lamongan.Design : Desain penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan menggunakan rancangan cross sectional study ( study potong lintang) Populasinya adalah semua murid di TK Nurul Huda yaitu sebanyak 54 anak. Sampel dipilih secara Purposive Sampling. Analisa data terdiri dari a). Analisa Univariat untuk mengetahui distribusi frekuensi dari setiap variable independent, b) Analisa Bivariat untuk mengetahui hubungan antara variable independent. Dalam analisa ini dilakukan pengujian analitik dengan uji chi-square (α = 0.05).Result : Hasil uji chi-square test di atas didapatkan nilai signifikansi p-value sebesar 0.000. Karena nilai signifikansi 0.000 < (0.05) maka  H0 ditolak H1 diterima artinya ada Dampak Penggunan Dot Terhadap Sindrom Early Childhood Caries pada Anak usia 3-6 tahun di TK Nurul Huda Desa. Gedongboyountung Kec. Deket Kab. LamonganConclusion : Dapat menambah pengetahuan dan wawasan orangtua mengenai pola asuh orangtua yang tidak tepat dalam pemberian susu botol terhadap terjadinya early chilhood caries. Serta memberikan masukan agar diadakan program penyuluhan kesehatan rongga mulut di kalangan orangtua, anak dan guru sekolah agar langkah pencegahan terhadap karies bisa dilakukan sejak dini 


2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Fenny Anngraeny Nasution ◽  
Laras Sitoayu ◽  
Putri Ronitawati

Use cooking oil for everyday cooking very often used it makes the majority of community especially the food trade is highly dependent on cooking oil. Cooking oil serves as a conductor of heat, savory flavor enchancer, and adding value calorie fried foods. This study aimed to determine the relationships of knowledge, attitude, and use of cooking oil at taders around University Esa Unggul. This research is an analytical survey  with cross sectional Study design. The data were obtained using questionnaire. Data processing using Chi Square Test with a confidence level of 95% and α = 0,05. This study conducted in Desember 2016 till Febuary 2017. This study population all traders in Universitasy  Esa Unggul with sample 45 peoples. There is a relationship between knowledge an use of cooking oil p value 0.011 (p0.05)  and there is a relationship attitude and use of cooking oil p value 0.024 (p0.05). Keywords: attitude,  cooking oil, knowledge, trader


Author(s):  
Ranga Aniruddh ◽  
Majra J. P.

Background: Schools environment is essential for children to achieve optimal health and development. Faulty construction leads to inadequate ventilation and moisture accumulation which increase the levels of morbidities. Schools should also serve as demonstration centres of good sanitation to the community hence healthful environment and functional toilets and WASH facilities are of utmost importance for school children.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study includes randomly selected 50 schools of Sonepat district which were functional for more than 5 years. Schools were recruited by PPS. A schedule was used to assess the environment and WASH conditions. Percentage, proportion and Chi-square test were used as statistical methods. The p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: 68.4% government schools and 51.6% private schools were located in a rural area. 68% schools were having multi-storied building, 72% schools were located at appropriate land. Ventilation was inadequate in 58% schools while all schools were having adequate lighting. Ergonomically sitting facilities were observed in one school only. Water treatment was done in 68% schools. Toilets were adequate in 58% schools but cleaning was done daily in 46% schools. Handwashing points were available in 96% schools but soap was observed in 10.4% schools only. Garbage disposal was observed to be sanitary in 52% schools while liquid waste disposal was sanitary in 44% schools.Conclusions: The study points towards deficiency of environment and WASH conditions in schools and recommends the school authorities to take corrective measures.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1908-1909
Author(s):  
Zubair Hassan Awaisi ◽  
Muhammad Azeem ◽  
Faisal BDS ◽  
Hafiza Asma Jawaid ◽  
Muhammad Haseeb ◽  
...  

Aim: To determine the frequency of crowding in patients reporting at Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan. Methods: A total of 200 patients (126 females, 74 males) having malocclusion in permanent dentition were included in this cross-sectional study. Patients in the age group 7years and above were included in the study. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS version20.0. Cross tabulations were performed for gender and age groups and chi square test was used to determine association. Results: The frequency of crowding was found to be 29%. The percentage of crowding in males was 12% and females 17 %. While the frequency of crowding was 31% in males and 28% in females. It was found that there was a decrease in crowding with increasing age in both genders. Conclusion: Crowding was more frequent in females than males. Keywords: Malocclusion, Alignment, Orthodontics


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