scholarly journals Prevalence of insomnia and sleep pattern among MBBS students of Stanley Medical College, Chennai

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1057
Author(s):  
R. Senthil Kumar ◽  
K. Sathish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sleep Pattern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
College Life ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Software Analysis ◽  
Disturbed Sleep

Background: Having a healthy behavior and physiology is impossible without normal sleep pattern. Between the ages 18 and 25, people are prone to sleep disturbances. College life, which mostly occurs during this ages also affects the sleep pattern.Methods: This is a descriptive cross sectional study conducted among MBBS students of Stanley Medical College during august to September 2009. About 300 students were randomly selected using table of random numbers. Data was collected using a questionnaire and entered in SPSS version 16 software. Analysis was done using chi-square test. P value of less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.Results: Prevalence of insomnia is found to be 37% and is significantly higher among males. Disturbed sleep is higher among males.Conclusions: Prevalence of insomnia is 37% and is significantly higher among males. About 26.3% of the participants had disturbed sleep.

scholarly journals Sleep disturbance and its effect on academic performance among students of a medical college of Tripura

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjan Datta ◽  
Kaushik Nag ◽  
Nabarun Karmakar ◽  
Tamal Chakrabarty ◽  
Kaushik Tripura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Disturbed Sleep ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Sleep deprivation may have grave health consequences; resulting in increasing disease morbidity and mortality. Sleep disturbance have also been affected academic performance of medical students. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of sleep disturbance and association between sleep disturbance and academic performance of medical students, if any.Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in the month of March 2018 among 203 medical students of Tripura Medical College and Dr. B.R.A.M. Teaching Hospital. Probability Proportionate to Sample Size (PPS) was used to determine the number of students required from each semester. Students selected by simple random sampling from each semester were interviewed by a pre-designed, pre-tested interview schedule designed based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Data was represented in percentages in tables, charts and Chi square test was applied. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Mean age of the medical student was 21.36±1.96 years. Present study showed, 57% students were complaining of disturbed sleep. Students who felt sleepy during daytime (72.4%) were struggling more during exam compared to students not feeling sleepy (51.7%), which was statistically significant. Study revealed, students who got average mark in last semester exam were most affected with disturbed sleep (66.3%) followed by students who got good marks (53.5%) and poor marks (50%).Conclusions: Prevalence of sleep disturbance was very high among medical students. Male students were much more affected compared to female students. Sleep disturbance has also affected academic performance of students.

The Frequency of Mesio Buccal Second Canals in Permanent Maxillary First Molar Using Different Methods: A Cross-Sectional Study

JKCD ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nadia Munir
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Pro Forma

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.

scholarly journals Assessment of Hand Hygiene Knowledge among Residents and Nursing staffs at Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Yadav ◽  
Arun Giri
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Cross Transmission

Introduction: Hand hygiene is a very simple and cost-effective procedure to prevent cross-transmission of microorganisms. The compliance of residents and nursing staffs with hand hygiene guidelines seems to be vital in preventing disease transmission among patients. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of residents and nursing staffs with regard to hand hygiene. Material and Methods: This was an institution based descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 55 respondents (29 nursing staffs and 26 resident doctors) of department of paediatrics, Nobel Medical College in Biratnagar, Nepal. Knowledge was assessed using WHO hand hygiene questionnaire for health care workers. Chi square test was used to compare the percentage of correct responses between resident doctors and nursing staffs. A p value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Among 26 resident doctors and 29 nursing staffs who participated in the study, 30.7% of resident doctors and 55.1% of nursing staffs had received formal training in hand hygiene in the last three years. Only 9% of participants (5 out of 55) had good knowledge regarding hand hygiene. Conclusions: The knowledge regarding hand hygiene is limited among the study population. The study recommends the need for emphasizing hand hygiene component in the preservice as well as in-service training programs of doctors and nurses.  

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and perceived barriers towards conducting research among students in a medical college, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 806 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chibi R. Vairamani ◽  
Brogen S. Akoijam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Conducting Research

Background: Health research is a low priority area in the developing world, mostly due to inadequate research budgets and financially not rewarding venture. Medical students have a limited understanding of research and what it entails. Training on research theory to application, is an important but neglected part of medical education curriculum in the country, which needs to be paid more attention. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and perceived barriers towards conducting research among medical students in a remote medical college of India. Methods: This cross sectional study was done in the easternmost medical college of India during November-December 2015. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from postgraduates and interns. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Chi-square test was used for comparing proportions. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Out of the total 493 eligible participants, 440 responded to the questionnaire. More than 3/5th of the respondents had inadequate level of knowledge of conducting research. Inadequate training (87%), lack of funding (76%), lack of motivation (67%) and no mentorship program (66%), were the major reasons cited by the respondents for not participating in research projects. Ever conducted research was associated with better knowledge of research. Majority of the participants wanted to know more about research. Conclusions: The study revealed inadequate knowledge but a positive attitude towards research. Sufficient training in research methods, skills and institution of mentorship program can boost participation in research. 

Correlation between atopy and Covid-19: A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1485-1487
Author(s):  
M. Z. Anwar ◽  
A. F. Anjum ◽  
M. Ur Rehman ◽  
S. A. A. Gardezi ◽  
I. Rafique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Gender

The whole world is facing one of the biggest health related disasters of the century. As a novel disease, Covid-19 has so many parameters yet to explore. Objectives: To explore any correlation between atopy and Covid-19 among residents of Gujrat and Kharian, Punjab, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methodology: This study with enrolled subjects (n=206) was carried out after ethical review committee’s (ERC) approval at Life Diabetes Centre, Gujrat and CMH Kharian Medical College (CKMC), over a period of 3 months, Kharian-Pakistan. Both male and female medical subjects were enrolled. Statistical analysis: Data was analyzed by SPSS software, version 17. Parameters like gender, allergy and treatment taken were presented as frequency and percentage. Chi square was applied to see the correlation with p-value <0.05 as significant. Results: Total 206 patients were randomly selected, 89 male and 117 females. Among 206, only 13 patients had allergy from different allergens. Only 2 patients required hospitalization and injectable treatment. Conclusion: We concluded that there is strong affiliation between atopy and Covid-19 presentations. Key Words: Covid-19, Atopy, Treatment and Gender.

scholarly journals Fournier’s Gangrene: Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
Md Ashrafuzzaman ◽  
Avisak Bhattacharjee ◽  
Mahbubur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
External Genitalia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Abrupt Onset ◽  
P Value ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Insidious Onset ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Fournier’s gangrene is a rare, rapidly progressive, necrotizing fasciitis of the external genitalia and perineum.Objective: The main aim of this study was to observe comprehensively the disease profile of Fournier’s gangrene, with a specific intent to observe the proportion of patient presenting with Fournier’s gangrene.Materials and method: This cross sectional study was done in Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. By purposive sampling from the admitted patients of department of Surgery 22 patients were finalized according to the eligibility criteria. Patients were thoroughly evaluated and managed and all relevant data were recorded. Data were managed, edited and plotted in tabular and figure form. Data analysis was done by chi square test. p value was significant at <0.05.Results: The mean ±SD age of the patients was 43.9±14.82 years. Among the study subjects 68.2% showed insidious onset whereas remaining showed abrupt onset. Both cutaneous and anorectal factors claimed the highest (36.4%) of etiology. Pain and Oedema were the prime manifestation. In 59% cases testes were not exposed. In 36.4% cases only scrotum was involved whereas in 22.7% cases both scrotum and perineum were involved. After provision of aggressive treatment in 72.7% cases no complication was observed. During treatment 9.1% subjects expired.Conclusion: Elderly and low economic profile people are frequently affected with Fournier’s gangrene. To reduce the significant morbidity and mortality aggressive medical and surgical management is mandatory.Delta Med Col J. Jul 2017 5(2): 68-75

Faktor Risiko Kejadian Penyakit Kulit Pada Pekerja Pengangkut Sampah Di Kota Jambi

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Entia Nopa ◽  
Ranissa Dwi Imansari ◽  
Irwandi Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Faktor Risiko Kejadian Penyakit Kulit Pada Pekerja Pengangkut Sampah Di Kota Jambi 1Entianopa, 2Ranissa Dwi Imansari, 3Irwandi Rachman       123Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat STIKES Harapan Ibu, Jambi   Abstrak Latar Belakang: Kulit merupakan organ terbesar pada tubuh manusia yang membungkus otot-otot dan organ-organ dalam serta merupakan jalinan jaringan pembuluh darah, saraf, dan kelenjar yang tidak berujung, semuanya memiliki potensi untuk terserang penyakit yang salah satunya adalah penyakit kulit. Penyakit kulit merupakan salah satu gangguan kesehatan yang sering dialami oleh pekerja pengangkut sampah. Berdasarkan komposisi sampah yang diangkut serta waktu paparan kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara masa kerja, pemakaian Alat Pelindung Diri (APD), dan personal hygiene dengan kejadian penyakit kulit pada pekerja pengangkut sampah di Kota Jambi. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional study. Sampel penelitian yaitu sebanyak 62 pekerja pengangkut sampah yang berada di Kantor Pekerjaan Umum dan Penata Ruang, yang mana seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel. Data dikumpulkan berdasarkan pemeriksaan kesehatan oleh dokter dan dengan kuesioner, kemudian dianalisa menggunakan uji statistik chi-square. Hasil: Hasil menunjukan bahwa pekerja yang mengalami penyakit kulit sebanyak 35 pekerja (56,5%). Berdasarkan hasil analisis chi-square didapatkan bahwa ada hubungan yang bermakna antara masa kerja dengan kejadian penyakit kulit pada pekerja pengangkut sampah dimana nilai (p-value= 0,006), Pemakaian Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) nilai (p-value= 0,008), personal hygiene nilai (p-value= 0,008). Kesimpulan: Untuk meminimalisir risiko terjadinya penyakit kulit pada pekerja pengangkut sampah disarankan perlunya disusun standar operasional prosedur yang aman, penyediaan sarana sanitasi agar dapat mengurangi resiko terkena penyakit kulit. Pentingnya pemakaian APD dan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat selama bekerja, serta diharapkan pekerja menggunakan APD pada saat bekerja dan lebih memperhatikan personal hygiene.   Kata kunci      : Masa Kerja, APD, Personal Hygiene

Perceptions of Final Year Medical Students about Family Medicine as A Career Choice in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dur-e- Nishat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Family medicine is a field in which complete and detailed set of healthcare services are provided to the patients and their families. In developed countries, freshly graduated students choose family medicine as a priority for their career. However, in Pakistan it is not the case. The present study is undertaken to determine the perceptions of final year medical students’ about Family Medicine as a viable career. Methods: A total number of 504 students participated in the study. This was a cross-sectional study. The study participants were in their final year of medical college. Data was collected using a preapproved questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed via SPSS version 17 and Chi-Square test was used post-stratification. Results: Only 14.3% (n=72) medical students had heard about Family Medicine. Only 18% (n=92) would select family medicine as a profession. The most frequent rationale for choosing the field of Family Medicine was the variety of patients seen in general practice (55.4% n=51). Conclusion: There is a dire need to focus on increasing awareness about the field of family medicine among medical students. The students should be counseled on the advantages along with the disadvantages of choosing this field as a medical profession.

assessing knowledge, attitude and practices of miners and post-occupational miners towards pneumoconiosis in Wusakile Township, Kitwe, Zambia:cross sectional study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Banda
Keyword(s):  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Mining Areas

BACKGROUND Occupational conditions are deadly health hazards especially where dust exposure is inevitable causing chronic disabilities, impaired respiratory function and ultimately leading to death if no intensive measures are put in place. Unhealthy practices and negative attitudes rise in the number of cases of pneumoconiosis due to poor health education and awareness strategies. Pneumoconiosis is not only a health problem but also a social and economic burden on the livelihood of people living in mining areas around the globe. OBJECTIVE to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of miners and post-occupational miners towards pneumoconiosis in Wusakile Township, Kitwe, Zambia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was employed to conduct a research in Wusakile Township and a questionnaire was customized in order to syphon data relevant to the study as well to be brief. The study was conducted among 73 participants who were randomly selected among miners and post-occupational miners and all satisfied the inclusion criteria. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to collect data. The data was entered and analysed using IBM SPSS software version 23. RESULTS Among 73 participants interviewed, 33.99% of participants had poor knowledge on the complications of pneumoconiosis. However, despite this poor knowledge, all participants had an idea about pneumoconiosis particularly silicosis. 13.70% of the respondents had bad practices towards pneumoconiosis while 86.30% had some good practices towards pneumoconiosis. Of the total participants, 19.18% of the participants had a negative attitude towards pneumoconiosis. Correlation between the level of education and practices of participants using Pearson Chi-Square, a p value of 0.021 (significant) was found ruling out the null hypothesis. CONCLUSIONS Information about pneumoconiosis and awareness programs towards pneumoconiosis are not widely disseminated among miners and post-occupational miners. There is still a significant number of participants who need to be educated more about pneumoconiosis and its complications so that attitude and practices are improved and also promote full community participation by involving competent health professionals to help in implementing preventive measures.

HUBUNGAN FAKTOR PEKERJAAN DENGAN STRES KERJA PADA PEKERJA DI PT. SULTRATUNA SAMUDRA KENDARI TAHUN 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitra Yulia Ningshi ◽  
Suhadi Suhadi ◽  
Jumakil Jumakil
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probability Sampling

 Stres kerja merupakan gangguan fisik serta emosional pekerja yang diakibatkan oleh banyaknya jumlah beban kerja yang harus diselesaikan oleh para pekerja dan menghasilkan tingkat kelelahan karena mengejartargetproduksi yang akan di pasarkan, sehingga memicu terjadinya stres kerja. Serta ketidakpastian pekerjaan yang dimiliki dapat menyebabkan stres kerja karena sebagian besar dari pekerja merupakan pekerja harian yang tidak terikat oleh kontrak kerja sehingga berpeluang untuk kehilangan pekerjaannya. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui hubungan faktor pekerjaan dengan stres kerja pada pekerja di PT. Sultratuna Samudra Kendari tahun 2020. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 72 orang dengan tehnik menggunakan probability sampling. Analisis data meliputi analisis univariat dan analisis bivariat dengan menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara ketidakpastian pekerjaan dengan stres kerja di PT. Sultratuna Samudra Kendari (p value = 0.003) dan tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara jumlah beban kerja dengan stres kerja di PT. Sultratuna Samudra Kendari (p value = 0,893). Adapun kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan ketidakpastian pekerjaan dengan stres kerja pada pekerja di PT. Sultratuna Samudra Kendari dantidak terdapat hubungan antara jumlah beban kerja dengan stres kerja pada pekerja di PT. Sultratuna Samudra kendari

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