scholarly journals Evaluation of Dentists' Practice in Obtaining and Recording Medical and Pharmacological History of Patients in Yazd City in 2020

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samira Hajimaghsoodi ◽  
Ozra Mohiti ◽  
Shadi Paknejad
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Legal Responsibility ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Yazd City

Introduction: Dental profession has an ethical and legal responsibility in patient care. A properly maintained patient record is a very important aspect of this patient care. The aim of this study was to evaluate dentists' practice in obtaining and recording the medical and pharmacological history of patients in Yazd City in 2020. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 197 dentists working in Yazd City were selected during the study and their practice in obtaining and recording medical history was evaluated using a valid questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS23 statistical software t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: Out of 197 dentists participating in this study, 93 (52.8%) were male and 104 (47.2%) were female. Their mean age was 39.37± 8.36 years and their mean clinical experience was 6.5± 9.25 years. The mean score of dentists' practice in obtaining and recording the medical and pharmacological history was 61.30±4.95 (range 45-72) out of 72 points. There was no statistically significant difference between the mean score of dentists' practice by gender, clinical experience, university of study and degree (P-value>0.05), but there was a statistically significant relationship between dentists' age and their practice score (P-value=0.040). Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, the mean practice source of dentists in obtaining and recording the medical and pharmacological history of patients was good. The effect of gender, university of study and degree on dentists' practice was not significant. However, with increasing age and experience in dentistry, the practice score of dentists was lower.

scholarly journals Validation of the cultural adaptation of the Kujala score in Arabic

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bassem I. Haddad ◽  
Mohammad Hamdan ◽  
Ula Isleem ◽  
Munther Ghassan Al-Saber ◽  
Fadi A. Al-Hadidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
P Value ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kujala Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain is a common condition. The Kujala score is a well-established scoring system to assess anterior knee pain and has been translated into many languages including Arabic. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to culturally adapt the Arabic version of the Kujala score and determine its validity. Methods The Kujala score is composed of 13 multiple-choice questions. We modified two questions in the score; running and squatting, and were replaced with questions related to walking on different terrain and prostration, each with the same number of answer choices as the original questions so as not to affect the final score. These modifications were written in Arabic by the same group who translated and validated the original score into Arabic. The original and modified Kujala scores was printed and given to patients complaining of patellofemoral pain to be filled during their visit to the orthopedic outpatient clinics. Final scores for the original and modified questionnaires were calculated. Data was analyzed using SPSS statistics version 21.0 measuring Cronbach’s alpha, intraclass correlation coefficient, and Pearson correlation. Results Ninety-four patients were included in the study, 28 (29.8%) men and 66 (70.2%) women. The mean age for the included patients was 43.67 (± 14.46) years. The mean score for the modified initial questionnaire was 63.91 (± 16.32), and the mean score for the modified re-test questionnaire was 66.52 (± 17.50). There was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores (p = 0.041), with a mean difference of 1.97 (95% CI 0.08 to 3.856). We found a significant strong correlation between the score before and after changing the questions with a p value of < 0.001. Conclusions The culturally modified Arabic Kujala questionnaire is shown to be a valid, well-designed tool and an appropriate method of measuring patellofemoral pain.

scholarly journals Assessment of health-promoting lifestyle profile and its relation with well-being of medical students: A cross sectional.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (06) ◽  
pp. 921-927
Author(s):  
Subhan Ullah ◽  
Mubarak Ali Anjum ◽  
Khalid Parvez ◽  
Uzma Sagheer ◽  
Ghulam Abbas Sheikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Promoting Lifestyle

Objectives: The aim of our study was to determine the importance and assessment of a health-promoting lifestyle and its possible association with well-being of medical students. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Aziz Fatima Medical and Dental College Faisalabad. Period: June to July 2020. Material & Methods: The English version of Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, and WHO-5 Well-Being Index were used in our study. Results: The research was conducted with 205 medical students. From which 102(49.8%) belongs from 4-year class and 103(50.2%) from 5-year class. Based on the table, the mean age of the total participants was 22.45(±1.03) years. Among the participants, the mean score of a health-promoting lifestyle was 133.36 ±18.90, which is interpreted as moderate. Lifestyle mean score is greater in 5th-year class as compare to 4th-year class but no significant difference was found because p value is greater than 0.05 there was a significant relationship between well-being and health-promoting lifestyle. Age and gender, were associated with students lifestyles. Independent t test is used to compare the mean difference in gender and MBBS class. Chi square test is used to find the significant association between well-being categories with gender and MBBS class. Pearson correlation coefficient method is used to measure the correlation between well being and healthy lifestyles. Conclusion: A health-promoting lifestyle of students in this study was moderate and they did not have an acceptable level of physical activity. The medical students’ curriculums need to be improved to enhance health promoting lifestyles.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Affecting The Anger and Aggression Which Emotion and Thoughts in University Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seda Yörük
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Verbal Violence ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between emotions, thoughts with anger and aggression. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Vocational School of a university. A total of 238 students participated in this study. The data collection tools of the study are sociodemographic data form, Buss-Perry aggression scale, trait anger and anger expression style scales. The study of descriptive statistical results of data were calculated with arithmetic mean, standard deviation, number, percentage. In determining the factors affecting the average of aggression and anger score were calculated independent sample t test, Mann-Whitney U test, one-way analysis of variance and Kruskal Wallis variance analysis. In the analysis, the obtained p value less than 0.05 was accepted as significant difference. Results: The smoking, family income, family verbal violence and family history of violence were found to be significant in predicting the anger score. The mean scores of anger subscale scores were significantly higher in the students who had high risk taking behaviors, who did not understand her and who did not agree and disagreed, thought that who thinks life is meaningless and looking hopeless for the future that students (p <0.016). The mean score of physical aggression was significantly higher in male students (p <0.0001). The scores of aggression subscale scores were significantly higher in the students who were smoking, had verbal violence between their parents, had a childhood history of violence, their parents had been violent in childhood, had a history of aggressive behavior, and who reported depressive mood in the last year (p < 0.05). Conclusion: In this study, ıt was found that anger and aggression were found to be high and risky behaviors along with family and friend relationships were an important in young people.

scholarly journals The pattern of central corneal thickness in patients attending a Tertiary Hospital in Dar-Es-Salaam

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133
Author(s):  
Annamary Stanislaus ◽  
Ntsilane Susan Mosenene ◽  
Celina Mhina ◽  
John Stanslaus Kisimbi ◽  
Frederick Robert Burgess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Corneal Thickness ◽  
Corneal Thickness ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Applanation Tonometry ◽  
P Value ◽  
Muhimbili National Hospital ◽  
National Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Background: Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) is an indicator of corneal health status as well as being an essential tool in assessment and management of corneal diseases. It is an important factor in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma as it affects the measurement of intraocular pressure. However, the pattern of central corneal thickness in our population is not known. Our study aimed to describe the CCT measurements and their variation with age and sex among patients attending the eye clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methodology: A hospital-based descriptive, cross-sectional study used convenient sampling to recruit adult patients aged 18 years and above, presenting to the MNH between August 2016 and January 2017.Visual acuity assessment, Goldman applanation tonometry and CCT assessment using an ultrasound pachymeter were performed. Patients with previous intraocular surgery were excluded. Results: A total of 398 patients (208 males and 190 females) were recruited. The mean CCT was 526.64±38.30 µm; being 523.99±38.20 µm for males and 529.7±38.3 µm for females. 226 (56.85%) had CCT of less than 520 µm.There was no statistically significant difference in CCT between gender. The proportion of patients with thinner CCT increased with increasing age from 25.8% in those < 30 years to 75% in those aged 71years and above. The mean CCT decreased with increasing age with P-value<0.001. Conclusion: The average CCT in patients attending Muhimbili National Hospital is 526.64 µm (SD 38.30) which is generally thin, inversely proportion to age and similar that of other Africans and African-Americans. This finding has implications for the management of glaucoma in this population.

scholarly journals TO STUDY THE ONSET AND PROGRESSION OF AIRWAY ABNORMALITY IN TERMS OF ALTERATION IN PFT IN ASYMPTOMATIC SMOKERS.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Hitesh Kumar Solanki ◽  
Dr. Omnath P Yadav ◽  
Dr. Anita J Gojiya
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
Young Smokers ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Ii

The study was conducted in department of physiology, B J Medical College, Ahmedabad from Mar. 2012 to Feb. 2013. This was a cross-sectional study to evaluate the effect of smoking on lung   function and serum lipids in asymptomatic smokers   and comparable non   smokers. The mean of the various spirometric parameters were calculated of the subjects for both the groups. The mean FVC in group I and group II was 2.60 ± 0.62 L and 4.10 ± 0.64L respectively. The mean FEV1 in group I was 1.91 ± 0.57L and     3.19 ± 0.77L in group II Group I had mean FEF25% - 75% and PEFR of 1.98 ± 0.67L/sec and 4.50 ± 1.57L/sec respectively. Group II had mean FEF25 – 75% of 4.22 ± 1.23L/sec and a mean PEFR of 7.22 ± 1.42L/sec. In young smokers and asymptomatic, still the spirometric values were significantly deranged as compared to controls. Even smokers with history of less pack years of smoking also had significant abnormalities of lung function. All he spirometric values in the two groups had statistically highly significant difference and were higher in non-smokers as compared to smokers. The spirometric values were reduced in smokers with history of smoking for as low as two pack years. Keywords: Progression, PFT, Asymptomatic & Smokers

scholarly journals Difference of Procalcitonin Levels in Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacterial Sepsis Patients of Indonesia Army Central Hospital Gatot Soebroto in 2016

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Nindy Handayani ◽  
Soroy Lardo ◽  
Nunuk Nugrohowati
Keyword(s):  
Mean Difference ◽  
P Value ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
Bacterial Sepsis ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Procalcitonin is known as a marker of infection and indicator for severity of infections. In sepsis, elevated procalcitonin levels in blood have a significant value that can be used as a sepsis biomarker. The aim of this study was to determine the mean difference of procalcitonin levels in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial sepsis patients.Methods: This study used quantitative method with cross sectional approach. The sample of this study were bacterial sepsis patients of Indonesia Army Central Hospital Gatot Soebroto in 2016 which were divided into two groups: Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial sepsis patients with the number of each group was 30 samples. The data were analyzed by using independent t test.Results: This study showed that mean levels of procalcitonin in Gram-positive bacterial sepsis patients was 6.47 ng/ml and Gram-negative was 66.04 ng/ml. There was a significant difference between mean levels of procalcitonin in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial sepsis patients of Indonesia Army Central Hospital Gatot Soebroto in 2016 with p value = 0.000 (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The mean difference of procalcitonin levels in Gram-negative bacterial sepsis patients were higher than Gram-positive bacterial sepsis patients, because Gram-negative bacteria have lipopolysaccharide which is a strong immunostimulator and increases TNF-α production higher than Gram-positive bacteria. 

scholarly journals Measles Outbreak in a Rural Population in Bahar District, Hamadan Province, West of Iran in 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. e00470-e00470
Author(s):  
Manoochehr Karami ◽  
Salman Khazaei ◽  
Seyed Mohsen Zahraei ◽  
Talat Mokhtari Azad ◽  
Ali Zahiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Reference Laboratory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Measles Outbreak ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Village

Background: Measles is in elimination phase in Iran. Following occurrence of two cases of measles in two children under six years old with the history of measles immunization in one of the villages affiliated to Bahar District, west of Hamadan Province, northwest of Iran, this study was conducted to determine the immunity status of people living in the village affected by the measles outbreak in spring of 2018. Study design: A cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study. Methods: Overall, 272 populations of 0-40 yr old in the village affected by outbreak were enrolled. Multistage sampling was used for choosing participants. The data collection tool was a researcher-made checklist used to collect epidemiological data including demographic characteristics and vaccination status. Blood samples were taken from them and sent to the measles reference laboratory for IgG testing. The amount of optical density (OD) greater than 0.2 was considered as positive and less than 0.1 negative, respectively. Results: The mean age of the study population was 17.4 ±11.8 yr and the sex ratio was almost the same. Levels of antibodies against measles were positive in 63.24%, intermediate in 12.5% and negative in 24.26%. There was no significant difference between the immunity status of the subjects with gender (P=0.236) and age group (P=0.113). Pearson correlation results showed that in males there was a significant positive correlation between the age of the participants and the serum IgG level (r = 0.26, P=0.003). Conclusion: Measles immunity in communities is not sufficient to prevent outbreaks and small epidemics, and it is recommended that periodically, serological assessments carried out at community level and especially at high-risk groups.

scholarly journals Correlation between Occurrence of Psychosomatic Disorders and Age during COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hetvi Bharatbhai Jethloja ◽  
Priyanka Birjubhai Unadkat ◽  
Radhika Kanaiyalal Raichura ◽  
Janvi Narendrasinh Rana ◽  
Nidhi Sudhir Ved
Keyword(s):  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Psychosomatic Disorders ◽  
Psychosomatic Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 2

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has caused a serious threat to people’s mental health causing psychosomatic disorders such as panic disorder, anxiety, and depression. Aim: To find out the correlation between the occurrence of psychosomatic disorders and age during the COVID-19 lockdown phase. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in Department of Physiotherapy at RK University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Males and females of age ≥21 years, with an ability to understand and fill Google form were recruited for the study. The subjects were divided into four groups according to age 21-34 years, 35-54 years, 55-64 years, and 65 years and older. There were 250 participants in each group. The subjects were asked to fill the COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI). Data were analysed by using software Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 20. The normality of data was checked by the Shapiro Wilk test. Data followed parametric type so; Pearson correlation test was applied to find out the correlation between age and CPDI score. Results: The mean age of the population was 49.24±18.14 years. The mean CPDI scale scores were 27.572, 31.948, 31.364, and 35.328, respectively from groups 1 to 4. There was a significant positive correlation (p-value=0.031) in group 4, while no significance was found in group 1 (p-value=0.074), group 2 (p-value=0.067), and group 3 (p-value=0.062) Conclusion: There was a significant positive correlation between age and psychosomatic disorder occurrence in the geriatric age group (65 years and older) in the Rajkot city.

scholarly journals Preoperative Anxiety and Fear of Anesthesia in Patients admitted in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Rawalpindi

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Zahra Mariyam ◽  
Laibah Safdar ◽  
Shafaq Fatima ◽  
Jawad Zaheer
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Anesthesia ◽  
The Mean

Background: Preoperative apprehension is a widespread global problem. This anxiety and apprehension can significantly affect all aspects of anesthesia and surgery. Thus, it is essential to detect and address the patient's anxiety to assist in recovery after surgery and improve the patient's outcome. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted over one year in the allied hospitals of Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU). Our sample size was 380 preoperative patients, who were selected by convenience sampling. The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) was used.Results: The overall prevalence of anxiety was 30.5%, while the prevalence of information requirement was 33.2%. The mean total APAIS was 12.73±8.56, the mean anxiety subscore was 8.25±5.58, and the mean need for information subscore was 4.48±3.16. A statistically significant difference was found in the scores of the patients based on age, gender, education, type of anesthesia, and type of surgery (p< 0.05). The previous history of anesthesia and the presence of comorbidities did not bring a significant difference in the scores of the patients (p>0.05). Postoperative pain was the most important concern, found in 32% of the patients. Conclusion: Younger age group, female gender, having no formal education, surgery under regional anesthesia, and undergoing C-section, IOL implantation and septoplasty are associated with higher preoperative anxiety, while the presence of comorbidities and previous history of anesthesia are factors that do not significantly affect preoperative anxiety in our population.

scholarly journals Frequency of Stress, Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Control Group Referring to Skin Clinics of Yazd City in 2017

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh Ardakani ◽  
Ghasem Dastjerdi ◽  
Sepideh Hasani
Keyword(s):  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Yazd City

Introduction: Alopecia areata is a fairly common disease characterized by patchy aria of hair loss. The role of psychological factors in the occurrence of alopecia areata has long been discussed. The present study was conducted to determine the frequency of stress and anxiety and depression in the patients with alopecia areata in Yazd City in 2017. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study and 50 patients with alopecia areata in Yazd were compared with 50 in the control group in the year 2016. Sampling method was a census and variables, including sex, age, education level, duration of lesion, frequency of relapse, and location of the disease were collected and recorded using a questionnaire. The depression anxiety stress-scale (DASS) (Dass11) questionnaire was used for scoring anxiety, stress and depression. For analyzing the collected data were entered into SPSS version 13. Results: The results of the study showed that the mean age of the participants in the study was 30.27 ± 8.7, the mean duration of lesion was 23.5±53.52 months and the mean recurrence rate was 1.4±2.2. From 100 participants in the study, 36 (36%) were women and 64 (64%) were men. The mean score of depression (6.8 vs 4.6), anxiety score (6.08 vs 3.5) and stress score (10.06 vs 8.06) were found to be significantly different between the two groups. Also, in women and in the age range of 17-29 years, the mean of depression and anxiety scores was significantly different in the two groups (P-value <0.05). Conclusion: According to results, it can be concluded that the frequency of depression, anxiety and stress in the patients with alopecia areata is significantly more than the control group.  

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