scholarly journals Knowledge of tooth avulsion first aid management among parents residing in UAE

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. e206950
Author(s):  
Afraa Hussain ◽  
Raghad Hashim ◽  
Aisha Khamees
Keyword(s):  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Permanent Tooth ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tooth Avulsion ◽  
And Storage

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of parents visiting a specialized dental center in Ajman on permanent tooth avulsion and the required first aid procedure to achieve better prognoses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Ajman Emirate, UAE. Three hundred eighty-eight parents from three nationalities (Emirati, Egyptian and Indian) residing in UAE answered a constructed questionnaire that included demographic information related to the participants and questions related to permanent tooth avulsion and the required first steps for its management. Results: Study findings reflect deficiencies in the following areas. Of the 388 parents, (236, 60.8%) had poor knowledge about permanent tooth avulsion. Parents who had previous knowledge obtained information from unsupported sources, such as friends (145, 37.4%). Out of 388 parents, (324, and 83.5%) would not replant the tooth. Finally, the majority of the participants did not know the proper media to store the avulsed permanent tooth with one-third of parents choosing cotton or water (142, 36.6%). Conclusion: This study showed a lack of knowledge regarding permanent tooth avulsion among parents from the major nationalities residing in UAE. However, the respondents represent major differences regarding related to knowledge, replant, and storage of avulsed permanent teeth.

Association Between Genetic Polymorphisms in Metaloproteinases of the Matrix and Delayed Tooth Emergence: A Cross-sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Silvane Silva Evangelista ◽  
Juliana Arid ◽  
Katia Regina Felizardo Vasconcelos ◽  
Giuseppe Valduga Cruz ◽  
André Luiz Tannus Dutra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Polymorphisms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Permanent Tooth ◽  
Tooth Eruption ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Genotype Distribution ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Allele Distribution

Background and Aims: Animal models have been demonstrating that MMPs have an important function in the tooth eruption process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between genetic polymorphisms in MMP8 and MMP13 and delayed tooth eruption of permanent teeth. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study selected 216 children, 9- to 12-year-old, from public schools at Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. During oral clinical examination, each permanent tooth emerged in the oral cavity was evaluated. Children were considered with delayed tooth eruption when at least one permanent tooth was delayed and were classified in 2 groups: children “with delayed tooth emergency” and “without delayed tooth emergency.” Saliva samples were collected from DNA extraction. The genetic polymorphisms rs17099443 and rs3765620 in MMP8, and rs478927 and rs2252070 in MMP13 were genotyped. Statistical Analysis: PLINK V1.07 ( http://pngu.mgh.harvard.edu/purcell/plink/ ) and GraphPad Prism 5.0 (San Diego, CA, USA) were used. The c2 or Fisher exact test was used to calculate genotypes and alleles distributions. To compare the mean number of delayed teeth according to genotypes, the Kruskal-Wallis test with multiple comparison Dunn test was used. The established alpha for all comparisons was .05. Results: The polymorphism rs17099443 in MMP8 was associated with delayed tooth eruption in the genotype distribution ( P = .05). In the allele distribution, the C allele was underrepresented in children with delayed tooth eruption ( P = .01; OR = 0.61, 95% confidence interval, 0.41–0.9). Conclusion: The genetic polymorphism rs17099443 in MMP8 is associated with delayed tooth eruption.

scholarly journals Time and Eruption Sequence of Permanent Teeth in Hyderabad Children: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penmatsa Chaitanya ◽  
Jampanapalli S Reddy ◽  
Konda Suhasini ◽  
Inguva H Chandrika ◽  
Dalavai Praveen
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Caregiver strain and quality of life 6 - 36 Months post stroke

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Hilton ◽  
W. Mudzi ◽  
V. Ntsiea ◽  
S. Olorunju
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Strain ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Caregiver Strain ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke

Background: Caregivers of patients with stroke are central in providing for the patient’s needs post stroke. The well-being and quality of life of the caregiver is important in the rehabilitation of the patient with stroke. This study sought to establish the: functional level of patients, level of strain and quality of life of the caregiver, and the factors that influence caregivers’ quality of life six to 36 months post stroke. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which included 35 patients six to 36 months post stroke and their primary caregiver utilising a sample of convenience from local clinics/hospitals in Johannesburg. Demographic information was obtained from the patient and the caregiver using a questionnaire. The Barthel Index (BI), Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) and the EQ-5D were also administered. Results: On the BI, 60% of the patients were moderately dependent to independent while 77% of the caregivers were strained. Older caregivers were 81% more likely to experience a decrease in quality of life than younger caregivers. Conclusion: A large proportion of patients are discharged from hospital without receving rehabilitation and are still dependent on caregivers six to 36 months post stroke. Caregivers of patients with stroke need more support from health professionals to mitigate against the high strain and low quality of life that they experience when caring for patients six to 36 months post stroke.

scholarly journals A study of the knowledge and attitude of physicians in the first aid management of epistaxis in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1457
Author(s):  
Abdullah Musleh ◽  
Sarah Ali AlShehri ◽  
Anas Mohammed AlShehri ◽  
Sultan Khalid Kadasah ◽  
Mohammed Sharaf Alshahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Common ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Epistaxis is the common occurrence of bleeding from the nose. It is usually noticed when blood drains out through the nostrils. There are two types: anterior (the most common), and posterior (less common, more likely to require medical attention). Sometimes in more severe cases, the blood can come up the nasolacrimal duct and out from the eye<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted in main five hospitals in Aseer region targeting residents dealing with emergency room (ER) cases during the period from 1st July to 31st July, 2018. Data were collected using a pre-structured written questionnaire by the researchers. The questionnaire composed of three parts. First part was for residents’ demographic data. Second part considered epistaxis cases rate and treatment. Third part covered 10 questions for knowledge regarding epistaxis<span lang="EN-IN">.  </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total sample of 165 residents was involved with ages ranged from 27 years to 32 years old and 65.5% of the sampled residents were males. Exact of 47.3% of the residents were ER residents and 24.2% were general practitioners (GPs)<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-IN">Conclusions:</span></strong><span lang="EN-IN"> Nearly one out of each four residents had good awareness level regarding epistaxis especially GPs and ER residents. Position of patients with epistaxis and sites of epistaxis were the only items well known by residents. </span></p>

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of patients knowledge and attitude towards the drug-drug interactions in Coimbatore district India

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Arumugam Madeswaran ◽  
Abhijath M ◽  
Achsah R. B. ◽  
Alka T
Keyword(s):  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

The current objective of this study was to assess the patients knowledge and attitudes toward the drug-drug interactions, a survey instrument included questions about the patients demographic information, familiarity with drug-drug interactions, usage of other system of medicines and the patients comfort level when discussing drug-drug interactions.76% believed that drugs wont produce any interactions with other drugs. 58% of participants indicated that they were taken both allopathic and other system of medicines without the notification of physician. 64% of the respondents were stated that they were not able to communicate with the physician properly. The result of the current study reveals that the patients not having enough knowledge about drug-drug interactions and further indicates that the communication issue is a major factor for the drug-drug interactions. Hence the remedy suggested for reducing the drug-drug interactions are to enhance the time of counseling, and providing seminars, awareness, and programs regarding the need of effective communication and drug-drug interactions information to the overall population.

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