scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER IN SMARTPHONE USERS: CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 2916-2919
Author(s):  
Rinkle Malani
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Ring Finger ◽  
Cellular Phone ◽  
Thenar Eminence ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Smartphone Use

The smartphone supersedes the capability of the cellular phone, as it offers the user internet access, in addition to various applications for social, finical, entertainment, and healthcare needs. So, the aim of the study prevalence of the musculoskeletal disorder in people using smartphones ranging from the age group of 18 to 30 years. Objective: To find out musculoskeletal disorders occurring due to smartphone use. A total of 500 participates were screened according to the inclusion criteria all the participants were assessed for pain using the visual analogue scale in who use a smartphone. In the age group 18-30 years, 3 groups were made. The first group was between 18-21 years, the second group was 22-25 years, and the third group 26-30 years respectively. 18-21 years age group had 169 affected respondents. Area A represents the index, middle and lateral half of the ring finger. Area B represents the medial half of the ringer finger and little finger, Area C represents Thumb, Area D represents the central palmar aspect, Area E represents the Thenar eminence and Area F represents the Hypothenar region of the hand. The present study shows that the overall prevalence of the musculoskeletal disorder in smartphone users is 68%. Males are more affected than females. In this study neck and thumb were more affected regions compared to other parts of the body, secondary to the neck and thumb, the wrist is the affected region. Long-time use of smartphones leads to the repeated strain injury of the wrist and thumb, long time flexion of the neck during smartphone use leads to neck pain.

scholarly journals Gingival recession and attachment loss: Cross-sectional and retrospective data of 10 years

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Ilma Robo ◽  
Saimir Heta ◽  
Geriona Lasku ◽  
Vera Ostreni
Keyword(s):  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Axial Rotation ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Retrospective Data ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attachment Loss ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Data Group

Background. Gingival recession is a manifestation of the presence of periodontitis and the expression of its characteristics for a long time in the patient’s oral cavity. Loss of attachment and its association with gingival recession affect the prosthetic value of the tooth as they significantly change the center of axial rotation of the tooth. The present study aimed to determine the correlation between gingival recession and attachment loss. Methods. Data on gingival recession and loss of attachment were collected in two groups of patients. In the first group (n=34), cross-sectional data were collected; in the second group (n=64), previously collected data over 10 years were evaluated. Results. Gingival recession was the most prevalent in the age group of 20-30 age group in 56% of the patients. The same values held for the retrograde data. An attachment loss of 4-6 mm was reported in 26% of the patients in the 31-50 age group in the cross-sectional data group, and 7 mm of gingival recession was reported in 3% of the patients in the 31-50 age group. Conclusions. The high prevalence of periodontitis at a young age indicates a poor prognosis of this disease at older ages. Gingival recession associated with attachment loss for patients with chronic periodontitis has higher values at the 31-50 age group, where systemic conditions are gradually developing in the human body.

scholarly journals Study of blood pressure in relation with age, sex and BMI in school going children of age group 5-15 years in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1068
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar Sethi ◽  
Raghava Badabagni ◽  
Padmaja Sridevi Pabbineedi ◽  
Radhika Chennupati
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Group 5 ◽  
Relationship Of

Background: The measurement of blood pressure is an important component of routine Pediatric physical examination. Children with higher levels of blood pressure tend to maintain higher blood pressure levels in adulthood in comparison to their peer group. The aims and objectives of this study were to define the normal pattern of blood pressure and prevalence of hypertension in urban school children between the age group of 5-15 years and to evaluate relationship of blood pressure with variables such as age, sex, height, weight and BMI in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh.Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional observational study conducted from July 2016 to December 2018 in Department of Pediatrics, KIMS Amalapuram.Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension in the present study was 3.2%. Of these 16 children 11 were males amounting to 4.41% of total number of males and 5 were females amounting to 1.99% of total number of females. The prevalence of hypertension was more in the males. It was observed that there is not much increase in mean blood pressure up to 130 cms (both in males and females) and increased significantly and gradually in children above 130 cms of height. Blood pressure increases gradually and in a proportionate manner with increase in weight and BMI.Conclusions: Blood pressure is an important vital sign which reflects the integrity of the cardiovascular system, renal, endocrinal system and other systems in the body. Blood pressure of an individual varies with age, sex, height, weight and BMI. It also has a strong correlation with family history of hypertension. Thus, concluded that hypertension has its roots in childhood and early adolescence.

Somatotype Characteristics of Sunni Muslim Population: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-124
Author(s):  
Chonsing Shimrah ◽  
Sukhmani Kaur ◽  
Gurjinder Kaur ◽  
Shivani Chandel
Keyword(s):  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Opposite Trend ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Males And Females

The aim of this study was to understand the distribution of various somatotype components and determine the age- and sex-related variations of the somatotype among Sunni Muslim population of Uttar Pradesh, India. The study population consisted of 214 individuals (100 males and 114 females), belonging to the age group of 18–73 years. All somatometric measurements were taken according to the protocol of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Anthropometric somatotyping was done using Heath and Carter method. Somatotype dispersion distances (SDD), mean somatotype dispersion (SDM), and standard deviation of somatotype dispersion distance (DSD) were calculated. Somatochart was also plotted for the body physique of the studied population. The results showed that mean somatotype of males is balanced endomorph (4.2–3.2–3.1), while that of females is mesomorphic endomorph (6.6–3.7–1.2). Endomorphy and mesomorphy increased with age up to 55 years and then decreased thereafter; however, ectomorphy showed the opposite trend in both the sexes. The findings of the study indicate that males and females of Sunni Muslim population are predominantly endomorphic.

scholarly journals Study of autopsy based suicidal hanging

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Nirupama Talukder ◽  
Kh A Karim ◽  
Tarana Chowdhury ◽  
Ashan Habib ◽  
Azreen Momen Chowdhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The People ◽  
Study Setting

Introduction: Hanging is one of the most commonly used methods for suicide in most countries. Commission of suicide by hanging is increasing in the people of Bangladesh. Suicidal hanging is detrimental to social health. Appropriate measures to prevent it are essential. Objectives: To find out the demography, cause and nature of suicidal hanging. Study design: It is a cross sectional type of descriptive study. Setting: Data was collected on predesigned proformas from postmortem reports recorded by the students of DFM and MD in Forensic Medicine at Dhaka medical college during their course. Subject: Autopsy performed on the cases of suicidal hanging at Dhaka Medical College Morgue from September, 2011 to June, 2013. Result: Out of 100 cases, eighty two (82%) were female and the most commonest (50%) age group were from 11-20 years. In 18(18%) cases Dopatta were the commonest material used for hanging. Quarrel with husband 12(12%) were the predominant cause to destroy life. In ninety (90%) cases had complete suspension where the most commonest situation of gap was on the back (38.89%). During autopsy of suicidal hanging there were injuries on the body of deceased in few cases. But these injuries did not result in death of the victim. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjpp.v30i2.22677 Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol 2014; 30(2): 14-17

scholarly journals Association between Consumed Foods and Musculoskeletal Disorder in Office Workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Golnaz Arjmand ◽  
Pardis Irandoost ◽  
Mojtaba Abbaszadeh ◽  
Aliasghar Farshad ◽  
Masoud Salehi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
The Difference

Background: Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is one of the important problems concerning the staffs' health and productivity in the workplace. Nutritional status and consumption of some foods are also among the determining factors of MSD. So, this study aimed to evaluate the correlation of diet and consumed food groups with MSD. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 office workers. The participants' anthropometric parameters and their dietary information were collected using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The findings were categorized into nine levels. The total scores were calculated for all the items per food group and per person. Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was also administered to evaluate the MSD symptoms in nine parts of body. Results: The score of consumed food groups was compared between individuals “with pain” and “without pain” in nine parts of the body. The scores of fruit intake in individuals “with pain” and “without pain” were 2.94 ± 1.27 vs. 3.29 ± 1.16 and 2.81 ± 1.10 vs. 3.49 ± 1.38 in terms of neck and wrists, respectively. The difference between the two groups were significant (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the participants with pain in the neck consumed significantly lower amounts of cereals and nuts (P = 0.03, 0.04). In the case of the shoulder pain, consuming legumes and nuts in the “without pain” group was higher than the group of participants who had pain (P = 0.01, P = 0.03). Fat intake was higher in the patients who had pain in their hips (P = 0.02). Conclusion: Less pain was reported in the musculoskeletal system by higher consumption of fruits, nuts, and legumes. It seems that plant-based dietary pattern is more effective in musculoskeletal health.

scholarly journals Clinical Profile of Stroke Patients Attended in a Tertiary Care Hospital- Study of 219 cases

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Nayeem Anwar ◽  
Md Rezaul Karim Khan ◽  
Nawreen Binte Anwar ◽  
Shamsun Nahar ◽  
- Md Shahidullah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

Background: Stroke is serious pathology with a immense impact on the functional and vital prognosis. It is the leading cause of death worldwide. The objective of the study was to observe clinical profile of stroke patients and important risk factors. Methods: It was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in the department of Neurology, BangabandhuSheikh Mujib Medical Universiy(BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka from August 2014 to November2015. All patients above 18 years of age and both sexes attending the above mentioned department meeting all inclusion and exclusion criterias and confirmed CT/MRI scan of Brain were included in this study. Results: A total of 219 patients were studied. Maximum 93(42.5%) patients were in age group of 61-70 years followed by 51(23.3%) and 30(13.7%), in the age group of 51-60 years and 71-80 years respectively. Male 138(63%) were predominant than female 81(63%). 78(35.61%) patients had weakness in both sides of the body, 66(30.1%) had weakness in the left side and 36(16.4%) had weakness in the right side of the body. 190 (87.7) patients had ischemic stroke and 29(12.3%) had hemorrhagic stroke. Among risk factors dyslipidemia was in 185(84.5%) patients, hypertension, smoking habits, diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease were present in 165(75.3%), 120(54.8%), 105(47.9%) and 42 (19.2%) patients respectively. H/O recurrent stroke was present in 55(25%) cases. Conclusion: Stroke cases were male predominant where dyslipidaemia was the most common risk factor, most common type of stroke was ischemic, most common presentation was hemiplegia/monoplegia and commonest age of presentation was seventh decade. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2016; Vol. 32 (1): 16-20

scholarly journals Relationship of Physical Activities with Nutrition Status in Students at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan Deli Serdang District

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 377-383
Author(s):  
Hasnizar ◽  
Evawany Aritonang ◽  
Etti Sudaryati
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Adolescents are age group that is vulnerable to the nutritional problems. Factors that influence nutritional status in adolescents include physical activity. Physical activity including physical exercise which is one of the efforts to stabilize the intake and expenditure of food substances which is a priority source of energy in the body. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of physical activity with nutritional status in students at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang District in 2019. The type of research used was quantitative research with cross sectional research design. The results obtained by the relationship of physical activity with the nutritional status of students p value of 0.003 or smaller than 0.05. The conclusion of the study is that there is a relationship of physical activity with nutritional status in students at SMK Negeri 1 Percut Sei Tuan. Students who are doing physical activity have normal nutritional status because there is a balance between energy intake and expenditure.

scholarly journals Pattern of road tra!c injuries and disability burden among accident victims

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
Kazi Fardana Mostary ◽  
Kazi Shafiqul Halim ◽  
Mohammad Mohibur Rahman ◽  
Md Safikul Islam ◽  
Atiya Tasnim Muna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Age ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Road Traffic Injuries ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Injury Category ◽  
Long Time

Worldwide road traffic injuries cause more than 1.2 million deaths every year and alarming rise has been observed in road accidents in Bangladesh over the past few years. A cross- sectional study was carried out from January to December 2017 to determine the pattern of road traffic injuries with disability burden among accident victims. 190 respondents were selected from Center for the rehabilitation of the paralyzed (CRP) at Savar and Mirpur in Dhaka by purposive sampling. Data was collected by face to face interview by using semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire. A large number of accident victims in this study were male (79.5%), Muslim (93.2%), married (85.3%) with middle age group (35.8%). Most of the accident victims came from rural area (62.6%) and place of most accident occurred in subway (73.1%). Highest number of accident occurred by motorized two wheels (47.3%). Fracture (48.9%) were most common types of injury among accident victims and affected part were most commonly the extremities (32.9%) and injury category were maximum injury (38.9%). Years of life lived with disability was highest in spinal cord injury (172.36). Among those who were in middle age group, suffered longer than other injury with years of life lived with disability. It found people who were injured from motorized two wheels had suffered longer years lived with disabilities of life than other types of vehicle injury(82.02).The result indicates the pattern of injuries and accident victims who were lived with disability for long time. Bangladesh Med J. 2018 Jan; 47 (1): 28-32

scholarly journals Assessing the Difference in Time to Increase Hemoglobin Levels at 1 hour, 6 hours, and 12 hours after Blood Transfusion in Thalassemia Patients at the Regional General Hospital Dr. Zainoel Abidin Banda Aceh

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
Riny Fasli ◽  
Heru Noviat Herdata ◽  
Dora Darussalam ◽  
Bakhtiar Bakhtiar ◽  
Sulaiman Yusuf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Globin Chains ◽  
Blood Disorder ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Paired T Test

Thalassemia is a congenital blood disorder characterized by reduced production of one or more globin chains. Thalassemia patients lack healthy hemoglobin which the body needs to be properly oxygenated. Blood transfusion is the main treatment for thalassemia patients. Checking hemoglobin levels after transfusion is a common test, but until now there is no definite uniformity of time to carry out these tests, so it will be detrimental to the patient and increase the length of the patient in the hospital. Assessing the difference in time to increase in hemoglobin levels at 1 hour, 6 hours, and 12 hours after blood transfusion in thalassemia patients. This research is an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. This study was conducted by examining the hemoglobin levels of thalassemia patients after 1 hour, 6 hours, and 12 hours after transfusion in thalassemia patients aged 1-18 years with a total sample of 40 people. The statistical analysis used was paired t test. The results showed that 20 men and 20 women and Most were in the age group 10-13 (35%), with an average Hb level at admission of 7.38 g / dL (95% CI). At 1 hour post-transfusion, the patient's mean Hb level increased by 8.97 g / dL (8,59-9,35 g / dL), at 6 hours post transfusion, 8.95 g / dL (8,57-9,32 g / dL), at 12 hours post transfusion increased by 9.60 g / dL (9,17-10,03 g / dL). Significant increase in Hb levels occurred at 1 hour and 12 hours after blood transfusion.

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF THE GENDER FROM THE LENGTH OF SKULL SUTURES

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaurav Tiwari ◽  
Avinash Thakur ◽  
Murali Lalwani
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Function ◽  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Discriminant Function Analysis ◽  
Function Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Minimum Age

Background: Determination of the identity of an unknown dead body is one of the most important medico-legal roles of forensic medicine. The present study aimed to determine the gender of the deceased body using the length of the skull sutures. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of forensic medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal between the periods of January 2016-June 2017. A total of 500 dead bodies were examined for this study. We utilized the discriminant function analysis to predict a relationship between the gender and the independent variables viz. skull sutures. Results: Maximum numbers of the case belonged to 20‐29 years age group and the least were in >70 age group.  The minimum age of any case was 20 years and the maximum age was 89 years, mean of age was 38.07(standard deviation 13.61) and the median age was 35. There was a total of 307 males and 193 females. In the present study, the length of the Coronal suture is the most predictive parameter out of three in determining the gender of the deceased person with a value of 0.946. A total of 66.6% of original grouped cases [263 among 307 males (85.7%) and 70 females from 193 (36.3%)] were correctly classified using discriminant function analysis score.  Conclusion:  The correct gender from the skull of the body was identified in about two-third of the cases.

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