Knowledge and Attitude of Osteoporosis among Female Patients Attending Najran University Hospital, KSA

Purpose: Females with in-hospital treatment for acute cystitis (AC) or pyelonephritis may benefit from catheterization at admission. Methods: All female patients with AC or pyelonephritis requiring in-hospital treatment at University Hospital Frankfurt (2004–2019) were retrospectively analyzed. Logistic regression models were used to predict the catheter value. Results: Of 310 female patients, 40% harbored AC versus 60% pyelonephritis, of whom 62% and 74% received a catheter at admission: C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood count (WBC) were significantly elevated in AC and pyelonephritis catheter versus no catheter patients (both p < 0.05). Time to CRP and WBC nadir did not differ between the AC catheter versus no catheter group (both p > 0.05). Conversely, time to CRP nadir was prolonged in pyelonephritis catheter patients. AC and pyelonephritis catheter patients exhibited a prolonged antibiotic treatment and length of stay (LOS, both p < 0.05). In multivariable analyses, CRP >5 ng/mL was a predictor for receiving a catheter in all patients. In AC, a positive urine culture and fever predicted, respectively, prolonged LOS or antibiotic treatment (all p < 0.05). Conclusion: Risk factors exist with regard to receiving a catheter and prolonged antibiotic treatment or LOS in females with AC or pyelonephritis. A catheter may not accelerate recovery or WBC nadir.

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Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) Level in Presence of Ovarian Endometrioma

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research ◽

10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1931081 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 71-85

Author(s):

Nesma F. Radwan ◽

Ahmed M. El Khyat ◽

Adel E. El Gergawy ◽

Hesham A. Salem

Keyword(s):

Ovarian Reserve ◽

Harmful Effect ◽

University Hospital ◽

Control Group ◽

Rapid Decline ◽

Statistical Significant Difference ◽

Female Patients ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group B ◽

The Impact

Background: The effect of endometriomas itself on the ovarian responsiveness that relate to ovarian reserve had been reported with several inconsistent results. In one study evaluated women with unilateral endometriomas, ovaries with disease showed lower response to ovarian stimulation than contralateral healthy ovaries .However, recent study on infertile women with un-operated unilateral small endometriomas did not support difference in ovarian responsiveness. The aim was to evaluate the impact of presence of endometriomas on ovarian reserve as measured by circulating AMH. Methods: This retrospective study was carried out on 80 female patients in childbearing period attending outpatient clinic and/or inpatient department of obstetrics and gynecology at Tanat University Hospital and the study was conducted directly after approval in the period from Apri, 2019 till April 2020. Group (A): Study group: 60 female patients aged between 20 to 30 years old GROUP (B): Control group: 20 age matched female with healthy ovaries. Results: there is no statistical significant difference between groups as regard Menarche (years), Regularity and Amount of menstrual blood flow. There is statistical significant difference between groups as regard fixed tender Right Ventricular Failure. But there are no statistical significant differences between groups as regard nodule in rectovaginal septum, fixed tender adnexal masses, association with adenomyosis and infertility. There is highly statistical significant difference between case and control groups as regard AMH levels. there are highly statistical significant positive correlation between duration of endometriosis and each of presence of pelvic pain, cyst diameter and Visual Analogue Scale. Conclusions: Women with endometrioma have significantly lower serum AMH levels and seem to experience a more rapid decline in serum AMH levels than age matched counterparts, suggesting a harmful effect of endometrioma per se on ovarian reserve.

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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AND ITS VACCINE AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS OF TERTIARY TEACHING UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH INDIA

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare ◽

10.18410/jebmh/2016/987 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (86) ◽

pp. 4688-4691

Author(s):

Raghupathi Mahitha ◽

Arunprasath T. S

Keyword(s):

Human Papilloma Virus ◽

South India ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

University Hospital ◽

Papilloma Virus ◽

Tertiary Teaching ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

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Impulsive behaviors in female patients with eating disorders in a university hospital in northern Taiwan

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association ◽

10.1016/j.jfma.2011.07.010 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 110 (9) ◽

pp. 607-610 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Kuei-Yu Liang ◽

Mei-Chih Meg Tseng

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

University Hospital ◽

Female Patients ◽

Northern Taiwan

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Placebo use in clinical practice by nurses in an Iranian teaching hospital

Nursing Ethics ◽

10.1177/0969733011398093 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 364-373 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Nayereh Baghcheghi ◽

Hamid Reza Koohestani

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Placebo Treatment ◽

Self Report ◽

University Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Past ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

The present study was carried out to explore Iranian nurses’ use of placebos in clinical practice and their knowledge and attitude towards its use. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted using self-report questionnaires. All nurses working in a university hospital in Arak (n = 342) were invited to participate in the study. Among 295 respondents, 221 (75%) reported that they had used at least one placebo within the past year and 179 (81%) told patients they were receiving actual medication. The most common reason and symptom for placebo use were after unjustified demand for medication and pain, respectively. Only 60 (20.33%) of the nurses believed that placebos should never be used. Results showed that most nurses in our study had used placebos and probably will continue to use them. Placebo use is viewed as ethically permissible among nurses. Some patients benefit from the placebos, but their use raises ethical questions. The role of placebo treatment, its mechanisms, and its ethics issues should be taught to nurses.

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Awareness, Practice, Knowledge and Attitude toward the COVID-19 among Antenatal Patients at Tertiary Care Hospital

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i37a32003 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 228-234

Author(s):

Fahmida Parveen ◽

Samia Aijaz ◽

Sakeena Ahmed Memon ◽

Hina Akmal

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

University Hospital ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Preventive Practice ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Practice Knowledge

Objective: To determine the awareness, practice, knowledge and attitude toward the Covid 19 among antenatal patients at tertiary care Hospital. Methodology: This was a cross sectional survey which was conducted at Gynae and obstetrics department at Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad. Study duration was six months from March 2020 to August 2020. All the pregnant women visited antenatal clinic age 18 to 40 years and either of parity were included. All the pregnant females were interviewed by using a questioner regarding awareness, attitude and practice toward the Covid19 after taking informed consent. All the data was recorded via study proforma. Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Results: Total 173 pregnant women were interview regarding COVID-19, their mean age was 29.34+13.12 years. Most of the women were presented with age between 18 to 37 years. 70.5% were multigravida and majority of women were uneducated. Mostly women 75.1% had heard regarding. 72.8% women said, they should stay at home and 25.4% said should wear the face mask, while 38.7% said the women should inform the health care provider in advance before visit to Hospital if developed any symptom. Most of the women had good knowledge and attitude, while preventive practice was found to be unsatisfactory. Conclusion: knowledge and awareness were found to adequate; while preventive practice has been observed unsatisfactory among pregnant women during antenatal clinic. Clinicians should provide appropriate counseling to reassure and elucidate doubts of pregnancy females regarding COVID-19 during antenatal visits.

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Risk profiles for sexually transmitted diseases among patients attending the venereal disease clinic at Alexandria Main University Hospital

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal ◽

10.26719/1999.5.4.740 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 740-754

Author(s):

S. R. Mostafa ◽

O. H. Roshdy

Keyword(s):

Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽

Sexual Partner ◽

High Frequency ◽

Venereal Disease ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Laboratory Diagnosis ◽

University Hospital ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Female Patients ◽

Disease Clinic

Risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases [STDs] were assessed among 54 male and 36 female patients attending a venereal disease clinic. Sociodemographic data and information on sexual behaviour/STD history were collected. Patients were examined and specimens taken for laboratory diagnosis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the significant predictors of genital infections among the male patients were: being unmarried, having multiple sexual partners, exposure to a symptomatic sexual partner, high frequency of intercourse per week, having repeated episode[s]of STDs and practising coitus interfemoris. In the female patients, exposure to a symptomatic sexual partner and high frequency of intercourse per week were the only significant predictors

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