scholarly journals ANGULAR PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ANALYSIS OF FACIAL PROFILE OF IGBOS OF ANAM COMMUNITY OF NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-97
Author(s):  
Chijioke Okeke ◽  
Theodora Omaballa
Keyword(s):  
Sex Difference ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Facial Profile ◽  
The Face ◽  
Test Of Significance ◽  
Age Range

Beauty is most expressed by the face than any other part of the body. The beauty and uniqueness of the face is determined by the sizes and shapes of various parts of the face and various facial angles. The aim of this study was to characterize the angular facial profiles of the Indigenes of Anam, for application in aesthetics. It was a cross sectional study. Sample size was 500 (250 males and 250 females) and age range was between 18 to 40 years. Facial photographs were taken with a digital camera. A computer software was used to measure the following angles: nasofrontal (NF) angle, nasomental (NM) angle, nasofacial (NFa) angle, nasolabial (NL) angle and angle of facial convexity (AFC). Means of the angles were determined and test of significance was done using student t - test. The mean age for the sample was 22.09 ± 0.46 years (females) and 23. 87 ± 0.44 years (males). Females had significantly higher values ​​than males in NF angle (females-134.00 , males-131.0 0 ), NM angle (females-129.0 0 , males-127.0 0 ), NL angle (females-78.9 0 , males-73.4 0 ) and AFC (females-165.0 0 , males-163.0 0 ). There was no significant sex difference in the value of NFa angle (females-40.9 0 , males-40.4 0 ). Some of the facial angular parameters correlated with each other in males and females but the strength of the correlations were small. This study shows that there was significant sex difference in NF, NM, NL angles and AFC, but not in NFa angle. There was mild correlation between the various facial angles in both sexes.

scholarly journals Clinical characteristics of childhood vitiligo in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 578
Author(s):  
Ehiaghe L. Anaba ◽  
Adebola O. O.
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
The Body ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Face ◽  
Exposed Part ◽  
The University

Background: Literature specifically documenting clinical characteristics of childhood vitiligo are few when compared to the documentation in adults in Nigeria. This study aims to document the clinical characteristics of childhood vitiligo.Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of 35 children diagnosed to have vitiligo from January of 2005 to December of 2010 at the dermatology outpatient clinic of the University College Hospital, (UCH) Ibadan. A proforma was used to extract socio-demographic variables and clinical features from the chats. Ethical clearance for the study was given by the research and ethics committee of the hospital.Results: Over the 5 year period, 35 out of 264 children were diagnosed to have vitiligo giving an incidence of 13.3 %. The children were made up of 34.3% males and 65.7% females. At presentation, 71.4% of the children were aged 0-10 years. In 80% of the children, age at onset of vitiligo was before age 10 years especially at age 6-10 years. The commonest area of onset was the face/scalp (51.4%) and the commonest type of vitiligo was segmental. Severity of vitiligo was <9% in 97.1% of cases. Vitiligo was in an exposed part of the body in 88.6% of the children. Only females had the genitalia as area of onset of vitiligo.Conclusions: Childhood vitiligo is mainly segmental, re-pigments well and occurs more in females. Only females have the genital area as the area of onset.

Transfusion of blood products: are the nurses prepared to care for peritransfusion?

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graciele Torezan ◽  
Emiliane Nogueira de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Vital Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transfusion Reaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Everyday Practices ◽  
Blood Banks ◽  
The Face ◽  
Age Range

ABSTRACTObjective: to assess the nurses' knowledge about the process of caring for patients who receive hemotransfusion. Method: this is a cross-sectional study, from quantitative approach, carried out in two private hospitals in Caxias do Sul. The data were collected through a closed-question questionnaire, after the approval by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculdade Nossa Senhora de Fátima with protocol number 012/09. Results: a total of 26 nurses were sampled, in the age range 31-40 (38%), female (73%). Among the respondents, most reported being informed and have received some kind of training in the theme. The major part of the subjects knew how to identify the correct answer with respect to checking the vital signs related to the transfusion and the infusion time of the hemocomponents. Concerning the main causes of hemolysis and also the attitudes adopted in the face of a transfusion reaction, more than 80% of the answers were correct. However, only 42% of the respondents knew how to identify the signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction, and 27% answered correctly about the compatibility of ABO/RH. Conclusion: the nurses have a limited knowledge about the hemotransfusion, and they know how to identify the aspects most related to everyday practices. Descriptors: blood transfusion; hemoderivative drugs; nursing; nursing care; hemotherapy service; blood banks; blood preservation.RESUMOObjetivo: verificar o conhecimento e as atitudes dos enfermeiros acerca da hemotransfusão e dos cuidados peritransfusionais. Método: estudo com delineamento transversal de abordagem quantitativa, realizado em dois hospitais de Caxias do Sul. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário com perguntas fechadas, após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade Nossa Senhora de Fátima sob o número 012/09. Resultados: incluiu-se um total de 26 enfermeiros, na faixa etária de 31 a 40 anos (38%), majoritariamente do sexo feminino (73%). Dos respondentes, a maioria referiu estar informados e ter recebido algum tipo de treinamento sobre a temática abordada. A maior parte dos sujeitos soube identificar a resposta correta quanto à verificação dos sinais vitais relacionada à transfusão e ao tempo de infusão dos hemocomponetes. Quanto às principais causa de hemólise e à atitude tomada frente a uma reação transfusional, mais de 80% acertou. Porém, somente 42% dos respondentes souberam identificar os sinais e sintomas de uma reação transfusional, e 27% responderam corretamente quanto à compatibilidade ABO/Rh. Conclusão: os enfermeiros possuem um conhecimento limitado acerca do ato hemotransfusional e sabem identificar aspectos mais ligados às práticas cotidianas. Descritores: transfusão de sangue; medicamentos hemoderivados; enfermagem; cuidados de enfermagem; serviço de Hemoterapia; bancos de sangue; preservação de sangue.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar el conocimiento de la enfermería sobre el proceso de atención con los pacientes que reciben transfusiones de sangre. Método: es um estúdio com delineamiento transversal, realizado en dos hospitales del sul de Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario después de la aprobación por el Comité de Ética en Pesquisa de la Faculdad Nossa Senhora de Fátoima con número de registro 012/09 . Resultados: se incluyeron un total de 26 enfermeros, de 31 a 40 años años de edad (38%), en su mayoría mujeres (73%). De los encuestados, la mayoría informó haber sido informado y que han recibido alguna capacitación sobre el tema. La mayoría de los sujetos podían identificar la respuesta correcta com respecto a los signos vitales relacionados con la transfusión y el tiempo de infusión de hemocomponentes. Como la principal causa de la hemólisis y las acciones resultantes de una reacción transfusional, más del 80% de hit. Sin embargo, sólo el 42% de los encuestados para identificar los signos y síntomas de una reacción a la transfusión, y el 27% contestó correctamente acerca de la compatibilidad de ABO/RH. Conclusión: las enfermeras tienen un conocimiento limitado sobre la atención peritransfusional, identificar los cuidados más relacionados con las prácticas cotidianas. Descriptores: transfusión sanguínea; medicamentos hemoderivados; enfermería; atención de enfermería; servicio de hemoterapia; bancos de sangre; conservación de la sangre. 

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Use of Herbal Medication for Dermatological Conditions in South-South Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
Bolaji I. Otike-Odibi ◽  
Enu Timipre ◽  
Dasetima Altraide
Keyword(s):  
Skin Lesions ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Dermatology Clinic ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The Face ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Age Range

Aims:  To assess the prevalence of herbal use and factors that predispose (predictors). dermatology patients to the use of herbal preparations and medications at the Dermatology clinic of University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross sectional design was used. Place and Duration of Study: The Dermatology clinic in UPTH over a four-month period. (September 2020- December 2020). Methodology: Data was collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire designed by the study researchers. It consisted of demographic characteristics, dermatologic history and participant’s awareness, use, duration of use, outcome, side-effects and cost of remedy to herbal medications as well as overall satisfaction. Results: One hundred and seventy patients were recruited for the study over the four-month period. The age range was 1 to 75 years with mean age of 30.8years ±14.9   with a male to female ratio of 1:1.7. There were females 63.5%, with participants being mostly in their third decade 28.2%, single 65.3% with tertiary level of education 64.1%.  Most dermatologic lesions started as rashes 50.6%, itching 48.8% with the hands (48.2%) and the legs (47.6%) being the most affected parts of the body. 85% of participants were aware of herbal use and 37.6% had used them to treat dermatological lesions. Some herbs used include “gbogbonise”, ginger, garlic, paw-paw leaf, lemon, lime moringa and turmeric. Predictors for herbal use were lesions on the face and duration of skin lesions for (1-5 years).    Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of herbal use for dermatologic conditions in this locality with a female preponderance. Healing of dermatological lesions with the herbs was not recorded.  Duration of skin lesion and lesion location on the face were identified predictors of herbal use for dermatologic conditions in this locality. This study is important because it shows that people are interested in herbal treatments and8 are looking for suitable alternatives to medicinal oral and topical therapies.   

Application of ICF-CY Core Sets in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 017-021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khairunnisa Mukhtiar ◽  
Shahnaz Ibrahim ◽  
Mukhtiar Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Spastic Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Functional Assessments ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets ◽  
Age Range

AbstractIn this study, we applied brief age-specific core sets of international classification of functioning, disability, and health in children and youth (ICF-CY) in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. One hundred children with spastic CP, age range 1 to 6 years, were included in the study. Thirty-one age-specific brief ICF core sets were applied to children with spastic CP to assess their functional status. Common areas of impairments in children with spastic CP were the body functions and activities and participation. Environmental factors were also a major limitation in the care of CP. The application of ICF core sets provides a novel and standardized approach in describing the functional profile of children with CP. Through application of these core sets, we can standardize the functional assessments of CP worldwide.

Self perceived oro-facial behaviour and malocclusion among young adults in Hyderabad city

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dasari Tejaswini ◽  
Suhas Kulkarni ◽  
Dolar Doshi ◽  
Adepu Srilatha
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundAesthetic alterations in the face can be self-perceived and can affect quality of life in young adults.ObjectiveTo assess the impact of malocclusion on self- perceived oro-facial behaviour among young adults.MethodsA Cross sectional study was conducted among 638 young adults (aged 18–21 years) of Hyderabad city. One college from each of the five zones of the Hyderabad city (five colleges) were selected by simple random sampling procedure. A 21-item Oro-facial investment scale (OFIS) questionnaire assessing self-perceived oral health knowledge, attitude, practice and Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) assessing the severity of malocclusion was used. Data were analysed with standard statistical software (SPSS, Statistical package for the social sciences, version 20.0). p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsMales had higher mean scores for knowledge (2.90 ± 0.49) than females (2.73 ± 0.82) and was statistically significant (p = 0.002*). No statistically significant gender differences were found in relation to attitude and practice. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that there was a significant difference in all the three scores (knowledge, attitude, practice) with respect to age, with significantly high score for knowledge and practice among 18 year old subjects (p = 0.0001*; p = 0.0003* respectively) and attitude among 21 year old subjects (p = 0.0049*). No statistically significant age, gender differences were found in relation to DAI scores. Upon correlation, DAI significantly and positively correlated with knowledge (p = 0.03*) and attitude (p = 0.0001*).ConclusionThis study has shown significant impact of malocclusion on the self-perceived oro-facial behaviour.

scholarly journals The Utilization of Protective Face Masks among Polish Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic: Do We Pass the Exam?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 841
Author(s):  
Radomir Reszke ◽  
Łukasz Matusiak ◽  
Piotr K. Krajewski ◽  
Marta Szepietowska ◽  
Rafał Białynicki-Birula ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Who Criteria ◽  
The Face ◽  
Health Organization

Relevant personal protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic include face masks, possibly decreasing the risk of infection among the general population and healthcare workers (HCW) if utilized properly. The aim of the study was to assess whether different Polish HCW utilize face masks according to the 2020 World Health Organization guidance (WHO) criteria. This cross-sectional study included 1156 respondents who participated in an internet survey evaluating mask-related behaviors. All the WHO criteria were complied with by 1.4% of participants, regardless of medical profession, specialty or place of employment. HCW mostly adhered to criterion 1 (C1; strict covering of the face and mouth with the mask; 90.8%), C4 (washing/disinfecting the hands after touching/taking off the mask; 49%) and C3 (taking off the mask properly without touching the anterior surface; 43.4%), whereas C2 (avoidance of touching the mask with hands) was complied with least commonly (6.8%). HCW with mask-induced itch (31.6%) complied to C2 less often (odds ratio 0.53; p = 0.01). The study reveals that Polish HCW rarely adhere to all the 2020 WHO guidance criteria on the use of masks, whereas the adherence to particular criteria is variable and may be associated with the presence of skin-related conditions and other factors. Better compliance with the recommendations in the future is necessary to increase personal safety of HCW and prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

scholarly journals Association between Short Hours of Sleep and Overweight/Obesity in Mexican Adolescent Population: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 939
Author(s):  
Ana Fresan ◽  
Alma Delia Genis-Mendoza ◽  
María Lilia López-Narváez ◽  
Tania Guadalupe Gómez-Peralta ◽  
Daniela Georgina Aguilar-Velázquez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obese Adolescent ◽  
School Based ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Mexican Adolescents

Background/Aim: Obesity in adolescents is increasing; as such, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity in Mexican adolescents and examine its possible association with hours of sleep. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was carried out. This study included 863 adolescents aged between 11 and 16 years. The prevalence of obesity was estimated using the body mass index (BMI). The duration of sleep (and other information) was assessed by a self-reported questionnaire. The Cochran–Mantel–Hansel test for categorical variables and a general linear model for continuous variables were used to evaluate the interaction effect of BMI and sex with respect to sleeping and assessed activity conditions. Results: It was found that 47.6% of the adolescents were overweight/obese. Men were more frequently overweight/obese than women (52.6% vs. 41.8%, p = 0.002). Moreover, overweight/obese adolescents were younger and spent fewer daily hours watching television (p < 0.05). Men practiced sports more hours per week than women (p = 0.04). However, women spent more daily time on the internet (p = 0.05), and overweight/obese adolescent women slept fewer hours than overweight/obese men and adolescents with normal weight (p = 0.008). Conclusions: The development of strategies for the prevention of overweight/obesity and the improvement of sleep duration should include a gender perspective to improve health habits in Mexican adolescents.

scholarly journals Determining Orthodontic Knowledge and Awareness in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 030157422110221
Author(s):  
Jyoti Mishra ◽  
Sudhir Kapoor ◽  
Jitendra Bhagchandani ◽  
Sonahita Agarwal ◽  
Vaibhav Vashishta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group I ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Ethical Clearance ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim and Objective: To assess the level of awareness among local adult population (orthodontically untreated) regarding orthodontic treatment and procedures. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was planned by accessing 100 subjects comprising of 2 groups (50 male and 50 female). After due ethical clearance, a self-structured questionnaire consisting of 17 questions was given to a group of randomly selected 100 individuals with an age range of 20 to 30 years. Results: The overall awareness of orthodontics as a speciality among both the groups was only 52% to 56%. Statistically insignificant difference was found in the knowledge and awareness of orthodontic treatment among both male and female subjects, that is, Group I and II. Also, those who knew about the orthodontic treatment did not opt for it because of high cost and longer duration involved. Conclusion: More than half of the population is unaware of the scope of orthodontic treatment, and thus, they do not seek any assistance. Hence, more efforts are needed to create awareness about orthodontics and the associated benefits.

scholarly journals The importance of dysphagia screening and nutritional assessment in hospitalized patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Amaro Andrade ◽  
Carolina Araújo dos Santos ◽  
Heloísa Helena Firmino ◽  
Carla de Oliveira Barbosa Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Global Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Subjective Global Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knee Height

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine frequency of dysphagia risk and associated factors in hospitalized patients as well as to evaluate nutritional status by using different methods and correlate the status with scores of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 909 inpatients of a philanthropic hospital. For the diagnosis of dysphagia we used an adapted and validated Brazilian version of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). The nutritional status was evaluated through the subjective global assessment, and anthropometric measurements included weight, calf and arm circumference, and knee height. The Mann-Whitney test, associations using the Pearson’s χ2 and Spearman’s correlation were used to verify differences between the groups. Results: The prevalence of dysphagia risk was 10.5%, and aging was the associated factor with this condition. Patients at risk presented lower values of arm and calf circumference, variables that correlated inversely with the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) score. Malnutrition was observed in 13.2% of patients based on the subjective global assessment and in 15.2% based on the Body Mass Index. Conclusion: Screening for dysphagia and malnutrition should be introduced in hospitals routine to avoid or minimize damages caused by dysphagia or malnutrition, especially among older people.

scholarly journals The Accuracy of Broselow Tape Weight Estimate among Pediatric Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turki M. AlHarbi ◽  
Abdullaziz AlGarni ◽  
Fasial AlGamdi ◽  
Mona Jawish ◽  
Tariq Ahmad Wani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Actual Weight ◽  
Medical City

Objective.To determine the accuracy of the Broselow Tape (BT) versions 2007 and 2011 in estimating weight among pediatric population.Methods.A cross-sectional study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City and six schools across Riyadh province on 1–143-month-old children. BT 2007 and 2011 estimated weights were recorded. Both tapes via the child’s height produce an estimated weight, which was compared with the actual weight.Results.A total of 3537 children were recruited. The height (cm) of the subjects was97.7±24.1and the actual weight (kg) was16.07±8.9, whereas the estimated weight determined by BT 2007 was15.87±7.56and by BT 2011 was16.38±7.95. Across all the five age groups, correlation between actual weight and BT 2007 ranged between 0.702 and 0.788, while correlation between actual weight and BT 2011 ranged between 0.698 and 0.788. Correlation between BT 2007 and BT 2011 across all the five age groups ranged from 0.979 to 0.989. Accuracy of both the tape versions was adversely affected when age was >95 months and body weight was >26 kilograms.Conclusions.Our study showed that BT 2007 and 2011 provided accurate estimation of the body weight based on measured body height. However, 2011 version provided more precise estimate for weight.

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