scholarly journals The animal bites cases in Meybod and Ardakan cities of Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 109-111
Author(s):  
Jamshid Ayatollahi ◽  
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Fatemeh Behnaz ◽  
Nasim Dehghani Firuzabadi ◽  
Mahdie Hamidfar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Important Public Health ◽  
Epidemiological Features ◽  
Two Cities ◽  
Animal Bites ◽  
Prevention Center ◽  
Rabies Prevention ◽  
Epidemiological Information

Rabies is one of the most common diseases between humans and animals and is an important public health priority. This study was performed to investigate the epidemiological features of animal bites referred to rabies prevention centers in Meybod and Ardakan towns (Iran) in 2018 and 2019. The present research was a cross-sectional descriptive study. All cases of animal bites registered in the rabies prevention center of Meybod and Ardakan cities during 2018 and 2019 were investigated. The data was analyzed for demographic and epidemiological information using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Finally, was analyzed by SPSS version 20. The results of the study showed that 848 cases of animal bites have occurred in two cities, which is more common in adolescents and males. The most common animals causing bite were cats and dogs in these areas. Because of the large number of animal bites in the mentioned cities, the need for planning for educational and care activities to reduce the cases of bites is recommended

scholarly journals Hasil diagnostik Mycobacterium tuberculosis dengan pewarnaan Ziehl-Neelsen pada penderita batuk ≥2 minggu di Puskesmas Ranotana, Puskesmas Wenang, dan Puskesmas Sario Manado

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ireine S. Waworuntu ◽  
John . Porotu'o ◽  
Olivia A. Waworuntu
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Public Health Service ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Right

Abstract: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). In Indonesia, there are about 430.000 new cases, of which 61.000 cases ended in death. This disease has many clinical varieties, therefore, a gold standard for the right and exact diagnosis is needed. The examination of sputum by using Ziehl-Neelsen staining must be more improved for public health service. This study aimed to determine the profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (acid-fast bacteria) among patients with coughing ≥2 weeks at Ranotana, Wenang and Sario Primary Health Cares (PHCs) by using Ziehl-Neelsen staining. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Samples were obtained by using total sampling method during the period of September 2015 - December 2015. The results showed that there were 38 cases of coughing ≥2 weeks as follows: 15 cases at Wenang PHC, 13 cases at Ranotana PHC, and 10 cases at Sario PHC. The examination of acid-fast bacteria from the 38 cases of three PHCs showed that 1 case (2.7%) had acid-fast bacteria (++). Conclusion: In this study, there was only one case (2,7%) with positive Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Keywords: cough more than two weeks, tuberculosis, BTA Abstrak: Tuberkulosis adalah suatu penyakit infeksi yang disebabkan oleh Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). Indonesia memiliki sekitar 430.000 kasus baru dimana 61.000 kasus berakhir dengan kematian. Penyakit ini memiliki gejala klinis yang bervariasi sehingga perlu ditetapkan standar baku untuk menegakkan diagnosis lebih cepat dan akurat. Pemeriksaan sputum dengan pewarnaan Ziehl-Neelsen harus lebih ditingkatkan pada pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran Mycobacterium tuberculosis (basil tahan asam, BTA) dengan pewarnaan Ziehl-Neelsen pada pasien batuk ≥2 minggu di Puskesmas Wenang, Puskesmas Ranotana, dan Puskesmas Sario Kota Manado. Jenis penelitian ini deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan cara total sampling pada kurun waktu September 2015 - Desember 2015. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 38 kasus batuk ≥2 minggu yaitu 15 kasus di Puskesmas Wenang, 13 kasus di Puskesmas Ranotana dan 10 kasus di Puskesmas Sario. Pada pemeriksaan (BTA) di Puskesmas Wenang, Puskesmas Ranotana dan Puskesmas Sario didapatkan BTA (++) 2,7% sedangkan BTA (-) 97,3%.Simpulan: Pada penelitian ini didapatkan 1 kasus (2,7%) Mycobacterium tuberculosis positif

scholarly journals Burnout Among Formal Caregivers and Risk of Violence Against Institutionalized Elderly

2020 ◽  
pp. 247-262
Author(s):  
Susana Valido ◽  
Ermelinda do Carmo Caldeira ◽  
Felismina Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Formal Caregivers

Sociodemographic changes occurring in past decades are reflected as increased population aging, resulting in a higher need to institutionalize elderly. Violence against elderly is a relevant public health problem. The aims of the present cross-sectional exploratory and descriptive study with a quantitative approach were to analyze burnout among formal caregivers at institutions for elderly and to assess the risk of violence against institutionalized elderly. As a part of project ESACA—Envelhecer com Segurança no Alentejo (Prevenir as Quedas e a Violência sobre Idosos)—Compreender para Agir (Aging Safely in Alentejo [Preventing Falls and Violence against Elderly]), the present study analyzed 34 formal caregivers from three institutions that provide care to elderly in the Evora district, Portugal. No situations involving violence against institutionalized elderly were detected. Most participants (96.3%) did not exhibit burnout, although they did report feeling physically and emotionally tired.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices of Wound Care Among Animal Bite Cases Attended at Institute of Public Health

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Rowshan Ara ◽  
Md Nasir Uddin ◽  
Md Abdul Wahab ◽  
Shahneela Ferdousi ◽  
Lubna Khondker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Medicine Today ◽  
Attending Physicians

Animal bite is common in Bangladesh. A cross sectional  type of descriptive study was carried out at the Institute of  Public Health (IPH), Dhaka to find out the knowledge and  practices related to wound care among animal bite cases  during the month of February, 1998. A total of 200 patients  were interviewed, 55% of them came from urban area.  Maximum (65.5%) patients were teenagers and adult (above  13 yrs.) with mean age 22.15 yrs. Male and female ratio  was 80.5:19.5. Majority of cases were poor (76.5%) and  only 12% attained educational level of SSC pass or above.  In 92.5% cases dog was the biting animal, 60% of which  were stray. Only 91(45.5%) patients took immediate  measures for wound care. Of them only 11 patients knew  and washed the wound by soap and water and 3 patients did  it after getting advice from physicians. 134 (67%) patients  consulted with physicians one hour to several days after,  whereas 33% within one hour. Among the attending  physicians 31.5% were MBBS doctors but 57.5% were  Kabiraz, Fakir, Moullana and others. In 50 present animal  bite cases, Fold remedies or herbal medicine were advised  in comparison to 42% for vaccination. But only 3 (1.5%)  patients got the message of wound care by washing with  soap and water. Emphasis on planning on educational  programme on "What people should do after an animal  bite" has been recommended. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v24i1.14111 Medicine TODAY Vol.24(1) 2012 pp.27-30

scholarly journals Emotions of students involved in cases of bullying

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 344-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julliane Messias Cordeiro Sampaio ◽  
Gabriela Valente Santos ◽  
Wanderlei Abadio de Oliveira ◽  
Jorge Luiz da Silva ◽  
Marcelo Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
School Bullying ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sixth Grade Students ◽  
High Prevalence

The objective was to estimate the prevalence of school bullying and identify the emotions of students involved. In this cross-sectional and descriptive study, a questionnaire was applied to 232 sixth-grade students of a public school. The results show a large number of students involved in bullying (39.6%): 22.2% were victims and 17.4% were aggressors. Anger was the most frequent emotion experienced by the victims when suffering aggression, while most aggressors reported that no emotions were experienced when abusing their peers. The high prevalence of bullying, its characteristics and the negative consequences that arise make it a public health problem. This study covers the importance of identifying emotions associated with school bullying, a subject seldom explored, which can contribute to the development of integral healthcare delivered to students.

scholarly journals Information gap amongst animal bite victims and their care givers: a study conducted at anti rabies centers of a city in North India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3942
Author(s):  
Amudeep Singh ◽  
Amarjeet Singh
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
North India ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Information Gap ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Animal Bites

Background: Animal bites are a neglected public health problem. The irony is that majority of mortalities are due to unawareness of wound management procedures and prevailing various myths and misconceptions. There is dearth of evidence pertaining to it thus we aim to ascertain the information gap amongst victims regarding various aspects of managing animal bites.Methods: A cross sectional study was undertaken at ARCs of Chandigarh. 100 purposively selected animal bite victims were interviewed from January 2015 to April 2015. Information Gap was ascertained by using pre tested semi structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using EpiInfo and MS Excel.Results: An overall high information gap of 63.5% was seen amongst the knowledge of respondents’ i.e. materials to be used, time and duration for wound washing; place of reporting; knowledge pertaining to disease caused by animal bites and it’s prevention strategies; vaccination related information; location and timing of ARCs.Conclusions: A definitive information gap needs to be addressed through to implementation of public health promotion based programmes. 

scholarly journals Burnout Among Formal Caregivers and Risk of Violence Against Institutionalized Elderly

2022 ◽  
pp. 1392-1407
Author(s):  
Susana Valido ◽  
Ermelinda do Carmo Caldeira ◽  
Felismina Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Formal Caregivers

Sociodemographic changes occurring in past decades are reflected as increased population aging, resulting in a higher need to institutionalize elderly. Violence against elderly is a relevant public health problem. The aims of the present cross-sectional exploratory and descriptive study with a quantitative approach were to analyze burnout among formal caregivers at institutions for elderly and to assess the risk of violence against institutionalized elderly. As a part of project ESACA—Envelhecer com Segurança no Alentejo (Prevenir as Quedas e a Violência sobre Idosos)—Compreender para Agir (Aging Safely in Alentejo [Preventing Falls and Violence against Elderly]), the present study analyzed 34 formal caregivers from three institutions that provide care to elderly in the Evora district, Portugal. No situations involving violence against institutionalized elderly were detected. Most participants (96.3%) did not exhibit burnout, although they did report feeling physically and emotionally tired.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence and sociocultural conditionants of Chagas disease in school aged children of marginal zones of Asunción

1998 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ninfa I. Vera ◽  
Marisel Maldonado ◽  
Gloria Yaluff ◽  
Luis Simancas ◽  
Antonieta Rojas de Arias
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Rural Populations ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Marginal Zones

Chagas disease is becoming a public health problem in Latin America due to the wide distribution, the high prevalence, the magnitude of the damage caused and the difficulties to control it. In Paraguay, the disease is mainly distributed in the departments of Paraguari, Cordillera and Central. Prevalence in marginal zones, where migrations from rural populations and endemic areas make possible the urbanization of the disease, has no been studied yet. This is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional sampling and a probabilistic system recruitment carried out in school aged children from marginal zones of Asuncion to determine the prevalence of Chagas' disease. Serological methods, parasite isolation and questionnaires were used to achieve the goals. Nine hundred and fifty three children were studied to determine the prevalence of Chagas' disease in marginal zones which was 1.4%.

scholarly journals An Investigation on the Cases of Bitten by Animals in Yazd City

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-123
Author(s):  
Jamshid Ayatollahi ◽  
◽  
Seyed Alireza Mousavi ◽  
Sina Dehghani Tafti ◽  
Seyed Hossein Shahcheraghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Prevention Center ◽  
Yazd City ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
Rabies Prevention

Common diseases between humans and animals are an important public health priority. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of animal bite referring to rabies prevention centers in Yazd University of Medical Sciences in 2018. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. All cases of animal bite were examined in the rabies prevention center of Yazd city during 2018. Demographic and epidemiological data were analyzed using SPSS 19 software. The results of the study show that 1,750 cases of bite occurred in adolescents and males. In this study, the most common bite was in the age group of 15 to 19 (33.3%) in terms of age distribution. The most common animal was bitten by cats in urban areas. According to the bite season, the highest bite in this study was summer and the lowest in spring. Given the high incidence of bite in the province, it is recommended to plan for educational and care activities to reduce the incidence of bite

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