scholarly journals Parental Awareness About School Backpack, Weight Carried by Their Children and related Musculoskeletal Problems

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Gita Dhakal Chalise ◽  
Samjhana Sherpa ◽  
Mamata Bharati ◽  
Ambu KC
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Parental Awareness ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Backpack Weight

Introduction: Backpacks are a convenient means to carry essential educational materials for school children. Backpack design, carrying technique and its load is related to several health consequences i.e., altered gait, bad posture and musculoskeletal pain. Parental awareness and their supervision can help their children to carry appropriate school backpack with rationale weight. Therefore, this study aims to assess parental awareness about school backpacks; identify backpack weight carried by their children and identify children’s musculoskeletal complaints with their parents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. The study consisted of purposively selected 94 parents whose children were studying in grade VI to VIII at local school. Face to face interview of around 30 minutes duration was taken by using semi structured interview schedule. Backpack weight was identified by weighing children with and without bag in their school and subtracted to identify the actual backpack weight. Data was analysed by using SPSS version 20 and described by using descriptive statistics. Results: In this study, more than 90% parents were aware of the recommended weight of school backpack i.e., <15% of body weight. About 96% parents answered that backpack should be light; similar percentage told that it should have well-padded shoulder straps and 87% answered that it should be appropriate to child’s age and weight. Around 70% to 90% parents were aware of appropriate handling of school backpacks. While identifying parental awareness about musculoskeletal effects of backpacks, they told as shoulder pain (79%), fatigue (76%) and neck pain (56%). In this study, 72% children were carrying backpacks greater than the recommended weights. Their parents told that children often had complaints of shoulder pain (78%) and neck pain (69%) Conclusions: Most parents were aware of the standards and handling of school backpack but in reality, more than two third of their children were carrying heavy school backpacks.

PREVALENCE OF NECK PAIN AMONG TAILORS IN NORTH GUJARAT - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-51
Author(s):  
Nipa V. Patel ◽  
Roshani A. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
The Common ◽  
North Gujarat ◽  
Awkward Posture

Background: - Neck pain is one of the common musculoskeletal problems faced by tailors due to constant work on the sewing machine with the awkward posture. Aim:-The aim of study is to nd out the prevalence of neck pain among Tailors. Objective:-To nd out the prevalence of neck pain among Tailors use of self questionnaire. Materials And Methodology:-Across sectional study was performed among 100 tailors working in North Gujarat to determine the prevalence of neck pain in them. Aself – questionnaire was used. Result: - 91% prevalence of neck pain was found among the tailors in North Gujarat. Also 67% tailors have activity limitation. Conclusion: -The prevalence of neck pain among Tailors in North Gujarat is found to be highest (91%). Neck pain is one of the common condition contributing to the increase in functional disability

scholarly journals Violence Experience among Immigrants and Refugees: A Cross-Sectional Study in Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Napolitano ◽  
Luciano Gualdieri ◽  
Gabriella Santagati ◽  
Italo Francesco Angelillo
Keyword(s):  
Partner Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immigrants And Refugees ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Different Characteristics

The objectives of this cross-sectional investigation among a random sample of immigrants and refugees in Italy were to gain an insight into the extent and type of the episodes of violence and to assess their association with different characteristics. Data was collected from September 2016 to July 2017 using a face-to-face structured interview. A total of 503 subjects participated. Overall, 46.5% and 40% of the sample reported having experienced some form of violence in Italy at least once since they arrived and during the last 12 months. Psychological violence was the most common form experienced by 53.2% of the participants, 40.3% experiencing physical violence, 18.9% economic violence, and only 6.5% intimate partner violence. The risk of experiencing at least one form of violence in the last 12 months in Italy was more likely to occur among immigrants who have been in Italy much longer and less likely in those who lived in a camp. The number of episodes of violence experienced since they arrived in Italy was significantly higher in female, in those who have been in Italy much longer and in those who had experienced at least one racially discriminatory episode of violence, whereas those with middle and high school or above educational level and those who did not experience psychological consequences of the violence had experienced a lower number of episodes. These results must be used to strengthen interventions and policies aimed at preventing violence among this population.

scholarly journals Preference for Male Child in Two Semiurban Communities of Pune

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi Bhatnagar ◽  
Puja Dudeja ◽  
Ashok Jindal
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Son Preference ◽  
Male Child ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Joint Family ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

ABSTRACT A strong preference for male child exists in our society. Most of the factors that compel or favor son preference are social in origin. A cross-sectional study was conducted to ascertain preference for male child in married females of two semiurban communities in Pune and determinants thereof. Unit of study was a married woman in reproductive age group of 16 to 45 years. A close-ended, pretested structured interview schedule was prepared. Face-to-face interview was conducted with the respondents. Preference for a male child was taken as presence of sex preference in the respondent. Data was analyzed using EPI 2002 software. Preference for male child was present in half of the respondents. Remaining half believed that it is not necessary for each couple to have a male child. Proportion of women with preference for a male child decreased as the educational level of women increased and it was found that there was a significant linear relationship between literacy status and son preference (p < 0.05). Significantly more (64%) of joint family respondents had son preference than nuclear family (40%). The odds of a respondent from a joint family having a son preference were 2.6 times that of a respondent in nuclear (p < 0.05). Hindus had significantly more preference for male child as compared to non-Hindus. The most common reason for desire to have a male child was ‘an expectation of security in old age’. Others reasons included ‘to perform last rites’ and ‘to make in-laws happy’. How to cite this article Dudeja P, Singh A, Jindal A, Bhatnagar N. Preference for Male Child in Two Semiurban Communities of Pune. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2013;47(3):144-147.

scholarly journals A study of the morbidity pattern among the elderly population in Vadodara, Gujarat

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 2608
Author(s):  
Pranay A. Jadav ◽  
Neha R. Bavarva
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Aging is an inevitable process. Old age persons are more vulnerable to physical and social problems. The objective was to study the prevalence of health problems among elderly population.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 600 old age persons living in villages of Vadodara district. Their socio-demographic profile and morbidity pattern were assessed by face to face interview. Data were analysed by epi info version 7.Results: Around 65% of study participants have musculoskeletal problems; obesity was prevalent in 46.2% which was more in females (53%) than in males (41%). Depression was more in females 76.2% as compared to males (40%). Prevalence of diabetes and hypertension were 18.7% and 30.33% respectively.Conclusions: Present study reveals that old age persons from various health problems which show the need for comprehensive health programs especially for elderly population.

scholarly journals Stress association with neck and shoulder pain among male taxi drivers in Shah Alam, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1268
Author(s):  
Hassan Omar Ads ◽  
Muhammad Zaki ◽  
Haitham Assem Abdalrazak ◽  
Mohammed Faez Baobaid ◽  
Mohammed A. Abdalqader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Taxi Drivers ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain

Background: Drivers are often involved in events that elevate their stress levels. Drivers also experience musculoskeletal pain. The association of psychological stress with neck and shoulder pain (NSP) among drivers is not well understood. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the stress associated with NSP among male taxi drivers in Shah Alam, Malaysia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to explore the psychological stress associated with neck and shoulder pain among male taxi drivers aged 20 to 40 years old in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Data was collected using a self-modified questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic questions for section A, stress level questions for section B and neck and shoulder pain for section C. A total of 89 taxi drivers from Shah Alam, Malaysia were selected using convenience sampling.Results: A total of 95.5% of taxi drivers experienced stress, 95.5% experienced neck pain and 50.6% experienced shoulder pain. However, the result also indicated that stress did not have an association with neck pain (p=0.140) and shoulder pain (p=0.285) among male taxi drivers in Shah Alam, Malaysia.Conclusions: There is no association between psychological stress and neck-shoulder pain among male taxi drivers in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Prescription in Locker Box (PILBOX): Remodeling of the Medication Collection Process (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lim Jit Fan Christina ◽  
Goh Boon Kwang ◽  
Chee Wing Ling Vivian ◽  
Tang Woh Peng ◽  
Goh Qiuling Bandy
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Prescription Medications ◽  
Pharmacy Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Ranking Score ◽  
Study Team ◽  
Willingness To Use

BACKGROUND Traditionally, patients wishing to obtain their prescription medications have had to present themselves physically at pharmacy counters and collect their medications via face-to-face interactions with pharmacy staff. Prescription in Locker Box (PILBOX) is a new innovation which allows patients and their caregivers to collect their medication asynchronously, 24/7 at their convenience, from medication lockers instead of from pharmacy staff and at any time convenient to them instead of being restricted to pharmacy operating hours. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the willingness by patients/caregivers to use this new innovation and factors that affect their willingness. METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted over 2 months at 2 public primary healthcare centres in Singapore. Patients or caregivers who were at least 21 yo and turned up at the pharmacies to collect medications were administered a self-developed 3-part questionnaire face-to-face by trained study team members, if they gave their consent to participate in the study. RESULTS A total of 222 participants completed the study. About 40% of them participants were willing to use the PILBOX to collect their medications. Amongst the participants who were keen to use the PILBOX service, slightly more than half (i.e. 52.8%) of them were willing to pay for the PILBOX service. The participants felt that the ease of use (3.46±1.21 i.e. mean of ranking score ± standard deviation) of the PILBOX was the most important factor that would affect their willingness to use the medication pick up service. This was followed by “waiting time” (3.37±1.33), cost of using the medication pick up service (2.96±1.44) and 24/7 accessibility (2.62±1.35). This study also found that age (p=0.006), language literacy (p=0.000), education level (p=0.000), working status (p=0.011) and personal monthly income (p=0.009) were factors that affected the willingness of the patients or caregivers to use the PILBOX. CONCLUSIONS Patients and caregivers are keen to use PILBOX to collect their medications for its convenience and the opportunity to save time, if it is easy to use and not costly.

scholarly journals Nutritional status of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients attending Kasr Alainy MS unit: an exploratory cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab E. Afifi ◽  
Rania I. Shehata ◽  
Asmaa F. El Sayed ◽  
El Sayed M. Hammad ◽  
Marwa R. Salem
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Measurement ◽  
Impact Scale

Abstract Background Nutrition was claimed to be a factor in MS causation, course, complications, and management. Several studies were conducted to assess the nutritional status of MS patients; however, few studies were conducted to assess this problem in Egypt. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to assess the nutritional status of a sample of MS patients. Methods The researchers conducted an exploratory cross-sectional study among 76 relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients attending Kasr Alainy Multiple Sclerosis Unit (KAMSU) from October 2018 to January 2019 to assess the nutritional status of a sample of MS patients. Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire including an inquiry about the socioeconomic status, and nutritional status using anthropometric measurements, patient-generated subjective global assessment (PG-SGA), semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaires (SQFFQ), and hemoglobin level measurement. Assessment of fatigue was done using the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale 5-items version. Results The mean age of the study participants was 30 ± 6 years. The disease duration ranged from 2 to 264 months. Malnutrition was prevalent among 67.1% (27.6 % overweight, 36.8% obese, and 2.6% underweight). Half of the investigated patients were anemic. According to the PG-SGA, more than half of the studied patients (53.9%) were classified as moderately or suspected malnourished. The unhealthy dietary habits such as taking only a few meals, junk food intake and skipping breakfast were observed in considerable proportions of the group. The SQFFQ revealed overconsumption of energy and fat, and less than acceptable consumption of dietary fibers by most of the studied patients. Conclusions Overweight, obesity, anemia, and unhealthy dietary habits were prevalent among the RRMS patients attending the KAMSU. Nutrition care service is extremely needed for this group of patients.

scholarly journals Student and educator perspectives on virtual institutional introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar A. Almohammed ◽  
Lama H. Alotaibi ◽  
Shatha A. Ibn Malik
Keyword(s):  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Virtual Training ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has required governments around the world to suspend face-to-face learning for school and university students. Colleges of pharmacy are faced with the challenge of training students in hospitals that are under considerable pressure at this time. The government of Saudi Arabia has moved all classes and training online to limit the spread of the virus. This study describes the experience of the Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE and APPE) students and preceptors engaged in the virtual IPPE training. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to describe and appraise the implemented virtual IPPE training from the experiences of IPPE and APPE students, and their preceptor. The IPPE students described their experiences in close-ended questionnaires, while APPE students in open-ended questionnaires, and the preceptor described the experiences in narrative. The study focused on highlighting the advantages, opportunities, challenges, and shortcomings of the virtual training. Results Two preceptors and seven APPE students participated in the preparation and administration of the virtual training. The IPPE students’ experiences, based on 87 respondents, were mostly positive. Although IPPE students enjoyed the time flexibility that allowed the learning of new skills and reflection on previous experiences, 15% experienced difficulty finding quiet places with a reliable internet connection or had difficulty working on team-based activities. Moreover, some were anxious about the lack of adequate patient-care experience. On the other hand, the APPE students found the experience enriching as they gained experience and understanding of academic workflow, gained skills, and overcame the challenges they faced during this virtual training experience. Conclusions Future training programs should be organized to overcome the challenges and to maximize the benefits of training experiences. Schools of pharmacy may benefit from the training materials constructed, prepared, and administered by APPE students to improve IPPE students’ learning experiences and outcomes.

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