scholarly journals Knowledge Reagarding HIV/AIDS Among Pregnant Females Attending Antenatal Clinic at Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
S Fatima ◽  
NK Afridi ◽  
S Khan
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Formal Schooling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnant Females ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: Globally, around 34 million people are living with HIV in 2010, and 35% of the pregnant  women are tested for HIV in the low and middle income countries. HIV infection in pregnancy has  become a complication of pregnancy in some developing countries. This has major implications for  the management of pregnancy and birth. With an estimated one and a half million HIV-positive women  becoming pregnant each year, almost 600,000 children will be infected by mother-to-child transmission  annually. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted from October – December 2011 in the Department  of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. It is a tertiary care hospital located  in Peshawar. A sample of 200 pregnant females was used to accomplish the study. The targeted study  population was all antenatal attendees who were visiting the hospital within the current pregnancy. A pre-  coded, pre- tested structured questionnaire was used to gather information on the study variables. The  questionnaire included variables related socio-demographics e.g., age, education status, occupation,  residence. It also included the gestational age and gravidity of the pregnant females. Results: A total of 200 pregnant females attending the antenatal clinic participated in the study. The  age range of the respondents was 17 to 45 years. Age range 17-25 years accounted for the highest  percentage (52%). Around 70% of the respondents had no formal schooling while only 18% had got  secondary education. Ninety – seven percent of the females were housewives while only 3% were  employed. Out of the total respondents (200) only 86 (43%) have heard of HIV while 114 (57%)  respondents have not heard of HIV. Conclusion: The study concluded that only 43% of the pregnant females have heard of HIV. Although  this is not promising still there is room for improvement. Health education targeting pregnant females is  essential. SAARC Journal of Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases & HIV/AIDS; 2012; IX(2) 9-14 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/saarctb.v9i2.7972

COVID-19: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital of Nowshera

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-155
Author(s):  
Hamzullah Khan ◽  
Mohammad Zahid Khan ◽  
Mian Mohammad Naveed
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Epidemic Area ◽  
History Of ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
Age Range

Objective: To determine the frequency of COVID-19 and characteristics of patients presenting to the COVID-19 clinic at Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex (QHAMC) Nowshera. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 21st Feb 2019 to April 8, 2020, in QHAMC Nowshera. Relevant information was collected on a pre-designed Performa prepared following the objectives of the study. Results: Out of 220 patients, 165(75%) were males, and 55(25%) females. 96(43.6%) of the patients were in the age range 18-30 years followed by 52(23.6%) in age range 31-45years and 17(7.7%) with age>60 years etc. Out of total the nasopharyngeal swabs of 26(11.6%) strong suspects were sent for PCR testing. 208(94.5%) were sent home while 12(5.5%) were advised quarantine. Forty-seven (21.4%) had a travel history to an epidemic area in the last 14 days. 51(23.2%) had a positive history of contact. Eighty-five (38.6%) had a fever and sore throat followed by 27(12.3%) with (fever & cough), 24(10.9%) with (cough and shortness of breath/dyspnea) and 14(6.4%) with a simple flue, etc. Out of 26 cases, 6(2.7%) were COVID-19 Positive, 12(5.5%) were negative and results of 8(3.6%) were still awaited. The PCR repeated the test for confirmed cases showed;  4(1.8%) negative, one died and one was refractory positive.  A positive correlation (p=0.03, r=0.4) of an increase in age with the severity of the disease/outcome was recorded. Conclusion: The frequency of infectivity with COVID-19 was 2.6%. A higher number of patients with mild symptoms attend the COVID clinic. The rate of infection and mortality was higher in age> 60 years.

scholarly journals Study of genital dermatoses in pregnant females attending a tertiary care hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 542
Author(s):  
Seeniammal Sivanu ◽  
Maalik Babu ◽  
Soundharyaa Moorthi Savadamoorthi
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Oral Candidiasis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Pregnant Females ◽  
One Year ◽  
Infective Etiology

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Sexually transmitted infections (STI) prevalence in pregnancy is high and causes severe risk of transmission to the newborn. Usually they are asymptomatic and underdiagnosed. Most common STI’s are VVC, HPV, genital herpes, HIV, etc.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A hospital-based cross-sectional study was done for a period of one year (September 2017- August 2018) and 31 pregnant genital dermatoses were encountered.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Among 31, infective etiology was seen in 15 cases (48%), non-infective etiology was seen in 3 cases (10%) and no STI’s were seen in 13 patients (42%). Vulvovaginal candidiasis was most common among pregnant females in 9 patients (60%) followed by genital warts in 3 patients (20%) followed by molluscum contagiosum, herpes genitalis and oral candidiasis in one patient (7%) respectively among infective etiology. Non-infective causes include vulval lymphangiectasia, epidermoid cyst and vascular swelling in one patient respectively (33.3%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Screening of antenatal cases is more important to prevent complications. </p>

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of syphilis among pregnant females attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary care hospital in North India

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 539
Author(s):  
Noor Jahan ◽  
Swastika Singh Chandel ◽  
Deepak Chopra ◽  
Arshiya Khan ◽  
Razia Khatoon
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
North India ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnant Females

Background: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria named Treponema palladium, subsp. pallidum. Nearly 1.36 million pregnant women are known to be affected by syphilis in the developing countries. When left untreated syphilis during pregnancy can result in adverse fetal outcomes such as spontaneous abortion and stillbirth. Objective of the study was present study was done to evaluate the seroprevalence of syphilis among pregnant females attending Antenatal Clinic (ANC).Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was done over a period of six months from January to June 2019. A total of 132 pregnant females were included in the study who attended Antenatal Clinic for routine checkup whose blood samples were sent to Microbiology Laboratory for screening for syphilis by Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) test.Results: Out of 132 samples of pregnant females screened for syphilis, none of the sample was found reactive for syphilis by RPR test. Maximum patients (57.6%) belonged to age group 20-25 years followed by (27.3%) of 26-30 years. 30.3% patients belonged to urban areas and 69.7% patients belonged to rural areas. Majority of patients (80.3%) belonged to first trimester, followed by (18.9%) patients to second trimester and (0.8%) patients to third trimester. 78.8% patients were from lower socio-economic class followed by 12.9% patients from middle class and 8.3% patients from upper class.Conclusions: Although zero percent syphilis prevalence was observed in this study, it is recommended that free screening for syphilis should be offered to all pregnant females visiting Antenatal Clinic.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors of self-medication in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Mayank Gupta ◽  
Chanchal Kumar Dalai ◽  
Shah Newaz Ahmed ◽  
Deblina Sarkar ◽  
Rajath Rao UR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnant Mothers ◽  
In Pregnancy

Background: Self-medication in pregnancy is a common but unsafe practice. There is a possibility of surreptitious exposure of the developing fetus to the teratogenic and abortifacient effects of the drugs. Aims and Objectives: In this study, we assessed the prevalence and risk factors of self-medication in pregnant mothers visiting the antenatal clinic in our hospital. Materials and Methods: A standard questionnaire seeking information on the socio-demographic profile, clinical characteristics, laboratory data, and knowledge and habits was administered to the pregnant mothers (n=190). The risk factors of self-medication were determined using Fischer’s exact test. P<0.05 was deemed statistically significant. Results: The prevalence of self-medication in pregnancy was found to be 6.3%. Low education level (P<0.027), employed women (P<0.031), and history of miscarriage (P<0.036) in the previous pregnancy were the main determinants of self-medication in the present pregnancy. Conclusion: The prevalence of self-medication in the study sample was low as compared to contemporary studies. High literacy (94.2%) and easy availability of health facility (98%) may be the possible reasons. Further studies are warranted to confirm the prevalence and risk factors of self-medication in this part of the country.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Thyroid Disorder in Pregnant Women Visiting a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (233) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gita Khakurel ◽  
Chandrima Karki ◽  
Sanat Chalise
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Thyroid Disorders ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Thyroid Disorder ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Management Of Complications

Introduction: The function of the thyroid gland is altered during pregnancy. Thyroid disorders during pregnancy are associated with serious maternal and fetal outcomes. Universal screening for thyroid disorders is recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy. This study aims to determine the prevalence of thyroid disorder during pregnancy in women attending a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital from March 2020 to August 2020 after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review committee with reference number 20032020. The pregnant women >18 years of age, irrespective of their gestational age and gravida status, were included in the study by convenience sampling method. The participants were screened by estimation of thyroid function test. Data were collected, and statistical analysis was done in Statistical Packages for Social Services version 20.0. Results: A total of 329 pregnant women were included in this study. The prevalence of thyroid disorders in the present study is 24.62 %. The most common thyroid disorder observed was subclinical hypothyroidism comprising 65 (19.75 %) cases followed by overt hypothyroidism 8 (2.43%) cases. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of thyroid disorders during pregnancy in our settings. Timely screening of pregnant women helps in the early diagnosis and management of complications related to thyroid disorders.    

scholarly journals Assessment of COVID-19 Management at Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital Swat: Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-106
Author(s):  
Akhtar Ali Khan ◽  
Anwar Ali ◽  
Hussan Zeb ◽  
Bakht Rahman ◽  
Ijaz Arif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Study Results

Background: This research aimed to assess the current care management processes for COVID-19 and determine patient outcomes. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Saidu group of teaching hospital, a tertiary care hospital with more than a thousand-bed capacity. The target population was all patients admitted to the corona isolation ward and the hospital's critical unit. All the patients admitted through the emergency and inpatient department with Positive PCR, and respiratory symptoms were included in the study. Results: In total, data of 151 patients were collected. Of these, 90 (59.6%) were male and 61 (40.4%) were female with a mean age of 59.17±13.79. The most common presenting symptoms were difficulty in breathing (n=147, 97.4%) and dry cough (n=104, 68.9%), followed by aches and pain (n=71, 47%) and fever (n=60, 39.7%). Most of the patients had an underlying health condition (n=96, 63.6%). The most common underlying conditions were hypertension (n=65, 43%) and diabetes (n=56, 37.1%). The mean time for the hospital stay was 11.68±15.31. About 64% of the patients recovered with the treatment and care protocols (n=97, 64.2%), while the remaining (n=54, 35.8%) died. Conclusion: This study provides an overview of the clinical presentation and treatment protocol for COVID-19. Most of the patients received supportive treatment comprising of antivirals, steroids, and oxygen therapy. However, the mortality rate was low compared to other hospitals across the country.

scholarly journals Prescribers Perception on Drug Promotional Literatures in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Pravin Prasad ◽  
Anish Mudvari ◽  
Rakesh Ghimire ◽  
Naresh Karki ◽  
Dipendra Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Ethical Criteria ◽  
Types Of Information

Background: Drug promotional literatures can often be misleading and have biased information and can contribute to irrational use of medicines. Thus, it is necessary that prescribers critically analyze the drug promotional literatures presented to them. This study attempts to understand if the prescribers at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital are aware about the necessary information that should be present in a drug promotional literature.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over six months in which prescribers at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital were provided with the self-administered questionnaire and were requested to submit the filled in questionnaire. Prescribers presently working at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, attending out patient department services and had received drug promotional literatures within last six months were included in this study. Results: During the study, 163 of the received questionnaires met the inclusion criteria and were utilized for analysis. Advertisement, reminder items and others type of drug promotional literatures were commonly received by prescribers included in our study. Higher proportion of faculties (35.29%) preferred reprint type of drug promotional literatures. Most of the participants (47.85%) searched for 5-8 WHO-Ethical Criteria for Medicinal Drug Promotion criteria when referring a drug promotional literature. It was seen that 42.94% of prescribers realised that at least two out of four types of information related to negative attribute of the promoted medicines were missing.Conclusions: The prescribers with least duration of clinical exposure are more likely to always prescribe the medicines promoted to them. Prescribers were more confident on claims made in drug promotional literatures if they were supported using scientific evidences.Keywords: Drug promotional literatures; prescriber perception;WHO-ECMDP

scholarly journals Prevalence of hepatitis C among pregnant females attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 314
Author(s):  
Noor Jahan ◽  
Nitin Chaudhary ◽  
Asma Nigar ◽  
Siraj Ahmad ◽  
Razia Khatoon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnant Females

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major causative agent of parenterally acquired hepatitis. Vertical transmission of HCV occurs from mother to infant during pregnancy, delivery, or neonatal period. Hepatitis C infection among pregnant females can adversely affect both mother and fetus, leading to chronic infection in infants who later develop liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of hepatitis C among pregnant females attending antenatal clinic.Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was done over a period of six months from January to June 2019. A total of 550 pregnant females were included in the study who attended Antenatal Clinic for routine check-up and whose blood samples were sent to Microbiology Laboratory for screening of anti-HCV antibodies by Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method.Results: Out of 550 pregnant females tested, 3 were found to be reactive to anti-HCV antibodies by ELISA; hence the prevalence was found to be 0.5%. All 3 seropositive females belonged to age group 26-35 years, were indoor patients (IPD) and belonged to lower socio-economic class. Majority of seropositive females belonged to urban areas (66.7%, 2/3) as compared to those from rural areas (33.3%, 1/3).Conclusions: Although, prevalence of hepatitis C was found to be less among pregnant females attending ANC of this institute, still routine screening of all pregnant females for anti-HCV antibodies is highly recommended, for timely detection of disease in mothers and prevention of its transmission to infants.

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