scholarly journals Study of Fingerprint Patterns in Population of a Community

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (219) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iju Shrestha ◽  
Banshi Krishna Malla
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gender Identification ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Review Committee ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Composite Pattern ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Introduction: Fingerprints, serve as one of the crucial tools for identification of the individual for various purposes. Sex, being one of those tools, researchers have suggested the use of fingerprints for gender identification. The objective of the study was to observe the distribution of various fingerprints patterns in the population of a community, together with the most prevalent pattern. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the population of Duwakot VDC, Bhaktapur from May 2019 to July 2019. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee with reference no. 2812201804. One hundred and ninety-six individuals of 18 to 60 years of age were enrolled. Fingerprints of all ten fingers were taken and studied to see the distribution pattern and analyzed for gender differences. Simple random sampling was done and the sample size was calculated with a prevalence of 50%. The data obtained were computed and analyzed using Excel to find the results. Results: The study showed the highest frequency of loops 1033 (52.71%) followed by whorls 537 (27.38%), arches 300 (15.28%) and composite pattern 90 (4.61%). The radial loops were observed more in the males 397 (5.54%) of total males whereas ulnar loops were observed more in the females 636 (96.38%) of total females. Among whorls, the concentric whorls were seen more in males 245 (52.03%) whereas the spiral whorls were seen more in the females 292 (53.27%). Conclusions: For standard authenticity of the sexual dimorphism, fingerprint patterns, can also be considered for gender identification purposes

scholarly journals SEROPOSITIVITY OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 1835-1839
Author(s):  
Syed Amir GilaniSyed Amir Gilani ◽  
Muhammad Athar Khan ◽  
Muhammad Zahid Latif ◽  
Ahmad Azam Malik
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Review Committee ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Hcv Screening ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objectives: This study was conducted to find out the occupation basedHCV prevalence in the rural communities of Punjab. Settings: Rural communities of Punjab,Pakistan. Study Design: Epidemiological, descriptive, cross sectional study. Study Period:January 2013 to June 2016. Methods: Punjab was divided into three regions. Three districtswere selected from each region and from each district three rural union councils were selected.After the approval of institutional review committee, non-probability convenience basedsampling technique was adopted and study subjects of different occupations were includedin the study. A structured questionnaire was prepared for data collection. Standard procedurefor HCV screening was observed. The collected data was organized and entered into version22 of SPSS for analysis. Results: A total of 1465 subjects related to ten different occupationsincluded in the study and tested for anti HCV antibodies, out of which 323 (22%) were positive.The prevalence was much higher in the collector of hospital garbage (67.2%) followed by factoryworkers (30.3%) and white wash painters (26.6%) respectively. The lowest prevalence rate wasobserved in black smith workers (10%) and carpenters (5.5%) only. Conclusion: This studyconclude occupation based prevalence rate of (22%) in rural Punjab. This is a high prevalencewhich need the immediate attention of the policy makers. It is recommended to manage anoccupation based hepatitis awareness and screening campaign for the affected and generalcommunity.

scholarly journals Demographic profiling of poisoning in Emergency Department of Kathmandu Medical College - A cross sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-96
Author(s):  
Anu Kushwaha ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Background: Poisoning is a very common medico-social problem in our part of the world. It significantly contributes to the morbidity and mortality, which is a big concern and burden to our society. Objective: To determine the demographic profiling of poisoning in Emergency Department of Kathmandu Medical College. Methododogy: This is a cross sectional study conducted for the period of six months from March 2017 to September 2017 at the Emergency Department Kathmandu medical college teaching hospital. The study includes the cases of poisoning brought to the above mentioned institute for management. The data thus collected was entered in the SPSS and analysed to find the poisoning profile. Ethical clearance was taken from Institutional Review Board of Kathmandu Medical College. Results: A total of 40 cases of poisoning came to Emergency Department over the period of six months of which 14 (35%) were males and 26 (65%) were females. The mean ages for males were 32.07 years and females were 26.23 years. Regarding time of consumption 42.5% of cases consumed poison at night. The most common poison consumed was Organophosphorus (55%) and next in kin was paracetamol (15%). However, type of Organophosphorus could not ascertained due to lack of information from the patent party. Conclusion: People in the productive age groups are more prone to poisoning with various products due to stress or other social economic factors. Social education and strict rules and regulation for the sale of the pesticides can be useful in containing this problem.

scholarly journals Study of Upper Pharyngeal Airway Dimension in Young Adults Visiting Orthodontic Department of a Dental College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (235) ◽  
Author(s):  
Resina Pradhan ◽  
Anjana Rajbhandari ◽  
Manju Bajracharya ◽  
Pushkar Manandhar ◽  
Surendra Maharjan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Pharyngeal Airway ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Reference Number ◽  
Ethical Clearance

Introduction: Orthodontic treatment may affect the size and position of oropharyngeal structures altering the airway dimension. Airway dimension is considered as one of the parameter of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Narrow airway passage is associated with sleep disordered breathing. This aims to study about the measurement of upper pharyngeal airway dimension of young Nepalese adults visiting orthodontic department of a dental college. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Department of Orthodontics, People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu. Data was collected from 8th December 2020 to 28th February 2021. Ethical clearance (Reference number. 1, CH100 06, 2077/2076) was taken from Institutional Review Committee of Peoples Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. Convenient Sampling technique was done. Data was collected and analysis was done using Statistical Packageof Social Sciences 16. Results: Mean upper pharyngeal airway dimension was 11.40±1.84mm and 11.68±1.96mm for male and female respectively. Upper pharyngeal airway dimension was found to be almost similar for male and female. Conclusions: Gender diversity regarding upper pharyngeal airway dimesnion was not observed in this study while other studies also revealed similarities in upper pharyngeal airway dimension between male and female, inspite of larger craniofacial dimension in males than females.

scholarly journals Low health literacy is associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study in Germany

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Tajdar ◽  
Dagmar Lühmann ◽  
Regina Fertmann ◽  
Tim Steinberg ◽  
Hendrik van den Bussche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Statistical Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetes Risk ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Health Literacy ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background Low health literacy is believed to be associated with behaviours that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. But there is limited knowledge on the relation between health literacy (HL) and diabetes risk, and whether improving HL could be a potential prevention strategy. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to examine the link between HL and diabetes risk among non-diabetic adults. Methods We used data from the Hamburg Diabetes Prevention Survey, a population-based cross-sectional study in Germany. One thousand, two hundred and fifty-five non-diabetic subjects aged 18–60 years were eligible. The German Diabetes Risk Score (GDRS, ranging 0 to 123 points) was used to determine the individual risk of type 2 diabetes. The short version of the European Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16, ranging 0 to 16 points) was applied to assess the individual self-reported HL. Subjects were asked to self-estimate their diabetes risk, which was then compared with the calculated GDRS. Descriptive statistics were calculated to investigate group differences in the GDRS and self-estimated diabetes risk. Linear as well as logistic regression models were performed to analyse potential influencing variables of the GDRS as well as incorrect self-estimated diabetes risk. In three nested statistical models for each outcome, these analyses were adjusted for age, gender, educational level and the presence of chronic conditions. Results According to the criteria of the GDRS, 996 (79.4%) subjects showed “low risk”, 176 (14.0%) “still low risk”, 53 (4.2%) “elevated risk”, and 30 (2.4%) “high to very high risk” to develop type 2 diabetes within the next 5 years. In the statistical models including all control variables, subjects with “inadequate HL” scored 2.38 points higher on the GDRS (95% CI 0.378 to 4.336; P = 0.020) and had a 2.04 greater chance to estimate their diabetes risk incorrectly (OR 2.04; 95% CI 1.33 to 3.14; P = 0.001) compared to those with “sufficient HL”. Conclusion The risk of type 2 diabetes is increased in people with inadequate self-reported HL. People with high diabetes risk and inadequate HL might be provided with educational programs to improve diabetes knowledge and reduce behavioural risk factors.

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.

Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kepatuhan Perawat Rawat Inap dalam Menggunakan Alat Pelindung Diri di RSUD Langsa Tahun 2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
Indra Agussamad ◽  
Maya Sari
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Perawat merupakan petugas kesehatan dengan presentasi terbesar dan memegang peranan penting dalam pemberian pelayanan kesehatan.WHO (2013) mencatat, dari 39,47 juta petugas kesehatan di seluruh dunia, 66,7%-nya adalah perawat. Di Indonesia, perawat juga merupakan bagian terbesar dari tenaga kesehatan yang bertugas di rumah sakit yaitu sekitar 47,08% dan paling banyak berinteraksi dengan pasien. Penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan desain cross sectional study dengan jumlah sampel 72 perawat dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling,dan penelitian ini secara univariat dan bivariat dengan Chy-Square yang disajikan dalam bentuk tabel. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terdapat adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan, pengawasan, motivasi, sikap dan ketersediaan alat terhadap kepatuhan perawat rawat inap dalam menggunakan alat pelindung diri dengan(p-value< 0,05).

scholarly journals A prevalence study on hypertension among practising advocates in Madurai

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 360
Author(s):  
P. Praveena ◽  
Shanthi Edward
Keyword(s):  
Care Management ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
District Court ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Pressure ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
And Control ◽  
Health Counsellor

Background: In recent years, the practice of law is demanding and exceedingly stressful occupation. Main factors concerned are, being overloaded with work, unsupported, lack of appreciation, long hours, unattainable targets. Even the most balanced and well-adjusted advocates at some point eventually succumbs to the pressures of working in the legal field. It causes hypertension and a great impact on ones’well being. Hence the main objective of the study is to find out the prevalence of hypertension among practising advocates, thereby effective measures can be taken to prevent and control hypertension and its complications.Methods: : A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 300 practising advocates at Madurai district court for a period of 1 year by simple random sampling method.Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension among the practising advocates was found to be 41% (123). Among the 123 hypertensives, 56 (18.7%) were known hypertensives and 67 (22.3%) were newly detected hypertensives.Conclusions: The cause for hypertension among the advocates may be due to hectic work pressure. Advocates being professionals are well educated and informative. Regular adoption of basic life style modification practices, short vacations, arrangement of health camps in court premises with guidance of bar council association, recruitment of health counsellor in Bar Council Association for health educating and counselling the advocates, regular monitoring of health status by self-care management can control and prevent hypentension.

scholarly journals LAMA PENGUNAAN KONTRASEPSI PIL DAN SUNTIK PADA WANITA PASANGAN USIA SUBUR DENGAN KEJADIAN HIPERTENSI

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
Immawanti Immawanti ◽  
Junaedi Yunding
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRAK Penggunaan metode kontrasepsi hormonal dalam waktu lama dapat menimbulkan efek samping salah satunya adalah peningkatan tekanan darah atau hipertensi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan lama penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal jenis pil dan suntik pada wanita pasangan usia subur dengan kejadian hipertensi. Rancangan penelitian ini merupakan survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Sampel sebanyak 67 wanita pasangan usia subur, sampel diperoleh dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah spignomanometer dan lembar kuisioner. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan ada hubungan lama penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal pil (p=0,00) dan kontrasepsi hormonal suntik (p=0,01) dengan kejadian hipertensi pada wanita pasangan usia subur. Diharapkan instansi terkait untuk memberikan informasi tentang kelebihan dan kelemahan penggunaan jenis kontrasepsi bagi calon akseptor. Kata Kunci : hipertensi, kontrasepsi pil, kontrasepsi suntik, lama pemakaian

scholarly journals FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PENGGUNAAN ALAT KONTRASEPSI PADA PASANGAN USIA SUBUR DI DESA LOHBENER KABUPATEN INDRAMAYU

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-182
Author(s):  
Hairil Akbar Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
R Value

Program Keluarga Berencana (KB) adalah usaha untuk mengukur jumlah dan jarak anak yang diinginkan, untuk mencapai hal tersebut dibuatlah beberapa cara untuk mencegah ataupun menunda kehamilan, walaupun dalam pelaksanaannya pelayanan KB yang berkualitas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan alat kontrasepsi pada pada pasangan usia subur di Desa Lohbener Kabupaten Indramayu.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional, dengan desain penelitian menggunakan cross sectional study. Populasi dalam penelitian yaitu semua wanita Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS) yang berusia 15-49 tahun dan berstatus menikah, sedangkan sampel pada penelitian ini sebagian dari wanita Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS) yang berusia 15-49 tahun dan berstatus menikah di Desa Lohbener Kabupaten Indramayu. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Simple Random Sampling dan menggunakan uji regresi logistik. Berdasarkan hasil uji regresi logistik, faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan alat kontrasepsi pada ibu PUS di Desa Lohbener Kabupaten Indramayu yaitu dukungan suami (r value = 0,000; CI:4,229-70,362), dan pengetahuan (rvalue = 0,000; CI:3,012-34,233), sedangkan faktor yang tidak berhubungan yaitu status pekerjaan (rvalue = 0,577; CI:0,214-15,902), paritas (r value = 0,319; CI:0,193-1,710), dan akses pelayanan keluarga berencana (r value = 0,984; CI:0,315-3,250) dengan penggunaan alat kontrasepsi pada PUS di Desa Lohbener Kabupaten Indramayu. Diharapkan para ibu PUS dengan usia ≥ 20 tahun untuk lebih memperhatikan kesehatan dengan perencanaan yang baik dalam keluarga seperti mengatur jumlah kelahiran, menjarangkan kehamilan, dan lebih aktif berkonsultasi pada pihak tenaga kesehatan untuk melakukan program KB.   Kata Kunci : , Pengetahuan, Dukungan Suami

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN UMUR DAN JUMLAH ANAK TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN METODE KONTRASEPSI DI PUSKESMAS BULAK BANTENG SURABAYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Nur Dewiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Kontrasepsi merupakan salah satu alat yang dapat dilakukan masyarakat untuk membantu mengendalikan lajunya pertambahan penduduk. Jumlah pengguna metode kontrasepsi jangka panjang masih rendah dibandingkan non metode kontrasepsi jangka panjang yang peminatnya masih tinggi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap penggunaan metode kontrasepsi di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bulak Banteng Surabaya. Penelitian ini bersifat analitik observasional, dengan desain menurut waktumya bersifat cross sectional study. Subjek diambil dari populasi dengan cara simple random sampling. Penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh faktor setiap variabel bebas terhadap penggunaan metode kontrasepsi jangka panjang. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua wanita PUS (Pasangan Usia Subur) berusia 15-49 tahun yang merupakan akseptor KB metode kontrasepsi jangka panjang dan non metode kontrasepsi jangka panjang yang bertempat tinggal di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bulak Banteng Surabaya. Variabel bebas yang digunakan adalah usia dan jumlah anak yang dimiliki responden. Variabel terikat yang digunakan adalah penggunaan metode kontrasepsi. Didapatkan jumlah sebanyak 94 responden. Data yang telah terkumpul dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat. Hasil uji bivariat menunjukkan bahwa usia responden tidak memiliki hubungan dengan penggunaan metode konrasepsi (p=0,074 > α=0,05) sedangkan pada jumlah anak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dengan penggunaan metode kontrasepsi (p=0,048 < α=0,05).

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