scholarly journals Awareness and use of PPE among radiographic workers working in some selected Government and Private Hospital in Dhaka City

2022 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-119
Author(s):  
Farhana Salim ◽  
Iffat Nowshin ◽  
Meherunnessa Begum
Keyword(s):  
Private Hospital ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Monitoring Devices

Aim: This was a descriptive cross sectional study with an aim to find out the occurrences of awareness and use of PPE among the radiographic workers. Methods: The study was conducted among 80 radiographic workers working in 30 different X-ray installations in Dhaka city. Data were collected by direct interviewing of the respondents by using structured questionnaires. Result: Out of all respondents, 93.8%were male and 6.2% were female. Fifty two percent were within the age group 31-40 years. Forty-five percent of all the respondents had higher academic qualification on radiography and eighty-six percent of them were trained in radiography. Ninetynine percent of the workers were aware about using personal protective equipments and Ninetyseven percent were aware about using monitoring devices. However PPE was used by ninety-two percent and radiation monitoring devices by only thirty-six percent. Conclusion: Appropriate protective devices and monitoring devices were not available in most the installations. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21(1) 2022 Page : 114-119

scholarly journals Vertebrogenic back pain syndrome in children 9–17 years with spinal deformities

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marchel S. Vetrile ◽  
Aleksandr A. Kuleshov ◽  
Nikolai A. Eskin ◽  
Mikhail B. Tsykunov ◽  
Alexey I. Kokorev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spinal Deformities ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray

Aim. We defined the prevalence of back pain in children and adolescents aged 917 years with spinal deformities. Material and methods. The cross-sectional study included 230 students with different spinal deformities aged 917 years. The prevalence of back pain, intensity, location, and situations in which it occurred were assessed via questionnaire. Results. Among 230 respondents, 186 (80.9%) admitted that they had experienced back pain (mainly in the lumbar spine) at various frequencies within the year preceding the study. Mild pain was prevalent (71% of respondents). Girls experienced back pain significantly more frequently than boys. Conclusions. Back pain in children and adolescents requires clinical and instrumental examination, including X-ray. Back pain is a frequent phenomenon in children with different spinal deformities. Тhe incidence of pain in children and adolescents with spinal deformities in our study is statistically higher than that of healthy individuals of the same age group.

scholarly journals Situation of Working Slum Children in Dhaka City

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Shayela Farah ◽  
Mohoshina Karim ◽  
Sharmina Afrin
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Least Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Medium Type

Background: Rapid urbanisation in the 20th century has been accompanied by the development of slums. Nearly one-third of the world’s population and more than 60% of urban population in the least developed countries live in slums, including hundreds of millions of children. Slums are areas of broad social and health disadvantage to children and their families due to extreme poverty, overcrowding, poor water and sanitation, substandard housing, limited access to basic health and education services. Objective: To assess the demographic and nutritional situation of working slum children in Dhaka city. Materials and method: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at Moghbazar slum situated in Dhaka city from July to December, 2015. Results: Out of 200 slum children, 57 (28.5%) were in the age group of 12-14 years, among them 110 (55.0%) were male. Regarding educational background, more than fifty percent never attended any kind of school. Forty five percent respondents lived with their parents. About 26% of the slum children were engaged in beggary, 23% were van/rickshaw puller, 22% were tokai, and 10% were cooli. Near about 75% respondents did medium type of work and 80% did 5-8 hour work per day and most of their income was 500-800 Tk. per month. One third respondents were severe under nourished, 50 (25%) were normal and 30 (15%) respondents were obese. Conclusion: Increasing numbers of slums constitute a major challenge to development. Therefore, health related programmes should focus to improve the overall wellbeing of the working slum children. Delta Med Col J. Jan 2019 7(1): 26-30

scholarly journals HEALTH STATUS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN OF POKHARA VALLEY, NEPAL

2003 ◽  
Vol 42 (147) ◽  
pp. 128-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lochana Shrestha ◽  
J B.K. Khattri
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Health ◽  
Pokhara Valley

ABSTRACTThe cross sectional study to assess the health and nutritional status of school children in the age group of4-15 years was carried out in 6 government primary schools of Pokhara valley by health team of thedepartment of Social & Preventive Medicine (SPM), Manipal College of Medical Science, Pokhara, Nepal.A total of 750 students of both sexes, 368 boys and 382 girls were examined. The prevalence of wasting andstunting in these children were low (10.3% & 15.7% respectively) with boys suffering more than girls inboth aspects. The 6-10 years old children were affected most. Pediculosis, Dental caries and Worm infestationwere three most common diseases suffered by students. The study highlighted the need for continuation ofschool health services aimed at improvement of their health & nutritional status.Key Words: School Children, Health Status, Wasting, Stunting.

scholarly journals ANKLE AND MIDFOOT FRACTURES;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1680-1684
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shabir ◽  
Shahid Iqbal ◽  
Muhammad Inam ◽  
Arif Shehzad ◽  
Ihsanullah -
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Foot Fracture ◽  
The Mean

Objectives: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Ottawa rule in ankle andmidfoot fracture keeping x-ray as gold standard. Study Design: Descriptive study. Setting:Department of Orthopedics, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Period: June 2014 to May 2016.Materials and Methods: Through a Cross Sectional Study Design, a total of 175 patientspresenting with suspicion of ankle/mid foot fracture were selected in a consecutive mannerfrom the OPD and subjected to detection of fracture through Ottawa Ankle Rule followed byX-ray to confirm the diagnosis of fracture. Results: The mean age group of patients in ourstudy was 36.1+10.4 years. There were 85.7% males and 14.3% were females. The sensitivityanalysis shows OAR has a sensitivity of 81.2% and specificity 61.9%., positive predictive valueof the OAR is 79.1% and negative predictive value is 65.0% keeping X-ray as a gold standard.Conclusion: The overall sensitivity and specificity of the OAR lies within an acceptable rangein our local population however, we still recommend further research work over it beforerecommendations as a routine screening test for the fracture of ankle or mid foot.

Suicidal Death Autopsy Analysis at Dhaka Medical College

1970 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
MN Hossain ◽  
Z Rahman ◽  
S Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Autopsy Report ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Suicidal Death

A cross sectional study was carried out at the department of Forensic Medicine in Dhaka Medical College during the period of January 2008 to December 2009. Data were collected from 3rd copy of the post mortem reports which were preserved in the department of Forensic Medicine with the verbal consent of the doctors who performed autopsy report. During this period total 5114 autopsies were conducted. Out of this 970 cases (19%) were suicidal in nature. It was noticed that all suicidal deaths occurred from 10 years to all age group respectively, but top amongst age group of suicidal deaths occurred in between 21 to 30 years of people. Suicidal deaths are more common in female than male. Suicidal deaths due to hanging is highest, next common causes of death due to organophosphorus compund poisoning. Suicidal deaths by hanging is more in female than male but in poisoning cases male are more lvictimised than female. Objectives of our study are to see the occurrence and methods of suicidal death. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v40i1.9957 BMJ 2011; 40(1): 18-21

End Organ Damage in Hypertensive Geriatric Age Group: A Cross Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Prakashkumar Kyada ◽  
Kunal Jadhav ◽  
T. K. Biswas ◽  
Varshil Mehta ◽  
Sojib Bin Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Hypertrophy ◽  
Organ Damage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Isolated Systolic Hypertension ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
End Organ Damage ◽  
Common Risk Factors

Objective: Hypertension is one of the common risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases/disorders A developing country like India faces the double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases; of the which, hypertension is the most important treatable cause of mortality and morbidity with loss of functional capacity and decline in the quality of life. Aim: To study the prevalence of end organ damage in the hypertensive geriatric age group. Method: The present study was a cross sectional study, conducted in 150 elderly patients admitted in MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai, India with the diagnosis of stage I or II hypertension from 2011 to 2013. Results: Data analysis of the present study showed that 68% of elderly population aged between 60 to 69 years were suffering from hypertension. Compared to males, females had a higher rate of target organ damage. This study found that out of all patients with total end organ damage, 54.6 % had CVS complications, 15.7 % had hypertensive retinopathy, 25.9 % and 18.51 had raised creatinine and proteinuria respectively. 19.4 % had cerebrovascular accident (CVA) complications. Among Cardiovascular related complications Coronary artery disease (CAD) was found in 21 patients, out of them 7 had Congestive cardiac Failure (CCF). Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) was the most common complication and seen in 38 patients. 13.8 % patients had Regional Wall Motion Abnormality (RWMA) Conclusion: The present study concluded that Isolated Systolic Hypertension (ISH) is the commonest type of hypertension in geriatric age group. This study concluded that the most common risk factors of HTN in the elderly are sedentary life style, dyslipidemia and extra salt intake while the most common end organ damage was observed to be Left Ventricular Hypertrophy followed by renal dysfunction. Keywords:  Hypertension,  Isolated Systolic Hypertension, Dyslipidemia.

HIGH PREVALENCE OF MALNUTRITON AND WORM INFECTION AMONG VAN KIEU AND PAKOH CHILDREN AGED 12-36 MONTHS IN DAKRONG DISTRICT, QUANG TRI PROVINCE

2012 ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Thi Lan Tran ◽  
Thi Huong Le ◽  
Xuan Ninh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Infection Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Group Recommendation ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Very High

Objectives: Assess the nutritional status, worm infection status and some related factors among children aged 12-36 months of Dakrong district, Quang Tri province. Subject and method: A cross sectional study was carried out in 2010, in 680 children aged 12-36 months in 4 communes of Dakrong district, Quang Tri province. Results: The malnutrition rate was 55.0% for underweight, 66.5% for stunting and 16.2% for wasting. The prevalence of malnutrition increases by age group. The prevalence of worm infection was 31.6%, the highest prevalence was belong to Ascaris infection (24.6%), followed by Hookworm and Trichuris (6.5% and 6.2%, respectively). The prevalence of worm infection among children under two is very high (27.0%). The prevalence of worm infection was distributed quite equally between the malnutrition children group and normal children group. Recommendation: Early deworming forchildren from 12 months should be considered as important strategy against the malnutrition of children in Dakrong district, Quang Tri province

Perfil Epidemiológico de Pacientes Renais Crônicos em Tratamento Conservador em um Hospital Escola do Sul de Minas/ Epidemiological Profile of Chronic Renal Failure Patients on Conservative Treatment in a Hospital in Southern School of Minas

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Camila Dorilêo Negretti ◽  
Pablo Girardeli Mendonça Mesquita ◽  
Nilo César do Vale Baracho
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Keywords Epidemiology ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
Grade Iii

Objetivo: Determinar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com Doença Renal Crônica em tratamento conservador no ambulatório do Hospital Escola de Itajubá. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo descritivo, de corte transversal, de abordagem quantitativa. Realizado com 171 pacientes atendidos em tratamento conservador no ambulatório de nefrologia no período de janeiro de 2012 a dezembro de 2013. A coleta objetivou caracterizar idade, sexo, raça, estado civil e procedência. Também foram avaliados dados do primeiro atendimento como: valores de ureia e creatinina, o grau de DRC, a etiologia e o número de retorno. Resultados: Dos doentes renais crônicos avaliados, 50,3% eram do sexo masculino, 88% da raça branca, 54,4% casados e a maioria (70,8%) possuía faixa etária prevalente >60 anos. A maioria dos atendidos, 98,5% pertence a microrregião de referência. Quanto a dados de primeira consulta, o diabetes mellitus foi a principal etiologia (38%). Os valores de ureia e creatinina acima da referência preconizada foi observado na maioria dos pacientes e o grau III de DRC em 31% dos casos. O número médio de retornos após a primeira consulta foi de três retornos em 25,13% dos pacientes. Conclusão: A pesquisa permitiu o conhecimento do perfil epidemiológico dos portadores de DRC em tratamento conservador. Os achados reforçam a necessidade de implementação de políticas voltadas para promoção e prevenção à saúde com divulgação de mais programas de controle para minimizar o surgimento de novos casos da DRC. Palavras-chave: Epidemiologia. Doença Renal Crônica. Tratamento. ABSTRACT.Objective: Determine the epidemiological profile of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on conservative treatment at the Hospital Escola de Itajubá. Materials and Methods: A retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study of quantitative approach. It was conducted with 171 patients who were treated in conservative treatment at the nephrology clinic from January 2012 to December 2013. The collection aimed to characterize age, sex, race, marital status and origin. We also evaluated data from the first service as: urea and creatinine values, the degree of CKD the etiology and the number of return. Results: Among the chronic renal patients evaluated, 50.3% were male, 88% Caucasian, 54.4% were married and the majority (70.8%) was the most prevalent age group> 60 years. Most of the patients 98.5% belong to micro region of reference. As the first appointment data, diabetes mellitus was the major cause (38%). The urea and creatinine values above the recommended reference was observed in the majority of patients and the DRC grade III in 31% of cases. The average number of returns after the fisrt visit was three return in 25.13% of patients. Conclusion: The research gave us the knowledge of the epidemiological profile of patients with CKD on dialysis. The findings reinforce the need to implement policies for health promotion and prevention with more disclosure of control programs to minimize the appearance of new cases of CKD. Keywords: Epidemiology. Chronic Kidney Disease.Treatment.

scholarly journals Community Pharmacists’ Practice, Awareness, and Beliefs about Drug Disposal in Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 823
Author(s):  
Sultan Alghadeer ◽  
Mohammed N. Al-Arifi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Take Back ◽  
Medication Disposal

The awareness among Saudi people regarding the good and safe practice of drug disposal is fairly low. Community pharmacists’ potential toward drugs disposal directions and practice are not emphasized enough. Therefore, a cross sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to evaluate the practice, awareness and beliefs of community pharmacists about disposal of unused drugs. Out of 360 subjects who participated in the study, more than 70% returned the unused drugs to the pharmaceutical distributors. Around 80% of the participants confirmed the risk of environmental damage due to the inappropriate disposal of drugs, and 87.5% of them held themselves responsible for preventing such risk. Approximately 85% of surveyed pharmacists believed community pharmacies to be an appropriate location for the collection of unused drugs. There was no significant association between the community pharmacists’ age group and years of practice as community pharmacists with either the awareness of unused medication disposal on environmental hazards, or the beliefs about the appropriate location for collecting unused drugs (p > 0.05). The awareness and proactive accountable responsibility, along with community pharmacists’ belief of appointing pharmacies to collect unused drugs, strongly support the institution of drug take-back programs.

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