Factors of tooth extraction among adult patients attending in exodontia department of Dhaka Dental College and Hospital

In the management of the adult dental patient efforts are geared towards the preservation of permanent dentition as it is important for maintaining normal occlusal relationship, play role in aesthesis, speech, influence food habit and nutrition. This hospital based descriptive type of cross sectional study was done at Exodontia Department of Dhaka Dental College and Hospital to identify the factors that contribute in tooth extraction among the respondents. The study was carried out during the month of January to June 2009 and 110 respondents selected purposively. The study showed the majority of the respondents (57.3%) were in the age group of 20-39 years. Their mean age was 36.85.years, SD of age was ±13.85 and age range was 15-85 years. Among the respondents 46.4% were male and 53.6% were female. Dental caries was the leading cause of tooth extractions in 68% cases. It was also observed that post filling complication contributed in 33% cases of extraction. Patient requests due to economic cause in 16% cases, negligence in 11% cases and even distance of the treatment centre from residence reported in 15% cases. The treatment philosophy of the centre played a vital role. Heavy rush of the patient and inconvenient conservative treatment schedule caused many unnecessary extractions DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjodfo.v2i1.15996 Ban J Orthod & Dentofac Orthop, October 2011; Vol-2, No.1, 7-10

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Impact of COVID-19 and Mitigation Plans on Essential Health Services: Institutional Experience of St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College

10.21203/rs.3.rs-604989/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Firaol Dandena ◽

Berhanetsehay Teklewold ◽

Dagmawi Anteneh

Keyword(s):

Health Services ◽

Health Care Services ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vital Role ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Poor Countries ◽

Medical College ◽

Treatment Centre ◽

The Impact

Abstract BackgroundHealth systems around the world are being challenged by on-going COVID-19 pandemic .The COVID-19 pandemic and associated response can have a significant downstream effect on access to routine health care services, and indirectly cause morbidity and mortality from causes other than the disease itself ,especially in resource-poor countries such Ethiopia. This study aimed to explore the impact of the pandemic on these service and measures taken to combat the effect.MethodsThe study was conducted at St. Paul’s hospital millennium medical college (SPHMMC). The study was conducted from December 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021 using comparative cross- sectional study design. We collected data on the number of clients getting different essential healthcare services from May to October 2019 (Pre COVID) and same period in 2020 (during COVID-19 pandemic) from patient registry book. The analysis was done with SPSS version 24 software.ResultOverall, the essential services of SPHMMC were affected by COVID-19 pandemic. The most affected service is inpatient admission that showed 73 % (2044 to 682) reduction from pre- COVID period and the least affected is maternal service, which only decrease by 13% (3671 to 3177). During the 6 months after COVID-19 pandemic, there is a progressive increment in number of clients getting essential health services.ConclusionThe establishment of a triple setup for fighting against COVID-19, which encompass; non COVID service, isolation centre and COVID-19 treatment centre played a vital role in preserving essential health services.

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Consequences and management of symptoms of menstrual cycle and association with a healthy lifestyle among educated females in Tangail region of Bangladesh: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213761 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. 4679

Author(s):

Israt Jahan Ira ◽

Sayema Arefin ◽

Effat Jahan Eva ◽

Shafayatun Nahar Tinu

Keyword(s):

Menstrual Cycle ◽

Symptom Management ◽

Life Stress ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vital Role ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Daily Water Intake ◽

Age Range

Background: Menstrual cycle is a normal physiological incident in the life of a girl. Often it is not properly understanded or realised that, maintaining a proper hygiene and the symptom management play a vital role in leading a healthy life for a woman. The condition is even worse in developing countries. The aim of the study is to assay the effects, pattern of the cycle and symptom management among the educated female populations in Tangail region in Bangladesh.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Tangail with 305 participants. Data collection took place from October,2020 to December, 2020 following a structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analysed through SPSS 23.0 version.Results: Among the study population 61.5% were in the age range from 20-30 years. Most of the participants have done their post graduation (42.4%). The daily water intake is really important for a good menstrual cycle. 40.8% of the female take less than 2 litres of water which is alarming. 78.3% having their cycle regular with 68.8% of normal flow. 70.4% having their cycle for 3-5 days which is okay. 53.6% of the participants faces Premenstrual syndrome for which 12.2% take medications and 18.8% participants take medicine during menstruation. The study demonstrates a statistically significant association between the age and PMS as well as between the life stress of a women and PMS.Conclusions: The study's goal is to look into the effects and management of menstruation, as well as the demographic and lifestyle characteristics of the participants. To ensure female's health, menstrual cycles must be maintained properly.

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GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN PENCABUTAN GIGI SISWA SMA NEGERI 1 SANG TOMBOLANG KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOW

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.3.2.2015.8769 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Joandri P. Dandel ◽

Ni Wayan Mariati ◽

Jimmy Maryono

Keyword(s):

Frequency Distribution ◽

Study Design ◽

Tooth Extraction ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Public Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Tooth Extractions

Abstract: Tooth extraction is one of the actions that are often done in the field of dentistry. Tooth extraction is done with an indication of severely damaged teeth and can not be manage.The most people visiting the dentist after the tooth is badly damaged, and eventually had to be taken tooth extraction. That is caused by a lack of public knowledge about the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and mouth. This study aims to reveal the students' knowledge of tooth extraction SMA 1 The Tombolang Bolaang Mongondow. This type of research used in this research is descriptive research with cross sectional study design. The total sample of 51 samples, obtained using Slovin formula. Results of the study are presented in the form of a frequency distribution table. The results showed the level of students' knowledge of tooth extractions in SMA Negeri 1 The Tombolang most have a moderate knowledge (52.9%).Keywords: Tooth Extraction, KnowledgeAbstrak: Pencabutan gigi merupakan salah satu tindakan yang sering dilakukan di bidang kedokteran gigi. Pencabutan gigi dilakukan dengan indikasi gigi yang rusak parah dan tidak bisa dirawat.Sebagian besar masyarakat berkunjung ke dokter gigi setelah gigi rusak parah, dan akhirnya harus dilakukan tindakan pencabutan gigi. Hal ini dapat disebabkan oleh kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pentingnya memelihara kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan pencabutan gigi siswa SMA Negeri 1 Sang Tombolang Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondow. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu penelitian deskriptif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional study. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 51 sampel, diperoleh dengan menggunakan rumus Slovin. Hasil penelitian disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat pengetahuan siswa tentang pencabutan gigi di SMA Negeri 1 Sang Tombolang sebagian besar memiliki pengetahuan sedang (52,9%).Kata kunci: Pencabutan gigi, Pengetahuan

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ASSESSMENT OF SKILLED BIRTH ATTENDANTS REGARDING HELPING BABIES BREATH INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE NEWBORN CARE IN RURAL DISTRICT OF SINDH

Pakistan Journal of Public Health ◽

10.32413/pjph.v7i1.24 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 48-53

Author(s):

Sheh Mureed ◽

Muhammad Hassan Gandro ◽

Walid Hassan

Keyword(s):

Newborn Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vital Role ◽

Skilled Birth Attendants ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Neonatal Deaths ◽

Birth Attendants ◽

Study Results ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Labour Room

Background: Globally, 3.1 million newborn deaths occur every year out of these estimated 400,000 neonatal deaths occur in Pakistan. All neonatal deaths 99% take place in poorest region and countries of the world, usually within hours of birth; mostly the cause of neonatal deaths is hypoxia. To access knowledge and practice of SBAs regarding HBB and to access the availability of equipments required for HBB. Methods: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study on SBAs as trained in HBB. All 46 SBAs trained on HBB working in Labour room eight rural Health centers, four Taluka, One district Head Quarter Health Facilities and thirteen Mlbcs of the district, were included in the sample for study. All 41 SBAs were trained on HBB participated in the study. Results: Mean age of 30 years. Out of total 41 participants 25 were working in B-EmoNC (61%), 3in C-EmoNC (7.3%) and 13 in mid wife laid birth Centre (MLBC) or birth station (31.7%). About 92.7% of participants said that main purpose of HBB training is to decrease the NMR by improving newborn care. Drying of newborn is 82.7%, hand washing is 95.12% and 85.3% of the study participants said that they gave 30-40 breaths per minutes. Cord clamp and pair of ties was accessible to 85% of participants versus 14.3% who reported it's not accessible. Almost one quarter (34.1%) participants have low knowledge and practice. Knowledge and training had significant effect on the overall practices of the skilled birth attendants for skilled birth deliveries and reduce the neonatal deaths (P <0.001). Conclusion: Tools play a vital role for the implication of the knowledge into practices and tools were available almost to every participant. Although few barriers also identified for the less application of the helping hand babies trainings in the community.

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Determining Orthodontic Knowledge and Awareness in Young Adults

The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society ◽

10.1177/03015742211022157 ◽

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.

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Differential expression of micro RNA-29 family in non-diabetic adults of diabetic and non-diabetic parents

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-021-05703-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Uzair Abbas ◽

Bushra Imdad ◽

Sikander Adil Mughal ◽

Israr Ahmed Baloch ◽

Afshan Mehboob Khan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Family History ◽

Positive Family History ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vital Role ◽

Micro Rna ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Family History Of Diabetes ◽

History Of

Abstract Objective MicroRNAs are known to regulate 60% of genes at post translational level. MicroRNAs including Micro RNA-29 family play a vital role in cellular activities and have validate role in numerous metabolic disorders inclusive of diabetes mellitus and its complications. While micro RNA profile changes years before the occurrence of disease. This cross-sectional study was conducted in non-diabetic adults of diabetic and non-diabetic parents to explore the early changes in expression of micro RNA-29 family as it can be served as early biomarker of type 2 diabetes in non-diabetic adults. This study was conducted from January 2019 to January 2021. Micro RNA was extracted from plasma of 50 participants and expression was compared through qPCR. While data was analyzed through SPSS version 21.0. Results 29a and 29b had lower expression in participants with family history of DM compared to those having no family history of DM (P < 0.0001). While micro RNA 29c was found to be significantly higher in participants with positive family history of type 2 diabetes as compared to those without family history of diabetes (P = 0.001).

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Relación entre conducta prosocial, resolución de problemas y consumo de drogas en adolescentes

Anales de Psicología ◽

10.6018/analesps.32.2.204941 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 609 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Olga Hernández-Serrano ◽

José P. Espada ◽

Alejandro Guillén-Riquelme

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Prosocial Behaviour ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Problem Solving Strategies ◽

And Gender ◽

Prosocial Behaviours ◽

Age Range

The objectives of the present study are the following ones: 1) to study the use of drugs, the prosocial behaviour and the problem-solving skills with respect to age and gender, and 2) to analyze the association of both the prosocial behaviour and the problem-solving skills with the use of drugs. An exploratory cross-sectional study was performed, amongst a sample of 567 students in Spanish Compulsory Secondary Education (48.14% males) with an age range from 14 to 17 years (M = 14.92; SD = 0.90). Statistically significant differences were found concerning alcohol use and the prosocial behaviour with respect to gender, as well as concerning alcohol and cannabis use with respect to age. Logistic regression analyses revealed statistical significance of the prosocial behaviour with respect to the use of alcohol and cannabis. The ability in problem-solving was the most important protective predictor with respect to the abuse of cannabis. The results from this study enhance the importance of tailored interventions based on the promotion of prosocial behaviours and/or problem-solving strategies as fundamental protective factors for substance use amongst adolescents.

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Proton magnetic spectroscopy agreed better with magnetic resonance image to lateralization of epileptogenic zone than with surface electroencephalography

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0004-282x20130100 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 71 (9A) ◽

pp. 584-590

Author(s):

Ricardo Andre Amorim Leite ◽

Maria Concepcion Garcia Otaduy ◽

Gilson Edmar Goncalves e Silva ◽

Maria Lucia Brito Ferreira ◽

Maria de Fatima Vasco Aragao

Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Magnetic Resonance Image ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Epileptogenic Zone ◽

Agreement Rate ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Surface Eeg ◽

Study Type ◽

Age Range ◽

Coefficient Of Asymmetry

Objective To analyze the agreement rate of proton magnetic spectroscopy with magnetic resonance image (MRI) and surface electroence-phalography (EEG) in extratemporal neocortical epilepsies. Methods A cross-sectional study, type series of cases included 33 patients, age range 13–59 years old, of both gender, presenting structural alteration identified by MRI (75.8%) or by neurophysiologic techniques (72.7%). The variables were alterations of N-acetyl-aspartate/choline, N-acetyl-aspartate/creatine, choline/creatine, and N-acetyl-aspartate/cho-line+creatine coefficient of asymmetry. Results Agreement rates of lateralization by coefficient of asymmetry of NAA/Cho, NAA/Cr, Co/Cr, and NAA/Cho+Cr with MRI, independent of alteration of surface EEG, were equal to 93.3, 57.9, 15.4, and 93.3%, respectively, modifying to 100, 33.3, 0, and 100%, in 16 patients, with lateralization agreement of MRI and surface EEG. Conclusion Proton magnetic spectroscopy agreed better with MRI to lateralization of epileptogenic zone than with surface EEG.

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Awareness and Attitudes toward Corneal Donations among Applicants and Staff of a Driver, Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana

10.21203/rs.2.174/v3 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Seth Lartey ◽

ELLEN KONADU ANTWI-ADJEI ◽

Solomon Agyapong ◽

Abdul-Kabir Mohammed ◽

Derrick N.O. Mensah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Corneal Transplant ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Willingness To Donate ◽

Drivers License ◽

Study Population ◽

Good Potential ◽

Potential Mode ◽

Corneal Donation ◽

Age Range

Abstract Background: Corneal transplantations are surgeries performed for irreparable corneal diseases and damage. However, there is a gap between the number of potential recipients and the number of donor corneas available. The main aim of the study was to determine the awareness and attitudes toward corneal donation among applicants and staff of DVLA, Kumasi-Ghana. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. 100 participants were selected using convenient sampling method. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit responses from participants concerning awareness and attitudes toward corneal transplant. Results: The mean ± SD age of the participants was 32.05 ± 11.48years and age range, 18-67years. Males were 66% whilst females constituted 34%. 32.7% of the participants were aware of corneal donation. Majority of the participants were Christians (83.1%) and Singles (63%). Television was the source of information with the highest preponderance (49.4%). 67.3% were willing to donate their corneas after death. 63.9% were willing to indicate their donor statuses on drivers’ license form which had a significant association with willingness to donate cornea after death (p<0.05, ᵪ 2 = 12.187). Conclusion: There is a poor level of awareness (32.7%) of transplant and donation amongst the study population but a good level of willingness to donate organs (67%). Consent via driving license would seem to be a good potential mode of obtaining consent to supplement the harvesting of adequate tissues for transplant if adequate awareness is created.

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Profile of Osteomyelitis Patients Visiting the Orthopedic Clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Indonesia, in 2017–2018

Althea Medical Journal ◽

10.15850/amj.v8n1.2075 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Aditya Nugraha ◽

Hermawan Nagar Rasyid ◽

Hadyana Sukandar

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

General Hospital ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Operative Procedure ◽

Bone Destruction ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Male Patients ◽

The Common ◽

Age Range

Background: Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory process caused by microorganism infection that leads to bone destruction. Osteomyelitis may affect all bones, particularly long bones, and infects all ages. This disease is hard to diagnose and the treatment is complex due to the disease’s heterogenicity, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management. This study aimed to determine the profile of osteomyelitis inpatients and outpatients presented to the Orthopedic Clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, IndonesiaMethods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from July to October 2019 using the total sampling method. Data were collected from the medical records of osteomyelitis inpatients and outpatients presented to the Orthopedic Clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia from 2017–2018. Data were then analyzed descriptively and the results were presented in frequencies.Result: In total, 90 data were retrieved. Most of data presented male patients (n= 69, 76.7%) with the age range of 20–29 years old (24.4%). The majority of these patients experienced chronic onset of disease (94.4%) located on the tibia (51.1%), which was caused by a post-operative procedure (61.1%). The most common treatment was operative procedure without antibiotic beads (51.1%). Staphylococcus aureus was the common pathogens identified in these patients (22.2%).Conclusion: The majority of osteomyelitis patients are males in productive age with chronic onset of disease located on the tibia caused by a post-operative procedure. Staphylococcus aureus is the common pathogen involved and the most common treatment is an operative procedure without antibiotic beads.

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