scholarly journals Risk Factors of Tendo-Achilles Injury in Football, Cricket and Badminton Players at Dhaka, Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
M. Jobair Khan ◽  
ASM Giasuddin ◽  
M. Ibrahim Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ground Condition ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Game Type

Achilles tendon is the tendon connecting the heel with the calf muscles. Tendo-achilles injury (TAI) in players is common in games. The frequency of TAI is unknown and aetiology is controversial. The present descriptive cross-sectional study was done to determine the prevalence of TAI and associated factors contributing to it in football, cricket and badminton. From January to June 2012, male players (n=131), age 17-35 years, were selected by purposive sampling technique from renowned sporting clubs at Dhaka, Bangladesh. TAI was diagnosed through structured questionnaire and interviewing the respondents. The analysis by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme revealed that 11.5% players suffered from TAI, i.e. prevalence was 115 per 1000 respondents. Most injuries (70/131; 53.4%) occurred in the playground and (59/131; 45.3%) happened in practice field. Injuries among the players of third division were higher, i.e. about 36% (p=0.000). TAI was significantly dependent on occupation (p=0.046), BMI (p=0.008), divisional status (p=0.023), game type (p=0.043), ground condition (p=0.05) and injury severity (p=0.000). The injured players referred for treatment to the physiotherapist was highest (9/15, i.e. 60%) followed by the physicians (5/15, i.e. 33%) (p=0.000). The associations of TAI with various factors were discussed suggesting effective measures be taken and treatment, particularly physiotherapy, be given to injured players. However, there is a need of team work with sports medicine specialist also to enable the injured players to continue their professional games. 

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Profile and Morbidity Pattern among Population in selected Upazila Health Complex, Dhaka

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Sultana Begum ◽  
Meheruba Afrin ◽  
Afsana Sharmin ◽  
Ayesha Ferdaus Jesun ◽  
Anysar Rahman Hemal
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted to reveal the morbidity pattern in the Medicine Outpatient Department of in Upazila Health Complex, Keranigonj, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from 1st December to 15th December 2019 with a sample size of 150 using interviewer administered semi -structured questionnaire employing purposive sampling technique. The study shows that about one third (32%) of the respondents belonged to the age group 16 to 30 years and only 3% were from age group 75 years and above, 55% of them were female, 95% were Muslim and 63% were married; 54.67% lived in semi paccha house and about 84% were literate. Regarding occupation, one third of the respondents were businessmen (33%) followed by services (26%); 76% of the respondents had monthly income more than 10,000 BDT. The study revealed that 97.33% of the respondents were suffering from illness due to diseases and among them 90% have investigation reports. It was found that loose motion (21%), fever (20%), abdominal pain (19.33%), cough (9%) and chest pain (7%) were the predominant complaints. Study showed gastroenteritis (20%), respiratory tract infections (16%), bronchial asthma (12%), and skin diseases (2%) were the illness diagnosed. Most (96.66%) of the respondents were satisfied with the service provided. The study findings highlights that most of the diseases are the preventable and chronic diseases and the service providers should prepare themselves understanding the needs and gaps to serve the community in appropriate manner.

scholarly journals Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Academic Performance of Medical Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Sheikh Salahuddin ◽  
Md Humayun Kabir Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted to explore the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on academic performance of medical students. The study period was from July 2015 to June 2016. Total 627 final year MBBS students of 11 (6 government and 5 non-government) medical colleges were selected through convenient sampling technique. A self-administered semi structured questionnaire and an interview schedule were used. Study revealed that family income did not have any influence on the academic performance of medical students. Location of parental stay did not show any influence on students' academic performance. Respondents' previous medium of study had little influence on their academic performance. Students who were regular in passing formative assessment also had better performance in professional examinations. Students who failed in professional examinations mostly failed in oral portions (more than 80%). Father's educational qualification did not have any influence on the performance of students but mother's educational qualification had positive relation on it. Performance of those students who were willing to study MBBS were better than unwilling ones. Respondents who were satisfied with the money provided by the parents/guardians were more regular in passing professional examinations. Many of the findings of this study are aligned with findings of the study conducted by Ali S, Haider Z et al.1Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.8(2) 2017: 18-23

scholarly journals A Comparison of Shisha Smoking among University students in Palestine, Jordan and Turkey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Hawash ◽  
Rami Mosleh ◽  
Ahmad Hanani ◽  
Yazun Jarar ◽  
Yousef Hajyousef
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Middle East ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The University ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Smoking is one of the main causes that is related to lung cancer. It was estimated that tobacco smoking may kill 10 million people annually in the next 20–30 years, and Shisha smoking was very common habit worldwide during the last 20 years, especially in the Middle East. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of shisha smoking and make a comparison between three different countries in the Middle East, and establishing factors associated with shisha smoking among students in universities in Palestine, Jordan and Turkey. Methods: An online cross-sectional study was carried out among university students from 3 different Middle East countries; Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey. A total of 812 students were selected for the study. They were asked to answer an online structured questionnaire consisted of questions concerning prevalence and patterns of Shisha smoking, and associated factors. Data was analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Results: The overall prevalence of Shisha smoking was 31.77%. Less than quarter of university students (21.67%) had smoked shisha before. The highest percentage of current Shisha smokers were Palestinians (36.11%), and lowest percentage was from Turkey (20.23%). Approximately 43% of Shisha smokers believe that they will be addicted to Shisha smoking and almost half of them smoke Shisha daily. Approximately, 66% of Jordanian students’ current Shisha smokers were smoking shisha at least once daily while the 44% of Turkish students’ current shisha smokers were smoking shisha once monthly. The highest percentage of Shisha smokers were university students aged 25 years old and above. However, highest percentages of university students who are Shisha smokers were low monthly income’s students. The university students living with their families were smoking Shisha less frequently than students’ living in private residencies. Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of Shisha smoking among university students. The highest percentage of university students smoking Shisha were Palestinians. High percentage of smokers between the students believes that they will be addicted to Shisha smoking. The majority of current Shisha smokers was smoking Shisha daily; especially in Jordan and followed by Palestine. The monthly income was affecting the prevalence of Shisha smoking.

scholarly journals Water Scarcity, Seasonal Variation and Social Conflict in Mountain Regions of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-79
Author(s):  
Sheeladitya Chakma ◽  
Md. Nuralam Hossain ◽  
Md. Kamrul Islam ◽  
Md. Mohitul Hossain ◽  
Md. Nazirul Islam Sarker
Keyword(s):  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Forest Conservation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Tube Wells ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study intends to assess water scarcity, seasonal variations, and social conflicts through a cross sectional study based on people's perceptions. A well-structured questionnaire coupled with an interview schedule was used for data collection from the 60 households living in the mountainous two villages at Waga union of Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District, Bangladesh. The study employed a multi-stage random sampling technique. The analysis reveals that 90% of respondents in Sapchari Monpara village mostly rely on spring for water, while 83% of respondents in Debotachari village depend on tube-wells. The study also shows that 80% of the respondents have experienced water scarcity in domestic use, while 90% of respondents have reported short duration of the rainy season causes water scarcity. More than 80% of respondents believe that shifting cultivation in upland catchments causes water quality degradation in the study villages. Most of the respondents obtain water easily in a monsoon at Sapchari Monpara, while others get from tube-wells and traditional wells in all seasons. About (87%) of respondents mention that forest conservation around the water sources can increase water availability.

scholarly journals Awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices among adult population in Dhamrai, Dhaka

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Sultana Begum ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar ◽  
Md Saizuddin ◽  
Nadia Begum ◽  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Time ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The current descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted during 16th May to 31st May 2018 to assess awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices in Dhamrai, Dhaka with a sample size of 120 using interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire employing convenience sampling technique. More than one third (35.9%) of the respondents were in age group 25-35 years and about 65% were female, 32.5% were housewives and 35.8% were found illiterate. source of drinking water was from71.67% tube well and 78.3% used sanitary latrine. More than half of the respondents (61.67%) were taking daily bath with soap and water, 61.66% cut their nails at leisure time and 51.67% wash hair with shampoo and water; while 59.67% washed their hands before meal and 76.67% after defecation with soap and water. It is revealed that 43.3% were aware about the transmission of diarrheoa through dirty nail and 73.3% were aware not to defecate on barefoot. Health education and comprehensive knowledge of proper personal hygiene and sanitation is essential in daily life and should be used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

scholarly journals Patient's Satisfaction on Surgical Services in Some Selected Private Hospitals in Dhaka

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
M Begum ◽  
MT Mehedi ◽  
A Mahmud ◽  
AFM Sarwar ◽  
A Nasreen
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surgical Patient ◽  
Waiting Room ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Patient’S Satisfaction ◽  
Surgical Services ◽  
Operative Care ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This was a descriptive type of cross-sectional study conducted in four selected private hospitals in Dhaka city with a view to assessing patient's satisfaction on surgical services. The study period was from March 2004 to June, 2004. The sample size was 110 and selected by purposive sampling technique. Surgical patients were interviewed with a structured questionnaire on the day of discharge or about to be discharged and also hospital record reviewed .for finding the selective patients. The result of study revealed that 87.3% patients were satisfied with surgeon's behavior, 85.5% were satisfied with pre-operative counseling by the surgeons. Regarding doctors services, maximum patients satisfied (91 8%) with doctors behavior. About 54.50% patients were satisfied with their physical examination and 67.30% were satisfied about pre-operative counseling by doctor. Satisfaction on post-operative care by doctors was 70.9%. Regarding nurses services, 71.8% patients were satisfied with their behavior 66.4% were satisfied with their dutifulness. In regard to general cleanliness of hospital 91.8% patients were satisfied while 62.8% were satisfied with cleanliness of toilet. According to this study 73.6% patients were satisfied with post-operative services and 78.2% were satisfied with water supply of hospital. Mean hospital stay of surgical patient as found in this study was 6.26 days with a standard deviation of ±3.58 days. Despite there were certain aspects of dissatisfaction namely inadequate waiting room facility and unclean toilets. Improvements of these areas were recommended. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v41i3.18952 Bangladesh Medical Journal 2012 Vol.41(3): 15-18

scholarly journals Hygiene and Sanitation Practices and the Risk of Morbidity among Children 6–23 Months of Age in Kumbungu District, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fusta Azupogo ◽  
Fadilatu Abdul-Rahaman ◽  
Beatrice Gyanteh ◽  
Ambrose Atosona
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background. Poor hygiene and sanitation (WASH) practices are characterised by the manifestation of disease and infections, notably diarrhoea and respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among children. This study aimed to assess the influence of WASH practices on the occurrence of diarrhoea and RTIs among children 6–23 months of age. Methods. An analytical cross-sectional study design was conducted in June 2017. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select 300 mothers/caregivers with children aged 6–23 months from 9 communities in the Kumbungu District. We assessed the WASH practices, socio-demographic characteristics of the households and the occurrence of diarrhoea and RTIs among the children with a semi-structured questionnaire. The Hygiene Improvement Framework observational guide was adapted for household sanitation. Backward binary multiple logistic regression was used to determine the WASH practices that significantly predicted morbidity. Results. About 53% and 55.3% of the children reportedly experienced diarrhoea and RTIs, respectively, two weeks before the survey. Caregiver handwashing with soap after defecation [OR = 0.32 (95% C.I: 0.19, 0.52)] and before feeding [OR = 0.50 (95% C.I: 0.30, 0.84)] as well as washing the child’s hands with or without soap before feeding [OR = 0.21 (95% C.I: 0.04, 1.01)] were associated with lower odds of diarrhoea morbidity. The main determinants of RTI morbidity included caregiver handwashing with or without soap after defecation [OR = 0.29 (95% C.I: 0.10, 0.81)] and washing of the child’s hands with soap before feeding [OR = 0.60 (95% C.I: 0.37, 0.99)] However, we found no association between household sanitation and diarrhoea as well as RTI among the children. Conclusion. About a half each of the children had diarrhoea and RTI 2 weeks before the survey. The results emphasise the need for urgent targeting of handwashing and waste disposal programmes to avert the high burden of diarrhoea and RTIs among children.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal in Community Pharmacies of Karachi

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Amna Khan ◽  
◽  
Nazish Jaffar ◽  
Sadaf Razzak ◽  
Faizan Zeesahn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pharmaceutical Waste ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Solid Liquid ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Proper Disposal ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of community pharmacies about recommended methods of drug disposal and hazardous effects of improper disposal of pharmaceutical waste and to determine the attitude as well as practice of community pharmacies about the proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed with 139 community pharmacies in Karachi, Pakistan by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Predesigned structured questionnaire was distributed to different community pharmacies in Karachi and filled questionnaires were collected after one day. Data was analyzed using SPSS 22.0 Results: About 65 (46.8%) of the participants reported to have a system for regularly removing the expired or unused drugs by returning them to contractors/distributors. More than half 86 (61.9%) of the participants disposed of solid, liquid, semi-solid, controlled, and p-listed drugs in the rubbish bin. Approximately half of the participants believed that standard method for disposal of solid, liquid, semi-solid, controlled, and p-listed drugs is by flushing them down the toilet/sink. Conclusion: Our study showed that knowledge and practices of community pharmacies regarding disposal of unused and expired medicines were not satisfactory. However, most of the participants were well aware of the harmful effects caused by improper disposal of pharmaceutical waste on environment and showed positive attitude towards learning safe methods of management and disposal of unused and expired drugs.

scholarly journals Patients’ adherence to antimalarial medication; self-report of patients at the Volta regional hospital of Ho, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 4234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agani Afaya ◽  
Solomon Mohammed Salia ◽  
Frederick Yaw Opare ◽  
Samira Ali ◽  
Richard Adongo Afaya
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Drug Resistance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unpleasant Feeling ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Background: Despite the advancement in malaria treatments and management; malaria morbidity and mortality is still on the increase. This phenomenon has been mostly attributed to the emergence and transmission resistance of the plasmodium parasite to drugs; which is as a result of non-adherence to anti-malaria medication. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess patients’ adherence to anti-malarial medications and the factors influencing their adherence in the Volta regional hospital.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed. Convenience sampling technique was used in recruiting respondents. Data were collected within a period of 8 weeks from April to May 2017. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviations which was generated by the use of IBM statistical package for social sciences version 23.Results: The average age of respondents surveyed for this study was 32.27±11.09 ranging from of 19 to 68 years. Majority (51.7%) of respondents were females and 76.7% of them being Christians. The study findings revealed that 36.6% of patient were completely adherent to anti-malarial medication. Over 90% of respondents agreed that the malarial medication had bad taste and it was an unpleasant feeling for them taking it.Conclusions: Poor adherence to antimalaria medications could play a role in the future development of drug resistance. As such, identifying ways to improve anti-malarial compliance will help mitigate drug resistance. Therefore, further studies should be carried out on ways to improve patients’ adherence to antimalarial medication.

scholarly journals Awareness Regarding Hypertension Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Hospital of Siddharthanagar Municipality

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Gita Neupane ◽  
Sanju Gyawali ◽  
Chanda Sah
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

INTRODUCTION Hypertension is one of the most common health condition that affects most of the population throughout the world and is a leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension related knowledge and practice such as life style modification, physical activity, nutrition etc. plays an important role in controlling and preventing its long-term complications of hypertension. The objective of the study was to find out the awareness of hypertension among hypertensive patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 70 hypertensive patients selected as study sample by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data were collected by using semi-structured interview schedule and was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. RESULTS The findings of the study revealed that more than half (52.9%) of respondents had low awareness regarding hypertension. CONCLUSION Based on the findings, it is concluded that more than half of the respondents have low awareness on hypertension. The respondents had low awareness on investigations of hypertension. Beside this, the respondents had high awareness regarding meaning, risk factors, main symptoms, causes, measures to control hypertension and complications of hypertension.

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