scholarly journals Stress Factor Influencing the Psoriasis in Tertiary Hospital of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Masuda Khatun ◽  
Lubna Khondker ◽  
SM Bakhtiar Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Family Members ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Stress Factor ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Close Family

Psoriasis is one of the major public health problems. It creates a major psychological as well as cosmetic problem and a vast reduction of quality of life in developing countries as well as developed countries as stress is considered to play an important role on the onset and exacerbation of psoriasis. To evaluate influence of stress factor in psoriasis. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted with patients with psoriasis who attended the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka during the period of July 2015 to June 2016. Divorce was presented in 8.1% cases, 51.3% cases had severe life threatening diseases affecting the patient or close family members, 45.1% patients had history of deaths within the close family members, 39.8% patients had serious financial difficulties and 4.4% patients had harassment at school, 65.5% patients experienced first outbreak of psoriasis during a period of stress. About 41.6% psoriatic patients became worse during times of Stress. 38.9% patients had a tendency to break out during times of stress. This study demonstrated that the stress factor is of paramount importance for the development and aggravation of psoriasis. CBMJ 2015 July: Vol. 04 No. 02 P: 49-54

scholarly journals Growth pattern of Exclusively Breastfed Babies in Urban Affluent of Bangladesh

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-234
Author(s):  
MN Huq ◽  
KB Sarwar
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Linear Growth ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Length Data

To find out the growth in the exclusively breastfed babies of the affluent mothers and to compare the figures with those of the children in the industrialized countries. Fifty-three babies were selected for this cross-sectional study under 6-month of age with prefixed criteria, such as exclusively breastfed and not fed with any formula. Recommended schedule of immunization (EPI) was followed to weigh and measure for supine length. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 10.0. Place and time of work: During an 11-month time frame (from May 2007 to April 2008) data were collected from Pediatrics Department of Bangladesh Medical College Hospital and the researcher's chamber at Dhanmondi, Dhaka, where applicable. The data of developed countries showed that in first 3-month of age, the children grow in weight 30 gm/day and in length 3.5 cm/month, followed by weight gain of 20 gm/day and linear growth 2 cm/month in next 3-6 months.1 Our babies could be compared to those figures, with 33.54 gm/day in the weight gain and 4.17 cm/month in linear growth in the first 3 months. The average wt. gain during the next 3 months (3-6 months of age) was 22.3 gm/day and linear growth for this period was 2.12 cm/month. Babies in our country can grow optimally in comparison to those in the industrialized countries or even can exceed, if they are exclusively breastfed and brought up in well-off families with high education of the mothers.TAJ 2009; 22(1): 231-234

scholarly journals Growth Pattern of Exclusively Breastfed Babies in Urban Affluent of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 466-469
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nurul Huq ◽  
Khondaker Bulbul Sarwar
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Linear Growth ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

Objective: To find out the growth in the exclusively breastfed babies of the affluent mothers and to compare the figures with those of the children in the industrialized countries. Methods and materials: Fifty-three babies were selected in 1 year time period for this cross-sectional study under 6-month of age with prefixed criteria, such as exclusively breastfed and not fed with any formula feeding. Recommended schedule of immunization (EPI) was followed to weigh and measure for supine length. Data were analyzed in PC through SPSS and some calculations were done in calculator too. Place and time of work: Data were collected from August 2011 to June 2012 in the Pediatrics Department of Bangladesh Medical College Hospital and the Researcher’s Chamber at Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Results: The data of developed countries showed that in first 3-month of age, children grow in weight 30 gm/day and in length 3.5 cm/month, followed by weight gain of 20 gm/day and linear growth 2 cm/month in next 3-6 months. Our babies could be compared to those figures, with 33.54 gm/day in the weight gain and 4.17 cm/month in linear growth in the first 3 months. The average weight gain during the next 3 months (3-6 months of age) was 22.3 gm/d and linear growth for this period was 2.12 cm/month.Conclusion: Babies of our country in well-off families can grow optimally in comparison to the growth of the babies in the industrialized countries, or even can exceed, if they are exclusively breastfed and brought up ensuring immunization and follow up in educated mothers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.20627 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(4) 2014 p.466-469

scholarly journals Career plan and related attributes of nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Sabrina Aktar ◽  
Ashees Kumar Saha ◽  
Mst Akhtara Khatun ◽  
Baizid Khoorshid Riaz
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Career Plan ◽  
Medical College ◽  
New Information

A career is defined as advancing in a chosen job and as a result of that earning more money, taking on more responsibility, gaining more status, power, and respect A descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted in two tertiary level Government hospitals namely Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH), Rajshahi and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (ShSMCH), Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh from 1st January to 31st December, 2019 with the aimed to determine the career plan and related attributes of nurses in a selected tertiary hospital. Study Population was the nurses working in those two hospitals and convenience sampling technique was done, Sample size was 302. After taking written consent from the respondents, data collection was done by face to face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study findings revealed that 94.0% of the respondents have career plan and only 89 respondents were received degree after employment, 43.8% nurses worked in RMCH and 56.2% nurses worked in ShSMCH. From the total respondents, 58.6% respondents expect after completion higher education they will get better job opportunity. Here, 50.0% of the respondent’s reason for no career plan had family problem, 33.3% respondents’ opinion was time consuming and only 16.7% respondents’ opinion was expensive and 56.3% had job satisfaction. Length of service significantly (p<0.001) associated with career plan and educational qualification significantly (p<0.001) associated with choosing of discipline. Professional development can be achieved through career plan, which will not only provide quality nursing care to patients but also nurses updated knowledge with new information and technology. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. March 2021, 7(1): 48-55

Rapid detection of Rotavirus antigen in stool sample of acute diarrheic children

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Sushmita Roy ◽  
S.M. Shamsuzzaman ◽  
K.Z. Mamun
Keyword(s):  
Stool Sample ◽  
Rapid Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rapid Diagnosis ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rotavirus Infection ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Stool Samples

Rotavirus is one of the leading causes of pediatric diarrhea globally. Accurate and rapid diagnosis of Rotavirus diarrhea should reduce unnecessary use of antibiotics and ultimately reduce drug resistance. Study was designed for rapid diagnosis of Rotavirus antigen in stool sample by ICT (Immunochromatographic test) as well as to observe the seasonal variation of rotavirus infection. This cross sectional study was carried out in the department of Microbiology, Dhaka Medical College from January 2011 to December 2011. Eighty stool samples were collected from Dhaka Shishu Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital. All samples were tested for rotavirus antigen by ICT. Among 80 patients, 42 (52.5%) samples were positive for rotavirus antigen. Among these 42 positive samples, 30 (71.43%) were from 0-12 months of age group, 10 (23.81%) from 13 to 24 months of age group and rest 2 (4.76%) from 25 to 36 months of age group. Rotavirus Ag was detected in stool samples from January to April and another peak episode from October to December. Considering the importance of Rotavirus associated diarrhea, rapid detection of Rotavirus infection in human is substantially needed and should be routinely practiced.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v6i1.19354 Bangladesh J Med Microbiol 2012; 06(01): 11-13

Perceptions of Final Year Medical Students about Family Medicine as A Career Choice in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dur-e- Nishat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Family medicine is a field in which complete and detailed set of healthcare services are provided to the patients and their families. In developed countries, freshly graduated students choose family medicine as a priority for their career. However, in Pakistan it is not the case. The present study is undertaken to determine the perceptions of final year medical students’ about Family Medicine as a viable career. Methods: A total number of 504 students participated in the study. This was a cross-sectional study. The study participants were in their final year of medical college. Data was collected using a preapproved questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed via SPSS version 17 and Chi-Square test was used post-stratification. Results: Only 14.3% (n=72) medical students had heard about Family Medicine. Only 18% (n=92) would select family medicine as a profession. The most frequent rationale for choosing the field of Family Medicine was the variety of patients seen in general practice (55.4% n=51). Conclusion: There is a dire need to focus on increasing awareness about the field of family medicine among medical students. The students should be counseled on the advantages along with the disadvantages of choosing this field as a medical profession.

scholarly journals Usage of telecommunication technology in perpetration of sexual assault- A study conducted on reported victims in a Tertiary Medical College Hospital OCC

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Iffath Farooqui ◽  
Md Shamsul Islam ◽  
Rahat Amin Chowdhury ◽  
ATM Hasibul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Assaults ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Low Income Families

The sexual assaults and its consequences are increasing along with socioeconomic development of the country. Rise of modern communication technology add fuel to the flame. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the role of communication technology in sexual assaults in Bangladesh. There were 87 victims included in this study. All were female of 6 years to 40 years of age, mean age was 15.67 (± 6.69) year. Most of the victims were below 20 years of age and came from low income families. About 76% mobile used were smart phone. Among them 46% were owned by the victims herself, 26% gifted by the assailants to the victims. Talking through mobile (37%) was the main communication route between the assailants and the victims; followed by direct verbal (31%), mixed verbal and mobile talking (26%) and others (6%). Regarding methods of communication, they only talk in 42% cases and 36% cases used mixed method (talking, SMS and video chatting). The assailant paid all the costs in 62% cases. Mobile phone came as a blessing in communication, but inchoate use makes it a curse to our society. Parents should be cautious about their children's mobile usage (especially smart phone) daily. Government also should make some policy on using mobile technology by the younger citizens. CBMJ 2020 July: Vol. 09 No. 02 P: 03-07

scholarly journals Cough Variant Asthma in Medical Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-31
Author(s):  
Swapna Bhattacharjee ◽  
Shekhar Bhattacharjee ◽  
Rukhsana Parvin
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cough Variant Asthma ◽  
Medical College

Background: Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a subset of asthma where the only symptom is chronic persistent cough. Many cases go unrecognized due to lack of proper evaluation. Response to asthma medication with features supportive of airway hypersensitivity helps in management of this disease. Objective: To find out the proportion of cough variant asthma among the patients attending medicine outpatient department of Enam Medical College, Savar, Dhaka. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Enam Medical College Hospital, Savar, Dhaka over a period of two years from July 2009 to July 2011. Cough variant asthma was diagnosed mainly on clinical ground as chronic cough without wheezing, fever, weight loss, shortness of breath or sputum or any other apparent cause that persisted for more than eight weeks with absolutely normal physical examination of chest, normal chest radiography and blood count except raised eosinophil count and IgE level. Patients who met these criteria were given 2 weeks course of inhaler beclomethasone propionate and were assessed for improvement. Those who improved after steroid inhalation were categorised as having cough variant asthma. Results: Out of purposively selected 148 patients complaining only of chronic dry cough for more than eight weeks, 92 patients met the primary selection criteria for cough variant asthma. These 92 patients were given 2 weeks trial of 250 ìgm beclomethasone inhalation twice daily. Seventy nine patients reported almost complete recovery from chronic cough after 2 weeks and were categorized as having CVA. Thirteen patients did not improve and were not categorized as CVA. Conclusion: These findings suggest that cough variant asthma is the most common among the patients with chronic cough not due to any apparent cause. The efficacy of inhaled corticosteroid suggests that early intervention is effective in the treatment of this disease. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v3i1.13871 J Enam Med Col 2013; 3(1): 29-31

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge regarding Nipah virus infection among physicians in a selected tertiary hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 5771
Author(s):  
Shajeda Azizi ◽  
Khursheda Akhtar ◽  
Shahidullah Azizi ◽  
M. Kariul Islam ◽  
Sajidul Huq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nipah Virus ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Right

Background: Human Nipah virus (NiV) infection is an emerging zoonotic disease caused by the NiV resulting in severe illness in humans. The physicians can represent a lead role in disease prevention if they have the right knowledge regarding disease. This study aimed to state the assessment of knowledge regarding NiV infection among physicians in a selected tertiary hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 211 physicians in Rangpur Medical College and Hospital by pretested structured questionnaire, from January 2020 to December 2020, using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews.Results: The majority of the respondents (69%) were within the 21 to 25 years of age group, mean age was 25±2.9 years where 54% of respondents were female. A questionnaire was comprised of 87 questions regarding knowledge on NiV infection. The findings revealed that 19% had good knowledge, 50% had fair and about 31% had poor level of knowledge regarding NiV infection. Among the respondents, 83% mentioned lack of awareness as a barrier regarding the prevention of NiV infection. Inferential statistics were done at a 95% confidence interval and 5% level of significance. Those who were aged between 21 to 25 years had significantly good knowledge than those who were more than 26 years of age (p=0.002).Conclusions: This study concludes that knowledge of the physicians on NiV infection was at a fair or average level. There is a dire need for the routine integration of the awareness and safety precaution practice among the physicians.

scholarly journals Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant and lactating women in rural Vijayapur

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
Santosh D. Patil ◽  
Ravindranath A. Bhovi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Haemoglobin Content

Background: Nutritional anaemia is defined as a condition in which the haemoglobin content of the blood is lower than normal as a result of deficiency of one or more essential nutrients. Anaemia is the late manifestation of deficiency of nutrient(s) needed for haemoglobin synthesis. The prevalence of anaemia in developing countries is estimated to be 43% and that of developed countries is 9%. Anaemia is estimated to contribute to more than 115000 maternal deaths and 591000 prenatal deaths globally per year. The objectives of the present study were to determine the prevalence of anaemia among the pregnant women and lactating mothers and to explore the associated factors with anaemia.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among pregnant and lactating women in Ukkali a rural field practice area Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Vijayapur. Criteria for inclusion were pregnant women- current pregnancy of more than 6 months and lactating mother with child aged up to 6 months of age. Estimation of haemoglobin was carried by standard Sahlis pipette method. Anaemia was classified according to WHO grading criteria.Results: The maximum number of pregnant women (85.71%) in the age group of 35-49 years was anaemic followed by those who were in the age group of 20-34 years (61.54%). Prevalence of anaemia was 72 % in women of less than 20 years, whereas it was as high as 80% among lactating women of 35-49 years age group.Conclusions: Anaemia continues to be a problem with the existing health care resources. Socio-economic status, literacy of women and awareness related to health concerns are the major determinants that contribute to the problem of anaemia.

Frequency of Metabolic Abnormalities of Vesical Calculus in Children Younger than 10 Yrs of Age

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1243-1245
Author(s):  
H.U Rahman ◽  
S. F. Shah ◽  
A. J. Sheikh ◽  
I. U. Memon ◽  
W. S. Bhatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Metabolic Abnormalities ◽  
Urine Ph ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vesical Calculus ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Calcium Magnesium

Aim: To assess the metabolic abnormalities in children younger than 10 years of age with vesical calculus. Study design: Retrospective cross-sectional study Place and duration of study: Department of Urology, Khairpur Medical College Hospital, Khairpur from 1st October 2014 to 30th September 2016. Methodology: Two hundred and six children age <10 years of age and either gender presented with vesical calculus were enrolled. Demographic information like age, gender, residence, serum electrolytes, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, uric acid, blood, and urine pH were recorded for the purpose of metabolic workup. Results: The mean age was 4.76±1.22 years and 157 (76.2%) were males and 49 (23.8%) were females. The frequency of metabolic abnormalities was observed in 153 (74.3%) of the patients. A significantly higher prevalence of metabolic abnormalities was observed with male gender (p-value 0.006), dark colored urine as presenting symptoms (p-value 0.022), frequent urination (p-value 0.045), and hematuria (p-value 0.016). Of 153 patients with metabolic abnormalities, hypercalciuria was observed in 45 (29.4%), hypocitraturia in 73 (47.7%), hyperoxaluria in 21 (13.7%), and hyperuricosuria in 14 (9.2%) patients. Conclusion: The frequency of metabolic abnormalities was high among children with vesical calculus. Moreover, hypocitraturia in these children was observed in majority followed by hypercalciuria, hyperoxaluria, and hyperuricosuria. Keywords: Metabolic abnormalities, Children, Vesical calculus

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