scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Teenage Pregnancy: Experience of 50 Cases of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Rumi Farhad Ara ◽  
Jahangir Alam
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Common Group

Background: Teenage pregnancy is a huge problem in developed as well as developing countries.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of teenage pregnant mother.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from April to July 1999 for a period of four (4) months. The teenager mothers with the age group of 11 to 19 years who were admitted in the study period was selected as study population. At the time of entry, all relevant parameters like religion, residence, occupation, education and monthly income were recorded in a predesigned data sheet.Result: A total number of 50 teenager mothers were recruited for this study. Majority of the study population were Muslim which was 45(90.0%) cases followed by Hindu which was 3(6.0%) cases. Maximum were non-city dweller which was 26(52.0%) cases followed by city and slum dwellers which were 16(32.0%) cases and 8(16.0%) cases respectively. Majority of the study were housewife which was 49(98.0%) cases. Monthly income was less than 3000 taka in 29(58.0%) cases. Majority of the study population were completed the primary education level which was 26(52.0%) cases. Married was found in 49(98.0%) cases.Conclusion: In conclusion Muslim non-city dwellers housewife were the most common group of teenager motherJournal of Science Foundation 2018;16(1):3-7

scholarly journals Suicidal Death due to Hanging

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Begum ◽  
Nashid Tabasum Khan ◽  
AKM Shafiuzzaman ◽  
Farhana Shahid ◽  
AM Ashraful Anam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Suicidal Death ◽  
Period Data ◽  
Materials Used

Background: Hanging is always suicidal unless otherwise proved. It is a form of violent asphyxial death. It produces painless death for the victims so that it is a widely practiced method of suicide. In Bangladesh hanging is one of the commonest methods of suicide.Objective: The objective of this study was to find out socio-demographic characteristics of victims, common ligature materials used by victims and post-mortem findings.Materials and method: A retrospective cross sectional study was done in Dhaka Medical College Mortuary during the period of January 2009 to January 2010. During this period data were collected from 2133 cases of medicolegal autopsies by purposive sampling.Results: A total of 2133 medicolegal autopsies were analyzed of which 78 (3.65%) were deaths due to hanging. Out of these 78 cases maximum 37 (47.44%) deaths due to hanging were in the age group of 21-30 years. Majority of the cases (48; 61.54%) were observed in females. Majority (32; 41.03%) of victims had used Dopatta (orna) as a ligature material. Cyanosis of fingertips and nail beds was the commonest (75; 96.15%) findings in cases of asphyxial death due to hanging.Conclusion: Suicidal hanging is observed in this study mostly within the young age group ranging from 21-30 yrs. So, awareness at the level of family and community should be raised to improve personal and social relation in every sphere. The factors provoking an individual for an attempt to suicide should also be investigated for its prevention.Delta Med Col J. Jul 2017 5(2): 89-93

scholarly journals Prevalence of hearing impairment in Aligarh: a community based study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2926
Author(s):  
Mohammad Asif Khan ◽  
Najam Khalique ◽  
Zulfia Khan ◽  
Abrar Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Study Population

Background: Hearing impairment is avery complex phenomenon, which has many and serious consequencesfor people and involves many factors and issues that should becarefully examined. The objective of the study were to estimate the prevalence of hearing impairment in the study population.Methods: Study design was a community based cross sectional study. Setting was on field practice areas of the urban and rural health training centers, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. No. of Participants was 422 study subjects age 18 and above 18 years; Systematic random sampling and proportionate to population size method (PPS). Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 13; Chi-square.Results: Overall prevalence in present study population was found to be 23.1%. The prevalence in the rural areas (24.8%) was found to be higher than that of the urban areas (20.5%). The age specific prevalence showed that the maximum prevalence was in the age group of more than 70 years (66.6%). In the rural areas the prevalence was highest in the >70 year age group(75%) while in the urban areas it was maximum in the 61-70 year age group(61.5%). The prevalence was least in the 31-40 year age group in both urban (5.4%) as well as rural areas (14.5%). The association of hearing loss with age was found to be highly significant.Conclusions:A high prevalence of hearing impairment was found in the study. Increasing prevalence of hearing impairment was observed with advancing age.  

scholarly journals Comparison of Clinical Profiles in Teenage and Adult Pregnancy

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Rumi Farhad Ara ◽  
Jahangir Alam
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group A ◽  
Clinical Profiles ◽  
Group B ◽  
Moderate Anaemia

Background: Clinical profiles of the teenage pregnancy are diffident from the adult pregnancy.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare the clinical profiles of teenage and adult pregnancy.Methodology: This comparative cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh and Sir Salimullah Medical College & Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from April to July 1999 for a period of four (4) months. The teenage mothers with the age group of 11 to 19 years who were admitted in the study period were selected as group A and pregnant women with the age group of more than 19 years were selected as group B. All the clinical profiles of these two groups were recorded after admission of these pregnant women.Result: Among the primigravid patients, 50 cases with the age group 11 to 19 years were in the group A and 50 patients with the age group more than 19 years were in group B were selected. Among teens, 68 percent have no antenatal cheek-up. Moderate anaemia was more frequently found in the group A than group B which was 14(28.0%) and 9(18.0%) cases respectively. Moderate oedema was more frequently found in the group A than group B which was 16(32.0%) and 12(24.0%) cases respectively. In teenage group 32(64.0%) cases were without hypertension, whereas 44(88.0%) cases were in adult group.Conclusion: In conclusion anaemia and oedema are more commonly found in the teen pregnancy.Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2018;4(1): 8-11

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Characteristics of Acute Appendicitis Patients attended at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
ABM Mir Mubinul Islam ◽  
Nasima Akhter ◽  
Md Zafar Imam ◽  
Mafiur Rahman ◽  
Jalal Uddin Mohammad Rumi
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population

Background: Acute appendicitis can cause morbidity in a large number of people. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of acute appendicitis patients. Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Surgery at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from July 2009 to June 2011 for a period of two years. Patients admitted with features of uncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis (gangrenous or perforated) underwent emergency appendectomy by grid iron incision in all the units of surgery were selected as study population. All clinical information including history, physical findings and investigation reports were collected and recorded in a pre-designed data collection sheet. Result: A total number of 200 acute appendicitis patients were recruited for this study. Most of the study population were in the age group of 13 to 20 years of age group which was 84(42.0%) cases. The ratio of male and female was 1:1.04. Married were more than unmarried which was 114(57.0%) cases and 86(43.0%) cases respectively. Majority patients of this study was from middle class which was 160(80.0%) cases. Most of the acute appendicitis patients were presented with uncomplicated status which was 136(68.0%) cases and the rest 64(32.0%) cases were in complicated state. Conclusion: In conclusion most of the acute appendicitis patients are young age female coming from middle class family. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2019;6(2):44-47

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study of Various Gynaecological Profiles among Adolescents Attending Outpatient Department at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 507-511
Author(s):  
Anitha Narasimhaiah ◽  
Nutan Saha
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Tract Infections

BACKGROUND Adolescents constitute about 21 % of Indian population. Adolescence is a period of major physiological change along with psychological and socio-behavioural changes. Issues in adolescent age group are not only different but are increasing over the years and need special consideration. Hence, as health care providers, we need to focus on young people as investing in their health today will reap rich rewards tomorrow. Our study focusses on the incidence of adolescents attending gynaecology outpatient department (OPD) and the different gynaecological profiles in adolescents attending OPD. METHODS 351 adolescent girls in the age group of 10 - 19 years attending gynaecological OPD of Dr. BRAMC, Bengaluru, from February’ 19 to January’ 20 were included in the study. All the adolescents presenting with various gynaecological profiles were evaluated by detailed history taking and thorough clinical examination after taking an informed consent. RESULTS There were 351 adolescent girls (5.37 %) attending the gynaecology OPD during the study period. Teenage pregnancy (38.4 %) was the commonest indication for OPD consultation among adolescent girls followed by irregular cycle (17.9 %). Pain abdomen, anaemia, white discharge per vagina (WDPV), urinary tract infections (UTI), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), heavy menstrual bleeding, breast pain, breast enlargement were few other complaints encountered during this study. CONCLUSIONS Teenage pregnancy and menstrual abnormalities are the most common issues seen in adolescents. Adolescent gynaecology needs increased awareness and greater attention. This can perhaps best be done by setting up specialised adolescent clinics and it is the need of the hour to protect and promote the health of teenagers. KEYWORDS Adolescents, Teenage Pregnancy, Menstrual Irregularities, Gynaecological Problems, Gynaecological Profile, Adolescent Issues

scholarly journals Assessment of prevalence and knowledge, attitude and practice regarding tobacco consumption among adolescents in rural field practice area of medical college in Telangana, India: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1895
Author(s):  
Aruna P. Tubachi ◽  
Madhusudhan Sotala ◽  
S. C. K. Reddy ◽  
Swapnil Paunikar
Keyword(s):  
Passive Smoking ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Practice ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Study Population

Background: Tobacco is a major cause of premature death and disease worldwide. Over five million people die each year due to tobacco related illness- a figure expected increase by 8 million a year by 2030. Adolescence is transitional phase of growth and development between childhood and adulthood. WHO defines an adolescent as any person between ages 10 and 19. Adolescents consist of 16% of world population. Not only being productive age group they are also vulnerable to habit formation during this age group. The study was conducted to assess the prevalence and KAP regarding tobacco consumption among the adolescents.Methods: It is a cross sectional study where sampling was done by multistage random sampling conducted in 5 villages in the rural practice area of RVM medical college, Laxmakkapally, Telangana state.Results: Study population consists of 149 adolescents between the age of 10-19 years. Mean age of study participants was 16.6 years. 92.6% of participants were males. 66.4% were affiliated to school or college. 94% were aware that tobacco was hazardous. Knowledge regarding passive smoking as hazardous to health was present only in 75.8% of the population. Knowledge regarding anti-tobacco messages was low as 69.1%. 65.8% knew that it was illegal to smoke in public places. 18.8% of study population was engaged in tobacco consumption.Conclusions: Study concludes that tobacco consumption is high among the adolescents and its similar in rural Telangana as found in other states. Even though knowledge regarding hazards of tobacco consumption is high, knowledge regarding passive smoking is low. Attitude and practice regarding tobacco consumption is not satisfactory and awareness for the same is needed.

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

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

scholarly journals Comparison of Prevalence of Periodontitis with Different Indices in Population of District Ghaziabad

2016 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 023-030
Author(s):  
Vimal Kumar ◽  
Pallak Arora ◽  
Manish Khatri ◽  
Shivani Sharma ◽  
Sumit Malhotra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Study Population

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of periodontal disease with different indices. Methods & materials: The study population consisted of multistage stratified random sample of 1300 subjects from total population of district Ghaziabad. A cross-sectional study was conducted with multi stage stratified random sampling techniques to select the sample population. The subjects were divided into different age groups and the periodontal assessment was made on the basis of CPITN index and ESI Index. Results: The CPITN has shown to estimate incorrect periodontal disease prevalence because of its underestimation of the disease severity. A huge difference was noticed in the prevalence rate of periodontitis when subjects were examined with ESI index. Conclusion Periodontal disease was found to be highly prevalent in the study population and severity of disease increased with age. More number of subjects in younger age group were found to be healthy.

Prevalence of Malocclusion among School Children of Biratnagar, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-48
Author(s):  
Nidhi Giri ◽  
Anand Acharya ◽  
Kanika Yadav
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Class I ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Study Population ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Normal Occlusion ◽  
Study Population

Introduction: Various forms of malocclusion are a matter of serious concern in Nepalese population. This study was carried out to understand the prevalence of malocclusion among the school children of Biratnagar. The objective of this research is to find out the prevalence of malocclusion of children from different schools of Biratnagar visiting the Pedodontics and Orthodontics department of Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar. Materials and Method: A descriptive cross sectional study method was used in this research. Data was collected by using direct observation of the subjects and occlusal assessment was done according to Angle’s classification and Dewey’s modification types of class I, class II and class III malocclusion. Result: Subjects with normal occlusion was found to be 39 % and with malocclusion was found to be 61%. Among them, class I malocclusion (60%) and angles class II div I subjects (88.33%) were in majority of the total study population. Conclusion: The present study helps to determine the prevalence of malocclusion and need of orthodontic treatment for the school children of Biratnagar

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