scholarly journals The Pandemic and Changes in the Self-Perception of Teacher Digital Competences of Infant Grade Students: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4756
Author(s):  
Rosalía Romero-Tena ◽  
Carmen Llorente-Cejudo ◽  
María Puig-Gutiérrez ◽  
Raquel Barragán-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Group A ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Without having a reaction time, the pandemic has caused an unprecedented transformation in universities around the world, leading to a revolution from structured models anchored in the conception of transmission of training towards a teaching approach-learning saved thanks to the incorporation of technology. This study aims to verify whether the pandemic situation has influenced the digital competence self-perception of students. Comparing two groups during the academic years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, the instrument used is the questionnaire for digital competence “DigCompEdu Check-In” for future teachers. After the educational intervention, group A (before COVID-19) presented higher self-perceptions of competence than group B (during COVID-19); the pandemic situation caused by COVID-19 has negatively influenced students’ self-perception of their digital skills in the pretest in the different dimensions under study. Before receiving the training, the group that did not experience the pandemic enjoyed a higher self-perception of their competencies than the group that experienced the pandemic. The data obtained indicate that the difference exists, and that it is statistically significant, and may be a consequence of the clear relationship between self-perception and the way in which students face reality through their personal and subjective vision.

scholarly journals Weight of the Human Thyroid Gland – A Postmortem Study

1970 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
ASM Nurunnabi ◽  
A Alim ◽  
M Sabiha ◽  
B Manowara ◽  
K Monira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Thyroid ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Context: A cross-sectional study was designed to find out the difference in weight of the thyroid gland of Bangladeshi people in relation to age and sex and to compare with previous local and foreign studies. Materials & Methods: The present study was performed on 60 post mortem human thyroid gland (39 of male and 21 of female) collected from unclaimed dead bodies which were in the morgue under examination in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. The samples were divided into three age-groups including Group A (10-20 years), Group B (21-50 years) & Group C (>50 years) and the weight of the thyroid glands were measured and recorded. Results: The mean weight of the thyroid gland in male was 15.14 gm, 19.20 gm and 14.64 gm and in female was 16.02 gm, 19.03 gm and 14.67 gm in group A, B and C respectively. The mean weight of the thyroid gland was 15.48 gm in group A, 19.15 gm in group B and 14.65 gm in group C. There was no difference in mean weight of the thyroid gland between male and female. The difference in mean weight of the thyroid gland between group A & group B and group B & group C were found statistically significant. The weight of the gland was found to increase from early childhood and puberty up to 50 years of age and then decrease. Key words: Thyroid gland; Weight of thyroid gland. DOI: 10.3329/bjms.v9i1.5230 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.09 No.1 Jan 2010 44-48

scholarly journals Psoriatic Arthritis Is an Indicator of Significant Renal Damage in Patients with Psoriasis: An Observational and Epidemiological Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abidullah Khan ◽  
Iqbal Haider ◽  
Maimoona Ayub ◽  
Mohammad Humayun
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Background. Psoriasis affects joints in around 30% of the patients. Recent studies have demonstrated an increased risk of essential hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and stroke in psoriatic patients. However, the prevalence of renal disease in patients with psoriasis has not been evaluated properly.Objectives. Objectives were to evaluate renal functions in patients with psoriasis and to assess any possible relationship of renal failure with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.Methods. In this cross-sectional study, 30 participants were recruited into the following three groups: group-A, psoriatic arthritis; group-B, psoriasis without arthritis; and group-C, healthy subjects. Renal function tests were performed for every participant of each group. The data was analyzed by using SPSS version 16. Chi-squared and one-way ANOVA tests were applied, considering aPvalue of less than 0.05 as a standard criterion.Results. Serum creatinine, urea, and phosphate were the highest in group-A, higher in group-B, and normal in group-C,P<0.05. Similarly, GFR was the lowest in group-A, lower in group-B, and normal in group-C. The difference in mean GFR values was statistically significant,F(2)=355,P<0.001. Moreover, proteinuria (gm/day) was seen in 96.7% of the patients with psoriatic arthritis, (M=1.18±0.55,P<0.05) against 10% of the psoriatic patients without arthritis (M=0.41±0.10,P<0.05).Conclusion. Derangement of renal function is more prevalent in psoriatic patients, especially in those with concomitant psoriatic arthritis. Therefore, each psoriatic patient must be routinely screened for an underlying renal failure.

scholarly journals A comparative study on the use of holmium laser and pneumatic lithotripser for intracorporeal lithotripsy of upper ureteric stones

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Elias Sharma ◽  
Raja Langer ◽  
Bhavna Langer
Keyword(s):  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Holmium Laser ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Operative Time ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Background: In the last decade different minimally invasive modalities for management of urolithiasis have been available requiring an intelligent decision by the urologist to choose one as per patients need and preferences.Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted among patients who underwent ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy for proximal ureteric stones in the Department of Urology. Using consecutive sampling technique, patients were randomly allocated to two groups for treatment with either pneumatic lithotripser (group A) or Holmium laser lithotripser for fragmentation of calculi (group B) and the comparison of both these techniques was done.Results: 117 patients were included (57 and 60 in group A and group B respectively) in the study. The difference in age in the two groups was found to be statistically significant (p=0.03). The total operative time, length of stay in hospital and complications were more in group A patients. The difference in two groups for total operative time and length of stay in hospital was statistically significant (p=0.00 and 0.00 respectively).Conclusions: Holmium laser lithotripser has better safety profile when compared to pneumatic lithotripser especially in stone clearance rate and retropulsion rates and could be used as modality of choice in proximal ureteric stones.

scholarly journals Comparison of penile measurements between Nepalese boys with and without hypospadias

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Manish Pokhrel
Keyword(s):  
College Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Penile Length ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B ◽  
Surgical Unit

Introduction: Comparison of penile measurements between boys with and without hypospadias is important to determine whether there is any truth in the notion that the hypospadic penis is shorter than its age-matched normal counterpart. This study was designed to check whether there was any difference in penile sizes between Nepalese boys with and without hypospadias. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 72 Nepalese boys (36 with hypospadias and 36 without hypospadias) attending the paediatric surgical unit of Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital between July 2019 and June 2020. The penile length was measured in both the flaccid state and the stretched state yielding the flaccid penile length (FPL) and the stretched penile length (SPL) for each subject utilizing standardized measuring conditions. The SPL/FPL ratio was calculated for each patient. Results: The mean FPL in the hypospadias group (A) was 3.42±0.80cms while that in the normal group (B) was 3.62±0.61cms. The mean SPL in group A was 4.58±0.94cms compared to 5.52±0.68cms in group B. The SPL/FPL ratio was 1.34±0.14 in group A compared to 1.54±0.17 in group B. The difference in FPL was not significant between groups but the difference in SPL and the SPL/FPL ratio was statistically significant between groups. Conclusion: The flaccid penile length (FPL) does not vary between the two groups. However, the stretched penile length (SPL) and the Stretched penile to Flaccid penile length ratio (SPL/FPL ratio) are significantly different between the two groups of boys.

scholarly journals Respiratory symptoms (COPD Assessment Test and modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scores) and GOLD-ABCD COPD classification: the LASSYC study

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210156
Author(s):  
Maria Montes de Oca1 ◽  
Maria Victorina Lopez Varela2 ◽  
Ana Maria B. Menezes3 ◽  
Fernando C. Wehrmeister3 ◽  
Larissa Ramirez4 ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Early Morning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kappa Statistics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Group D ◽  
Youden’S Index ◽  
Morning Symptoms

Objective: To assess the frequency and severity of 24-hour respiratory symptoms according to COPD GOLD-ABCD classification (2017-version), the distribution of the patients with COPD into GOLD categories using mMRC (=2) or CAT (=10) scores, and agreement between these cut-off points. Methods: In this cross-sectional study (LASSYC study), 24-hour day respiratory symptoms were assessed by the Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms in COPD (E-RS) questionnaire, Nighttime Symptoms of COPD Instrument (NiSCI), Early Morning Symptoms of COPD Instrument (EMSCI), CAT and mMRC scores. Results: Among the 734 patients with COPD, 61% were male, age 69.6±8.7 years, FEV1% post-BD 49.1±17.5%, mMRC 1.8±1.0 and CAT 15.3±.8.1. By mMRC 33.7% were group-A, 29.2% group-B, 10.2% group-C and 26.9% group-D. By CAT 22.3% were group-A, 41% group-B, 4.8% group-C and 31.9% group-D. Using the mMRC the severity of E-RS, NiSCI and EMSCI scores increased from group A to D. Using the CAT, the groups B and D had the higher scores. Agreement between mMRC and CAT was 89.5% (Kappa statistics=75.7%). For mMRC score of 2, CAT score of =11 showed the maximum Youden's index (1.34). For mMRC score of 1, CAT score of =9 and =10 showed the maximum Youden's index (1.48). Conclusion: GOLD COPD classification by CAT seems to better discriminate 24-hour symptoms. Results do not support the equivalent use of CAT=10 and mMRC=2 for assessing symptoms.

scholarly journals Effect of lactation on serum total cholesterol & triglyceride

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Khadiza Begum ◽  
Rokeya Begum ◽  
Qazi Shamima Akhter ◽  
Nusrat Sultana ◽  
Shamima Bari
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Serum Total Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Data Collection Sheet ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
High Level

Background: There is an association between breast feeding & maternal lipid profile. Pregnancy related hyperlipidaemia reverse quickly with lactation. Objective: To observe Serum Total cholesterol & triglyceride in lactating & nonlactating mother. Method: The present cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, during the period of July 2010 to June 2011. A total 300 subjects were included within the age limit from 20 to 40 years of women. Among them100 were normal healthy subjects & had child above 3 years were considered as group A (control). The rest 200 women were selected as study subject (group B) having child between the age 6 weeks to 2 years. Group B is again subdivided into group B1 (100 lactating mother) & group B2 (100 nonlactating mother). The subjects were selected from pediatric ward & OPD of pediatrics, DMCH and BSMMU, Dhaka. Data were collected in data collection sheet after taking informed written consent of the subjects. The study parameters total cholesterol & Triglyceride were done in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College. The data were analyzed by computer with SPSS programs using unpaired Student ?t’ test.Results: In group B1 total cholesterol & triglyceride levels were non significantly higher than that of group A but in group B2 these values were significantly higher than that of group A. Within the study groups all these values were significantly higher in nonlactating mother than lactating mother. It was observed that high level of study parameters were more in B2 than that of group B1. Conclusion: From the results of the present study it may be concluded that lactation has effect on lowering serum total cholesterol & triglyceride which may preferably related to health education for the mother. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjpp.v29i1-2.20060Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol 2013; 29(1&2) : 1-7

STUDY ON EVALUATION OF SERUM GAMMA-GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE (GGT) LEVELS IN ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-40
Author(s):  
Avtar Singh Dhanju ◽  
Deepshikha Singla ◽  
Pashaura Singh ◽  
Ajay Chhabra ◽  
Sukhraj Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase

Aim: The present study was undertaken with the aim to evaluate serum Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) levels in patients of acute coronary syndrome. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 cases with acute coronary syndrome (Group A) and 50 healthy control subjects (Group B) meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: There is signicant rise in serum GGT levels in patients presenting with ACS in Group A as compared to Group B. Conclusion: Higher levels of GGT in ACS patients with risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and smoking may serve as biomarker to predict the occurrence of ACS.

DETERMINING MIGRAINE WITH AURA TRIGGER FACTORS TOWARD IMPROVING THE PRACTICE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM SAUDI ARABIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (37) ◽  
pp. 270-292
Author(s):  
Foziah Jabbar ALSHAMRANI ◽  
Noor Mohammad ALMOHISH ◽  
Mohammed Faisal ALMUAIGEL ◽  
Narjes Ali ALRAMADHAN ◽  
Maryam Mohammad ALJUMAH
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migraine With Aura ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Trigger Factors ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Primary headache is one of the most common disorders treated in neurology clinics. Globally, it has been estimated that the current prevalence of headache disorder in adults symptomatic, at least once within the last year, is about 50%. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, migraine was ranked as the third most common cause of disability worldwide. One of the significant migraines is migraine with aura, a frequent headache that occurs after or with sensory disturbances. Aim: This study aimed to identify and compare triggers in previously diagnosed patients with migraine with aura (MwA) to those who have not been identified with migraine with aura before but diagnosed according to a questionnaire survey distributed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: Adults aged 18–50 years were randomly selected in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in this non-interventional, multicentre, cross-sectional study. The study data was collected via an online questionnaire using the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders 2018 and the Cleveland Clinic Canada headache questionnaire. Results and Discussion: Of the 4.140 potentially eligible individuals, 302 were not previously diagnosed with migraine with aura but were diagnosed with a questionnaire (Group A), while 71 participants were already diagnosed (MwA) (Group B). A significant relationship was found among MwA and stress and anxiety, sleep disturbance, noisy places, exposure to lots of lights, prolonged computer work, hunger, fasting, studying for exams, and menstruation in Group A. Group B experienced all of the previous triggers in addition to weather changes, certain odors, and the consumption of cheese, bananas, and hotdogs. Conclusions: The trigger factors are common in individuals with MwA. Awareness of these triggers is essential for preventing the severe complications of MwA, hence, enhance the quality of life of patients.

scholarly journals A Randomized Control Trial for conservative management of parotid abscess in children

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Basnet ◽  
Rajkumar Bedajit ◽  
Bijay Neupane ◽  
Bibek Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Severe Diarrhea ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Incision Drainage

Background: The optimal conservative treatment protocol of parotid abscess in children is evaluated.Material and Methods: This is a randomized, prospective, cross-sectional study conducted between November 2013 and June 2017 in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital. Thirty children (below 14 years age) suffering from parotid abscess diagnosed by ultrasonography were included in this study. Recurrent parotid abscess cases were excluded. The children were divided into 2 groups by computer assisted randomization into15 patients each. Group A were treated with intravenous Clindamycin while group B were given intravenous Ampicilin + Cloxacillin combination. Results: Five patients of group B did not respond to treatment and were then put on intravenous Clindamycin. Three of these patients responded to treatment but 2 developed multi-lobulated fluctuation and required incision + drainage. Remaining 10 patients in group B and all patients in Group A responded to medical treatment without recurrence. Five patients in group B developed severe diarrhea during antibiotic treatment but none of the patients in group A had this complaint. No patient developed any complications like parapharyngeal abscess or septicemia. Conclusion: Parotid abscess in children can be managed conservatively with intravenous Clindamycin without the need for incision and drainage. Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 7, Number 1, Issue 12, January-June 2018, Page: 56-59 

scholarly journals Perception of the learning environment among the students in a nursing college in Eastern Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erina Shrestha ◽  
Ram Sharan Mehta ◽  
Gayanand Mandal ◽  
Kriti Chaudhary ◽  
Nirmala Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Background Learning environment is an important base for learning processes of students and for preferences of future workplaces. It is considered as an essential factor in determining the success of an effective curriculum and the students’ academic achievements. This study attempts to assess the perception of learning environment among the nursing students. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used to conduct the study among 122 nursing students studying at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Science. Data were collected following total enumerative sampling method using a self-administered questionnaire. Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) inventory tool was used to assess the perception of learning environment. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) was used to describe the demographic and other related variables. One way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to find out the difference in the overall scale score and its subscales across the selected socio-demographic variables (age, ethnicity, residence, year of enrollment) of the respondents. Results The mean age of the students was 21 ± 1.46 years. Majority of the students were from Province no. 1 (57.4%) and largely from Sunsari district (25.4%). First year students were found to be more satisfied (68.23%) with the educational environment (136.45 ± 16.93) compared to student of other years. Academic self-perception (21.94 ± 3.42) was the highest scoring subscale (68.57%) while the social self-perception (16.43 ± 2.96) was the lowest (58.66%). The overall DREEM score (131.25 ± 15.82 out of 200) indicated that perception of learning environment among the students was positive. Despite overall positive perception, students perceived that the teachers were authoritative and there is lack of good support system for the students at the time of stress. The total DREEM score varied significantly between the years of enrollment (p < 0.05). Conclusion The current study showed positive perception of learning environment which varied significantly according to the year of enrollment. However improvements are required across all the five domains for the high quality educational environment. Future qualitative studies are recommended to confirm and to have in-depth understanding of this finding.

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