HIGH FREQUENCY OF OSTEOPENIA IN YOUNG ADULTS OF KARACHI

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moazzam Ali Shahid
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Bone Scan ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
T Score ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Bone Scans

Background: Osteopenia or low bone density, generally considered the disease of the old, is now sneaking around the younger generation. The increase in frequency of low trauma fractures is raising an alarm. This study was aimed to explore the frequency of osteopenia amongst young adults in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: Non-probability consecutive sampling was used to choose 116 subjects at Ziauddin University, Karachi, in January 2018. After informed consent participants underwent bone scans for measurement of bone mineral density on their calcaneus (bone in heel). Tocategorize osteopenia T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 was evaluated. All participants with T-score of -2.5 or below were identifiedas osteoporotic. The data were entered on IBM SPSS statistics version 20.0 and descriptive analysis was done. Results: Osteopenia was detected in 57 (49.1%) of the participants [42 (36.2%) male and 15 (12.9%) female] of which 38 (32.8%) belonged to aged 21 to 35 years. Osteoporosis was found in 20 (17.2%) of this group. In the older participants’ frequency of osteopenia and osteoporosis was 12.2% and 42.9% respectively. Chi square test indicated no significant association between age and bone scan results (p=0.432). Frequency of osteopenia was higher in males (56%) compared to females (36.6%) whereas, osteoporosis was higher in females (53.7%) than males (12%). Results showed statistically significant association (p>0.01) with gender and bone scan results. Conclusion: Almost half the young adults in our study classified for osteopenia. Lifestyle modification factors are hypothesized to play an important role towards this high frequency. Further studies should evaluate risk factors for osteopenia in younger population.

Immersive Virtual Tasks With Motor and Cognitive Components: A Feasibility Study With Young and Older Adults

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Beatriz Caruso Soares ◽  
Jéssica Maria Ribeiro Bacha ◽  
Daniel Donadio Mello ◽  
Emerson Galves Moretto ◽  
Tatiana Fonseca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Virtual Path ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cognitive Components ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Nominal Variables

Objective: To analyze the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of immersive virtual tasks. Methods: The authors recruited 11 young adults and 10 older adults. The participants performed three virtual reaching tasks while walking on a virtual path. The descriptive analysis and comparison between participants were performed using the Mann–Whitney U test and chi-square test for nonparametric and nominal variables, respectively. The authors also used analysis of variance for a between-groups comparison for normal variables. Results: Twenty percent of older adults and 81.8% of young adults completed all three tasks (chi-square test; p = .005). Both groups reported minor symptoms, with no significant differences. The older adults were more motivated to practice the tasks (Mann–Whitney U test; p = .015) and would be more likely to suggest them to others (chi-square test; p = .034). Conclusion: All three tasks were feasible for young adults. All participants, except for one, had cybersickness. The symptoms were mostly mild and subsided once the interaction was complete.

scholarly journals Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) Decrease Concentration Levels in Young Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
Fidela Hanan Zivana
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Concentration Level ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Apnea Syndrome

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is sleeping-disorder that’s characterized by recurrent episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep. Fourteen percent of world populations suffer from OSAS. OSA patients are 7,5 to 20 times more likely to have difficulties with concentration, learning new tasks, and execution of monotonous tasks.Objective: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and concentration level in young adults.Methods: This is an analytic observational study with cross-sectional design. Sampling was carried out with total sampling. Samples that qualified the inclusion and exclusion criteria were assessed by OSAS using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)  questionnaire and Digit Symbol Substitution Test was used to assess the concentration level. The data were analyzed, using the chi-square test and the prevalence (PR) test.Results: The Chi-square test showed that there was a significant relationship between OSAS and concentration level (p=0.033). The Prevalence Ratio test found that OSAS decreased concentration level by 1,55 compared to not OSAS.Conclusion:  There was a significant relationship between OSAS and concentration level in young adults. OSAS patients are 1,55 more likely to have a decrease concentration level when compared with healthy individuals.

scholarly journals Gloves Perforations in Minor Oral Surgical Procedures: A Comparison of Latex and Nitrile Gloves

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (02) ◽  
pp. 103-106
Author(s):  
Ajeet Kumar ◽  
◽  
Naveed Iqbal ◽  
Javaria Farooq ◽  
Saad Uddin Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Oral Surgical Procedures ◽  
Latex Gloves ◽  
Chi Square Test

OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to compare incidence of perforations in Latex and Nitrile examination gloves during Minor Oral surgical procedures performed under local anesthesia. METHODOLOGY: 100 pairs of latex and 100 pairs of Nitrile examination gloves where used to perform 200 minor oral surgical procedures under local anesthesia. After completion of every minor oral surgical procedure each gloves was examined by Water Inflation method to observe presence or absence of Perforations. A data sheet was used to collect data including type of Gloves used (Latex or Nitrile) presence of perforations, sites of perforations and nature of minor oral surgical procedures. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive analysis was conducted to calculate frequency and percentages of Number and sites of perforations for both Nitrile and latex examination gloves. Chi Square test was used to find out statistical significance of difference of perforations rate between Nitrile and Latex gloves. P value of < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Out of 200 latex gloves 23 (11.5) had 29 perforations whereas out of total 200 Nitrile gloves 28 (14%) had 22 perforations. Nitrile gloves had a statistically significant higher rate of perforations as compared to Latex gloves. (P value 0.043). For both Nitrile and Latex gloves left non dominant hand had highest frequency of perforations Latex 18 (81.81%) perforations and Nitrile 18(62.06%). Index finger and thumb were most frequent sites of perforations in both Latex and Nitrile gloves. CONCLUSION: Gloves perforations were more common in Nitrile examination gloves however total number of perforations was more in Latex examination gloves.

scholarly journals Relationship of Bone Marrow Plasma Cell Morphology with Cytogenetic Abnormalities in Patients with Multiple Myeloma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikram Narang ◽  
Maneet Luthra ◽  
Avantika Garg ◽  
Amit Dhiman ◽  
Neena Sood
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Plasma Cells ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Morphological Pattern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cytogenetic Abnormalities ◽  
Cytogenetic Studies ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Cytogenetics has become an integral part of Multiple Myeloma (MM) diagnosis and prognostication. A combination of conventional cytogenetics and interphase Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) is currently used to stratify tumours into high, intermediate and standard risk disease. Aim: To compare the morphological details of plasma cells with cytogenetic abnormalities. Materials and Methods: The present retrospective cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Pathology Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana in three and a half year duration (1st January 2014 to 30th June 2017). All the diagnosed MM patients in whom cytogenetic was available were included and descriptive analysis was done using Chi-Square test and relevant statistical analysis using SPSS 21 version. Correlation was done with various morphological pattern (plasmacytic, plasma blastic). Results: Cytogenetic studies were performed on 42 cases using FISH technique (n=31, 81.6%) and GTG (Giemsa) banding (n=4, 10.5%). Three (7.9%) patients were tested with both methods. In the present study, all the patients (n=2,100%) with plasmablastic morphology who got tested with cytogenetics had del13q14.3 and none of the patients with normal genome (n=22) had plasmablastic morphology. Conclusion: Morphologic patterns of plasma cells and cytogenetic studies correlate well and can together help in better prognostication of MM patients.

scholarly journals SOCIETY DIMENSIONS REVIEWED FROM LOSS & GRIEVING IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Rahmawati Rahmawati ◽  
Evita Muslima Isnanda Putri ◽  
Fidrotin Azizah
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Educational Backgrounds ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background:Covid-19 pandemic has spread across the world and is having an impact globally. The rules for handling the Covid-19 pandemic force people to change their habits and patterns of daily life. Covid-19 has brought dramatic changes to our lives, including many losses. However, change or transition experienced by the community due to the Covid-19 pandemic can cause loss and grief.Objectives:This study aims to determine society dimension variables with loss and grief in Covid-19 pandemic era.Methods:. Correlational analytic with cross sectional approach that analyzes the relationship between age, sex, education and occupation with Loss and Grieving. A sample of 278 respondents with accidental sampling technique. The instrument uses a questionnaire distributed by social media. Descriptive analysis with process analysis, analytic analysis with chi square test and Spearman's Rho at a significance level of 5%Results: All respondents experienced a grieving phase and most were in the Bargaining stage (54.3%). Men are more acceptable (14.3%) than women (9.6%). The age of 33.3% early adolescents and people who do not work 50% are dominant in the anger phase, most of all educational backgrounds are in the Bargaining phase (42.8% -55.9%)Conclusion:The length of time the incident occurred, the cultural context, the similarity of policies, and the territorial background of the Indonesian State greatly influenced the loss and grieving stages, making the majority of the grieving stages in the Bargaining stage. Keywords: loss, grief, Covid-19

scholarly journals Occurrence of Oral Ulcerations in Patients undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Comparative study

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apeksha Mainali
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Oral Ulceration ◽  
Treatment Procedure ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Intra-oral and extra-oral tissues are at risk of damage during orthodontic treatment, most commonly oral ulcerations. Clinicians should assess and monitor every aspect of patient’s treatment procedure to achieve an uneventful and successful final result. Objective: To evaluate occurrence of oral ulcerations in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. To evaluate the most common type of ulceration and to assess the management of such ulcerations by the orthodontists. Materials & Method: A questionnaire-based study was used among Nepalese and international orthodontists. Data were analyzed statistically using descriptive analysis and Chi-square test, p<0.05 was considered to be significant with a confidence interval of 95%. Result: Most common oral ulceration encountered during orthodontic treatment was traumatic ulceration which was managed by symptomatic measures. There was a statistically significant difference in the method of education to the patients among national and international orthodontists. Conclusion: Careful use of instruments, careful fitting and adjustment of the appliances should be done to avoid oral ulcerations during orthodontic treatment. Topical medicines can be used for management of such ulcers. Nepalese orthodontists should focus on using audio-visual aids for patient education as it has great promise in enhancing patient understanding and in prompting behavioral change.  

An Investigation on Customer Attitude and Perception towards Internet Banking

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ritanjali Majhi
Keyword(s):  
Banking Sector ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Internet Banking ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
Customer Attitude

This study identifies factors responsible for customers’ attitudes and perceptions towards emerging internet banking sector. It also reveals the importance of the key variables relating to customers’ demographic and social inputs. A sample of 156 customers is personally surveyed using a structured questionnaire in various cities of Andhra Pradesh. The data are analyzed using descriptive analysis like chi-square test, cross tabulations, t-test and factor analysis, and the proposed hypotheses are tested. Further the effects of psychometric factors are analyzed and the results are compared with those obtained without psychometric input. Extensive analysis of the data reveals that factors such as customer relationship management, word of mouth and the attitudes of the customers play important roles in increasing the productivity with respect to internet banking. Hypothesis tests also demonstrate that significant difference exists in usage of mobile banking and SMS banking with reference to demographic factors. The quality of the service also influences the customers to choose internet banking as a better alternative.

Use of Dietary Supplements by Elite Figure Skaters

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula J. Ziegler ◽  
Judy A. Nelson ◽  
Satya S. Jonnalagadda
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mineral Supplements ◽  
Figure Skaters ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Total Fat

The present study examined the prevalence of dietary supplement use among elite figure skaters, gender differences in supplement use, and differences in nutrient intake of supplement users versus non-users. Male (n = 46) and female (n = 59) figure skaters completed a supplement survey and 3-day food records. Descriptive analysis, chi-square test, and independent t tests were used to analyze the data. Sixty-five percent of male (n = 30) and 76% of female (n = 45) figure skaters reported use of supplements. Forty-seven percent of males and 55% of females reported daily use of supplements. Multivitamin-mineral supplements were the most popular dietary supplements consumed by figure skaters. Significant gender differences were observed in the use of multivitamin-mineral supplements (61% males vs. 83% females, p < .05). Echinacea and ginseng were popular herbal supplements used by these skaters. The 3 main reasons given by male figure skaters for taking supplements were: to provide more energy (41%), to prevent illness or disease (34%), and to enhance performance (21%). Among female figure skaters, the 3 main reasons given were: to prevent illness or disease (61%), to provide more energy (39%), and to make up for an inadequate diet (28%). Significant differences (p < .05) were observed in protein, total fat, saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat intakes, and % energy from carbohydrate and total fat of male supplement users versus non-users, with supplement users having higher intakes except for percent energy from carbohydrate. Sodium was the only nutrient significantly different (p < .05) among female supplement users versus non-users, with supplement users having lower intakes. Given the popularity of dietary supplements, it is important to understand the factors influencing athletes’ use of supplements, their knowledge and attitudes regarding supplements, dosage of supplements used, and the effectiveness of these dietary supplements in meeting the goals of the athletes.

scholarly journals Workloads and occupational accidents in a rural environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurelize Pereira Rocha ◽  
Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz ◽  
Marlise Capa Verde de Almeida ◽  
Anelise Miritz Borges ◽  
Mara Santos da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Heavy Load ◽  
Agricultural Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Rural Environments ◽  
Repetitive Movements ◽  
Chi Square Test

This study's objective was to identify the types of workload accruing from agricultural work that are recognized by farmworkers and to verify occupational accidents in two rural environments. This quantitative, exploratory and descriptive study was conducted with 259 farmworkers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis, Person's Chi-Square test, and coefficient of contingency were used. The workloads most frequently reported by farmers were heat, fungi, chemicals, dust, repetitive movements, heavy load-lifting, and inappropriate postures. Most accidents occurred with farm implements followed by falls. Significant associations were found among different isntruments and accidents. The results suggest the need for investment in health actions in rural environments to prevent or minimize work-related accidents and diseases so that nurses can contribute in a broad and efficient manner.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception on Government Policy of Routine HIV Testing: A Case of University of Zambia Ridgeway Campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chibochi Kaminsa ◽  
Chirwa Simon ◽  
Kalembwe Vincent ◽  
Mukomenji Celestine ◽  
Martha Mbewe Mwelwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Good Policy ◽  
Routine Hiv Testing ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing ◽  
Design And Methods

Background HIV Routine testing to all hospital attendants offers testing to all patients irrespective of their presenting illness even if it has nothing to do with HIV. This approach differs from voluntary counselling and testing, which is client-initiated. Adolescents and young adults especially those in colleges are a sexually active group of people which makes them prone to HIV infection. Therefore, there was need to conduct this study to determine the perception of students on routine HIV testing at the University of Zambia (Ridgeway campus) to determine their attitude towards HIV testing. Design and Methods A cross sectional quantitative study was conducted at UNZARidgeway hostels using stratified random sampling to select study participants which included all males and females who were on campus. A semi-structured interview questionnaire was applied to collect data which was analyzed using SPSS version 23software. A Chi-square test was applied for descriptive analysis and results were presented in tables and charts. Results Majority indicated that routine HIV testing was a good policy and supported it; though surprisingly 94% of the students were knowledgeable about routine HIV testing and yet their knowledge did not affect their perception of the policy. However, their experiences, expectations and beliefs affected students’ perception on routine HIV testing. Conclusion Health practitioners should have positive attitude and good work culture in order to uphold students’ positive perception so as to encourage a culture of HIV testing and is free from stigma.

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