Self-Esteem of Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment in a Tertiary Care Hospital Karachi, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daizi Jafar
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Developmental Change ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Cancer is becoming serious and emerging health concern around world. In Pakistan, 8% of all deaths are due to cancer as one of the major cause. Treatment of cancer consists of surgical management, radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and combined therapy. Psychological imbalance is observed during treatment and cause altered self-esteem, which requires psychological modification. The study aimed to assess the alteration in self-esteem after receiving chemotherapy. Methods: This research study was cross-sectional study, in which fifty individuals were selected between ages of 18-80 years from oncology unit of tertiary care hospital. A self-administered questionnaire consist of Rosenberg self-esteem scale assessing the self-esteem was administered. Teaching sessions for developmental change towards giving education on increasing self-esteem of patients were conducted for oncology nurses. Results were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: Since, 44% male and 56% female were participated. In all surveyed individuals 96% participants identified with average normal self-esteem, 3% participants had low self-esteem, whereas, only 1% participants had high self-esteem. Conclusion: This research study revealed that most of the patient suffering cancer had average self-esteem. Therefore, there is need to work on strategies to promote psychological well-being of patients, aiming to uphold and rehabilitate emotional aspects of cancer patients.

scholarly journals Gender-wise Comparative Assessment of Lifestyle Patterns and Well-being Status among Healthcare Employees at a Tertiary Care Hospital

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanajakshamma Velam ◽  
Vyshnavi Kancherla ◽  
Latheef Kasala ◽  
Anusha Kancherla ◽  
Mounica Reddy Pillaram
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Female Employees ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Lifestyle Patterns ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Abstract Background This study was an attempt to assess and compare the gender-wise lifestyle patterns and well-being status among the employees of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Material and Methods This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted at a tertiary care hospital between May and August 2019. A total of 777 employees belonging to both genders (male and female) and working at different professional levels were assessed. All the enrolled employees were subjected to a comprehensive study tool consisting of various dimensions of their health, which included physical, mental, social, spiritual and intellectual health dimensions. Results Among the participants, 327 (42.1%) were male and 450 (57.9%) were female. There was no significant difference in the mean age of male (37.91 ± 7.52) and female (36.85 ± 8.16) employees (p = 0.07). A significantly higher proportion of diabetes and hypertension were seen in male employees (9.8% and 14.4%, respectively) than in female (5.6% and 6.2% respectively). The overall well-being was better in male employees than in females and was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). We found that male employees had statistically significant better well-being in terms of physical, mental and social health whereas female employees had intellectual health. Conclusion The overall well-being in healthcare staff was good at our tertiary care hospital, and the outstanding/good well-being rate was higher in male employees than in female employees. Female employees experienced risks with regard to their physical health.

scholarly journals Awareness, knowledge and practices about mosquito borne diseases in patients of tertiary care hospital in Navi Mumbai

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3673
Author(s):  
Sumit Wasnik ◽  
Arjun Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Mosquito borne diseases are a serious public health concern in India. The incidence of Mosquito borne diseases is linked with economic and social development of the community. The objectives of the study were to assess the awareness, knowledge and practices about mosquito borne diseases in study population and explore the various myths about mosquito borne diseases among them.Methods: It is a hospital based cross-sectional study and the study participants will be patients getting admitted for any reason and having fever, in the general medicine male and female ward. This study period was 3 month (January to March 2017). Results: Total 150 patients admitted in male and female medicine ward were included in the study out of them 84 were male and 66 were female patients. It was observed that educated participants had more knowledge about mosquitoes borne diseases. Conclusions: Most of the participants didn’t know that clean water could be a source of breeding of mosquitoes. Many myths are prevalent in the study population about mosquitoes borne diseases. 

scholarly journals Exploring the Determinants of Intention to Quit and Awareness Regarding Ill Effects and Control Policies of Tobacco among Health Workers of a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 371
Author(s):  
Nidhi Prasad ◽  
Dharamvir Ranjan Bharati ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Choudhary ◽  
Binay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
North India ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Sociodemographic factor, awareness of the health effects and legislative law can lead to an increase in cessation of tobacco. Tobacco related knowledge and awareness are found to be better in people working in the health care sector as compared to the general population. The objective of the study was to find the prevalence of quitting rate amongst the health workers and perceived harmful effects on health, tobacco types and awareness of the anti -smoking legislation law in India among the health care workers working in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 306 hospital staff (196 housekeeping staff and 110 nursing orderlies) at a tertiary care hospital of Faridabad in 2018. Convenience sampling was conducted, and data were collected through pre tested semi structured questionnaires on sociodemographic details, awareness of ill effects of tobacco and intention to quit. Results: Among 133 current tobacco users, intention to quit smoking was present in only 96 respondents (72.18%). There was association between age, marital status and type of family with the intention to quit. 63 respondents (21%) were unaware that smoking causes lung cancer and 115 (38%) of the total respondents did not consider smokeless tobacco as a causal risk factor for cancer. A total of 180 respondents (58.8%) were not aware of anti-tobacco control laws in India. Moreover, it was found that health concern was commonest reason of intention to quit. Conclusions: Intention to quit tobacco among study participants was low, so there is need to look for knowledge gaps about harms of different types of products and anti-tobacco legislation. More comprehensive tobacco cessation services should also be prioritized in the heath sector.Keywords: awareness of ill effects, COTPA, India, intention to quit, tobacco

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending the Diabetic Clinic at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maulee Hiromi Arambewela ◽  
Noel P. Somasundaram ◽  
Hettiarachchige Buddhi Pradeep Ranjan Jayasekara ◽  
Mahesh P. Kumbukage
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background. Research focusing on the psychological aspect of diabetes is limited in Sri Lanka. Aim. Determine the prevalence of depression among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending an out-patient clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among patients diagnosed with T2DM. Pregnant and patients with a prior psychiatric history were excluded. Depression assessed using validated Sinhala and Tamil version of the Beck’s Depression Index. Sociodemographic data and health related data were obtained from interviewer-based questionnaires and health records. Results. Of the 3000 patients, 72.7% were female. Mean age was 58.3 ±10.3 years and mean duration of diabetes 10.8 ± 7.3 years. Percentage of depression was 5.9% in the entire patient population with mild, moderate, and severe depression in 4.0%, 1.6%, and 0.3%, respectively. In multiple logistic regression, depression was significantly associated with female gender (OR 2.63, 95% CI 1.26-5.46; P=0.009), living without a spouse (single/divorced/widowed) (OR 1.83, 95% CI 1.12-2.98; P=0.01), lower education level (OR 1.92, 95% CI 1.14-3.22; P=0.01), and peripheral neuropathy (OR 1.79, 95% CI 1.00-3.18; P=0.04). Only 13.3% of the respondents said that doctors have ever inquired to their mental well-being. Conclusion. Depression was low in prevalence comparative to neighboring countries in the region. Patients were much more affected by the social factors than disease related factors. An individualized holistic approach taking psychosocial issues to consideration should be focused in the comprehensive plan of management.

Confidence toward vaccination as reported by parents of children admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Vacunas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.M. AlGoraini ◽  
N.N. AlDujayn ◽  
M.A. AlRasheed ◽  
Y.E. Bashawri ◽  
S.S. Alsubaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Association of Rugae Pattern with Skeletal Malocclusion in Orthodontic Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarwat Memon
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Skeletal Malocclusion ◽  
Palatal Rugae ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

Background: The palatal rugae are special constructions that are inalterable in their position and pattern during the lifestyles of an individual. This imparts them an exceptional role in the forensic dentistry and may play potential role in malocclusion identification. This study was aimed to see association of rugae pattern with sagittal skeletal malocclusion in orthodontic patients visiting tertiary care hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional examination was completed on pretreatment records (lateral Cephalometric radiographs and maxillary dental casts) of 384 subjects at the orthodontic department of Ziauddin Dental Hospital, Karachi. The study duration was from January to July 2019. The samples were sub-divided into three sagittal skeletal groups based on ANB angle proposed by Steiner’s on lateral Cephalometric radiographs (Class I with ANB angle between 0° to 4°; Class II: ANB angle greater than 5°; Class III: ANB angle less than 0°). The shapes of three most-anterior primary rugae were then evaluated bilaterally using Kapali et al., Classification. Chi Square test was applied to find association of rugae pattern among sagittal skeletal malocclusions groups. Results: Circular and curved rugae shapes were the most prevalent in all skeletal malocclusions. The primary palatal rugae pattern was seen to be significantly different among three skeletal malocclusion groups (p<0.05). The right and left sided palatal rugae pattern showed significant difference in all three skeletal malocclusion groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: The present study showed no specific palatal rugae pattern associated with sagittal skeletal malocclusion. Further studies on larger sample and use of modern 3D technologies to scan the maxillary casts are required for results that are more precise.

A Cross-sectional Study of Undiagnosed Fever in a Rural Population at a Tertiary Care Hospital of West Bengal

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nandini Chatterjee ◽  
Supratick Chakraborty ◽  
Mainak Mukhopadhyay ◽  
Sinjon Ghosh ◽  
Bikramjit Barkandaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Population ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Virulence factors associated with organisms causing asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant females attending a tertiary care hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (05) ◽  
pp. 5373
Author(s):  
Prabha Ponnusamy* ◽  
Radhika Katragadda ◽  
Thyagarajan Ravinder
Keyword(s):  
Virulence Factors ◽  
Host Defense ◽  
Virulence Factor ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Phenotypic Expression ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnant Females

Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), most common during pregnancy is endangering as it may lead to maternal and fetal complications. Various organisms causing ASB combats the host defense mechanisms through virulence factors exhibited by them. In order to understand the pathogenesis and sequelae of infections, virulence factors like hemolysin production, gelatinase production, haemagglutination, biofilm production and many more should be identified. Hence, we aimed at studying the distribution of virulence factors among each organism causing asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant females attending a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Department of Microbiology over a period of one year and six months (January 2014 to June 2015) at a tertiary care teaching hospital. A total of 1000 urine samples were included in study taken from pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria. Isolation, identification of organisms was done according to standard microbiological techniques and virulence factors for individual organisms by phenotypic method were tested. Results: Out of 1000 samples screened for ASB, organisms were isolated in following frequency distribution: Escherichia coli, the commonest 54/118 (45.76%), Klebsiella pneumoniae 21/118 (17.80%), Staphylococcus aureus 19/118 (16.10%), Staphylococcus saprophyticus 10/118 (8.45%), Enterococcus faecalis 9/118 (7.63%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3/118 (2.54%) and Proteus mirabilis 2/118 (1.69%). Virulence factors for individual organisms and biofilm detection for all organisms were done. Conclusion: Multifactorial mechanisms determine the pathogenicity of an organism and it needs to be explored by analyzing each virulence factor and mechanism of invasion in combating the host defense systems. Hence analyzing the phenotypic expression of each virulence factor helps in better understanding about the complications of ASB.

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