PROPORTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH BRAIN ABSCESS AT SANGLAH GENERAL HOSPITAL IN DENPASAR, BALI, INDONESIA IN 2019-2020

Introduction. A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other materials that are generally caused by bacterial or fungal infection in the brain parenchyma. This disease has a high level of morbidity and mortality, nonetheless, until now there has been no in-depth research on this disease, especially in Bali. Objective. This study aimed to determine the proportion and characteristics of patients with brain abscess at the Sanglah General Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia in 2019-2020. Material and methods. This study is an observational study with a cross sectional method. A total of 41 patients with brain abscesses recorded in hospital medical records in 2019-2020 were included in this study. Univariate analysis was performed to obtain the characteristics of patients with brain abscesses. Results. Most of the patients were male (63.4%), aged 20-39 years. The main complaint most often found in patients was decreased consciousness (56.1%), with neurological symptoms in the form of hemiparesis (32.3%). Most of the abscesses were found on the right frontal, right parietal and left parietal with a percentage of 14.06% each. The CT scan results showed a rim contrast enhancement (63.4%), cerebral edema (75.6%), and normal sulcus gyri (51.2%). Up to 50% of patients with a history of surgical procedures underwent a craniotomy. Other disease histories most often found in patients were sinusitis (29.5%), diabetes mellitus (15.3%), and toxoplasmosis (12.5%). Conclusion. There are varying results of the clinical characteristics of patients with brain abscesses, and indicate the natural course of this disease.

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Comparison of Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis and Ankylosing Spondyltis from a Single Rheumatology Hospital in Morocco

Current Rheumatology Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573397115666190222195923 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 240-244 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nessrine Akasbi ◽

Siar Nihad ◽

Zoukal Sofia ◽

El Kohen Khadija ◽

Harzy Taoufik

Keyword(s):

Disease Burden ◽

Axial Spondyloarthritis ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Low Back ◽

New Classification ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Asas Criteria ◽

History Of ◽

High Level

Background: According to the new classification criteria developed by The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society, patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) can be classified in 2 subgroups: Patients with radiographic axial spondyloarthritis: ankylosing spondylitis patients (AS) and those with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Objective: The aim of the present study is to describe and discuss the differences and similarities between the two subgroups. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a single rheumatology hospital in Morocco. These included patients diagnosed as having axial spondyloarthritis according to ASAS criteria 2010, during a period of 6 years. The AS and the nr-axSpA subgroups were compared for the various axSpA-related variables. Results: Of the 277 patients with a diagnosis of axial SpA who were included in this study, 160 had AS and 117 had nr-axSpA. AS and nr-ax-SpA shared a similar age at diagnosis, similar prevalence of low back pain, lumbar stiffness, extra-articular manifestations, BASDAI and BASFI. In the multivariate analysis, AS patients were mainly male with cervical stiffness, enthesitis, coxitis and high level of ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). The females generally had a family history of SpA and arthritis and were associated to the nr-axSpA form in the univariate analysis. Conclusion: This was the first study to characterise patients with AS and nr-axSpA in Morocco. Consistent with other studies published, this study showed that patients with nr-axSpA and patients with AS shared a comparable degree of disease burden.

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN RIWAYAT PENYAKIT KELUARGA DENGAN KEJADIAN KEJANG DEMAM PADA BALITA DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT DR. MOHAMMAD HOESIN PALEMBANG TAHUN 2010

Jurnal Kebidanan : Jurnal Medical Science Ilmu Kesehatan Akademi Kebidanan Budi Mulia Palembang ◽

10.35325/kebidanan.v1i1.18 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Elisia, Tirta Anggraini Elisia, Tirta Anggraini

Keyword(s):

Family History ◽

General Hospital ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Febrile Seizures ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Population Total ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

History Of Disease ◽

History Of

ABSTRACT Number of patients with febrile seizures reach 2-4% of the population in America, and Western Europe and in Asia sufferers is higher around 20%. Incidence of febrile seizures is influenced by several factors such as age, socio-economic, high temperatures and rapid temperature increases and heredity factors. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship between socioeconomic and family history of disease with the incidence of febrile seizures in infants in the General Hospital Dr Center. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2010. Analytic survey methods used by Cross Sectional approach. The study population was all infants who experience febrile seizures who had been treated at Children's Hospital Space Center Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2010, amounting to 86 people. The sample of this study is the whole population (total sampling). The data obtained were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis a = 0.05, using Chi-Square statistical test with significance level From the results of univariate analysis the majority of respondents obtained low economy as much as 49 people (57%), had a history of family penyaki many as 64 people (74.4%). Based on Chi-quare test statistics obtained, there is no relationship between socioeconomic (X ² count = 0.35), there is a significant association between family history of disease (X ² count = 29.7) with the incidence of febrile seizures in infants at the General Hospital Center dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in 2010. From the results of this study are expected to hand over the Hospital to seek health care and counseling on the incidence of febrile seizures in infants. ABSTRAK Jumlah penderita kejang demam mencapai 2 - 4% dari jumlah penduduk di Amerika, dan Eropa Barat dan di Asia penderitanya lebih tinggi sekitar 20%. Kejadian kejang demam dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor antara lain umur, sosial ekonomi, suhu tinggi serta cepatnya suhu meningkat dan faktor hereditas. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara sosial ekonomi dan riwayat penyakit keluarga dengan kejadian kejang demam pada balita Di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Tahun 2010. Metode yang digunakan Survei Analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh balita yang berumur 4 bulan – 4 tahun yang pernah dirawat di Ruang Anak Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang tahun 2010 yang berjumlah 3.052 orang. Sampel penelitian ini adalah sebagian dari populasi yang berjumlah 354 responden. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji statistik Chi-Square dengan tingkat kemaknaan a= 0,05. Dari hasil analisis univariat diperoleh responden yang mengalami kejang demam sebanyak 86 orang (24,3%), responden dengan ekonomi rendah sebanyak 49 orang (57%), memiliki riwayat penyaki keluarga sebanyak 258 orang (72,9%), responden yang memiliki riwayat penyakit dalam keluarga sebanyak 82 orang (23,2%). Berdasarkan uji statistik Chi-quare didapatkan ada hubungan antara sosial ekonomi (X² hitung = 32,9), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara riwayat penyakit keluarga (X² hitung = 311,8) dengan kejadian kejang demam pada balita di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Tahun 2010. Dari hasil penelitian ini diharapkan agar pihak Rumah Sakit lebih meningkatkan pelayanan kesehatan dan konseling terhadap masyarakat terutama pada balita yang mengalami kejang demam.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Azuay Province, Ecuador: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines9060678 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 678

Author(s):

Julio Jaramillo-Monge ◽

Michael Obimpeh ◽

Bernardo Vega ◽

David Acurio ◽

Annelies Boven ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Online Survey ◽

Vaccination Campaign ◽

Postgraduate Education ◽

Effective Vaccine ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Education Level ◽

Vaccination Acceptance ◽

History Of ◽

High Level

We investigated the COVID-19 vaccination acceptance level in Azuay province, Ecuador through an online survey from 12th to 26th February (before the start of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Ecuador). Overall, 1219 respondents participated in the survey. The mean age was 32 ± 13 years; 693 participants (57%) were female. In total, 1109 (91%) of the participants indicated they were willing to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, if the vaccine is at least 95% effective; 835 (68.5%) if it is 90% effective and 493 (40.5%) if it is 70% effective; 676 (55.5%) participants indicated they feared side effects and 237 (19.4%) thought the vaccine was not effective. Older age, having had a postgraduate education, a history of a negative COVID-19 test, a high level of worry of contracting COVID-19, believing that COVID-19 infection can be prevented with a vaccine and understanding there is currently an effective vaccine against COVID-19 were associated with higher vaccination acceptance. A vaccination education campaign will be needed to increase the knowledge of Ecuadorians about the COVID-19 vaccine and to increase their trust in the vaccine. People with a lower education level and living in rural areas may need to be targeted during such a campaign.

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Psychological, Structural, Social and Economic Determinants of Suicide Attempt: Risk Assessment and Decision Making Strategies

OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying ◽

10.1177/00302228211003462 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 003022282110034

Author(s):

Azam Farmani ◽

Mojtaba Rahimianbougar ◽

Yousef Mohammadi ◽

Hossein Faramarzi ◽

Siamak Khodarahimi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Suicide Attempt ◽

Suicide Attempts ◽

Psychological Services ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Economic Determinants ◽

History Of ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

High Level ◽

Risk Assessment And Management

The aim of this research was to conduct a risk assessment and management of psychological, structural, social and economic determinants (PSSED) in a suicide attempt. The sample consisted of 353 individuals who had a recorded history of suicidal attempt; and 20 professional individuals by purposive sampling method within a descriptive cross-sectional design. Worksheets for RAM and AHP were used for data collection in this study. The rate of suicide attempt was 7.21 per 100,000 population in this study. Analysis showed that depression and mental disorders; personality disorders; family problems; socio-cultural and economic problems; lack of awareness; and low level of education have a high level of risk for suicide attempts. Psychiatric and psychological services; awareness and knowledge of life skills; medical services to dysfunctional families; development of community-based planning for PSSED of suicide; and employment and entrepreneurship services may lower suicide attempt risk.

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Adherence to Primary Prevention and Skin Self-Examination Practices by Spanish Melanoma Patients

Dermatology ◽

10.1159/000512887 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Irene Torrecilla-Martínez ◽

Esperanza Manrique-Silva ◽

Victor Traves ◽

Celia Requena ◽

Eduardo Nagore

Keyword(s):

Primary Prevention ◽

Cutaneous Melanoma ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

High Level ◽

Self Examination

Background: The incidence of cutaneous melanoma, an important global public health problem, has been increasing over the last several decades. Objectives: In order to decrease melanoma-related mortality, ways to communicate and implement the correct methods for conducting primary and secondary prevention measures (such as early detection via self-examination) should be investigated. Materials and Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study consisting of 409 patients diagnosed with cutaneous melanoma was conducted. An online questionnaire was created to evaluate knowledge levels, attitudes, and adherence to primary preventive measures and to skin self-examination practices. Results: The results revealed that even when 43% of the patients perform cutaneous self-examinations, only half of them fully followed the recommendations. Patients aged <45 years, female, with a I–II phototype, with an intermediate/high level of education, and with a history of NMSC were more likely to have an adequate degree of knowledge. Moreover, patients aged <45 years and with an adequate degree of knowledge more frequently showed an adequate adherence to the primary prevention measures. Finally, patients aged 45–60 years and with an adequate degree of knowledge presented a good adherence to the self-skin examination measures. Limitations: Possible limitations of this study were memory bias through the influence of age within the study population, and bias due to a greater proportion of subjects with a high education level. Conclusion: Within the population of patients with melanoma, a high percentage of patients do not rigorously follow the recommended prevention measures. Our study highlights the need to implement awareness in this population to improve the prevention of cutaneous cancer.

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Hubungan Antara Paritas Dan Partus Lama Dengan Kejadian Asfiksia Neonatorum Pada Bayi Baru Lahir Di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kota Prabumulih Tahun 2019

Cendekia Medika ◽

10.52235/cendekiamedika.v5i2.74 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 101-106

Author(s):

Dwi Saputri Mayang Sari

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

General Hospital ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Asphyxia Neonatorum ◽

Prolonged Labor ◽

The Relationship

Asphyxia Neonatorum is a failure to start and continue breathing spontaneously and regularly when a new baby is born or some time after birth. Babies may be born in asphyxia or may be able to breathe but then experience asphyxia some time after birth. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between parity and old parturition with the incidence of asphyxia neonatorum in the pre-Sumatran city general hospital in 2019. This study uses an Analytical Survey using a Cross Sectional approach. The population of this research is the babies born in the prehumulih city general hospital in 2019 amounted to 1763 people. The number of samples in this study were 326 respondents. In the univariate analysis it was found that from 326 respondents it was found that parity of high risk mothers was 168 respondents (51.5%) while parity of low risk mothers was 158 respondents (48.5%) and mothers who were diagnosed with prolonged labor were 149 respondents (45.7 %) while mothers who were not diagnosed with prolonged labor were 177 respondents (54.3%). Bivariate analysis shows parity has a significant relationship with the incidence of asphyxia neonatorum (p value 0,000) and old parturition has a significant relationship with the incidence of asphyxia neonatorum (p value 0,000). The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between parity and old parturition with the incidence of asphyxia neonatorum.

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TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN PETUGAS TENTANG STANDAR PELAYANAN MINIMAL DI INSTALASI GAWAT DARURAT DAN PENUNJANG PELAYANAN KEGAWATDARURATAN RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH KABUPATEN KLUNGKUNG TAHUN 2018

ARCHIVE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ◽

10.24843/ach.2019.v06.i01.p10 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 69

Author(s):

Made Riastuti Sumandari ◽

Rina Listyowati

Keyword(s):

General Hospital ◽

Financial Management ◽

Emergency Services ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Service Agency ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Service Standards

ABSTRAK Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Klungkung sebagai rumah sakit yang sudah menerapkan Pengelolaan Keuangan Badan Layanan Umum terus meningkatkan dan mengembangkan mutu pelayanan, terutama mutu pelayanan kegawatdaruratan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan petugas di Instalasi Gawat Darurat dan Penunjang Pelayanan Kegawatdaruratan Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Klungkung tentang Standar Pelayanan Minimal. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan rancangan cross-sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh petugas yang bekerja di Instalasi Gawat Darurat dan penunjang pelayanan kegawatdaruratan. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini 94 petugas dengan teknik pengumpulan sampel yaitu total sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini yaitu dengan menyebarkan kuesioner dan analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis univariat. Hasil penelitian ini adalah mayoritas petugas memiliki pengetahuan baik mengenai SPM yaitu sebesar 86,17% sedangkan 13,83% memiliki pengetahuan kurang baik. Dilihat dari tingkat pengetahuan berdasarkan karakteristik, pengetahuan baik sebagian besar pada umur umur ?30 (88,14%), jenis kelamin perempuan (96,23%), pendidikan DIII (87,93%) dan masa kerja >10 tahun (88,46%). Saran yang bisa diberikan kepada Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Klungkung, sebaiknya rumah sakit memberikan sosialisasi kepada seluruh petugas mengenai SPM dengan rutin dan terjadwal sehingga petugas mendapatkan informasi mengenai SPM merata. Kata Kunci: Tingkat Pengetahuan, Standar Pelayanan Minimal ABSTRACT Klungkung Regency Regional General Hospital as a hospital that has implemented Financial Management Public Service Agency continues to improve and develop the quality of services, especially the quality of emergency services. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of officers in the Emergency Installation and Supporting Emergency Services of the Klungkung Regency General Hospital on Minimum Service Standards. This research is a quantitative descriptive study, with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were all officers who worked in the Emergency Installation and supporting emergency services. The number of samples in this study were 94 officers with total sample collection techniques. Data collection techniques in this study are by distributing questionnaires and data analysis used is univariate analysis. The results of this study were that the majority of officers had good knowledge of MSS, amounting to 86.17% while 13.83% had poor knowledge. Judging from the level of knowledge based on characteristics, good knowledge is mostly at the age of ?30 (88.14%), female gender (96.23%), DIII education (87.93%) and years of service> 10 years (88, 46%). Suggestions that can be given to the Klungkung Regency Regional General Hospital, the hospital should provide information to all officers on MSS routinely and on a regular basis so that officials get information about SPM evenly. Keywords: Knowledge Level, Minimum Service Standards.

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Karakteristik Katarak Kongenital di RSUD Provinsi NTB Periode 2018-2019

Jurnal Syntax Fusion ◽

10.54543/fusion.v1i12.123 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (12) ◽

pp. 946-956

Author(s):

Rani Salsabilla ◽

Marie Yuni Andari ◽

Monalisa Nasrul

Keyword(s):

General Hospital ◽

Age Distribution ◽

Secondary Data ◽

The West ◽

Congenital Cataracts ◽

Natural Birth ◽

History Of ◽

The Right ◽

The City ◽

Descriptive Method

Congenital cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in children. Lens opacity in early life has the potential to cause permanent visual impairment if not treated promptly. Cataract surgery performed at the right time can prevent children from amblyopia (lazy eye). This study aims to determine the characteristics of congenital cataracts at the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial General Hospital in the 2018-2019 period. This research uses descriptive method. The data used is secondary data from medical records of congenital cataract patients at the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial General Hospital in the 2018-2019 period. In the 2018-2019 period, 40 children had congenital cataracts. Most of the cataract sufferers were women (52.5%); living outside the city of Mataram (92.5%) with an age distribution of under 12 months (95%) and the rest over 12 months. For infants under 12 months, 53 percent have been diagnosing at the age of 1-2 months. The characteristics of congenital cataracts found were generally bilateral (52.5%), had standard birth weight (52.5%), history of natural birth delivery (67.5%), and had other extraocular congenital abnormalities (72.5%). Most patients with congenital cataracts in the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial General Hospital have been diagnosing at a (pretty/moderately) early age of 1-2 months at the beginning of their lives. So, with appropriate and prompt therapy, hoping that it can reduce the risk of amblyopia.

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What is known about Prostate Cancer? Response from Men Aged 50 Years and Above in Lindi Municipal, Tanzania

Tanzania Medical Journal ◽

10.4314/tmj.v31i2.363 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 33-44

Author(s):

Simon Francis ◽

Obadia V. Nyongole

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Family History ◽

Positive Family History ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adult Men ◽

History Of ◽

One Year ◽

High Level

Background: The incidence of prostate cancer in Tanzania is among the highest recorded in Africa. Prostate cancer is also the most common cancer among men aged 50 years and above in Tanzania. Our study aimed to determine the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes among adult men with age 50 years and above regarding prostate cancer.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included 250 adult men aged 50 years and above in Lindi municipal being purposively selected and we interviewed them by using a structured questionnaire. A stratified random sampling method was used for obtaining our participants. All men who had stayed for not less than one year in Lindi and willing to participate were enrolled in the study. These men were selected at households without screening whether or not they had taken prostate screening test or had been diagnosed with prostate cancer Quantitative data were cleaned and analyzed with SPSS version 20.Results: Majority, 216(86.7%) of our study participants were aged 50–69 years and most of them, 142(56.8%) had primary education with 93.2% of them being married. Among the study subjects 7.2% had positive family history of cancer and 195(78%) were aware of prostate cancer with source of information being mass media (62.6%). Majority of them, 63.2%, did not know the risk age group. Few, 20.8% of our participants had good knowledge while majority, 95.2% had negative attitude toward prostate cancer. We found a statistically significant association between level of education, family history and level of knowledge regarding prostate cancer with p < 0.005.Conclusion: This study revealed high level of awareness, but poor knowledge regarding prostate cancer and negative attitude toward prostate cancer among men with age ≥50 years in Lindi municipal Tanzania. Key words: Awareness, knowledge, attitude, prostate cancer.

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Principals’ Instructional Leadership towards Teachers' Self-Efficacy

International Journal of Engineering & Technology ◽

10.14419/ijet.v7i3.30.18349 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (3.30) ◽

pp. 449

Author(s):

Nitce Isa Medina Machmudi Isa ◽

Azlin Norhaini Mansor ◽

Jamalul Lail Abdul Wahab ◽

Bity Salwana Alias

Keyword(s):

Instructional Leadership ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Leadership Practices ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Short Form ◽

School Level ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Right ◽

High Level

Principals’ instructional leadership practices have proved to be an imperative predictor to teachers’ self-efficacy. Yet, educators are concerned about the ability to adapt to new instructional leaderships due to unspoken principal-teacher expectations. This paper discusses the extent of instructional leadership practices by two newly transferred principals at two different schools. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how their instructional leadership practices affected the self-efficacy of the teachers. Through the use of a cross-sectional survey, responses made by 64 teachers employed in one public school and one privately-run school, were compared. The Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) Teacher Short Form and the Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) were used for data collection. The findings showed a high level of instructional leadership practices and self-efficacy in both schools. The test results indicated a strong and positive relationship between the principals’ perceived instructional leadership practices and the teachers’ self-efficacy. Some of the details even suggested that newly transferred principals enforce specific school goals as their main agenda. Nevertheless, the areas of significance identified by this study may help district school superintendents develop the right knowledge to support newly transferred principals in their instructional leadership, thus enhancing teachers’ self-efficacy at the school level.

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