scholarly journals Knowledge, practice and adverse reactions amongst Hair dye users - A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 645-648
Author(s):  
Mrudula Vinayak Joshi ◽  
Joshi Vinayak Nilkanth ◽  
Shital Rahul Rasane
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Synthetic Dyes ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hair Dye ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Majority Population ◽  
Knowledge Practice

Introduction: Colour of hair is most conspicuous phenotype of human beings and plays an important role in one's overall physical beauty. Premature hair greying (PHG) has caused the increased use of various hair dyes in population though it has adverse effects. Aim- To assess knowledge, practice of hair dye users with purpose, frequency of use and adverse reactions if any on hair, scalp, skin. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on participants from PCMC region by interview method using a questionnaire (20 questions) specially prepared pertaining to use of hair dye and adverse reactions to it. Statistical Analysis-The demographic data is expressed as mean ± standard deviation, quantitative data expressed as percentages. Results: A total 98subjects including 75.5% and 24.5% females and males respectively. The participants started using hair dye at an age of 25 (±3.03) years. Herbal and Synthetic dyes were used by 36.74% and 63.27% respectively. Frequency of use in a year was 4-5 times in 58.16%.  Adverse reactions of dye on body of hair like dryness46.94%, loss of hair 30.62%, change in texture and thinning were reported. 29.59% of subjects showed ill effects during dyeing of scalp while in 68.36% of subjects after the dyeing process was complete. Conclusion: Majority Population started hair dyeing at very early age using Chemical dyes even though they perceived herbal dyes were safe. They continued hair colouring despite adverse reactions, which indicates aesthetic importance of hair colour and need of research in the field of Ayurveda for developing safe, natural hair dye.

scholarly journals Characterization of buccal cell DNA after exposure to azo compounds: a cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1053
Author(s):  
Juni Handajani ◽  
Urfa Tabtila ◽  
Nadia Rully Auliawati ◽  
Abdul Rohman
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Exposed Group ◽  
Azo Compounds ◽  
Buccal Cell ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Synthetic Dyes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Principle Component

Background: Azo compounds, containing naphthol and diazonium salts, are synthetic dyes widely used in the batik industry. Azo compounds are considered toxic when they are exposed to human tissue. The purpose of this study was to analyze buccal cell DNA exposed to azo compounds in batik workers. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 20 male subjects divided into two groups (n=10 group), namely azo-exposed and non-exposed (control group). Inclusion criteria were batik workers of the colouring division who have been exposed to azo for at least 5 years. Buccal cells were taken using cytobrush then DNA were isolated from buccal cell. DNA isolation was done by buccal DNA kit, while the purity and concentration of the DNA was determined using spectrophotometer and electrophoresis. Results: The azo-exposed group revealed higher purity DNA than those in the control group. The purity of the DNA in the azo-exposed group and control group was 0.61±0.93 and 0.21±0.09, respectively, while the concentration of DNA was of 59.02 and 19.35 ng/UL, respectively. The ratio at 260/280 nm was 1.84-1.94 (azo-exposed) and 1.85-1.92 (control). Principal component analysis using the first principle component (PC1) and second principle component (PC2) could successfully classify subjects in the control and azo-exposed groups. Conclusion: Characteristics of DNA could be used as an indication of exposure to azo compounds in workers of batik industries.

scholarly journals Compliance to albendazole therapy under national deworming day programme at schools in Goa: a questionnaire survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 3302
Author(s):  
Nitin Y. Dhupdale ◽  
Jagdish A. Cacodcar ◽  
Purushottam A. Giri ◽  
Vijay S. ◽  
Akshaya Naik
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
School Children ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India observed National Deworming Day (NDD) on February 10, 2016 and second round on August 10, 2016 in all 36 States/UTs of the country. The same initiative was implemented in the state of Goa; the present study was aimed at evaluating this initiative. The objectives of the study were to find the compliance of school children to albendazole tablets and also to find any side effects encountered by the students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in month of Ocober 2016 amongst total of 266 parents completed a self-administered questionnaire. The Data retrieved from completed questionnaires was entered in EpiDATA and analysed by SPSS version 23. Results: Of the total 65.8% of students received albendazole tablets. The overall compliance to the albendazole was 61.3%. Only 4.1% of students developed minor adverse reactions. Overall 78.9% of the parents were willing to participate in the next round of NDD.Conclusions: The compliance to the albendazole was less than expected. There is a greater need to involve parents and teachers to improve the compliance of students towards albendazole to achieve desired outcomes. 

scholarly journals Adverse Reactions to Antituberculosis Drugs in Iranian Tuberculosis Patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliasghar Farazi ◽  
Masoomeh Sofian ◽  
Mansoureh Jabbariasl ◽  
Sara Keshavarz
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Antituberculosis Therapy

Background. Antituberculosis multidrug regimens have been associated with increased incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). This study aimed to determine the incidence and associated factors of ADRs due to antituberculosis therapy.Methods. This is a retrospective cross-sectional study on tuberculosis patients who were treated in tuberculosis clinics in Markazi province in Iran. The information contained in the medical files was extracted and entered into the questionnaire. Data was descriptively analyzed by using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 18).Results. A total of 940 TB patients of 1240 patients’ medical records available in 10 medical offices were included in this study. Of the 563 ADRs found in this study, 82.4% were considered minor reactions and 17.6% were major reactions. No death from antituberculosis ADR was observed. We found that the risk of major ADRs was higher in females (P  value=0.0241), age >50 y (P  value=0.0223), coinfection with HIV (P  value=0.0323), smoking (P  value=0.002), retreatment TB (P  value=0.0203), and comorbidities (P  value=0.0005).Conclusions. This study showed that severe side effects of anti-TB drugs are common in patients who have risk factors of ADRs and they should be followed up by close monitoring.

scholarly journals Fuel consumption and expenditure among rural population of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3630
Author(s):  
Karnaboopathy Ranganathan ◽  
Venkatesan Dhanagopalan ◽  
Muthukumar Tharumaraj ◽  
Kalaivani Annadurai
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Difficult Situation

Background: There are two kinds living in the world. They are human beings and animals. The human begins of the pre-historic age lived like animals with little knowledge of a system of social advancement. The households in the rural and urban area are facing the difficult situation act spending of fuel consumption. A moderately large amount of the revenue of the households has to be set separately aside for the expenditure on fuel.Methods: This study was a community based cross-sectional study to assess the fuel consumption, 150 households were included in the study.Results: In the study population 75.33% (113) were male and 24.67% (37) were female. Among the study participants 39.33% of the households are using LPG followed by 24% are using firewood were in 20.67% are using electricity and 16% of households are using kerosene. The multiple linear regression analysis were carried out and the results for the coefficient of multiple determination R squared value is 0.420 which implies 42% of the variation in monthly expenditure of fuel due to the variations in the concerned predictor variables.Conclusions: The study could be conducted in a large a scale over a wider area with a more accurate sampling procedure. This would give more information on the relation between the fuel consumption, the need for conservation as related to the different income groups and different educational level of the respondents.

scholarly journals Reconciliation of medications upon the admission of patients to the cardiology sector of a university hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 0353
Author(s):  
Lorena S. Miranda ◽  
Ana L. Cavalcante ◽  
Rafael M. Pinheiro ◽  
Dayani Galato ◽  
Emília V. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Medication Reconciliation ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Prescription ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cardiology Department ◽  
The University

Introduction: The reconciliation of medications is an important process that impacts on patient safety during the level of care transition, a moment with high discrepancy rates that can lead to adverse reactions. Objective: To analyze the results of medication reconciliation in order to identify discrepancies between the medical prescription and the medications previously used by the patient. Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between May and November 2017 (until the second fortnight of the month), with patients admitted to the cardiology department of the University Hospital of Brasília. Data was collected through interviews with patients, relatives and/or caregivers, and through consultation of the medical records. The reconciliation of medications was performed daily, from Monday to Friday, within 48 hours of the patient’s admission to the unit, through a medication reconciliation form prepared by the author. Results: 90 patients were included in the study and a total of 297 discrepancies were found, 267 (90%) being intentional and 30 (10%), unintentional. Among the unintentional discrepancies, the most frequent was omission of medication in use by the patient (56%). Of the intentional discrepancies, the dosage modifications were more common in 45% of the cases. Conclusion: The reconciliation of medications was a crucial clinical service for the identification and resolution of unintentional discrepancies between previously used medications and hospital medical prescription.

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