Contraceptive Practice among the Women of Reproductive age in a Selected Hospital of Dhaka City

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
A Nasreen ◽  
M Begum ◽  
K S Anwar ◽  
A Mazid ◽  
S H Khan
Keyword(s):  
Study Data ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Barrier Methods ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
One Year ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among women of reproductive age who were attending Gynae out-patient department of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital. The study was carried out from 2nd week of February to 2nd week of March, 2013. Total 250 women were selected purposively for the study. Data was collected by face to face interview using structured questionnaire, Mean age of the respondents were 26.6 (60%) years and 41% of the respondents were in age group 15-19 years. Most of the respondents (60%) age at marriage were from 21-30 years. Maximum (60%) respondents had their conjugal life up to 10 years. Among the respondents house wives were 50% and 38.4% were well educated. Most of the women (60.4%) got their 1st child within 3-5 years of their married life. About 42.8% women had 2 children and only 1.6% had 5 children. All respondents (100%) had knowledge about contraceptives, oral pill and barrier methods were known to all. Among 250 respondents, 156 (62.4%) were using contraceptives and 94 (37.6%) were not practicing any contraceptives. Among the contraceptives users 48.7% were using oral contraceptives and 16.7% were using Infra uterine device. Maximum 59% respondents were using contraceptives for less than one year.

scholarly journals Changes in the Contraceptive Practice among the Women of Reproductive Age in a Selected Hospital of Dhaka City

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazi Shahnaz Begum ◽  
Shah Alam ◽  
Tahmina Tamanna
Keyword(s):  
Married Women ◽  
Fertility Rate ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Barrier Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
One Year ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Family planning is an essential tool for reducing fertility rate. An increase in contraceptive prevalence rate results in reduction of population growth, which in turn contributes significantly to the improvement of people's health. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive type of study carried out among the married women attending in the gynaeout patient department of MARKS Medical College and Hospital. This study was conducted from 1st June 2013 to 31st May 2014. Sample size was 250 which were selected purposively.Reproductive history was used as research instrument for data collection. Data was collected by face to face interview using structured questionnaire. Among 250 married women 156(62%) women practicing contraceptives. Majority 45.6% of the respondents were in the age group of 25-29 yrs. Among the respondents housewives 36%, service holder 64% and 38.4% were educated. About 42.8% respondents had 2 child followed by 3 children 36% & only 1.6% had 4 children. 100% respondents had knowledge about oral pill and barrier method. Among the contraceptive users 35.8% respondents accepted OCP followed by barrier method 33.3%, IUCD users were 16.7%, 7.7% respondents used injectables, 6.4% were natural method user and only 1.2% used emergency pills. Maximum 59% respondents were using contraceptives for less than one year, only 4.5% were using contraceptive of different methods for 10 years. Fertility rate, menstruation regulation is lower among servicing women. Education, empowerment and social position of women help to reduce fertility.Medicine Today 2015 Vol.27(2): 33-36

scholarly journals Surgical Management and Per-operative Findings of Women with Ectopic Pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Naheed Fatema ◽  
Zannatul Ferdosh ◽  
Sherajum Munira ◽  
KAM Mahbub Hasan ◽  
Nasim Iftekhar Mahmud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Fallopian Tube ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynaecology ◽  
Operative Findings

Background: Management of ectopic pregnancy is very crucial issue for the survival of the patients. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to observe the surgical management and per-operative findings of women with ectopic pregnancy. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the inpatient Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2009 to December 2009 for a period of one (1) year. All clinically suspected cases of ectopic pregnancy within the reproductive age admitted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka were included in the present study. In most of the cases, laparoscopy or laparotomy was done to confirm the diagnosis and manage the cases. Result: A total number of 48 cases of ectopic pregnancy women were recruited for this study. The highest number of ectopic pregnancy occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube which was 27(58.3%) cases. The right tube had been found to be affected more than the left which was 30(62.5%) cases and 18(37.5%) cases respectively. Most of the patients were presented with ruptured tubal pregnancy which was 30(62.5%) cases. Opposite tube was normal looking in 25(52.1%) cases. Unilateral salpingectomy and salpingectomy with contra lateral tubectomy were operated in 32(66.7%) cases and 10(20.8%) cases respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion most of the ectopic pregnancy is occurred in the site of ampulla of fallopian tube in right side which are mostly surgically managed by unilateral salpingectomy. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2020;7(1): 12-16

scholarly journals Study to Determine the Incidence of High HbA1c in Patients with Ischemic Stroke at Bilawal Medical College, Kotri, Sindh, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Atif Ahmed ◽  
Kuldeep Poorani ◽  
Mohammad Amjad Kalhoro ◽  
Nisar Ahmed Khokar ◽  
Abdul Ghaffar Dars
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ischemic Disease ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Cerebral Ischemic ◽  
One Year

Aim: To study the incidence of HbA1c elevation in patients with ischemic stroke whose blood glucose levels were normal within the last six months. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: This cross-sectional study of the 96 patients with cerebral ischemic disease selected from the internal medicine department of Bilawal medical college Hospital Kotri, Sindh, Pakistan for one-year duration from August 2019 to August 2020. Methods: Crossectional study was conducted in the internal medicinal department of Bilawal Medical college Hospital, Kotri Sindh, Pakistan for the period of one year from August 2019 to August 2020. Total 96 study subjects were selected with cerebral ischemic disease, 62 were males and 34 were females. Many factors such as age more than 20 years, ischemic stroke and RBG (Random Blood Glucose) were also evaluated from each participant. SPSS 23.00 version was used for statistical analysis of research data. Results: 57.01 ± 13.4 years was the mean age of the patients. 62 (64.6%) patients were male and 34 (35.4%) were female. The male to female ratio was 2:1. HbA1c was elevated in 35 (36.5%) of 96 patients, while 61 (63.5%) had normal HbA1c.  The distribution of HbA1c elevation by gender showed that 20 (57.1%) patients with elevated HbA1c were men and 15 (42.9%) were women. Forty-three (70.5%) of 61 patients with normal HbA1c were male and 18 (29.5%) were female. Conclusion: it was concluded that glycated haemoglobin plays an important role for reducing the macro complication of Diabetes and the major macro complication observed was cerebral ischemic stroke among the people with elevated HbA1c.

scholarly journals Knowledge about emergency contraception among mothers attending OPD at a private medical college in Puducherry

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2262
Author(s):  
Neelima S. Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
New Strategies ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: It is estimated that around 15.6 million abortions take place in India every year. There is significant variance in the estimates for the number of abortions reported and the total number of abortions taking place. Emergency contraception (EC) prevents an accidental pregnancy. It prevents a woman from having to go through the trauma of getting pregnant when she does not want to.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the knowledge of emergency contraception among women attending the gynecological outpatient department. A total of 280 married women were included in the study. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, which included questions on demographic variables, religion, education, knowledge and practices about EC.Results: Majority of the participants were in the age group of 20-25 years (122; 43.6%). Hinduism was the predominant religion followed by eighty five percent (n=238) of the women. Only 2.1% (n=6) of the women were uneducated while the rest had some form of schooling. Most of them belonged to the age group of 20-25 years (122; 43.6%). Majority of the participants (244; 87.1%) reported that they had never heard about EC. And only 4.3% have ever used EC.Conclusions: Despite EC being available for more than a decade in India, many women still have not heard of it. Although awareness is increasing it is essential to integrate information about EC in family welfare materials and developing new strategies to increase awareness and share information about EC.

scholarly journals A-V Fistula Blood Flow and Complications: A One Year Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-113
Author(s):  
Tania Mahbub ◽  
Md. Nizamuddin Chowdhury ◽  
Ferdous Jahan ◽  
Aparna Das ◽  
Md. Motlabur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Visualization Technique ◽  
Colour Doppler ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Study Population ◽  
One Year ◽  
Venous Fistula

Background: Worldwide haemodialysis(HD) is the mostly used method of renal replacement therapy. Arteriovenous fistula use is on rise due to Fistula First Initiative due to least complications of fistulae than catheters.But they are also subjected to many complications. Thereby appropriate surveillance of the fistulae is important.Objectives: To measure the blood flow as well as fistula related complications in study population. Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study, conducted in the department of Nephrology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital during September 2010 to December 2011.Total 118 subjects were included in the study. Besides visualization technique colour Doppler ultrasonogram of fistula and  echocardiography were performed for each patients. Results: Most of the patients had adequate fistula flow. Aneurysm was most common complication. Many subjects were suffered from primary and secondary fistula failure. Conclusion: Arterio-Venous fistula is subjected to many complications and appropriate surveillance should be launched to detect complications and to prevent fistula failure.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v15i2.20681 J MEDICINE 2014; 15 : 110-113

scholarly journals Patients' Interest in Shared Medical Records

1970 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minati Adhikary ◽  
A Wazed ◽  
Md Sharfuddin Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Trust In Physicians

To determine the proportion of patients who are interested in examining their medical records, the personal characteristics related to their interest, and the reasons for their interest. This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 110 inpatients in a tertiary level hospital. Data were collected through face- to- face interview using one pretested semistructured questionnaire as the research instrument. Collected data were processed, and analyzed by using the SPSS software Version 11.0. The study was conducted in inpatients departments of Comilla Medical College Hospital during May- June2007. Male patients were more interested (85 out of 90) than female (7 out of 20) patients to anticipate the benefits of shared medical records and they were also somewhat more likely to anticipate problems with shared records. Significant predictors of sharing medical records by the patients were anticipation of improving the patient's adherence to their doctor's recommendations (90%) , improving understanding of own medical condition (88%), anticipation of increasing patient's trust in physicians(95%) and anticipation of being reassuring (85%). Shared medical records are almost universally endorsed across a broad range of socioeconomic groups. Patients' interest in reading their medical record is better predicted by their consumer approach to health care. A group of patients were also interested in Internet-accessible records. Key words: Shared medical records; patient access; physician-patient relation DOI: 10.3329/bmj.v39i1.6225 Bangladesh Medical Journal 2010; 39(1): 3-6

scholarly journals Intake of vitamin B12 and other characteristics of women of reproductive age on a vegan diet in Australia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Amanda J. Benham ◽  
Danielle Gallegos ◽  
Katherine L. Hanna ◽  
Mary T. Hannan-Jones
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Vegan Diet ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Participant Characteristics

Abstract Objective: (i) to examine demographic and health characteristics of women of reproductive age on a vegan diet in Australia and compare these to the general population, (ii) to identify sources and intake of vitamin B12, and compare intake to current recommendations (iii) examine associations between participant characteristics and adequacy of vitamin B12 intake. Design: In this cross-sectional study data was collected via an online survey. Demographic and health characteristics of women on a vegan diet were compared to women in the general population (using Australian Bureau of Statistics data). Intake of vitamin B12 was estimated using a food frequency questionnaire and estimation of supplemental intake. Setting: Australia. Participants: Participants (n1530) were women 18-44 years who had been on a vegan diet for at least six months. Results: While Body Mass Index, smoking habits and intakes of fruit and vegetables compared favourably to the general population, 26% of respondents had estimated intakes of vitamin B12 below recommendations. Analyses of relationships between vitamin B12 intake and participant characteristics revealed that the strongest predictor of intake was supplementation (p<0.001), however, 25% had not supplemented with vitamin B12 in the past three months. Conclusions: The vitamin B12 intakes of a substantial proportion of Australian women of reproductive age consuming a vegan diet do not meet the recommended intake, which could adversely affect their health, and, if they are pregnant or lactating, that of their infants too. There is a need for further research in this area to identify effective strategies to address this situation.

scholarly journals Dietary diversity and nutritional status among women of reproductive age group in a selected rural community of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Razia Sultana ◽  
Syeda Rumana Hoque ◽  
Umme Jamila Akter Manni ◽  
Md Motlabur Rahman ◽  
Pankaj Kanti Datta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Status Of Women

Background/context: Dietary diversity (DD) is universally recognized as a key component of healthy diets. Healthy diet is one of the most important determinants that can influence nutritional status of women of reproductive age. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Shitpara village of Sreepur Upazila under Gazipur district during February to June 2013 to assess the dietary diversity and nutritional status of women of reproductive age. Convenient sampling technique was adopted to select 181 women. Interview schedule & checklist used as research instrument. Results: The mean(+/-s.d.)age of the respondents was 27.45+/-9.38 years, 133(80%) of them were married and 176(97.2%) are literate. Mean family size was 5.34+/- 2.386 persons and mean family income was 9611.05 Taka per month. Among 133 married women, 68(51%) have 2 or less than two children. Their mean(+/-s.d.) dietary diversity score was 5.13+/- 1.19 and majority 149(82%) of them having medium dietary diversity tercile (4-6). All of them ate carbohydrate types of food, 174(96.1%) protein rich foods & 83(45.9%) vit.A rich vegetables & fruits. Their mean BMI was 22.35 +/- 3.71 kg/ m2. Majority 118 (65%) of them having normal BMI and 22(12%) are under weight. Only 6(3%) of them are obese. Thoughdietary diversity was medium (4-6); relationship between dietary diversity and nutritional status could not be established. Conclusion:The qualitative measurement of dietary diversity is not sufficient enough to identify women at risk of under- or over nutrition. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 27, No.1, April, 2018, Page 36-40

scholarly journals Maternal Outcome in Ruptured Uterus: A Review of 72 Cases

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Nibedita Roy ◽  
Kamrun Nahar ◽  
Uttam Kumar Sarker ◽  
Fouzia Akter ◽  
Ayesha Beg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Maternal Outcome ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Data Collection Sheet ◽  
Death Cases ◽  
Ruptured Uterus

This descriptive type of cross-sectional study of 72 cases of uterine rupture was conducted over 1 year (from September 2006 to August 2007) in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Bangladesh to evaluate the maternal outcome of different types of surgery, to assess the maternal mortality and maternal morbidity. All cases of ruptured uterus which were received & treated and did not die within 30 minutes of admission are included in the study. Data were collected by preformed data collection sheet. The results showed that the common age groups were between 20-30 years in 31(68.00%) cases. Among all ruptured cases, 6 cases (8.33%) were Primigravida, 52 cases (72.22%) were between gravida 2nd to 4th and 14 cases (19.44%) were gravida 5th or above. Among all cases, 66 cases (91.66%) required blood transfusion; Subtotal hysterectomy was done in 36 cases (50.00%), total hysterectomy in 4 cases (5.56%), and repair of the rent in 32 cases (44.44%). Associated operations were done along with repair or hysterectomy in 13 (18.05%) cases. Postoperative complications were found in 23 (31.94%) cases. The shortest stay was 8 days & the longest stay was 62 days. The hospital staying was about 2 weeks in 48(66.70%) cases. Among 10 death cases (13.90%) maximum patient died within first 5 hours. The causes of maternal death were due to septicemia, renal failure and shock in 20%, 30% and 50% respectfully. CBMJ 2016 January: Vol. 05 No. 01 P: 20-26

scholarly journals Awareness and Misconception about HIV/AIDS Transmission among Selected Bangladesh Army Troops

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-182
Author(s):  
Syed Naufel Mahmud ◽  
SM Nurul Irfan
Keyword(s):  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: AIDS is a fatal illness that breaks down the body’s immune system, leaving the victim vulnerable to lifethreatening opportunistic infections, neurological disorders or unusual malignancies, having no effective treatment till now. Objectives: To assess the awareness and misconception about the transmission of HIV/AIDS among the troops of Bangladesh Army. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2011 to December 2011 among purposively selected 125 troops of various Army units of Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh. Data were collected by face-to-face interview by pretested structured questionnaire and analyzed by software SPSS version 17.0. Results: Among the 125 respondents, most (92%) of them were aware of the transmission of HIV/AIDS and having no significant misconception of its transmission. No association has been found between knowledge of HIV transmission and type of occupation. Conclusion: Most of the troops of the Bangladesh Army were aware of the transmission of HIV/AIDS and misconception among them was very less. The authority should continue thus status for the betterment of the country. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.14 (2) 2018: 180-182

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