scholarly journals EFFECT OF MENSTRUATION ON TEAR PRODUCTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF MADONNA UNIVERSITY, ELELE CAMPUS, RIVERS STATE NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Roland A Oboh ◽  
Nnaemeka A Onwukwe ◽  
William A Mube ◽  
Nneoma C Uzoechi
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Strip ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Menstrual Flow ◽  
Tear Production ◽  
The Right ◽  
Rivers State

Purpose: The menstrual cycle has been reported to influence many other physiological processes in women. This study ascertained the effect of menstruation on oculovisual status with emphasis on tear production among young female undergraduates of Madonna University, Elele Campus Rivers State Nigeria.   Methodology: The study involved 103 female undergraduates with fairly regular menstrual cycle selected through convenience sampling technique. Their age ranged from 16-30 years with a mean age of 20.82 ± 3.205 years and a median age of 20 years. A well-structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to elicit oculovisual symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. Schirmer’s test strip was used to measure tear volume at pre-determined intervals of the menstrual flow period. External and internal eye examinations were also carried out using the Pen torch and ophthalmoscope respectively. Data collected were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 and results were expressed using tables and correlation of variables expressed using Dunnett’s multiple comparison test. Findings: There was a significant increase (p ˂ 0.05) in tear production during the first two days of the flow and a slight decrease during the last two days. Comparison of the right and left eyes showed no statistically significant (p ˃ 0.05) difference. Variation in tear production associated with menstruation with respect to age showed statistically significant (p ˂ 0.05) differences for all age groups except for the right eye of subjects within age group 26–30 years. While 52.4% (n=54 ) of the ladies have no oculovisual complaint, the  most common oculovisual complaint was headache 42.7% (n = 44) followed by blurry vision 2.91 % (n = 3) and excessive tearing 1.94% (n = 2). Contribution to Knowledge: The study revealed that physiological changes likely resulting from hormonal variation  during the menstrual flow influences tear volume and may cause visual discomfort among women within the reproductive age and recommended the need for tear volume assessment and detailed case history prior to management of complaints associated with dry eye and dispensing of contact lenses for pre and post-menopausal women.

scholarly journals An unusual case of interstitial pregnancy: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1229
Author(s):  
Nikhil Sebastian ◽  
Abhishek Radhakrishnan ◽  
Vennila Murugesan
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Uterine Cavity ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Interstitial Pregnancy ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Threatening Situation ◽  
The Right

Ectopic pregnancy (EP) has been found to be a common cause of morbidity, and on occasion, mortality among women in the reproductive age groups. The incidence of EP is 1-2% of all pregnancies. 93-97% of EP are tubal with the interstitial type consisting only 3-4%. A 31-year-old female patient with primary infertility underwent IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). Pregnancy was confirmed by βHCG (beta human chorionic gonadotropin). Her ultrasonography reported a mass in the right cornual region. The uterine cavity was empty. Laparoscopy was performed followed by resection of the right cornua with tubes. Histopathology report confirmed the diagnosis of Interstitial Pregnancy (IP). The patient had an uneventful post-operative period and was discharged the next day. EP is a common complication seen in cases undergoing IVF, and IP is a rare form of EP. Hence, early diagnosis and prompt intervention is required to avoid a potentially life-threatening situation.

scholarly journals Influence of Celebrity Endorsement On the Purchase of Slim Tea by Female Undergraduate Students in Selected Southeast Nigerian Universities

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-27
Author(s):  
ANYAKOHA, B.U. ◽  
Odenigbo, C.I. ◽  
Akata, U.C.M
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Brand Choice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Celebrity Endorsement ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

This study explored the influence exerted by celebrity endorsement on the purchase of slim tea products by female undergraduate students in universities in southeast Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed to determine the relationship between the brand image of slime tea and celebrity endorsement, identify how celebrity choice influences the brand image of a product, and also examine how female undergraduate students’ choice of brand product is driven by celebrity influence. The population of this study consisted of female undergraduate students in the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Madonna University Okija, and Ebonyi State University Abakiliki. A multistage sampling technique was used to arrive at a required sample size of 383. I did an oversampling and a total of 400 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 392 copies of this questionnaire were filled and returned, making for a return rate of 98%. Findings from this study showed that respondents believe that celebrity endorsement can influence their brand choice. And that the choice of celebrity used matters a lot. If an organization fails to provide a positive and strong brand image, it may directly or indirectly affect consumers’ decision-making; as consumers may shift to competitors that offer a better experience. From the findings of this study, it is recommended that advertisers should make use of the right celebrities to enhance the brand image of their products and also consider celebrities whose profession and lifestyle are in sync with the products and services that they are endorsing.

scholarly journals Cadaver study of the volume of the ovary in Bangladeshi women

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
HA Perven ◽  
ASM Nurunnabi ◽  
S Ara ◽  
MU Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Cadaver Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Post Menopausal ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Right

Reproductive age, ovarian reserve and reproductive capability may be determined from the volume of the ovary. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was done in the Department of Anatomy, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, from January to December 2009, to see the variation in the volume of the ovary with age in Bangladeshi women. The study was performed on 140 post mortem human ovaries collected from 70 unclaimed female dead bodies which were in the morgue under examination in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. The samples were divided into three age-groups including group A (10-13 years), group B (14-45 years) & group C (46-52 years). Group A is pre-menarche group, group B represents reproductive age and group C is post menopausal group. The length, breadth and thickness of each ovary were measured by using a slide calipers. Then the volume of each ovary was determined by the product of its length, breadth and thickness multiplied by 0.524, according to the Prolate ellipsoid formula. The mean volume of the right ovary was found higher than that of the left one in all age groups (p<0.001). The difference in mean volume of the ovary between group A & group B, group B & group C (p<0.001) and group A & group C (p<0.01) were also statistically significant. The volume of the ovary increases with age and then gradually starts to decrease from menopause. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v40i1.20323 Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2014; 40: 15-17

scholarly journals Prevalence of Bilateral Asymmetry of Tibial Bones Length in MBBS Students of A Medical College

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (218) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iju Shrestha ◽  
Banshi Krishna Malla
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bilateral Asymmetry ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Tibial Length ◽  
Tibial Bone ◽  
Bone Length ◽  
The Right

Introduction: A wide variability of bilateral asymmetry in human has been observed within the population. However sufficient attention has not been given to the difference present in the limbs especially the tibial bones. It is generally assumed that the both limbs of the individual are with insignificant differences. The objective of the study is to find the prevalence of bilateral asymmetry of the tibial bone length of the same individual and distribution in between the two genders. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 students of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital after obtaining ethical approval. Simple Random Sampling technique was used. The right and the left tibial length were recorded for different genders Results: Bilateral asymmetry in the tibial bone length was observed in 66 (44%) [41.58%- 46.42% at 95% CI] of the subjects which was recorded more in males 98 (65.15%) than in females. The minimum and maximum differences between the tibial length present was 0.1mm and 0.8 mm respectively with a mean of 0.2136 mm. Among the three age groups, tibial length asymmetry was observed highest 67 (45.56%) in Group B (20-22 years). Asymmetry in length was seen more in the right tibia with male preponderance over female. Conclusions: Asymmetry in the tibial bones length should be given proper attention and proper diagnosis and treatment of leg discrepancies should be done.  

scholarly journals Analysis of Problem Solving on the Argumentation Ability of Students Under the Topic of Dynamic Electricity

2021 ◽  
Vol 328 ◽  
pp. 02011
Author(s):  
Laily Rosdiana ◽  
Martini ◽  
Siti Nurul Hidayati ◽  
Ahmad Qosyim ◽  
Roihanna Waliyyul Mursyidah
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
The Right ◽  
Essay Test ◽  
Student Problem ◽  
Research Show

This study aims to determine student problem solving on students’ argumentation skills under the topic of dynamic electricity. Design in this research is descriptive-qualitative and using a case study design with 34 undergraduate students who were selected using purposive sampling technique. The data was obtained through an essay test which consisted of 3 questions using the right arguments. The results of this research show that the percentage level of argumentation categories sequentially increases in each category. For category 1 it is 6%, category 2 is 24%, category 3 is 26% and category 4 is 44%. The results of the student's argumentation show that their argumentation ability is still relatively low, which is below 50%.

scholarly journals Opportunities and challenges for enhancing of preconception health care among reproductive age groups of women in Mekele, Tigray Ethiopia 2018/9.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
abera haftu melkamu ◽  
brhane G/her G/mikael ◽  
hadgay hagos adanu ◽  
mhiret-ab mehari reda ◽  
kahsay zenebe G/selasie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preconception Care ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Perinatal Complications ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Health Extension Workers ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Care Services

Abstract Background Preconception care involves in preventing and detecting of early disease before pregnancy occurred and has potential benefit both for the mother and her fetus. It prevents plenty of perinatal complications and now a days well organized and systematic preconception care services is mandatory for all reproductive age groups.Objective To explore opportunities and challenges for enhancing preconception care in Mekele, Tigray Ethiopia 2018/9.Method s: Phenomenology study design was employed and sample size was determined by saturation of data. Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit study participants and method of data collection was in-depth interview. Thematic analysis was applied and it was done by atlas ti 7 software. Audios were transcribed first and translated to English version, then after codes and families were given and finally themes were developed.Result In this study a total of ten reproductive age group females were interviewed and their minimum and maximum age were 24&43 years respectively. Opportunities and challenges were explored from the participants’ perception; they explained that health extension workers, previous experience, family planning (condom) and friend’s incident were among contributing factors for enhancing of preconception care and in the counterpart carelessness, less awareness, unplanned pregnancy, unwillingness and poor paternal coordination were the challenges mentioned by the respondents which were recognized as obstacles not to attend preconception care. They explained that again failure to attend preconception care may end up with complicated perinatal outcome like anemia, abortion, hypertension, neural tube defect, preterm labor and low birth weight.Conclusion and recommendation overall the participants had poor awareness and little experience of preconception care. Preconception is overlooked and less attention is given based on the respondents thought, though it has invaluable contribution in future health of both the mother and fetus. The health system should gave emphasis to prevent those maternal and neonatal complication by mobilizing both the community members and health professionals.

scholarly journals Perceived Influence of Entrepreneurial Intention on Business Success of Start-ups in Food and Beverage Sector of Rivers State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-108
Author(s):  
Onita Uzoma
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Right ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Start Ups

This study investigated the perceived influence of entrepreneurial intention on the business success of start-ups in the food and beverage sectors in Rivers State. Two specific objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey using a quantitative approach was adopted for the study. The population of the study consists of 1,167 small scale businesses across 23 local government areas of Rivers State who are registered with the State Internal Revenue. A sample of 117 small scale business owners in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State was selected using the purposive quota sampling technique. The sample consists of 60 supermarkets and 57 neighbourhood market stores in the business of distributing food and beverages. A self-designed structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was face validated by the researcher’s peers within Federal College of Education (Tech.), Omoku, Rivers State. The instrument was further subjected to reliability using Cronbach alpha to obtain a reliability index of 0.74 and 0.82 for sections A and B, with an average index of 0.78 which shows that the instrument is reliable based on data collected from 15 food and beverage start-ups supermarkets and neighbourhood stores from Bayelsa State. Data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, cluster means and standard deviation to answer research questions. An independent t-test was used to test the hypotheses raised at a 0.05 level of significance. The major findings of the study revealed that supermarket and neighbourhood market stores startups in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State are of the opinion that entrepreneurial attitude and entrepreneurial experiences help to increase sales volume and enhance customers’ retention which was the proxies of business success in this study. The results also show that there is no significant difference in the opinion of the respondents on the perceived influence of entrepreneurial intention on the business success of startups in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that entrepreneurs who want to succeed in the food and beverage sector of Rivers State should endeavour to render voluntary services in order to accumulate entrepreneurial experiences and develop the right entrepreneurial mindset for success.

scholarly journals Evaluation of silent period on masticatory cycles of different muscles in dentate oral contraceptives users and nonusers

2015 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
Karina Helga Leal Turcio ◽  
Alício Rosalino Garcia ◽  
Paulo Renato Junqueira Zuim ◽  
Amália Moreno ◽  
Marcelo Coelho Goiato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Silent Period ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Use ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right ◽  
Masseter Muscles

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of oral contraceptive use on the silent period (SP) of anterior temporal and masseter muscles during the menstrual cycle. Materials and Methods: Totally, 28 women on reproductive age were selected including 15 nonusers of any hormone and 13 contraceptive users. All patients were dentate without muscular temporomandibular disorders. Electromyography (SP test) of the anterior temporal and masseter muscles was conducted every week during three consecutive menstrual cycles at 1st day of menstruation (P1), 7th day (P2), 14th day (P3) and 21st day (P4). Results: The SP values in the anterior temporal and masseter muscles were measured at both sides. The SP values of the right side (13.49 ms) at P2 were significantly different compared to the left side (12.28 ms). However, there was no significant difference on the interactions among the three factors. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the SP values in healthy women in reproductive age may not be influenced by the menstrual cycle with similar results for both muscles.

scholarly journals SELF CARE TO FEEL BEST DURING MENSTRUATION (RAJASWALA PARICHARYA): THE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION THAT ENHANCE FERTILITY

AYUSHDHARA ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 3242-3244
Author(s):  
Mangesh laxman Patil ◽  
Namrata Mangesh Patil ◽  
Prathmesh Dhamal ◽  
Ashwini Bhaskar Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Irregular Menses ◽  
Preconceptional Care ◽  
The Impact

Out of various Paricharya mentioned in Ayurveda, Rajaswala Paricharya holds an important one. The Charya or code of conduct mentioned for a Rajaswala stree is termed as Rajaswala Parichara. Due to changing lifestyle, physical and mental stress, Mithya Aahar, Woman in reproductive age groups suffer from various conditions related to menstrual cycle like dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, irregular menses, PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis which increase incidence of infertility also Rajaswala charya is the most neglected part in the society. Acharyas mentioned Aaharas and Charyas which are indicated and contracted for maintaining the health. By the concept of Shuddha Shukra & Shuddha Aartava in the formation of Garbha its very clear that concept of Supraja Jananam i.e., healthy progency begins at the very level of preconceptional care or even before to that in the form of Rajaswala Paricharya. If it followed during menstruation it will get relief from conditions of menstrual abnormalities, infertility and to gain better healthy life of woman.

scholarly journals Study of Morphology of the Ovary as a Determinant of Reproductive Age

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
Shamima Yesmin ◽  
Selina Anwar ◽  
Anjum Ara Begum ◽  
Narayan Chandra Saha ◽  
Md Khalilur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Physical Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Right

Context and rationale: The age related infertility due to early ovarian ageing is one of the problems for women who want to become pregnant in late age in our country. Ovarian ageing reflects in its morphology. So this study was aimed at determining the gross morphology of the ovary in different age groups of Bangladeshi female (cadaver) to assess the possible relationships among different morphological variable of ovaries in different age groups. The present study would serve as a baseline data for the gynecologist, obstetricians and endocrinologist about the onset of infertility in the context of Bangladesh. Materials and methods: Cross sectional analytical type of study was conducted at the department of Anatomy, Rangpur Medical College, Rangpur. Fifty pairs postmortem human ovaries from Bangladeshi female aged between 15 and 45 years were examined for morphological study. The morphological parameters such as length, breadth, circumference, weight and volume of the right and left ovaries determined by physical method and the data were compared between different age groups. Result: Mean length, circumference and volume were significantly higher in group A than the other groups in both right and left sides. The difference reached a significant level (P< 0.05) in both ovaries in between and within groups for all mentioned parameter. The mean breadth of right ovary in group B and mean breadth of left ovary in group A were larger than the other groups but was not significant. Conclusion: The values of the morphological measurements fall from younger to older women. This may be due to depletion of the ovarian non-growing follicles thus reflecting fall in the ovarian reserve. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bja.v11i2.20675 Bangladesh Journal of Anatomy, July 2013, Vol. 11 No. 2 pp 77-80

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