IMPACT OF ULTRASOUND AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES ON MATERNAL FOETAL ATTACHMENT IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
A Yakubu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Planned Pregnancy ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: Maternal foetal attachment is manifested in behaviours that demonstrate care and commitment to the foetus. Ultrasound decreases maternal anxiety and confers psychological benefits following a reassuring sonogram. Maternal-foetal attachment is affected by many socio-demographic factors which include maternal age, occupation, educational level, race, marriage duration, ethnicity, Religion, income status, pregnancy planning, and identification of the foetal gender Aim: This study was aimed at assessing the effect of ultrasound and sociodemographic factors on maternal foetal attachment during pregnancy. Method: A prospective study was conducted from November 2019 to March 2020. A convenient sampling method was employed and included 404 pregnant women aged 18-45 years old in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters. The data were collected using a maternal foetal attachment scale questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out at a p-value < 0.05. Result: The score of the maternal foetal attachment scale was greater with post ultrasound than the pre ultrasound. There was a statistically significant difference between the pre and post ultrasound maternal foetal attachment scale (p=0.000). A statistically significant difference was observed in the maternal foetal attachment across the different ethnic groups (p=0.000), planned and unplanned pregnancy (p=0.000). Conclusion: This study revealed that ultrasound scan has an influence on maternal foetal attachment, planned pregnancy. Hausa, Bandawa and Jenjo were found to be more attached to their foetuses.

scholarly journals Conventional incision and drainage versus incision and drainage with primary closure in acute abscess: a prospective study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Amandeep Singh ◽  
Gurdhian Singh ◽  
Darsshan Singh Sidhu ◽  
Mohit Bhalla
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Conventional Method ◽  
Primary Closure ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: An abscess is a common surgical condition. Abscesses may occur anywhere in the body. Surgical treatment of subcutaneous and soft tissue abscesses includes percutaneous aspiration, incision and drainage without primary closure, incision and drainage with primary closure with drain. The present study was planned to compare conventional method of incision and drainage with incision and drainage with primary closure in cases of acute -abscesses.Methods: A total of 100 patients with acute abscesses were included in the study and randomized into 2 groups with 50 patients in each group. The present study was carried out to compare the conventional method of incision and drainage with incision and drainage with primary closure of the wounds in acute abscesses with regards to wound healing, post- operative pain, duration of hospital stays and recurrence rates.Results: Wound healing was significantly faster in incision and drainage with primary closure (9.18±0.941days) as compared to conventional method of incision and drainage (16.66±1.944 days) [p <0.05]. Mean hospital stay with convention method of incision and drainage was 7.12±0.718 days and with primary closure was 4.0±0.728days (p <0.05). Mean VAS was significantly less in primary closure as compared with conventional method. Decreasing trend in VAS was observed on day 3, day 5 and day 7 (p value 0.000). Recurrence rate of an abscess was seen in 5 cases in conventional method and 2 cases in primary closure (p >0.05).Conclusions: Author have observed a significant difference noted in time taken for wound healing, postoperative pain, hospital stay and recurrence rate between two groups.

scholarly journals C-reactive protein/albumin ratio as a predictor of 28 day mortality in patients with sepsis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 503
Author(s):  
Hamsa B. T. ◽  
Srinivasa S. V. ◽  
Raveesha A.
Keyword(s):  
Inotropic Support ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
P Value ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Albumin Ratio ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Sepsis And Septic Shock ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Sepsis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Important biomarkers that can be used as prognostic markers in sepsis are C Reactive Protein (CRP) and serum Albumin levels. CRP levels markedly elevate in response to infection whereas albumin levels decrease in response to acute phase infection. We want to ascertain the value of CRP/albumin ratio as an independent predictor of 28-day mortality in sepsis patients.Methods: A prospective study was conducted including 150 patients satisfying the criteria for sepsis according to SOFA score of more than 2. Initial CRP/Albumin ratio was assessed to determine its significance in assessing the 28-day mortality, primary end point of our study. Secondary end points assessed were length of ICU stay, need for inotropic support, need for ventilator support and renal replacement therapy.Results: In the analysis of CRP/Albumin ratio as a predictor of 28-day mortality, patients were followed up from day of admission till 28 days to assess primary outcome. Among study subjects survivors were 92 in whom mean CRP/ALB ratio was 0.1197 and non survivors were 58 patients with mean CRP/ALB ratio was 0.0426. p-value <0.001, there was statistically significant difference found between survivor and Non-Survivor with respect to CRP/Albumin ratio. In assessing secondary outcome statistically significant association was found for need for ventilator and inotropic support, whereas it was insignificant in assessing need for dialysis and length of ICU stay.Conclusions: CRP/albumin ratio, which indicates the extent of residual inflammation, could be used as a prognostic marker in predicting mortality in patients with sepsis and septic shock.

scholarly journals Virtual embryoscope for detection of structural abnormalities in first trimester pregnancy

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1924
Author(s):  
Sumesh Choudhary ◽  
Vineet Mishra ◽  
Rohina Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
First Trimester ◽  
3D Ultrasound ◽  
P Value ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structural Abnormalities ◽  
Innovative Tool ◽  
2D Ultrasound ◽  
Additional Value ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: To determine whether there is an additional value of virtual embryoscopy with 3Dimensional (3D) ultrasound above (2D) ultrasound regarding detection rates of structural abnormalities in first trimester pregnancy.Methods: This was a prospective study consisting of 52 pregnant women with gestational age ranging from 6 to 12 weeks. 2D and 3D ultrasound scan was performed using GE voluson E8 transvaginal probe. All scans were evaluated by ten gynecologists trained in USG. The observations were noted and compared for anatomical details and detection of structural defects.Results: It was found that images were seen well with 3D (virtual embryoscope). i.e. maximum count 19 in the table and there is statistically significant difference between 3D and 2D images with a p-value <0.01 at 95% confidence interval (CI).Conclusions: Virtual embryoscope is an innovative tool for evaluation of developing embryo and early foetal morphology. The advantages are the ability to reconstruct 3D images with the stored scanned volume and examine without having to rescan the patient.

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Outcome of Neonatal Thrombocytopenia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-234
Author(s):  
Hira Arif ◽  
Nadeem Ikram ◽  
Shangraf Riaz ◽  
Asma Nafisa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Maternal Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Neonatal Thrombocytopenia ◽  
A Prospective Study

Introduction: About 30% of neonates develop thrombocytopenia during hospital admission. Inevitable and irreversible complications can be prevented by determining the risk factors of neonatal thrombocytopenia. The present study was undertaken to determine the risk factors and outcome of neonatal thrombocytopenia in neonates admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi. Materials and Methods: A prospective study was conducted to evaluate the risk factors for neonatal thrombocytopenia (NT) in 160 neonates. Neonatal and maternal risk factors were recorded and neonates were categorized into three groups based on the severity of thrombocytopenia. Results: A higher percentage of the neonates 89 (55.6%) were male. The majority (61.9%) had moderate neonatal thrombocytopenia while 21.9% had severe neonatal thrombocytopenia. A highly significant difference was observed for the distribution of gestational age, platelet count, birth weight, and age at admission (for all p-value ≥0.0001) among different groups. Multivariate logistic regression revealed a significant independent association of prematurity, birth asphyxia, and low birth weight with neonatal thrombocytopenia. Conclusion: Prematurity, low birth weight, and birth asphyxia were the significant causes of Neonatal thrombocytopenia. The mortality rate increased significantly with the severity of thrombocytopenia.

scholarly journals Effect of dietary combinations on plaque pH recovery after the intake of pediatric liquid analgesics

2015 ◽  
Vol 09 (03) ◽  
pp. 340-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaam Saeed ◽  
Nada Bshara ◽  
Juliana Trak ◽  
Ghiath Mahmoud
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Chewing Gum ◽  
P Value ◽  
Plaque Ph ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Difference Test

ABSTRACT Objectives: To study the effect of water, halloumi cheese and sugar-free (SF) chewing gum on plaque pH recovery after the intake of sweetened PLAs. Settings and Design: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 17 children (10 females, 7 males) aged 11–12 years with DFT/dft of more than 3. Materials and Methods: Each volunteer tested paracetamol and ibuprofen suspension alone or followed with water, halloumi cheese or SF gum, as well as 10% sucrose and 10% sorbitol as controls. Plaque pH was measured using the sampling method before and after 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 min of ingestion. Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was performed using analysis of variance followed by least significant difference test to assess minimum pH (min pH), maximum pH drop (ΔpH), and the area under baseline pH, and P value was set as 0.05. Results: Both ibuprofen and paracetamol were not significantly different from 10% sucrose in terms of min pH, ΔpH, and area under baseline pH except for min pH of ibuprofen (P = 0.034). Water and halloumi cheese did not have a significant effect on plaque pH recovery after the intake of both analgesics as min pH, ΔpH, and area under baseline pH were similar to 10% sucrose except for min pH of ibuprofen + water (P = 0.048). However, plaque pH variables after chewing SF gum for 20 min were similar to 10% sorbitol. Conclusion: Chewing SF gum immediately after the intake of sweetened PLAs for 20 min restores plaque pH and could be recommended as a complementary aid in caries prevention.

Persepsi Pengunjung Pada Museum Sebagai Tempat Tujuan Wisata Dan Media Pendidikan Non-Formal Untuk Meningkatkan Apresiasi Nilai-Nilai Kejuangan

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-74
Author(s):  
Jazuli Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Museum Management ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Better Than

This research is motivated by the significant difference between the museum visitor in Yogyakarta. The purpose of this study is to determine whether any differences in the perception of visitors of the museum as a tourist destination, the media of non-formal education as an object to increase the appreciation to historical values. The population in this study are all visitors who comes to the museum in Yogyakarta. Total of samples are 120 respondents and using purposive sampling method. Purposive sampling included in non-probability sampling techniques.Based on statistical data analysis, the statement in this research is valid and reliable because that is consistent and reliable fixed anytime and by anyone who will conduct research in a similar context. While the Chi quare test showed no visitors who have different perceptions and there is a visitor who does not have different perceptions of the factors that affect visitors to the museum in Yogyakarta. This can be seen from the results of the P value (Asymp. Sig.)> 0.05 and P value (Asymp. Sig.) <0.05. And for crosstab test results also showed no variables are interrelated and there is a variable that does not have a relationship because there is a calculated value of > table and calculate the < table.To maintain and increase the number of visitor, museum management should strive to improve and enhance the indicators that have value Asymp Sig. > 0.05 so that the perception of the museum’s visitors better than before. Meanwhile, in order to compete in the competitive business engaged in the service, the museum should improve the relationship between the variables and the other variables especially those with a low count .Keywords: perception, Museum in Yogyakarta

scholarly journals ROLE OF SEPTOPLASTY AND FUNCTIONAL ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY IN THE TREATMENT OF RHINOGENIC HEADACHE

2021 ◽  
Vol VOLUME 9 (ISSUE 1) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽  
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Nasal Endoscopy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
A Prospective Study

INTRODUCTION: Rhinogenic headaches are basically described as headache or facial pain caused by rhinological source. The presence of nasal symptoms & it’s temporal relationship with headache is the key factor that can guide the diagnosis and patient management. AIMS: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Septoplasty with Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (F.E.S.S) in the management of Rhinogenic headache. MATERIALS & METHODS: It was a Prospective study conducted in M.G.M Medical College & associated M.Y group of hospitals from March 2019 to March 2020. 64 patients of age group 18 years to 60 years having chronic rhinosinusitis with headache included in the study. After detailed history and thorough examination, nasal endoscopy and CT Paranasal sinus was done. Patients not responding to conservative management were selected for undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery. RESULTS: A total of 64 patients were included in the study,34 male & 30 female with the mean age group of 31.4 & 30.1 years respectively. Out of 64 patients,67% were completely free from headache,15% were significantly improved,7% had mild relief & 11% did not show any benefit in headache from surgery. Postoperatively, there was statistically significant difference was found patient’s symptomatology (i.e. p value =0.0165). CONCLUSION: To make the diagnosis both anatomical & infective factors needed to be considered. Correction of obvious anatomic abnormalities in carefully selected patients can significantly improve several important clinical outcomes from abolishing headache completely to decreasing its intensity and frequency of episodes. KEY-WORDS: Rhinogenic headaches, Septoplasty, Chronic rhinosinusitis, F.E.S.S, Nasal endoscopy

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN INDEKS PLAK SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH PENGUNYAHAN BUAH APEL

e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Preazy Agung C. Penda ◽  
Stefana H. M. Kaligis ◽  
Juliatri .
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
T Test ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
West Papua ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Plaque Control ◽  
Papua Barat

Abstract: Teeth and mouth are important parts in human body. In order to perform its function properly, dental and oral hygiene need to be considered. Dental and oral hygiene can be observed from the formation of plaque. The effort to prevent plaque formation is called plaque control. Plaque control can be done naturally by masticating fibrous foods, inter alia apple. This study aimed to determine whether there were any difference in plaque index between before and after masticating an apple. Samples were collected by using total sampling method. There were 44 samples, obtained from 72 students of Senior High School Sorong, West Papua. The results showed that the average of plaque index before and after masticating an apple was 2.1 and 1.2. The paired sample t-test showed a P value of 0.000. Conclusion: There was a significant difference in plaque index before and after masticating an apple.Keywords: plaque index, masticating, appleAbstrak: Gigi dan mulut merupakan bagian penting dalam tubuh manusia.Agar dapat menjalankan fugsinya dengan baik, kesehatan gigi dan mulut perlu diperhatikan.Tingkat kebersihan gigi dan mulut dapat dilihat dari pembentukan plak.Upaya pencegahan timbulnya plak disebut dengan kontrol plak.Kontrol plak dapat dilakukan secara alamiah yaitu dengan mengunyah makanan berserat, salah satunya adalah buah apel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan indeks plak sebelum dan sesudah pengunyahan buah apel. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah metode Pra eksperimental dengan rancangan pretest and posttest one group only yang dilakukan pada siswa kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Sorong Papua Barat. Metode pengambilan sampel yang digunakan ialah total sampling dengan jumlah responden 44 dari 72 siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rerata indeks plak sebelum pengunyahan buah apel ialah 2,1 dan rerata indeks plak sesudah pengunyahan buah apel ialah 1,2. Analisis data menggunakan uji paired t-test menunjukkan P = 0,000. Simpulan: Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara indeks plak sebelum dengan sesudah pengunyahan buah apel.Kata kunci: indeks plak, pengunyahan, buah apel

scholarly journals Sociodemographic Factors and Denture Satisfaction

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-91
Author(s):  
Balendra Pratap Singh ◽  
Kedar Nath Pradhan ◽  
Reema Tua
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Denture Treatment

ABSTRACT Objective Evaluation of the quality of satisfaction toward denture treatment. Background Various articles suggested denture satisfaction in view of dentist but data on the patient satisfaction to denture treatment on the basis of clinical variables were contradictory. This showed that other factors like sociodemographic variables may affect patient satisfaction. Materials and methods A total of 100 subjects (filling inclusion criteria) who were using denture for at least 2 months were used as the sample size of this study (n = 100) and were divided into five groups on the basis of sociodemographic variables. Questionnaires consisting of 38 questions (positive and negative attitude toward denture satisfaction) related to patients’ perception of clinical outcome in different domains were scored by the subjects. Questions reflecting positive attitude were scored as 2, 1 or 0 (yes, uncertain and no respectively) and reversely for the negative questions. Statistical tests include Student t-test and p-value (for level of significance) (p < 0.05). Results There was a significant difference in denture satisfaction related to comfort, health and denture care between age subgroups (45-65 years and above 65 years); the level of satisfaction was not significantly different between genders. Conclusion Patients' sociodemographic variables were influential factors on denture satisfaction.

scholarly journals A prospective study of correlation between smoking and serum calcium in newly diagnosed essential hypertension

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 639
Author(s):  
Chandra Babu S. ◽  
Venkata Ravi Kumar Chepuri ◽  
Sireesha Ella
Keyword(s):  
Essential Hypertension ◽  
Parathyroid Hormone ◽  
Serum Calcium ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
P Value ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: Smoking significantly reduces the vitamin D and serum parathyroid hormone levels. But no significant difference was observed in serum calcium levels in previous studies. Some studies showed significantly low serum calcium levels in essential hypertension. There are limited international and local studies about the effect of cigarette smoking on the levels of serum calcium in relation to hypertension. Our study aims to find correlation between smoking and serum calcium in newly diagnosed essential hypertensive patients.Methods: Total 70 cases of newly diagnosed essential hypertension who attended the outpatient department at the government general hospital were included in this study based on inclusion criteria. Base line data including age, gender, risk factors were obtained. Blood biochemistry including serum calcium levels were obtained at the time of diagnosis and results were analysed.Results: Among 70 cases of essential hypertension there were 24 smokers and 46 nonsmokers. Serum calcium was found low in 37 cases of essential hypertension. Out of 37, 12 were smokers and 25 were nonsmokers, p value is 0.6981 and it is not significant.Conclusions: Smoking is a major health hazard, with detrimental effects on many organs. In our study serum calcium was significantly less among Hypertensives and correlated inversely with blood pressure. But there was no significant difference in serum calcium among smokers and nonsmokers. Measuring the level of parathyroid hormone in cigarette smokers, may help to clarify the finding in present study.

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