scholarly journals NASOPHARYNGEAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION FROM SUSPECTED COVID-19 CASES, MAKING THE PROCEDURE SAFE

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-3) ◽  
pp. S432-36
Author(s):  
Sohail Aslam ◽  
Syed Muhammad Asad Shabbir Bukhari ◽  
Adnan Asghar ◽  
Naeem Riaz ◽  
Iftekhar Yousaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Nasopharyngeal Swab ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Rt Pcr ◽  
Modified Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Difference

Objective: To comparison was made between standard (control group) nasopharyngeal sample collection technique for RTPCR and modified technique and the outcome was compared in terms of the proportion of positive results of Rt-PCR tests. Study Design: Double blinded randomized clinical trial. Place and Duration of Study: Pakistan Naval Ship Shifa Hospital Karachi Pakistan, from June and July 2020. Methodology: This study was a newly developed modified technique for nasopharyngeal sampling for RT-PCR tests of COVID-19 suspects. Target population included all patients who developed COVID-19 related symptoms and/or also had history of recent travel or closed contact with Covid-19 patients. Total 1500 nasopharyngeal PCR tests were done by a team of trained technicians. Systemetic probability sampling technique was utilized. Subjects were divided into two groups by using even and odd serial numbers. Proportion of positive test results were compared between two groups by using chi square test. Results: Results were collected for 3000 nasopharyngeal swab sample for RT-PCR testing. Mean age was 31.68 ± 11.89 years. In study group with modified technique, 470 tests were found positive for a total of 1500 samples while only 297 out of 1500 samples were detected positive in control group with standard technique. Chi square test applied to assess the difference between this proportion and it proved that the difference was highly statistically significant (p-value <0.00). Conclusion: we interpret that modified samples collection technique is relatively safe for sample collector of Covid-19 PCR which has got potential benefits to get more genuine results of these......

scholarly journals Factors Related to the Incidence of Typhoid Fever in the Work Area Health Office of Jayawijaya Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Rahmad Suryawan Ura ◽  
Yuly Peristiowati
Keyword(s):  
Typhoid Fever ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Case Group ◽  
District Health Office ◽  
District Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Test Result

Typhoid fever is a disease that is prone to occur in Indonesia, because of the characteristics of the climate that is very prone to diseases related to the seasons. The purpose of this study is to analyze factors related to the incidence of typhoid fever in the Working Area of the Jayawijaya District Health Office. The research design used is quantitative analytics method using quantitative data. The type of approach used is case control. The population is 74 patients with typhoid fever. The large sample taken as many as 37 respondents, with a large comparison of samples between the number of respondents in the case group is 37 respondents, and 37 respondents as a control group, so the total number of samples is 74 respondents. Sampling techniques used in this study is a simple random sampling technique. Based on the results of the study, it is known that there is no relationship between age and the incidence of typhoid fever in the Working Area of the Jayawijaya District Health Office. Chi-square test result obtained p-Value Sig (0.445) > α (0.05). While it is known that there is a relationship between the level of knowledge, the level of education, hygiene of individual respondents with the incidence of typhoid fever in the Work Area of the Health Office of Jayawijaya Regency. Chi-square test results obtained p- value (0.000) < α (0.05) and environmental sanitation with the incidence of Typhoid Fever in the Work Area of the Jayawijaya District Health Office. Chi-square test result obtained p-value (0.001) < α (0.05). Based on the results of the study is expected to increase kinship with patients as well as by providing health services visits to the patient's home.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Specificity, Sensitivity and Accuracy of Goniometry Method Compared to Tape Method for Measuring Trunk Mobility in Normal Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 138-145
Author(s):  
Purvi Patel
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Standard Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spine Mobility ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity ◽  
Normal Adults

Measurement of lumbar range of motion (LROM) is a routine method in the examination of patients with low back pain. There is no standard technique which may be used to accurately describe the range of motion in the different plane. So in present study, an attempt has been made to compare goniometric measurement with tape measurement for its sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for measuring spine mobility in normal adults. In this cross sectional study, 137 healthy adults between the ages of 18-26 years of age were included consecutively and assessed using Tape method and goniometry for trunk mobility in all planes (sagittal, frontal and transverse). The association of goniometry with tape method was assessed using chi square test. The study showed that the difference between goniometry and tape method was statistically significant (p value <0.05) for all movements except flexion (p value 0.215). Also the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of goniometry is not as good as tape method except for flexion compared to tape method. So, from this study we can conclude that Goniometry was not as good as tape method for all movements except forward flexion where both can be equally used.

scholarly journals Channa striata (Ikan Gabus) Extract and the Acceleration of Tuberculosis Treatment: A True Experimental Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isa Ma’rufi ◽  
Khaidar Ali ◽  
Ign Arya Sedemen ◽  
P. Purwanto ◽  
Abu Khoiri
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
International Health ◽  
Tuberculosis Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Channa Striata ◽  
True Experiment

Tuberculosis is international health problem, which is classified in Global Emergency disease since 1992. The objective of the study is to determine the effect of Channa striata extract toward the acceleration of tuberculosis treatment. The study used true experiment, in which the intervention of the study was Channa striata supplementation to respondent. In addition, Chi-square was used to analyze the data with SPSS version 22. The result is the proportion of respondent classified in negative category in intervention group within week 0, week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4 being 10.7%, 35.9%, 56.3%, 70.9%, and 90.3%, respectively. Besides, the proportion of respondent classified in negative category in control group within week 0, week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4 was 13.4%, 23.7%, 37.1%, 49.5%, and 68%, respectively. Based on Chi-square test, the P value of Channa striata supplementation toward the acceleration of tuberculosis treatment week 1, week 3, and week 4 is 0.045, 0.019, and 0.005 (P< α; α=0.05), respectively. It means that there were differences between Channa striata supplementation and acceleration of tuberculosis treatment among respondent. Therefore, Channa striata treatment was significantly related to the acceleration of tuberculosis recovery.

The Effect Of Oxytosin Massage Through The Back On The Production Of Breast Milk In Post Partum Mother In The Mother Of Permata Bunda Subdistrict Babat

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Kurnia purnama Sari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test

Every minute of one baby indonesia died because they did not to obtain breast milk (BM) in the first hour of birth, problems in the provision of breastfeeding can because production breastfeeding not out.One way to overcome the incomplete milk production is by doing a massage of oxytocin through the back. This message can relax the mother’s so that stimulate oxcytocin reflex and milk production also smoothly. The purpose of this research to know the influence of massage oxytocin through the back to production breastfeeding on the post partum. This research using design Quasy experimental that involves 30 respondents taken with systematic random sampling. Respondents divided into 2 groups, namely the control group were 15 respondents and group experimental were 15 respondents.Data collection use observation checklist.Data analyzed using chi-square test with a significant degree α ≤ 0.05. The results of statistical tests chi square obtained p value = 0,028 (α< 0,05)thus H1 accepted that mean there are influence massage oxytocin through the back to production breastfeeding on the post partum. The research at the clinic Permata BundaSubdistrict Babat that is the massage oxytocin through the back to production breastfeeding. Because massage oxytocin through the back can stimulate reflexes oxytocin hormone. Expected for health workers can provide health education about massage oxytocin through the back to the community so later expected all the community be able to apply massage oxytocin through the back to overcome it swift sailboat production breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Corticosteroid therapy of zoster-associated pain

2004 ◽  
Vol 57 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
Dejan Cvjetkovic ◽  
Jovana Jovanovic ◽  
Ivana Hrnjakovic-Cvjetkovic ◽  
Mirjana Djordjevic-Aleksic ◽  
Aleksandra Radojcic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
Statistical Validation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Daily Dose ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Difference

Introduction Lack of exact clinical studies on effects of corticosteroids in therapy and prevention of herpes zoster-related pain, elicited many controversies in the past. The aim of our study was to estimate effects of prednisone on frequency, intensity and duration of postherpetic neuralgia. Material and methods 68 immunocompetent herpes zoster patients, 8-90 years of age (37 females and 31 males, mean age 55,7 years) were enrolled for study; 30 patients were treated with acyclovir (5x800 mg daily for a 7-day period) and prednisone (initial daily dose 60 mg, tapering over 14 days), and the control group of 38 patients with acyclovir only. Patients were clinically followed up for 3 months after complete resolution of skin lesions. Chi-square test was used in statistical data analysis. Results The difference regarding incidence of postherpetic neuralgia in acyclovir/prednisone group and acyclovir group (although slightly less in the former one) was not significant. Duration of postherpetic neuralgia over 3 months was similar in both groups. Mild postherpetic pain was more common in the acyclovir/prednisone group (44.4%) than in the acyclovir group (28.6%); however, statistical validation requires more patients to be studied. Discussion Results of our study didn?t confirm efficiency of prednisone regarding occurrence and characteristics of postherpetic neuralgia. Failure of prednisone therapy may be partly contributed to advanced age of patients and delayed onset of therapy. Conclusion Use of corticosteroids in zoster patients gives neither reliable protection from appearance of postherpetic neuralgia, nor shortens its duration. Further investigations are necessary to estimate their effects on postherpetic pain.

scholarly journals Small dose of ephedrine for prevention of hypotension following propofol and fentanyl administration during induction of general anesthesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamal Ejaimi ◽  
Abla Saab ◽  
Sittelnissa Ahmed ◽  
Areeg Ahmed ◽  
Hussain Abujamilah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Small Dose ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Participants

Induction of general anesthesia with propofol and fentanyl could result in hypotension and bradycardia. Various methods are being used to prevent these adverse effects. The aim of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a small dose of ephedrine in prevention of hypotension following administration of propofol and fentanyl. This prospective, randomized, comparative study was conducted among a total of 50 patients, both genders, age 18 years up to 60 years with ASA grade Ι and ΙΙ and some of class ΙΙΙ, presented for elective surgery under general anesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated into one of two groups (25 patients in each): CG (the control group), which received propofol in a dose of 2 mg/kg, intravenously, over 20–30 s mixed with 2 mL normal saline: and EphG (Ephedrine group), while received propofol in a dose of 2 mg/kg, intravenously, over 20–30 s mixed with 2 mL of ephedrine (10 mg). The Mean Arterial Blood Pressure (MAP) and Heart Rate (HR) were recorded before induction and then every 1 min up to 6 min after induction. The categorical data are presented as a number and percentage and were subjected to Fisher’s exact or Chi-square test for analysis. The statistical significance was p≤0.05. The significant differences in HR were observed in the 3rd,4th, and 5th minutes with P-value, 0.018, 0.000, 0.000, respectively. However, no patient in the study participants had bradycardia. The significant differences in MAP were observed in the 2nd, 3rd,4th, and 5th minutes with P-value, 0.035, 0.000, 0.000, and 0.000, respectively. The percentage of patient in CG who developed hypotension in the 3rd and 4th is 44% and 32% compared to 8% and 0% in EphG, with significant differences (P-value 0.004 and 0.002, respectively). Administration of small dose of ephedrine with propofol could attenuate propofol/fentanyl hypotensive and bradycardic effects.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN STATUS GIZI DENGAN KEJADIAN PIODERMA PADA BALITA DI DESA KUOK

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-216
Author(s):  
Siska Indriyani ◽  
Alini Alini
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Children under the age of five or under five are a group that is prone to nutrition, because they are prone to malnutrition due to lack of food needed. Malnutrition in children will cause decreased immunity, which means that the ability to defend themselves against bacterial infection decreases. Children who have less nutritional status have the potential to suffer from pyoderma. Lack of the amount of food consumed both in quality and quantity can reduce the nutritional status of children. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of pyoderma in toddlers (1-5 years) in Kuok Village, the working area of Puskesmas Kuok in 2020. This study used an analytical research design with a case control design. The sample in this study were 62 children (1-5 years). 31 samples for the case group and 31 samples for the control group. data collection through questionnaires. Data processing used univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of pyoderma in toddlers (1-5 years) with p value = 0.001. By holding this research, the researchers expected parents of toddlers to pay more attention to the nutritional status of their children in order to avoid infectious diseases such as pyoderma.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Teknik Penyuluhan Terhadap Keikutsertaan Pemeriksaan IVA Pada WUS Di Kelurahan Dasan Agung Kota Mataram Nusa Tenggara Barat

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Mutiara Rachmawati Suseno ◽  
Rosita Wati ◽  
Yunita Marliana
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Detection Program ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Counseling Technique ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background and purpose: nationally the implementation of early detection program with IVA examination method simultaneously in all regions in Indonesia conducted on 21 April 2015 with efforts to reduce the incidence of ca cervical in Indonesia. In Puskesmas Dasan Agung, IVA examination program started in 2016 with the lowest presentation among all health centers in Mataram city that is much as (1,39%) with the number of WUS 4153 soul and who come check as many as 58 people. This study aims to determine the influence of extension techniques on the participation of IVA examination in WUS in Kelurahan Dasan Agung. Methods: This research uses Quasi Experiment research design. The population in this study were all women of childbearing age in Kelurahan Dasan Agung as many as 2462 peoples. Samples in research using purposive sampling technique counted 60 peoples. The analysis used chi-square test. Results: From 60 respondents, who participated in IVA examination in the intervention group with 17 lectures (56,7%) interactive lecture and control group with lecture counseling technique as many as 4 people (13,3%). Chi-square analysis results obtained there is influence of extension technique to IVA examination involvement with obtained value p value = 0,001 atau p < α=0,05. Conclusion: extension techniques have an effect on the participation of IVA examination in WUS in Kelurahan Dasan Agung.

scholarly journals OPTIMALISASI POSISI JANIN MELALUI PRENATAL YOGA TERHADAP OUTPUT PERSALINAN DI PUSKESMAS WILAYAH KOTA CIREBON

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 396
Author(s):  
Nurasih Nurasih ◽  
Endang Nurrochmi
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Control

In Indonesia, Yoga is currently one of the most popular sports, not only for the general public but also for pregnant women. Many benefits can be obtained from prenatal yoga including the mother feeling comfortable and relaxed throughout pregnancy and during childbirth, training the pelvic floor muscles and perineum, keeping the body's muscles relaxed, balanced during childbirth, reducing stress, increasing and improving oxygen circulation to the body and fetus. . This study aims to determine the effect of prenatal yoga on optimizing fetal position on third trimester Primigravida maternal delivery output at Puskesmas Cirebon City. This research is a quasi-experimental research pre post control group design and only post control group design with T test and Chi Square test. Paired T Test results of the intervention group (mean difference = 3.111, P value = 0.000, control group (mean difference = 0.833, P value = 0.318). Independent T Test results obtained (average difference = -1.944, P value = 0.024), Chi Square test obtained a value of P = 0.73. There is a difference in the average anxiety before and after the intervention in the intervention group, there is no difference in average anxiety before and after the intervention in the control group. There is a difference in the average anxiety between the intervention and control groups. There is a difference in mean Long I stage between the intervention and control groups There was no effect of prenatal yoga on the type of labor.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF ACE I/D GENE POLYMORPHISM IN AMATEUR AMERICAN FOOTBALL ATHLETES IN BRAZIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 460-463
Author(s):  
Gino Fellipe Santoro ◽  
Katlyn Duarte de Mello ◽  
Zair Cândido de Oliveira Netto ◽  
Gabrielle Pfutzenreuter ◽  
Julio Cesar Bassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Test ◽  
American Football ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Genetic Profile ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Genotypic Distribution ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Introduction Physical performance depends on a variety of biological and mechanical properties. These different phenotypes are related through the complex interaction between the environment and the individual genetic profile. The hypothesis is that there is a hereditary component that interferes in physical fitness. ACE stands out among the genes that may influence this response. Objectives The objective of this study is to analyze the polymorphism of the ACE gene in American football athletes. Methods: At the end of the study, the sample was composed of 45 male athletes and 72 non-athletes. DNA was extracted from the jugal mucosa. ACE polymorphisms were genotyped through polymerase chain reaction and analyzed using the electrophoresis process. To compare the frequency of genotypes between athletes and the control group, we used the Chi-square test. The association between the frequencies of alleles was verified through the 2X2 contingency tables analyzed using the Chi-square test with Yates correction. The type of study was diagnostic - Investigation of a diagnostic test, level of evidence II. A p-value of ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant for all the analyses. Results The results showed a greater frequency of the D allele in American football athletes when compared with non-athletes, and a significant difference in the genotypic distribution of the athletes being composed of a higher number of the DD genotype as compared to the control group. Conclusion The study provides evidence of the allelic and genotypic influence of ACE polymorphism in amateur American football players in Brazil. Level of evidence II; Investigation of a diagnostic test.

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