scholarly journals Estimation of Stature from Upper Arm Length

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Tripti Shakya ◽  
Deepshikha Mishra ◽  
Prabesh Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Upper Arm ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Upper Arm Length

Introduction: Reconstruction of stature from long bones of the upper extremity is of great medico-legal relevance. Upper arm length (UAL) estimate stature with reasonable accuracy and is reliable factor for predicting stature. There is a strong relationship between stature and UAL and many sets of linear equation have been developed which are easiest and reliable methods for predicting relation between stature and body segments. These derived regression equations are population specific and cannot be applied in other populations. Studies on UAL for estimation of stature is lacking among Nepalese population. Hence, present study was conducted to investigate relationship between stature and UAL and to formulate regression formula for estimation of stature from UAL among Nepalese population. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 attendees of patient visiting male and female clinic in Patan hospital, Nepal. Among 150 participants 75 were male and 75 were female. In present study stature, right and left upper arm length was measured. Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) was calculated. Regression equation was formulated for reconstruction of stature from upper arm length of both sides as well as for both male and female separately. Result: All the measured parameters i.e. stature, right upper arm length and left upper arm length were higher in male than female (p<0.001). Strong positive correlation was found between stature and UAL in both males and females thereby indicating that stature can be estimated from UAL. Conclusion: UAL is a reliable body parameter for predicting stature. It can be of great help to anatomists, clinicians and anthropologists. Key words: Stature, upper arm length, correlation coefficient and regression equation.

scholarly journals Height Estimation using Arm Span as a Proxy among Ghanaians

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2.2) ◽  
pp. 7984-7990
Author(s):  
Joshua Tetteh ◽  
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Nancy Darkoa Darko ◽  
Chrissie Stansie Abaidoo ◽  
Thomas Diby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Height ◽  
Characteristic Parameter ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Height Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
The Mean

Height is an important anthropometric tool and most popular characteristic parameter employed in human identification. However, body height cannot always be ascertained by direct measurement due to various deformities of the extremities in patients with injuries. There is accumulating evidence to demonstrate the use of arm span measurements in the estimation of height but there is very little information on the use of arm span measurements in Ghana. Therefore, this study sought to determine the relationship between height, arm span and sex as well as the correlational efficiency of using arm span as a surrogate for height. This cross-sectional study recruited 716 participants [328 males and 388 females] aged 18 to 30 years. Ethical approval and informed participant consent were sought. Male participants were taller and had wider arm span than the females with a statistically significant value [p < 0.001]. The results also showed that, the mean arm span measurement was higher than the mean height measurement with values of males [arm span: 180.57 cm; height: 170.79 cm] and females [arm span: 168.60 cm; height: 161.19 cm]. There was a statistically significant strong positive correlation [p < 0.001] between the arm span and height in the male, female and pooled sample with “r” values of 0.815, 0.788 and 0.873 respectively. Sex-specific equations to predict height from arm span measurements among Ghanaians were established. This study has developed sex specific equations to predict height from arm span measurements and has proved that arm span can effectively predict height using regression equations. KEY WORDS: Height, Arm Span, Ghana, Identification, Forensic, Anthropometry.

Perceived social support and burden of care of male and female caregivers of patient with schizophrenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Narendra Kumar Singh ◽  
Nishant Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Difference

Background: Schizophrenia is associated with a high familial, social and economic burden. Schizophrenia is also associated with a high level of disability which may create impediments on the social and economic areas of the patients as well as on their respective family networks. Families with schizophrenia may encounter problems such as impairment of health and well being of other family members, restriction of social activities of the family members and shrinking of support from the social network. Aims: The present study examined the difference in perceived social support and burden of care between the male and female caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study examining the difference in perceived social support and burden of care between the male and female caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. The sample consisted of 60 (30 male and 30 female) caregivers of the patients with the diagnosis of schizophrenia as per ICD-10-DCR. Results and Conclusion: This study revealed that male caregivers perceived more social support and less burden of care as compared to female caregivers. Key words: Gender, social support, burden

Learning Electrocardiogram Interpretation: Insights from Residents and a Proposed Solution in an Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alakchar ◽  
Abdisamad M. Ibrahim ◽  
Mohsin Salih ◽  
Mukul Bhattarai ◽  
Nitin Tandan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resident Attitudes ◽  
Internal Medicine Residents ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Degree Of Participation ◽  
Electrocardiogram Interpretation

BACKGROUND Interpretation of electrocardiograms (EKG) is an essential tool for every physician. Despite this, the diagnosis of life-threatening pathology on EKG remains suboptimal in trainees. The purpose of this study is to study resident attitudes and behaviours towards EKGs, and describe an innovative way to teach EKGs. OBJECTIVE Study attitudes and behaviours towards EKGs. Describe an innovative way to teach EKGs. METHODS Design: An observational cross-sectional study through an anonymous online survey of resident attitudes and comfort with EKG interpretation. This was followed by creation of a WhatsApp group for discussion and interpretation of EKGs with peers. At the end of the day, the official EKG interpretation was posted. Setting: Internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University. Participants: Internal medicine residents Interventions: Creation of WhatsApp group to aid with EKG interpretation Measurements: A 17 item questionnaire, followed by detection of degree of participation in a WhatsApp group. RESULTS Forty-one out of 63 residents (65%) completed the survey. 85% of respondents thought that an interactive way to teach EKGs is the best method of teaching, and 73% did not feel confident interpreting EKGs. 30% often rely on automated EKG interpretation. Further analysis indicated that PGY-1 residents reported ordering fewer EKGs (correlation coefficient -0.399, p = 0.012) and were uncomfortable diagnosing QT prolongation on an EKG (correlation coefficient -0.310, p = 0.049). Residents in the third or greater year of training ordered more EKGs (correlation coefficient 0.379, p = 0.015), less frequently relied on the computer for EKG diagnosis (correlation coefficient 0.399, p = 0.010), and were comfortable diagnosing an acute myocardial infarction and atrial arrhythmias. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, most IM trainees do not feel comfortable interpreting EKG, however, this does improve with PGY year. WhatsApp is a possible platform for teaching EKGs.

PENGARUH PERSONAL SELLING TERHADAP PENCAPAIAN TARGET PENJUALAN (STUDI KASUS PT. SETIAWAN SEDJATI)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranty Octavianita ◽  
Eki Dudi Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Personal Selling ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
T Test ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Sample Data

The existence of instability in the value of sales is an important evaluation that must be carried out by management. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Personal Selling on Sales Targets at PT. Setiawan Sedjati. The location of data collection is done at PT. Setiawan Sedjati Bandung. The research method uses quantitative methods. This research is a descriptive correlation with sample data collection using the Slovin formula. A total of 67 respondents were used as samples in this study consisting of employees of the marketing division and customers of PT. Setiawan Sedjati. The existing samples were then processed using SPSS Statistic Software version 26. Based on the processed data, the results of the regression equation Y = 20.478 + 0.182x. Then the correlation coefficient value of 0.747, it can be said that these results have a strong relationship between variables. The value of the coefficient of determination is 55.8%. The calculated value of 9.068 > 2.6512 this result shows a significant increase between variables on the t-test. It can be concluded that H1 accepted and H0 rejected, namely the variable personal selling. The variable personal selling has an influence on sales.

Medical Student Syndrome: A Hypochondriacal Distress In Undergraduates– Verity Or Myth

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-204
Author(s):  
Sana Akbar ◽  
Misbah Riaz ◽  
Lalarukh Munawar ◽  
Shazia Shakoor
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test

Objective: The purpose of this study was to correlate the hypochondriacal concerns related to diseases with level of anxiety and depression symptoms among medical and engineering undergraduates. Study design and Setting: Cross sectional study was conducted among undergraduates of final year students of BUMDC (Bahria University Medical & Dental College) and engineering students from NUST- PNEC (NUST – Pakistan Navy Engineering College). Methodology: In this study; (99) final year medical students and (92) engineering students were recruited. In order to maintain consistency of age, students aging between 21–26 years were selected. Selected students were handed to fill the required ‘Self-administered Questionnaire’ comprising of demographic details, short health anxiety inventory, medical history and DASS (depression, anxiety and stress scale) which were completed on-site. Data was entered in SPSS version 21 and analyzed using Fisher’s exact test. P value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Result: Out of 191 students in total from both the groups n=86 (45%) were females and n=105(55%) were males. There were 99 participants from MBBS and 92 from engineering. The participants’ ages ranged from 21-26 years with a mean= 23.95 (SD±2.29), both the cohorts belonged to approximately same age group. While assessing depression the responses were not very different for both the groups. When responses of depression scale were related to visits to psychiatrists or psychologist or psychotherapist a strong relationship was observed (p=0.012) in medical students cohort. Conclusion: The results of the study reflected comparable psychosocial strain at an elevated level among both student groups

scholarly journals Two definitions of presenteeism: sickness presenteeism and impaired work function

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Ishimaru ◽  
Y Mine ◽  
Y Fujino
Keyword(s):  
Work Function ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Employee Survey ◽  
Sickness Presenteeism ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Sleeping Problems ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract Background Two major definitions exist for presenteeism: sickness presenteeism and impaired work function. The evidence for comparing previous studies on presenteeism is insufficient because of the different definitions of presenteeism used. Aims To assess the relationship between the two major definitions of presenteeism. Methods This cross-sectional study analysed secondary data on 5334 respondents to an employee survey administered in a construction company in Japan. Impaired work function was measured using the Work Functioning Impairment Scale (WFun). Multiple logistic regression was performed. Results A strong linear association was observed between the number of days of sickness presenteeism and impaired work function (all P &lt; 0.001). In contrast, the number of days of sickness absence was only partially positively associated with impaired work function. All choices for most frequent health problem were positively associated with impaired work function, beginning with mental problems (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 20.45, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 14.94–28.01), followed by malaise (adjusted OR = 11.91, 95% CI: 9.08–15.62) and sleeping problems (adjusted OR = 8.62, 95% CI: 6.57–11.33). Conclusions A strong relationship was observed between the two major definitions of presenteeism, even after adjusting for a variety of chronic health conditions. Although a consensus on the definition of presenteeism is yet to be reached, this study provides insight on comparing existing studies on presenteeism.

scholarly journals Predictive Regression Equations of Flowmetric and Spirometric Peak Expiratory Flow in Healthy Moroccan Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Khalid Bouti ◽  
Iliass Maouni ◽  
Jouda Benamor ◽  
Jamal Eddine Bourkadi
Keyword(s):  
Peak Flow ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Flow Measurements ◽  
Predictive Regression ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Main Determinants

Introduction. PEF has never been characterized among healthy Moroccan adults. The objective of this study is to describe the values of PEF among healthy Moroccan adults, to study its relationship with anthropometric parameters (gender, age, height, and weight), to compare spirometric and flowmetric PEF, to establish the prediction equations for PEF, and to study the correlation between PEF and FEV1. Methods. Cross-sectional study conducted between May and June 2016. It involved healthy nonsmoking volunteers living in Tetouan, Morocco, gathered through a mobile stand realization of spirometry and peak flow measurements. Results. Our final sample concerned 313 adults (143 men and 170 women). For both men and women, age and height were the main determinants of PEF, and a positive correlation was found between PEF and FEV1. Conclusion. Our study has established the PEF predictive equations in the Moroccan adult population. Our results allow us to conclude that the PEF can be a reliable alternative of FEV1 in centers not equipped with spirometry.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Anterior Teeth Fracture and its Relation to Malocclusion in 12 and 15 Year Old School Children Belgaum City India

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep. S. Tangade
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Relative Risk ◽  
School Children ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anterior Teeth

ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to know the prevalence of anterior teeth fracture and malocclusion and their correlation among the school going children aged 12 and 15 years, as well as to analyze the general relative risk factors like age, sex, malocclusion, nature and place of trauma. Method An epidemiological cross sectional study was carried out among 3621 school going children (2418 boys and 1203 girls) in Belgaum city aged 12 and 15 years. Interview was conducted fro other variables and clinical examination using modified WHO performa was done. Results The prevalence of anterior teeth fracture was 4.41%. The prevalence rate for males was 4.96% and females 3.33%. The maxillary left central incisor had more risk for fracture (42.7%). Enamel fractures compromised of 59.54%. The prevalence rate of malocclusion was 27.3%. Conclusions The study concludes that there is a strong relationship between malocclusion and fractured anterior teeth (P<0.001). Key words: Malocclusion, Trauma, Prevalence, Tooth Fracture

scholarly journals Do Males and Females Differ in Terms of Their KAP Regarding Halal Pharmaceuticals?

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Saleha Sadeeqa ◽  
Azmi Sarriff
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Males And Females

<p><strong></strong>There is an increasing awareness amongst Muslim consumers to avoid all items containing  non-Halal ingredients including medications. Male and female are different both biologically and psychologically, it therefore, needed for a study to compare KAP of males and females regarding  Halal pharmaceuticals. Methods<strong>:</strong>This was a cross-sectional study using a structured , self-administered questionnaires to compare the knowledge, attitude &amp; perception regarding Halal pharmaceuticals, among males and females in Penang state of Malaysia. Results<strong> </strong>revealed that there is no significance difference in the knowledge, attitude and perception of males and females. This is concluded that males and females are equally aware and have same attitude and perception regarding Halal pharmaceuticals. P value of .05 or less was taken as statistically significant.</p>

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