scholarly journals Frequency of halitosis among patients aged between 18 to 40 years reporting to Saidu group of teaching hospital, KPK, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-34
Author(s):  
Muhammad Dawood Saleem ◽  
Muhammad Naeem ◽  
Mian Imam Shah ◽  
Hammad Ahmed ◽  
Aamir Naveed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Oral health is associated with first-class teeth as it is essential for the general health and wellness of human beings. Poor oral hygiene leads to major issues including halitosis. Halitosis refers to an unpleasant breath odor that affects self-confidence and people’s professional and social life. Objective: The main of the current study was to uncover the frequency of halitosis among 18 to 40 years aged patients reporting to Saidu groups of teaching hospitals, swat KPK. Materials and Methods: A hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the Frequency of halitosis among the patients in 6 months. Data was collected using a questionnaire and convenience sampling technique. Results: Out of 288 patients, 156 (54.2%) patients were affected while the rest 132 (45.8%) patients were not affected by halitosis. It was found more among males than females. The highly associated risk factors were smoking, patients having no knowledge of tooth cleansing protocol, interdental brush, not brushing their tongue, no use of mouthwash, and lack of monthly dentist visits. Conclusion: More than half of the population are suffering from halitosis where males are highly affected as compared to females. Patients having poor knowledge of teeth cleaning protocol and infrequent dental visits were among the more common causes of halitosis among the said age population.

scholarly journals ISCHEMIC AND HEMORRHAGIC STROKE;

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Aziz Sahto ◽  
Amir Shahzad ◽  
Ruqayya
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Hemorrhagic Stroke ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
One Year ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Medical University

Objectives: The aim behind this study was assess the frequency of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and associated risk factors in patients with hypertension. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Period: One year. Setting: Department of Medicine People’s Medical University, Shaheed Benazeerabad. Material and Methods: This study was a hospital based study in which sampling was done through a purposive sampling technique. A total of 160 patients admitted with stroke were included in our study. After taking informed consent patient’s relevant history and examination were carried out. CT-Scan was done to confirm and different between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.SPSS version 17.0 was used to analyze the collected data. Results: Ischemic stroke was observed in 105(66%) patients and 55(34%) were suffered hemorrhagic stroke. Hypertension was 100% in both types of storks in ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.Rate of diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and smoking were significantly high in hemorrhagic stroke than ischemic stroke (p<0.01). Conclusion: We found a high prevalence of ischemic stroke than hemorrhagic stroke in our population. Among associated factors gender, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes and smoking were prevalent in both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients.

scholarly journals Stigma terhadap pasien pasca COVID-19 dan faktor yang mempengaruhinya

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Intan Okrima Putri
Keyword(s):  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The People

Stigma is a negative action that can reduce a person’s self-confidence. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the stigma can be in the form of refusal of bodies, expulsion of medical staff or ex-communication of patients with confirmed COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients. There are 2 Post-COVID-19 patients in Papringan Hamlet. This study aims to find out the influence of knowledge, attitudes, and role of community leaders on the stigma against Post-COVID-19 patients in Papringan Helmet Sidomukti Magetan Regency. This was a cross-sectional study. The population were the people who live in Papringan Hamlet, the sample amount was 97 respondents who used the Slovin formula. The sample criteria were aged 26-45 years, chosen by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by questionnaires and checklist observations. Data analysis used the logistic regression test. Results: The results of the bivariate analysis test showed that there was an influence a relationship between knowledge (Sig. 0,000), attitude (Sig. 0,000), and roles of community leaders (Sig. 0,000) on the stigma against post-COVID-19 patients and multivariate analysis using Binary logistic test indicated there is an influence of knowledge (OR=16,955) to stigma Post-COVID-19 patients in Papringan Hamlet Sidomukti Magetan Regency. The Health Service and community health centres can eliminate the stigma of Post-COVID-19 patients in the community by increasing public knowledge through health education, as well as encouraging the role of religious leaders and community leaders to influence public attitudes so as not to carry out negative stigma against Post-COVID patients.

scholarly journals Assessment Of Anxiety In Patients Attending Baqai Dental Teaching Hospital Karachi-A Cross Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Aisha Wali ◽  
Syed Abrar Ali ◽  
Talha M Siddiqui ◽  
Mahnoor Farzand ◽  
Laraib Malik
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Oral Diagnosis

Objective: The objective of the present study was to assess the anxiety levels in patients visiting Dental teaching Hospital by using Corah Dental anxiety scale. (DAS) Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on patients attending Out Patient Department of Oral Diagnosis Baqai Dental College between June 2017 - Jan 2018. A simple random sampling technique was used for the study purpose. The sample population included patients attending OPD of Oral Diagnosis Department for routine dental checkups, scaling, filling, root canal treatment and extraction. Descriptive statistics were obtained and the mean standard deviation was calculated. Chi-square test was done to compare association of dental anxiety among male and female patients visiting Baqai Dental College. Data was analyzed using SPSS software (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, Version22). Results: Based on severity of dental anxiety, 46.4% , 34.8% and 15.2% males were found to be moderately, highly and extremely anxious respectively whereas 53.6% , 65.2% and 84.8% females were found to be moderately , highly and extremely anxious. Conclusion: The present study concluded that female patients were found to be more anxious than males. Therefore dental surgeons should take adequate measures to manage level of dental anxiety amongst patients visiting dental teaching hospitals of Karachi

Assessment of Quality of Life in Chronic Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at Public Hospital, Lahore

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahrukh Ali ◽  
Maryam Naveed ◽  
Mehmoona Khan ◽  
Muhammad Arif Khan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Disease ◽  
Chronic Renal Disease ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional

Quality of life of chronic renal disease patients is affected by several factors, depending on stage of disease, type of treatment and sociodemographic factors Objective: To assess the quality of life undergoing hemodialysis patients Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore during February to May-2019. Patients suffering from chronic renal disease were included in the study and uncooperative patients were excluded in the study. Total 100 samples of chronic renal disease patients were selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Patients were assessed through pre-tested questionnaire. SPSS version 21.0 was used for data analysis Results: According to results 39% patients reported that they were suffering from depression, 47% patients of chronic renal disease were unemployed, 28% patients were malnourished and 98% patients were having 3 or more dialysis sessions per week. Also only 26% patients thought that quality of life of older patients is better while 74% considered it poor. Only 77% patients thought that quality of life of middle aged patients is better while 23% patients considered that quality of life of middle aged patients was poor. 42% patients thought that quality of life of young aged patients is better while 58%considered it poor. Conclusions: Malnutrition, unemployment and hypertension are the factors affecting the quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis in this study. The quality of life of middle aged patients was comparatively better. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of overweight & obesity-associated risk factors amongst medical students in South India

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL2) ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
Tina J ◽  
Yogesh Mohan ◽  
Jayashri D ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet Pattern ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat to an extent where health is impaired. Obesity among students is progressing towards an epidemic level. The change in lifestyle, lack of physical activity and exercise, improper eating habits and lack of awareness about obesity which has become a major problem of college students, especially among medical students. This study was conducted with the objective to estimate the prevalence of overweight & obesity and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) with a sample size of 230 and a purposive sampling technique was used. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were entered in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using relevant statistical tests. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was 20.4% and 2.1%, respectively and factors such as diet pattern and sleep duration are significantly associated with overweight and obesity. Measures such as motivating the students, organizing group exercise activities and making physical activity as part of the curriculum and importance of adequate sleep should be emphasized.

scholarly journals Stress among Resident Doctors Working in Different Hospitals of Nepal in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (238) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gauri Adhikari ◽  
Leela Poudel ◽  
Bidushi Pokhrel ◽  
Ganesh Bhandari ◽  
Kshitij Kumar Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Binary Data ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Introduction: The emergence and propagation of COVID-19 pandemic has subjected resident doctors to greater workload and consequent psychological implications. Many studies have illustrated various degrees of mental health issues among health care workers in general; however very limited ones have focused primarily on the resident doctors. Therefore, this study aimed to find out the prevalence of stress among the resident doctors of Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in all the teaching hospitals of Nepal with ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number-245). An online self-designed structured questionnaire developed using Google forms along with questions from stress subscale of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 was disseminated to the residents via social media platforms using Convenience sampling technique. Responses generated were analyzed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Results: The prevalence of stress among resident doctors was found to be 16 (8.2%) (4.3-12.1 at 95% Confidence Interval). Greater prevalence of stress was seen among residents working outside Kathmandu valley, those in the frontline and those who were unmarried. Loss of collaborative study/ professional and academic growth experiences was responsible for causing extremely severe stress among 60 (30.9%) residents, followed by stress due to uncertainty regarding COVID-19 58 (29.9%) and unavailability/lack of quality control of personal protective equipment 58 (29.9%). Conclusions: This study has shed light upon the prevalence of stress and its precipitating factors in Nepalese resident doctors due to COVID-19 pandemic. Our findings could help address these issues for their mitigation promptly.

scholarly journals Acne and One‘s Self Confidence: Cross-sectional study on Malaysian Student population

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-86
Author(s):  
Abhinitha P ◽  
Ravina Suloshini Gengatharan ◽  
Sarah Zulkiflee ◽  
Purveena Ganisan ◽  
Sitharrthen Arumugam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
Skin Defect ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence

Introduction: Self-confidence of an individual must be motivated by self without the inference of any internal or external consequences. Acne is a common skin defect among adolescents, and even in adults that can cause psychological weakness affecting one’s self-confidence level. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of acne on the self-esteem of young adults of Malaysian student population. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional survey was done using a newly developed questionnaire having majorly close ended (in 2-point scale) questions. Total of 185 Malaysian MBBS students were randomly chosen, and only 171 valid responses from the victims of acne were analyzed. Results: Among the students with acne problems, 88% of them opine that they lose their self-confidence due to the effect of acne. Out of this, 78% of them were preferred to associated with the people where as 22% of the students do not prefer to be involved with the individuals. Conclusion: From the results, it was found that acne significantly reduces self-confidence of a majority of students whereas a small group of participants does believe that acne does not describe them. Students with acne problems are more self-conscious and perform poorly in social life. It is regardless of the clinical severity of their acne. In conclusion, acne influences students’ ability in public affairs. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.18(1) 2019 p.83-86

scholarly journals Hubungan Sarapan Dengan Prestasi Siswa SD Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nourmayansa Vidya Anggraini ◽  
Serri Hutahaean
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic at the end of 2019 resulted in changes in learning conditions with the implementation of school from home (SFH) for children. On the other hand, children are the hope of the nation in the future. School children are the nation's investment, the nation's next generation. It is necessary to prepare the children to become qualified, healthy, moral, and valuable human beings for society. One of the habits that must be a concern is having breakfast at home when SFH conditions. Breakfast habits on a person have a positive impact in carrying out daily activities. Breakfast has benefits in supporting the nutritional status and learning achievement of children. It happened because there is a supply of optimal blood glucose levels for the needs of the learning process. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between breakfast and student achievement.Methods: This research method is to uses a cross-sectional study design. The sample of this study was students in grades 1-5 of private elementary schools in Depok with a sample of 242 students. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. As many as 73.9% of students always have breakfast in the morning.Results: There is a relationship between breakfast habits and student achievement with a p-value of 0.000Conclusion: A child must take the time to eat breakfast with quality nutrition to concentrate more on learning and improve their learning achievement.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PERILAKU CARING PERAWAT DENGAN KECEMASAN PASIEN PRA OPERASI DI RUANG BEDAH RSUD Dr. H. MOH. ANWAR SUMENEP

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Sugesti Aliftitah ◽  
Emdat Suprayitno
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Patient Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caring Behavior ◽  
Nurse Caring ◽  
Preoperative Patient

Nurse caring behavior as a moral commitment to protect, maintain and improve the dignity of patients as human beings. The problem of this study is the patient psychological symptoms of anxiety that arise when undergoing surgery, and many patients complain that the nurse is not good when providing services.This study purpose was to analyze the relation between nurse caring behavior with preoperative anxiety patient in bedah ward RSUD dr.H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep. The study design was Cross Sectional Study.  The population all preoperative patients who treated in bedah ward as many as 13 nurses and preoperative patient. The sample sum a 13 nurses and 55 preoperative patients who had fill inclusion criteria by Quota Sampling technique. Independent variable is nurse caring behavior and  preoperative patient anxiety as dependent variable. The results showed that most of the have good caring behavior as 7 nurses (53.8%) and most of the preoperative patients had low anxiety many as 34 patients (61.8%). The result of statistic test use  Spearman rho befoud  P value <α (0.002<0.05). The correlation strength r of 0.783 who has the direction that the strength of the relationship study between vareabel is sturdy. Conclusion in this study be found significant relationship between nurse caring behavior with anxiety preoperative patients in bedah ward RSUD dr. H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep 2017.

scholarly journals Prevalece of Hepatitis A Virus in Libian Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Aisha Areaby Sehari ◽  
◽  
Ashraf M Ayad ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Parental Education ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Hepatitis A Virus ◽  
Severe Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Limited Host Range ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is the most hepatotropic. This virus is responsible for the most forms of acute and benign hepatitis although fulminant hepatic failure can occur in 1% more often in adults. It is a member of Picornaviridae famil, it is a heat stable and has limited host range. The incidence of infection by Hepatitis A virus shows regional variation being highest in developing countries. Determination of age specific Hepatitis A virus (HAV) seroprevalence and the associated risk factors would help better plan for national preventive strategies including vaccination. We carried out a cross-sectional study on 315 children from Tripoli and Gharian cities in Libya during the years 2018-2020. The age range of the patients was 1-18 years and were from different socioeconomic status (SES) families.....attending teaching hospitals casualty seeking medical help and checkup. The indicators of SES included employment status, residence, number of family members, source of drinking water and social status. Serum samples were collected and investigated for HAV antibodies. The data were statistically analyzed. HAV antibodies were positive in 113 patients (36%) Males were 161(53%) while Females were 154 (49%). HAV antibodies was significantly higher among children of low SES,60 % by the age of 18 years compared to children of high SES, 35% by the same age. Crowded household and parental education were significantly associated with high seropositivity and seronegativity respectively. There is significant rate of seronegativity amongst the studied population especially those from richer backgrounds making them more susceptible to severe infection in future with concomitant complications. We propose that revision of national vaccination program should be considered to include Hepatitis A vaccination

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