scholarly journals JUNK FOOD ADDICTION AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN RAWALPINDI- A KAP STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Nosheen Zaidi ◽  
Najma Javed
Keyword(s):  
Food Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Public Health Strategies

Use of high calorie junk foods has increased dramatically in the recent past, leading to many social and health problems. Pakistan is facing the same situation. It is therefore, a strong need to develop public health strategies targeting to reduce intake of junk food. Study was conducted over period of 9 months (from January to August 2013) among students of Foundation University Medical College. It was a cross sectional study. A total of 445 students were selected. Response rate was 85.5%. Male to female ratio was 1: 1.7. The percentage of girls was more because there are more female students as compared to male students in every class. Age ranged from 17-29 years with mean of 21 years. The percentage of Boarders to Non-boarders was 41% (182) and 59% (262) respectively.38% (169) of students take junk food daily while 39% (174) on weekly basis. Majority 169 (38%) students prefer home deliveries; while 111 students (25%) prefer to dine in. However 37% like to take food with them. Knowledge about non communicable diseases was quite good however the term ‘junk food’ was not accurately defined by all students. Around 200 (23%) of students spend Rs. 1000 for buying junk food weekly, while 142 (32%) spend more than 1000 rupees.191 (43%) of the students have experienced an increase in junk food frequency since they are living in hostel, 174 (39%) have no idea or didn’t notice any change whereas 80 (8%) had no change in their dietary habit despite of being living in hostel. On consuming junk food, 209 (47%) of the students have a pleasant feeling while majority 249 (56%) have no elevation of mood following junk food. Most (231, 52%) of the students said that they are not addicted to junk food. Junk food is quickly replacing the traditional home made and healthy foods. Health Education sessions regarding risks and hazards associated with junk food consumption must be done regularly in schools/ colleges to prevent junk food epidemic especially among youth.

scholarly journals Role of Squash Cytology in Intraoperative Diagnosis of Meningioma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gowri Prakasam ◽  
K Karkuzhali ◽  
Veeraraghavan Gurusamy
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Suspected Case ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Cost Effective Technique

Introduction: Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) tumours constitute less than 2% of overall cancers in adults and are the second most frequently encountered tumours in children. Meningiomas form 24-30% of primary intracranial tumours. Most intrinsic brain tumours are soft and gelatinous in consistency, smear preparation can readily made which gives excellent cytological details when compared to frozen section as the latter produces ice crystal artifacts. Aim: To assess the diagnostic utility of squash cytological evaluation of meningiomas and its comparison with final histopathological diagnosis. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was done at Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India for period of three years from January 2015 to December 2017. Total of 54 clinically diagnosed and radiologically suspected case of meningiomas were selected. Smears were prepared from the biopsy samples sent in normal saline and stained by Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) method. The cytological features were noted and matched with biopsy findings. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results. Results: Total of 54 squash smears with male to female ratio was 1:1.5. Maximum number of cases were seen between 41- 50 years followed by 51-60 years. Complete concordance was obtained in 51 cases (94.44%) and partial concordance was noted in a case due to underestimation of malignancy grade in squash cytology. Out of 54 cases, two cases were found to be discordant with final histopathological diagnosis. Conclusion: Intraoperative squash cytology is easy, rapid, reliable and cost-effective technique for neurosurgical consultation with fairly high accuracy in diagnosing meningiomas.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anti-Red Cell Antibodies in Repeatedly Transfused Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Masuma Ahmed Salsabil ◽  
Ashesh Kumar Chowdhury ◽  
Debashish Saha ◽  
Arif Ahmed Khan ◽  
Sazia Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Haemolytic Anaemia ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Red Cell ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transfusion Therapy ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Immune Haemolytic Anaemia

Introduction: The development of anti-RBC antibodies (alloantibodies and/or autoantibodies) can significantly complicate transfusion therapy, particularly in patients needed repeated transfusion. Objectives: To find out the prevalence of alloantibodies and autoantibodies in repeatedly transfused patients so that serious hazards due to immune reaction may be avoided. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Department of Immunology, BIRDEM and Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) during the period of July 2015 to June 2016. Total 370 patients who had received at least five units of transfusions were enrolled in this study but known patients of auto immune haemolytic anaemia, patients in whom antibody was previously detected and pregnant women were excluded from the study. Blood grouping and Direct Anti-globulin Test (DAT) were performed with cell suspension using a poly-specific Coombs reagent. In cases of a positive DAT, further investigation using specific monoclonal reagents to detect IgG or a complement (C3d) was carried out. Serum was used to detect red cell alloantibodies using standard blood bank methods. Antibody identification was performed in antibody screening positive samples using red cell Identicells. Results: Maximum 132 (35.7%) patients were in the age group 1-10 years. The male-female ratio was 1.2:1. Among 370 total patients 290 were HHA and 80 were non-HHA. Antibody was detected in only 17(4.59%) patients. Among the Hereditary Haemolytic Anaemia (HHA) patients it was 11 (3.79%) but among the non-HHA patients it was 6(7.5%). Out of 8 auto-antibodies, 5 were anti IgG followed by 3 were anti C3d. Out of 14 alloantibodies, 4(28.6%) were anti E, 3(21.4%) were anti K and in 3(21.4%) cases specificity of alloantibody was not detected. Conclusion: Prevalence of anti-RBC antibodies was not so uncommon in multiple transfused patients. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.14(1) 2018: 73-77

scholarly journals Dermatophytes in Skin, Nail and Hair among the Patients Attending Out Patient Department

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (41) ◽  
pp. 434-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beena Jha ◽  
Sabina Bhattarai ◽  
Jyotshna Sapkota ◽  
Manisha Sharma ◽  
Chandra Prakash Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Diagnosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Aetiological Agent ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Direct Microscopy ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Patient Department

Background: Dermatophytosis are the most common types of cutaneous fungal infection seen in human and animals affecting skin, hair and nails caused by dermatophytes. The diagnosis of dermatophytes is based on the clinical observation and laboratory diagnosis by direct microscopic examination and fungal cultures. The present study is undertaken to isolate different type of dermatophytes causing fungal infection.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study design was used in a total of 90 clinically suspected cases of dermatophytic infection attending the out patient department of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching hospital (KMCTH). Skin scraping, hair and nail samples were collected from the patients and were processed by direct microscopy and culture using standard protocol. Dermatophytes were identified based on the microscopic arrangement of microconidia and macroconidia.Results: Dermatophytosis was more common in the age group of 21-40 years and was more predominant among male with male to female ratio of 1.7: 1. Among the total clinically suspected cases of dermatophytosis, 53 were positive in direct microscopy and only a total of 20 were positive by culture. Most common clinical type observed in our study was Tinea corporis(25%) followed by Tinea cruris. Trichophyton rubrum(50%) was the commonest aetiological agent in majority of clinical types followed by Trychophyton mentagrophytes(35%). Conclusions: The study highlighted T. corporis followed by T. cruris and T. unguim as the most common clinical pattern of dermatophytosis with a male predominance and 21-40 years being the most affected age group. T. rubram was the most common aetiological agent causing dermatophytosis.Keywords: Dermatophytes; dermatophytosis; epidermophyton; tinea; trychophyton.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress among Undergraduate Medical Students and its Determinants: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Teaching Hospital in West Bengal

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Samanta ◽  
S. Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Relationship Problem

Stress among medical students is a growing concern worldwide. The objectives were to assess the perceived stress, its sources and its pattern among undergraduate medical students and to find out determinants of stress among them. This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among 225 undergraduate medical students of three academic years of Bankura Sammilani medical college during March-June 2015.Data were collected using a pretested, semistructured, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire which consisted of Perceived Stress Scale -10 for assessment of stress . Data were analysed using SPSS version 20.0. Binary Logistic Regression (BLR) model was adopted to find determinants of stress. Proportion of stressed students was 38.2% and mean stress score was 18.41(SD±6.22). Female students were more stressed than male students. About 80% of students perceived ‘vast syllabus’ and ‘lack of attention and time from teacher’ as stressors. Around 50% of students reported ‘Worry about future’, ‘Own expectation of becoming doctor’, ‘Inadequate quantity and quality of food in hostel’ and ‘Lack of recreation’ as stressors. ‘Disturbed in-campus political environment’ was perceived as a source of stress by 42.2% students. In BLR model, only five stressors, ‘Relationship problem with partner/love affair’, ‘Quarrel/maladjustment with friends’, ‘Living away from home’, ‘Competitive environment’, ‘Lack of attention and time from teachers’ were found statistically significant. Most of the stressors were related to academic and psychological domains. Regular review and restructuring of medical curriculum, implementing in-campus health promotional measures for students to cope with stress are needed to address the issue.

Histopathological Evaluation of Gall Bladder In Cholecystectomy Specimens in a Tertiary Health Care Centre of Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-237
Author(s):  
Rakesh Pathak ◽  
M Gupta ◽  
P Poudel ◽  
K Khadka
Keyword(s):  
Gall Bladder ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Cholecystitis ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Neoplastic Lesion

Gall bladder is one of the important digestive organ which encountered with different histopathological changes. Different changes in dietary habit, obesity, oral contraceptives, alcohal have shows increased pattern of cholecystitis and cholelithiasis and other pathological findings. Detail examination of gall bladder in cholecystectomy specimen helps to evaluate different histopathological pattern of gall bladder lesion and also help to differentiate non-neoplastic from neoplastic lesion and also helps in further management. This was a cross sectional study done in the Department of Pathology, Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, during the study of period of six months (Feburary 2020 to July 2020). A total of 127 patients between 16 years to 63 years with mean age of 40.54±10.88 years. There were 127 cholecystectomy specimens were received during study period and out of which 94 were female and 33 were male. On histopathologial evaluation, chronic cholecystitis was most common findings followed by chronic cholecystitis with cholesterolosis. Other findings were chronic cholecystitis with adenomyosis, chronic cholecystitis with pyloric metplasia, chronic cholecystitis with intestinal metpalsia, chronic cholecystitis with polyp, acute on chronic cholecystitis, Xanthogranulomatous cholecytsitis and adenocarcarcinoma . Median age was 40.54 years. It was concluded that Chronic cholecystitis was the most common histopathologcial findings and the common groups was 41-50 years. Routine examination of cholecystectomy specimens grossly and microscopically is important for patient management Though a very few cases of carcinoma of Gall bladder is seen, it is very important to make sure that all cholecystectomy specimens undergone histopathological examination, with this, we can achieve timely diagnosis and early managements.

scholarly journals Trend of ABO and Rh Blood Group among the Students of Community Based Medical College Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
Nilufar Begum ◽  
Amdadul Haque ◽  
Fatema Akhter Tumpa
Keyword(s):  
Blood Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Group B ◽  
Safe Blood ◽  
Blood Grouping

This cross sectional study was done at department of Transfusion Medicine in Community Based Medical College (CBMCB) to know the Prevalence of ABO blood group and Rh group systems among the students selected for admission into CBMCB. Sample size was 555. Male female ratio was 67:33 with mean age was ±19 years. Maintaining aseptic precaution blood samples were collected by venepuncture with disposable syringe without anticoagulant. Antigen-antibody agglutination test was done in slide method for ABO and Rh(D) blood grouping by mixing individual blood sample with Anti A, Anti -B, Anti-D human antisera. Results were taken by visually and under microscope in low power. Blood group differs person to person due to genetically determined antigen. This study showed highest frequency of blood group B (33.5%) followed by O (32.5 %), A (23.37%) and AB (10.63%) in ABO system and In Rhesus system, frequency of Rh-positive was 97.12% and Rh-negative was 2.88%. Results were comparable with different foreign studies. Fair blood grouping assist the safe blood transfusion and reduce the morbidity and mortality considerably. CBMJ 2017 July: Vol. 06 No. 02 P: 12-14

scholarly journals Hypertension and Pre-Hypertension with Associated Risk Factors Among MBBS Students of Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-482
Author(s):  
Rana Hanan ◽  
Muhammad Waqar Shafi ◽  
Sumair Anwar ◽  
Numrah Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Hypertension is a multifactorial chronic disease and a silent cause of high causalities around the globe. Both hyper and pre-hypertension affect all ages and professions, and are as common as flu infections by affecting 1 in every 5 persons. In order to determine frequency of hypertension and pre-hypertensionamong medical students and their association with various variable and fixed risk factors, this study was designed. The cross sectional study of 4 months was carried out on the students of Shalamar Medical and Dental College. Students were aged from 18-25 years and a sample of 100 students was enrolled by stratified random sampling after written consent. We recorded blood pressure at three different time points, one minute apart in sitting position after ten minutes of rest. The average of three measurements was considered as final reading. Data regarding related variables was entered and analysed using SPSS version 21. Out of 100 (43 males and 57 females), three students were hypertensive, 55 pre-hypertensive and 42 normotensive; among pre-hypertensive female students were more in number as compared to male students. Mean age was 21.6 years with increased frequency of pre hypertensive and hypertensive individuals in the first, second and final year class. A total of 64% pre-obese subjects were pre-hypertensive or hypertensive and 75% obese were also pre hypertensive or hypertensive. Frequency of intake of fast/junk food was higher among pre-hypertensive and hypertensive individual than normotensive and same among both genders. Median value of average sleep (hours) among pre-hypertensive subjects was lesser than of hypertensive subjects. Students expressed their concerns related to college timings and hectic routine and increased frequency of teaching sessions including assessments. Frequency of pre-hypertension was higher in the students especially in the first, second and final years of graduation (MBBS). Pre-hypertensive and hypertensive students were pre-obese or obese and had positive family history of hypertension, consumed fast/junk food in both genders. College timing and intensive routines were primary cause of irritation and aggression, which may result in hypertension.

scholarly journals Emotional intelligence of medical undergraduates: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5328
Author(s):  
Ujwala U. Ukey ◽  
Sarita K. Sharma ◽  
Pragati Rathod ◽  
Sonali S. Patil ◽  
Sanjeev M. Choudhary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Medical Undergraduates ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as the ability to perceive, access and generate emotions. This in turn will assist thoughts to understand emotions and emotional meanings and thus reflectively regulate emotions so as to promote both better emotional and intellectual growth. EI is essential for a competent physician. The present study was conducted to know the EI of medical students.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Government Medical College Nagpur among final year part 1 medical undergraduates. Data was collected with the help of pre tested, predesigned, self-administered proforma based on the “quick emotional intelligence self-assessment questionnaire”. Statistical analysis was done with epi info software and appropriate statistical tests were applied to prove the significance.Results: Of the total 197 study participants, 100 (50.76%) were female students and remaining 97 (49.24%) were male students. Mean score for EI was 102.16 With 95% confidence the population mean is between 99.6 and 105.Conclusions: Emotional intelligence for most of the study participants belonged to ‘consider strengthening’ category indicating good scores. Female medical undergraduates were more emotionally intelligent than male students.

scholarly journals Effect of Mobile Phone Use on Blink Rate among MBBS Students in Kathmandu

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Anu Mishal ◽  
U Giri ◽  
A Rizyal
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
World Population ◽  
Blink Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Device Use

Mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets are used globally for checking email, internet browsing, watching videos and posting on social media. A recent survey estimated that, by 2020 shipment of mobile phones will add up to 1.71 billion and a total of around 2.53 billion which constitutes almost one third of the world population owning a smart phone. According to American Optometric Association, 90% of employees who use computers for at least three hours a day experience some vision problem. A reflex that closes and opens eyelids is known as blink, which helps in spreading tears over the conjunctiva and thereby keeping it moist. The normal blinking rate at rest is 17 blinks/min, during conversation it increases to 26 blinks/min, and it is as low as 4.5 blinks/min while reading. Prolong use of mobile phone affects the blink rate. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among MBBS students at Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital to find out the effect of mobile device use on blink rate. The age of these students were from 19 to 26 year, with an average of 21.34 years. The result of this study shows that for male students, an average 3.8hr/per day use of mobile phone decreases the blink rate by 53.33 % while watching videos and 80% while reading articles. Similarly, for female students, an average 3.5hr/per day use of mobile phone decreases the blink rate by 31.25% while watching videos and 62.50% while reading articles.

Age, Gender and Common Site of Haematoma Formation among Acute Subdural Hematoma Patients: Experience of 48 Cases in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Kalim Uddin ◽  
Md Abdus Salam ◽  
Ashraful Haque ◽  
Amir Md Khan ◽  
Md Mahfuzur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Acute Subdural Hematoma ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Medical College ◽  
And Gender ◽  
One Year

Background: Acute subdural hematoma can occurs in different age group of patients in both male and female. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to observe the age and gender distribution among acute subdural hematoma patients. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Neurosurgery Department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2011 to August 2012 for a period of one year and eight months. Patients with acute subdural hematoma who fulfil the inclusion criteria for surgery and got admitted were selected as study population. Acute Subdural hematoma patient of any age, both sex with GCS 5 to 13, thickness of hematoma more than l0 mm, midline shift more than 5 mm, pupil reacting to light and patient presented within 72 hours of injury were included for this study. At admission, a detailed history of the illness was taken from the patient or attendant, thorough general and neurological examinations were carried out and were recorded. Result: A total number of 48 patients were recruited for this current study. The mean age of the patients was 32.39±11.63 years and their age ranged from 10 to 56 years. The male and female ratio was 5:1. Out of 48 patients 17(31.25%) cases were fronto-temporal. Temporo-parietal were 16(33.3%) patients. Fronto-temporo-parietal were 7(14.5%) cases. Parietal were 5(10.41%) cases. Frontal were 3 (6.25%) case. Conclusion: In conclusion majority of the patients are male young adults presented with fronto-temporal and temporo-parietal region of shull. Journal of Science Foundation 2019;17(2):54-57

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