Evaluating the Effect of Vitamin A on Persistent Wheezing in Infants With Bronchiolitis in Southern Iran in 2018

Background: Bronchiolitis is a viral infection that causes the airways (bronchioles) in the lungs to become narrow, which makes breathing difficult. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin A on persistent wheezing in infants with bronchiolitis. Methods: This study was performed on 60 infants with bronchiolitis who were randomly divided into two equal groups (n = 30) of intervention (receiving 5000 units per kg of vitamin A injection) and control. The severity of wheezing and retraction and number of breaths in the patients were recorded. Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U test, and t-test were used to compare the data. Results: Our study showed that 6.7% of infants in the control group had severe wheezing during the discharge, while no wheezing was reported in the intervention group. Also, the rate of moderate wheezing in the control and intervention groups was 40% and 10%, respectively (P = 0.006). Two weeks after treatment, the moderate wheezing frequency in the control group was 30%, but no wheezing was recorded in the intervention group, which was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Conclusions: In this study, administration of vitamin A significantly reduced the severity of wheezing in patients with bronchiolitis. Accordingly, it is recommended that vitamin A along with other treatments, be prescribed for all infants with symptoms of bronchiolitis.

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The Effect of Warm Compress Bi-stage on Pain Strength in Labor Stages and After Delivery

International Journal of Women s Health and Reproduction Sciences ◽

10.15296/ijwhr.2020.06 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 46-52

Author(s):

Mahnaz Farahmand ◽

Elham Khooshab ◽

Fahimeh Hasanzadeh ◽

Sedigheh Amooee ◽

Marzieh Akbarzadeh

Keyword(s):

Intervention Group ◽

T Test ◽

Perineal Pain ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Normal Delivery ◽

Zero Position ◽

Two Stages ◽

And Control ◽

Primiparous Women

Objectives: Perineal warm packs with an increase in subcutaneous temperature and the stimulation of cutaneous receptors are advocated in the belief of pain and probably increase comfort during labor and delivery. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of warm compress bi-stage on pain strength in the first two stages of labor and after delivery in primiparous women. Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial that was conducted in Shiraz hospitals from July 2012 to March 2013, in which 150 women participated and were separated into intervention (15-20-minute warm compress bi-stage in the first two stages of normal delivery at 7 and 10 cm dilations and zero position) and control (just usual hospital cares) groups. Then, pain strength was evaluated in both groups in the first two stages of normal delivery and after delivery similar to the frequency of episiotomy. The chi-square, t test, and odds ratio analysis were used for data analysis Results: The results of the t test showed that the mean intensity of pain reduced significantly in intervention group in both first (P<0.002) and second stages (P<0.001) and on the day after delivery (P<0.001). Besides, the frequency of episiotomy meaningfully decreased in the intervention group in comparison with the control group (P<0.001). Conclusions: The research participants experienced less pain through the labor and after delivery by using warm compress bi-stage at 7 and 10 cm dilatations. Thus, this method might be suitable for reducing perineal pain resulting from episiotomy

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

Care Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.33366/jc.v8i3.1816 ◽

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.

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The effect of practicing yoga during pregnancy on labor stages length, anxiety and pain: a randomized controlled trial

Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine ◽

10.1515/jcim-2019-0291 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Ellahe Mohyadin ◽

Zohreh Ghorashi ◽

Zahra Molamomanaei

Keyword(s):

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Total Duration ◽

Measurement Data ◽

Labor Pain ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Nulliparous Women ◽

Two Stages ◽

And Control

AbstractBackgroundAnxiety and fear of labor pain has led to elevated cesarean section rate in some countries. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of yoga in pregnancy on anxiety, labor pain and length of labor stages.MethodsThis clinical trial study was performed on 84 nulliparous women who were at least 18 years old and were randomly divided into two groups of yoga and control groups. Pregnancy Yoga Program consisting of 6 60-min training sessions was started every 2 weeks from week 26 of pregnancy and continued until 37 weeks of gestation. Anxiety severity at maternal admission to labor was measured by the Spielbergers State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and labor pain was measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at dilatation (4–5 cm) and 2 h after the first measurement. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square and t-test.ResultsIntervention group reported less pain at dilatation (4–5 cm) (p=0.001) and 2 h after the first measurement (p=0.001) than the control group. Stat anxiety was also lower in intervention group than the control group (p=0.003) at the entrance to labor room. Subjects in the control group required more induction compared to intervention group (p=0.003). Women in intervention group experienced shorter duration of the first phase of the labor than the control group (p=0.002). Also, the total duration of two stages of labor was shorter in intervention group than the control group (p=0.003).ConclusionsPracticing yoga during pregnancy may reduce women’s anxiety during labor; shorten labor stages, and lower labor pain.

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Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan dengan Lembar Balik Terhadap Perilaku Pemberian Asi pada Ibu Post Partum

Jurnal Kebidanan Midwiferia ◽

10.21070/mid.v3i2.1522 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 40

Author(s):

Luluk Fajria Maulida

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Post Partum ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Average Score ◽

Control Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Group A ◽

And Control ◽

Breastfeeding Attitude

One of the obstacles in breastfeeding attitude is the lack of lactation communication and counseling. Breastfeeding health education is designed to enforce healthy lifestyle of breastfeeding by delivering proof based information. Flipchart media usage can be easily understood by health counsellors and clients. The study is to investigate the influence of health education using flipchart over breastfeeding attitude in post-partum mothers. This research was used a quasi experiment design with posttest only design with control group. A random assignment sampling design was used to 42 respondents which were divided into 2 groups; intervention group and control group. The samples were randomized using numbers and were divided into intervention and control group. The intervention group was given health education after delivery and questionnaires were given in intervention and control group a week after postpartum. The average score postpartum maternal behavior in the intervention group (18,43) is higher than the control group (15,14). The results of chi square test p = 0.00; RR = 3.16; CI = 1,58-6,31. External variables related to the behavior of breastfeeding is the education level of p = 0.02. Health education using flipchart significantly affects breastfeeding behavior in postpartum mothers.

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Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Participation in Physical Activity: A quasi-experimental model-based study

10.21203/rs.2.22356/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Saeideh Shahsavari ◽

Sakineh dadipoor ◽

Mohtasham Ghaffari ◽

Ali Safari-Moradabadi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Stages Of Change ◽

Intervention Group ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Chi Square ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to assess readiness to become or stay physically active according to the Stages of Change Model.Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 women working in the healthcare centres of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The sampling method is clustering in type. The subjects were assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The collected data were analysed by SPSS-16 software using descriptive and inferential statistics, including independent-sample t-test, paired-sample t-test and Chi-square test.Results: Before the educational intervention, 19 subjects (0.38%) from the intervention group showed to have regular physical activity (4-5 stages). This number changed to 29 (0.58%) and 25 (0.50%) after three months and six months of intervention. A statistically significant difference was found before the intervention and 3 and 6 months afterwards (P˂.001). In the control group, no statistically significant difference was found between the pre-intervention and post-intervention (three months (P=.351) and six months (P=.687).Conclusion: The educational intervention based on the stages of behaviour change model showed to be effective in promoting the physical activity of employed women. These findings may benefit health education researchers and practitioners who tend to develop innovative theory-based interventions and strategies to increase the level of physical activity in women.

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Effects of Early Warning Score (EWS) Tutorial Simulation on Nurses' Knowledge and Clinical Performance

Nurse Media Journal of Nursing ◽

10.14710/nmjn.v9i2.24821 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 231-241

Author(s):

Roshy Damayanti ◽

Yanny Trisyani ◽

Aan Nuraeni

Keyword(s):

Early Warning ◽

Clinical Performance ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Early Warning Score ◽

Control Group ◽

Training Methods ◽

Chi Square ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control ◽

Nurses Knowledge

Background: The Early Warning Score (EWS) system has been recommended for early identification tool of deterioration. However, its implementation has not been optimal; one of which is due to the low level of knowledge and understanding of EWS among nurses.Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effects of EWS tutorial simulation on nurses’ knowledge and clinical performance.Methods: This study employed a pretest posttest quasi-experimental design with a control group. Purposive sampling was used to recruit the samples of 42 respondents each in the intervention group and control group. The data were collected using the questionnaires to measure the knowledge and clinical performance, and analyzed using Chi square, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests.Results: The results showed that there were differences in the pre-test and post-test of knowledge and clinical performance in the intervention group and control group (p<0.001). There was also a significant difference in clinical performance between the intervention group and the control group (p<0.001). However, no significant difference in knowledge was found between.Conclusions: Tutorial simulation of EWS had an effect on increasing nurses’ clinical performance. Although there was no significant difference in knowledge between the intervention group and the control group, but the intervention group showed a better value than the control group. EWS tutorial simulation can be used as one of the training methods to increase nurses' knowledge and clinical performance in EWS.

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The Effect of Using the Care Model of "Sensitization" on Medication Adherence in Asthmatic Patients

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n11p11 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 11 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mahbobeh Sajadi ◽

Mozhgan Bagheri ◽

Davood Hekmatpou ◽

Hamid Borsi

Keyword(s):

Medication Adherence ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Care Model ◽

Chi Square ◽

Asthmatic Patients ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Prevalent Disease ◽

And Control ◽

Positive Effect

INTRODUCTION: Asthma is a prevalent disease with a multitude of complication. The present research was aimed at investigating the effects of implementing sensitization care model on medication adherence in asthmatic patients.METHODS & MATERIALS: In this interventional study, 74 subjects were selected using accessibility sampling method and were randomly classified into 2 separate groups, intervention (37 subjects) and control group (37 subjects). Data were collected with questionnaire. A month later, the subjects in both groups (control and intervention) completed questionnaire again. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software, Independent t-test, Paired t-test and Chi-Square.RESULTS: Data analysis showed that the average age of participants was 41 years (range 21-83). The most and lowest frequencies of marital status in both sexes were 66.2% married and 33.8% single, respectively. There was no significant difference before intervention between two groups. However, after the intervention, there was a significant difference between the two groups (P=0.0001).DISCUSSION: The results of the present study showed that implementing sensitization care model had a positive effect on medication adherence among asthmatic patients. Therefore, application of this model is recommended to care and treatment asthmatic patients.

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PENGARUH KONSELING PADA PENGETAHUAN DAN ASUPAN IBU DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KEBAYORAN BARU JAKARTA

GIZI INDONESIA ◽

10.36457/gizindo.v44i1.562 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 87-96

Author(s):

Iskari Ngadiarti ◽

Moesijanti Yudiarti Endang Soekatri ◽

Mia Srimiati ◽

Adhila Fayasari ◽

Lina Agestika

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Intake ◽

Intervention Group ◽

T Test ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Control Group ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Consecutive Sampling ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control ◽

Paired T Test

Providing counseling is one of the factors that increase the knowledge and actions of mothers in meeting adequate nutritional consumption. This study aimed to identify the lactation and nutrition counseling towards mother's knowledge and intake in Puskesmas Kebayoran Lama Jakarta. This research was a quasi-experimental study pre-post with a control group design. Sample collection technique used consecutive sampling with 30 respondents in each group (intervention group and control group). Counseling was given 3 times, after giving birth, a child at age 7-14 days and age 35 days. Knowledge and food intake were collected before and after the intervention. The bivariate analysis used an independent t-test and paired t-test with a significance level of p0.05. There was a significant difference in mother's knowledge about breastfeeding between the intervention group and control group after they were given lactation counseling (p0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the mother's nutrient intake between the intervention and control group after counseled (p0.05). Lactation counseling can positively affect the mother's knowledge about breastfeeding, but not for the mother's action in consuming enough nutrient intake. ABSTRAKPemberian konseling menjadi salah satu faktor yang meningkatkan pengetahuan dan tindakan ibu dalam memenuhi konsumsi gizi yang adekuat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konseling menyusui dan konsumsi gizi terhadap pengetahuan dan asupan ibu di Puskesmas Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental semu dengan desain pre-post dengan control group. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan consecutive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 30 responden pada masing-masing kelompok (kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol). Konseling diberikan sebanyak 3 kali, yaitu pada saat setelah melahirkan, bayi berusia 7-14 hari dan 35 hari. Data pengetahuan dan asupan diambil sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis bivariat menggunakan independent t-test dan paired t-test. Ada perbedaan yang bermakna pada pengetahuan ibu menyusui antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol setelah diberikan penyuluhan laktasi (p 0,05). Tidak ada perbedaan bermakna pada asupan gizi ibu antara kelompok intervensi dan kontrol setelah konseling (p0,05). Konseling laktasi berpengaruh positif terhadap pengetahuan ibu tentang menyusui, tetapi tidak untuk perilaku ibu dalam asupan gizinya.Kata kunci: konseling, laktasi, menyusui

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EFFECTIVENESS OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ABOUT BREAST CANCER AND BREAST CANCER SELF-EXAMINATION ON PERCEPTION AND PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN IN ALJEERAIF WEST ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT (2)

10.36106/ijsr/4646294 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 38-42

Author(s):

Amel Eltaib Elagib ◽

Ibrahim Ismail Mohammed ◽

SamiaYousif Idris ◽

Jaafar Abdelrahman Omar ◽

Somia Bilal Babiker ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Educational Program ◽

Intervention Group ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Control Groups ◽

Administrative Unit ◽

Self Examination ◽

And Control

In Sudan, cancer incidence has been growing considerably in recent years and is likely to continue to grow creating a big burden on the health system resources. The aim of this study is to assess the baseline Perception and Practice about breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE) and to nd out the effectiveness of an educational program about breast cancer and BSE on Perception and Practice among women in AlJeeraif West Administrative Unit. Community based intervention study with pre-post and control was carried out among 200 women who were recruited by means of multistage sampling. The sample size was divided equally into intervention and control groups. Baseline data was collected from both groups through direct interview, using structured close ended questionnaire. Educational program was implemented for the intervention group. Four months after the intervention, women in the study and control groups were exposed to the same questionnaire. Chi-square, paired t-test and independent t-test (difference of difference) were conducted in the course of the data analyses. There was statistically signicant difference in the intervention group pre-post program in all of the HBM components in the intervention group (p value0.000), while in the control group statistically signicant difference existed only in perceived barrier (p value.004) and perceived benet (p value.000) and over all perception (p value .016) with no signicant difference in other (HBM) components. In the intervention group practice and performance scores were highly signicant pre-post program (p value 0.000), where as in the control group only practice was signicant (p value 0.001). There were statistically signicant differences in the mean difference of performance, practice and perceptions between the intervention and control groups (p-value .000). The results of this study have conrmed the effectiveness of educational program based on the health belief model on improving perceptions and practice of breast cancer and breast self-examination.

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International Ballroom Dancing Against Neurodegeneration: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Greek Community-Dwelling Elders With Mild Cognitive impairment

American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias® ◽

10.1177/1533317517725813 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (8) ◽

pp. 489-499 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Ioulietta Lazarou ◽

Themis Parastatidis ◽

Anthoula Tsolaki ◽

Mara Gkioka ◽

Anastasios Karakostas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

T Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Ballroom Dancing ◽

Positive Effects ◽

And Control

Background: Many studies have highlighted the positive effects of dance in people with neurodegenerative diseases. Objectives: To explore the effects of International Ballroom Dancing on cognitive function in elders with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Methods: One-hundred twenty-nine elderly patients with aMCI diagnosis (mean age 66.8 ± 10.1 years) were randomly assigned into 2 groups: intervention group (IG, n = 66) and control group (CG, n = 63). The IG exercised systematically for 10 months, and both groups were submitted to extensive neuropsychological assessment prior and after the 10-month period. Results: According to the independent sample t test at the follow-up, significant differences between groups were found in benefit of the IG while the CG showed worse performance in the majority of neuropsychological tests. According to the Student t test, better performance is detected in IG in contrast with CG, which had worse performance almost in all scales. Conclusion: Dance may be an important nonpharmacological approach that can benefit cognitive functions.

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