Awareness about Nanotechnology among Upcoming Clinicians in Vidarbha, Maharashtra

The making of new things at an incredibly small “nano” scale (100,000 times smaller than the human hair) is called nanotechnology and it is one of the most exciting and fast-moving technology in today’s world. Scientists and engineers have been working hard to make the maximum utilization of this knowledge towards applications like cure for certain diseases, to create certain renewable sources of energy and to bring human race safety into next millennium, thus nanomedicine being one of the most important evolution of nanotechnology. In this research, we have done a cross sectional observation, knowledge, perception and attitude study among 56 residents of various clinical departments of Datta Meghe Medical College. According to our survey, it was evident that only 48.21% of the residents were aware of the science of nanotechnology. Television was the source for most of them to know about it. Approximately 35.71% knew the size of nanoparticles which is really low. Of all the residence who knew about nanotechnology, most of the (42.86%) them knew about its application in healthcare whereas comparatively less (28.57%) were aware of its applications in areas besides healthcare. As expected very few (14.29%) had practically used this advanced science in health care. And hardly any knew about limitations or long-term side effects of nanotechnology in health care but most of them supported it. With our limited analysis and discussion, we could conclude that awareness and knowledge about nanotechnology among residents who are our upcoming clinicians, was deficient in more than half of them and inadequate among those who had. Universities need to add this subject in their curriculums and have an interdisplinary approach towards this recent advance so that all the medical students and upcoming clinicians have awareness and adequate knowledge regarding nanotechnology & nanomedicine which is going to be the future of medicine having significant impact on our health, comfort and lifestyle.

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Side Effects and Determinant of the Use of 3-Month Contraceptive Injection

Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.15294/kemas.v14i1.9209 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 20-27

Author(s):

Sari Priyanti ◽

Agustin Dwi Syalfina

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Multivariate Analysis ◽

Side Effects ◽

The Body ◽

Menstrual Disorders ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary Health ◽

Estrogen Effect

Acceptor of contraceptive injection increased from 11.7% to 27.8% since 2010-2013. Contraceptive injection of Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate (DMPA) is given every 3 months by intramuscular. The long-term use of 3-month contraceptive injetion for more than two years can cause side effects such as menstrual disorders and decreased libido due to accumulation of progesterone hormone in the body that suppressed estrogen effect. This study aimed to analyze the association in long-term use of 3-month contraceptive injetion with menstrual disorders and decreased libido in Puskesmas (Primary health care) Puri, Mojokerto Regency in 2016. The study was observational analytics with cross sectional approach with sample 73 contraceptive acceptors. The data were analyzed by using univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis with logistic regression and multivariate general model. The results showed that the duration of use of 3-month contraceptive injetion was significant with side effect of menstrual disorders (PR=0.142; 95%CI: 0.040-0.502) and decreased libido (PR=0.275; 95%CI: 0.100-0.756). Conclusion: menstrual disorders and decreased libido associated with the duration of use of 3-month contraceptive injetion.

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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Cancer Treatment in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2016.v02i01.13 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 62-78

Author(s):

. Hemraj ◽

Raj Kumar ◽

Sourabh Kosey ◽

Amit Sharma ◽

Nalini Negi

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Informational Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Clinical Pharmacists ◽

Medical College ◽

Related Information ◽

The Common ◽

Chemotherapy Patients

To determine the most common physical side effects experienced by local chemotherapy patients. Their perceptions of these side effects and informational needs from clinical pharmacists were also evaluated. This was a single center, observational cross-sectional study conducted at department of General Surgery, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab. A face to face interview was conducted. Information collected included chemotherapy related side effects after last chemotherapy experience, the most worrisome side effects, overlooked by healthcare professionals and the preferred method, amount and source of receiving related information. In this study, hundred patients were enrolled out of them 48 were male and 52 were female. When differential calculations was done, common side effects or adverse effects of chemotherapy in the patients of breast, lung cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Colon cancer, Prostate cancer, Lymphoma Cancer, Cervix cancer where there is much irregular medicine intake 57.4% may be due to common problem of joint pain reported by all the patients under study, with the consecutive problem of nausea and vomiting. The high prevalence of chemotherapy related side effects among local patients is a major concern and findings of their perceptions and informational needs may serve as a valuable guide for clinical pharmacists and physicians to help in side effect management. This study shows the common problems reported by the patients when they are suffering from cancer condition, according to their incidence perceptions as experienced by the patient, this will allow the physician and clinical pharmacist to effectively counsel and manage the common symptoms as reported prior to its occurrence in the patient, so that withdrawal can be checked.

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Investigation of depression, anxiety and stress levels of health-care students during COVID-19 pandemic

Mental Health Review Journal ◽

10.1108/mhrj-10-2020-0070 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Obay A. Al-Maraira ◽

Sami Z. Shennaq

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Self Report ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Psychological Counseling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Health Care Students ◽

Stress Levels

Purpose This study aims to determine depression, anxiety and stress levels of health-care students during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic according to various socio-demographic variables. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted with 933 students. Data were collected with an information form on COVID- 19 and an electronic self-report questionnaire based on depression, anxiety and stress scale. Findings Findings revealed that 58% of the students experienced moderate-to-extremely severe depression, 39.8% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe anxiety and 38% experienced moderate-to-extremely severe stress. Practical implications Educational administrators can help reduce long-term negative effects on students’ education and mental health by enabling online guidance, psychological counseling and webinars for students. Originality/value This paper is original and adds to existing knowledge that health-care students’ depression, anxiety and stress levels were affected because of many factors that are not yet fully understood. Therefore, psychological counseling is recommended to reduce the long-term negative effects on the mental health of university students.

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Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Management among Nurses

Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jgmcn.v9i2.17869 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 47-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nisha Shrestha ◽

P Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Pressure Ulcer ◽

College Teaching ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Experience Education

Background: Pressure ulcer (PU) development remains a significant complication among at-risk patients. It is considered “never events” because they are preventable and should “never” happen. It has been associated with increased morbidity, mortality, hospital cost and length of stay in the hospital. Prevention of pressure ulcers is considered a nurse-sensitive indicator hence nurses should have adequate knowledge about current evidence-based prevention and management of pressure ulcer. However, non adherence to these guidelines is frequent and lack of knowledge may act as barriers to using guidelines in clinical practice.Objectives: The objectives of the study were to 1. assess the knowledge of pressure ulcer management among nurses 2. determine the level of knowledge of pressure ulcer management among nurses 3. assess the association of knowledge of nurses and baseline variables.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted, using pretested self administered questionnaire to assess the knowledge on pressure ulcer management among purposively selected 100 nurses working in Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital in 2015. Descriptive statistics as frequency and percentage were used and inferential statistics (Chi-square test) was done to find out association between knowledge and selected baseline variables.Results: The study revealed that 59% of the respondents had adequate knowledge where as 41% of nurse’s knowledge was found to be inadequate. Significant association was not found between age, working ward, experience, education, training, duration and knowledge of pressure ulcer management among Nurses.Conclusion: This result indicates that more than half of the nurses had the adequate knowledge but there is still need of education and training related pressure ulcer management.Journal of Gandaki Medical CollegeVolume, 09, Number 2, July December 2016, Page: 47-51

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PEMILIHAN KONTRASEPSI BERDASARKAN EFEK SAMPING PADA DUA KELOMPOK USIA REPRODUKSI

Unnes Journal of Public Health ◽

10.15294/ujph.v6i3.11543 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 167

Author(s):

Erna Setiawati ◽

Oktia Woro Kasmini Handayani ◽

Asih Kuswardinah

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

High Risk ◽

Random Sampling ◽

High Risk Pregnancy ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Whitney Test ◽

Mann Whitney Test ◽

Risk Pregnancy

ABSTRACT Kelompok usia reproduksi terbagi dalam tiga fase yaitufase menunda kehamilan (<20 tahun), fase menjarangkan kehamilan (20-30 tahun) dan fase mengakhiri kehamilan (>30 tahun). Cara yang ditempuh yaitu dengan pemakaian kontrasepsi.baik MKJPmaupunnon MKJP. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui ada atau tidak perbedaan pemilihan kontrasepsi MKJP dan non MKJP berdasarkan efek samping pada dua kelompok usia reproduksi. Penelitin ini menggunakan desain cross sectional, pengambilan data dengan kuesioner. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah akseptor KB baik MKJP maupun non MKJP pada bulan april sampai juni sebanyak 200 responden, dimana tekhnik pengambilan datanya dengan random sampling dan kuota sampling. Hasil penelitian kemudian diuji dengan mann-whitney test.Hasil penelitian dengan uji mann whitney test diperoleh p = 0.662 dengan kata lain p > α (0.05) yang berarti tidak ada perbedaan pemilihan MKJP dan non MKJP berdasarkan efek samping di Wilayah Kabupaten Semarang. ABSTRACT Reproductive-age category can be divided into three groups which are the group of delayed interval pregnancy (less than 20 years old), the group of intervalcontrol pregnancy (20 to 30 years old), and the group of high risk pregnancy (more than 30 years old). An alternative to avoid high risk pregnancy is by using contraception tool namely long-term contraception (MKJP) and non long-term contraception (non MKJP).The purpose of this research is to analysedwhether there are differences in choosing MKJP and non –MKJP based on side effects in the two reproductive-age groups.This research was an explanatory research with cross-sectional design. The population were all women of contraception acceptors in Semarang Regency.The samples were 200 respondents, used simple random sampling and quota sampling. This research used quisionaire instrument and analyze used mann whitney test (α=0,05). Theresult showed thatP = 0,662 meaning P > α = 0.05 which means there is no difference in choosing MKJP and non-MKJP based on side effects in the two reproduction-age groups in Semarang regency.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception about Biostatistics among Health Researchers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences ◽

10.14260/jemds/2021/499 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (31) ◽

pp. 2439-2445

Author(s):

Prathibha Anand Nayak ◽

Esraa Hamdan Aljohani ◽

Maram Abdulhabib Ali ◽

Badriah Khalid Fatihi ◽

Norah Abdullah Alzubedy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Research Question ◽

Postgraduate Education ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Statistical Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Validated Questionnaire

BACKGROUND The principles and methods of biostatistics have gained importance in various fields including dentistry and medicine. The health researchers must have adequate knowledge and understanding of biostatistics to overcome the associated dilemmas in concluding the statistical data. The present study was planned to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of biostatistics among health researchers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. METHODS The present cross-sectional study was questionnaire based and was conducted among 251 health researchers in Saudi Arabia. A convenience method of sampling was followed during the 2 months study period from 15. 08. 2020 to 15. 10. 2020. A pre-validated questionnaire was used that consisted of questions related to the knowledge, attitude and perception of biostatistics. A chi-square test was used to find the significance of study parameters and the level of significance chosen was 5 %. RESULTS Gender, nationality, or qualification of participants did not show any statistically significant differences with regards to their knowledge, attitude, or perception about biostatistics. The years of experience of the faculty showed statistically significant differences in their ability to interpret the results using statistical methods [P = 0.002], ability to choose a particular test to answer research question [P = 0.024], ability to design their projects [P = 0.02], and forming opinions / making decisions in health care using statistical information [P = 0.001]. Nursing and dental faculty were able to design their research projects significantly better when compared to other groups. Faculty of Pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry more frequently used statistical information to form opinions or make decisions in health care when compared to those from the Medical program. CONCLUSIONS The study showed a medium level of knowledge as well as awareness about the importance of statistics in research and indicated a great motivation for further training with an emphasis on teaching and learning biostatistics during undergraduate / postgraduate education. KEY WORDS Biostatistics, Interpret Results, Health Researchers

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Side Effects Following Administration of the First Dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covishield Vaccine in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Infectious Disease Reports ◽

10.3390/idr13040080 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 888-901

Author(s):

Nishat Jahan ◽

Fahad Imtiaz Rahman ◽

Poushali Saha ◽

Sadia Afruz Ether ◽

ASM Roknuzzaman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Post Vaccination ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Larger Sample

In response to the raging COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladesh started its vaccine administration in early 2021; however, due to the rapid development and launch of the vaccines in the market, many people had concerns regarding the safety of these vaccines. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the side effects that were experienced by the Bangladeshi residents after receiving the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covishield vaccine (ChAdOx1nCoV-19). The study was conducted using both online and printed questionnaires and the data were analysed using SPSS. The results included the responses of 474 vaccine recipients from March–April 2021. Pain at the site of injection, fever, myalgia, fatigue and headache were the most commonly reported symptoms, and the overall side effects were found to be significantly more prevalent in the younger population (p ≤ 0.05). These findings were consistent with the results indicated by the clinical trial of ChAdOx1nCoV-19. Logistic regression analysis further revealed that compared to people aged 70 years or above, the incidence of reported side effects was significantly higher in people aged 18–30 years (odds ratio (OR) = 8.56), 31–40 years, (OR = 5.05), 41–50 years (OR = 4.08), 51–60 years (OR = 3.77) and 61–70 years (OR = 3.67). In addition, a significantly higher percentage of female participants suffered from post-vaccination side effects compared to males (OR = 1.51). It was concluded that the Covishield vaccine was well-tolerated among people of different age groups. Nevertheless, further long-term follow-up study with a larger sample size is warranted to establish the long-term safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Awareness of Oral Cancer Among Dental Patients in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

The Open Dentistry Journal ◽

10.2174/1874210602014010369 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 369-374

Author(s):

Mashael Alqahtani ◽

Alla Nahhas ◽

Lujain Malibari ◽

Maryam Alghamdi ◽

Sara Bazuhier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Oral Cancer ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Patients ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

History Of ◽

Demographical Data

Background: Oral Cancer (OC) is a serious health problem affecting the oral cavity, which may lead to death. Alcohol, tobacco, and chewing betel are the main risk factors. Early diagnosis and adequate knowledge of OC may improve the survival rate. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge about oral cancer among dental patients in Mecca. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the dental clinics of Mecca. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were distributed to 416 respondents aged 18 or older, who spoke Arabic or English, had no history of OC, and participated voluntarily. The questionnaire consisted of three sections. The first regarded demographical data, the second measured knowledge about OC, and the third was concerned with education regarding OC provided by health-care providers. The interviewers also educated the participants by handing brochures with information about OC. Results: Knowledge about OC among dental patients in Mecca was found to be significantly low. Only 102 of the 416 participants (24.5%) had any knowledge. Only 3.4% of all participants had been educated about OC by their health-care providers. Conclusion: The results of this study show a considerable lack of general knowledge about OC among dental patients in Mecca. Health programs should be developed to raise the community’s awareness.

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Knowledge of Hypoglycemic Symptoms and their Self-Management among patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

10.53350/pjmhs2115112961 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. 2961-2962

Author(s):

Aneel Kumar ◽

Zahid Ali Shaikh ◽

Sham Lal Prithiani ◽

Bashir Ahmed Shaikh ◽

Imdad Ali Ansari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Type Ii Diabetes ◽

Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Self Management ◽

Type I ◽

Type Ii ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Adequate Knowledge

Aim: To determine knowledge of hypoglycaemic symptoms & their self-management among pts with type II diabetes mellitus. Study Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional. Place and duration of study: OPD Clinic of Department of Medicine, Chandka Medical College Hospital Larkana from 23rd May 2019 to 22nd November 2019. Methodology: One hundred and thirty five patients with type II diabetes mellitus of age 35- 60 years were selected. Patients with type I DM and neuro-psychiatric illness were excluded. The symptoms of hypoglycemia and their responses to those symptoms were recorded. Results: The mean age of 47.07±6.04years and majority of the patients 83 (61.48%) were between 46-60 years of age. Seventy two (53.33%) were male and 63 (46.67%) were females. Mean duration of diabetes mellitus was 6.90±3.86 years. Adequate knowledge of hypoglycemic symptoms and their self-management among patients with type II diabetes mellitus was found in 62 (56.9%) patients. Conclusion: Hypoglycemic patients are significantly unaware of their condition and have a very low knowledge about hypoglycemia and its self-management. Keywords: Type II diabetes, Hypoglycemic symptoms, Knowledge

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Good General Health In Survivors of Childhood AML Treated with Chemotherapy Only: A NOPHO-AML Study.

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.1076.1076 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 1076-1076

Author(s):

Henrik Hasle ◽

Heidi Glosli ◽

Kirsi Jahnukainen ◽

Marianne Jarfelt ◽

Guđmundur Jónmundsson ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Side Effects ◽

Prescription Drugs ◽

Myeloid Leukemia ◽

Health Care Use ◽

Secondary Malignancy ◽

Late Mortality ◽

Childhood Aml ◽

Reported Health

Abstract Abstract 1076 Background. More than 60% of children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) become long-term survivors and most are cured with chemotherapy only. With this improvement, the late mortality and morbidity after the very intensive treatment deserve attention. Previous studies have reported late effects after childhood AML, but most side effects were probably caused by cranial irradiation or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Limited data exist about the long-term mortality, morbidity, and social outcomes in AML survivors treated with chemotherapy only. The objectives of this study were to report the occurrence of late mortality and compare the self-reported health care use and health experience, lifestyle behavior, and social outcomes of AML survivors with those of their sibling controls. Methods. Children treated for AML according to the Nordic protocols NOPHO-AML-84, -88, and -93, and alive by 30 June 2007 were identified in the NOPHO-AML database. We excluded patients with myeloid leukemia of Down syndrome, Fanconi anemia, preceding myelodysplastic syndrome, therapy-related AML, patients receiving allogeneic or autologous HSCT, and patients who had experienced a relapse or had a secondary malignancy. A total of 102 (74%) of the 138 eligible AML survivors accepted the invitation for a physical and paraclinical examination and completed a questionnaire concerning health and social status. One sibling per patient was invited to complete a similar questionnaire which was accepted by 85 (91%) of 93 eligible siblings. Results. The median follow-up was 11 (range 4–25) years after diagnosis. Five-year AML survivors' overall survival rate was 94% at 20 years after diagnosis (95% confidence interval; 84–98%). Four children died more than five years after end of treatment; one from sequelae of initial cerebral bleeding, two from side effects of treatment including one with hearth failure, and one from secondary malignancy. AML survivors had no increased rate of hospitalization compared with sibling controls but more received prescription drugs, especially for asthma (23% vs. 9%, p=0.03). Self-reported health experience was excellent or very good in 77% and comparable with that of siblings (Table). The rate of current smokers was similar in the two groups (23% vs. 24%). Sixty-seven percent of the AML survivors >20 years of age and 73% of their siblings reported to be undertaking or having completed an education, defined as vocational training or academic education lasting at least three years (p=0.8). Among those >20 years of age, the frequency of marriage or cohabitation did not differ between AML survivors and siblings (39% vs. 37%). Conclusions. Children treated on NOPHO-AML protocols without HSCT and surviving at least five years after diagnosis had a very low mortality rate. Their self-reported health was good, and health care use was limited and comparable to that of sibling controls, but they were more often receiving prescription drugs for minor illnesses. Most AML survivors seemed to have coped well with their transition into adulthood, and they reported educational achievement, employment and marital status comparable to those of their sibling controls. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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