scholarly journals An Evaluation of Stress Levels in Professionals Performing Work from Home in it Industry during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 106-115
Author(s):  
K. Dhruv Kiran ◽  
G. Sridevi ◽  
S. Preetha
Keyword(s):  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tension Stress ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Study Participants

Background:  Stress is a feeling that comes from emotional and physical tension. Stress can come from any thought that makes you feel sad, angry or nervous. It is a natural feeling of not being able to cope with specific demands and events. Stress is your body’s reaction to a challenge or demand.  Negative responses to challenges can have an adverse effect on the health and happiness of the person who is undergoing stress. IT industry is a filed that poses lot of stress on the workers due to the peer pressures, working hours and work stress. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the stress among IT professionals who are working from home. Materials and Methods: The study design involves a cross-sectional study was done among IT professionals to evaluate the stress among IT professionals who are undergoing work from              home admist the COVID- 19 Pandemic situation (6 months duration). A study involved a self-developed questionnaire consisting of 27 questions to assess the stress level of IT people              working in IT industry for more than 2 years. This questionnaire was circulated in Google forms and 137 people responded for the survey, out of which 123 participants were undergoing work from home. Results: Out of 137 study participants, 18.25% of them were female and 81.75% of them were male. 25.55% participants were of age group 18 - 35 and 74.45% participants were of age group 35 -50. 90.51% participants are IT professionals and out of those 86.86% of participants are doing work from home. 72.26% of the participants feel that they are stressed too much due to work from home, and 27.47% of the participants feel that they are not that much stressed due to work from home. 45.99% of participants are more stressed, 28.47% of them are moderately stressed, 13.14% of them are lightly stressed and 12.41% of them are not stressed. Conclusion: Thus, the study concluded an innovative finding that IT professionals experienced severe stress due to high peer pressures, home environments and were more prone to psychosomatic disorders.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Work From Home (WFH) Frequency and Body Mass Index (BMI) profile

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Herman Yosef Limpat Wihastyoko ◽  
Dorothea R. Kusumaningrat ◽  
Ellenora R. Mustikaningrat ◽  
Gisella S. Wruhastanti ◽  
Edith S. Rinhastyanti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Light Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Study Participants

COVID-19 pandemic has become the major problem over the world since 2019. This spreading has affected every section in Indonesia. Therefore, social distancing and restriction have been the primary solution this far. However, this policy trigger high sedentary behavior and could affect Body Mass Index (BMI) profile. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between Work From Home (WFH) frequency and BMI profile during COVID-19 based on physical activity. A total of 205 participants aged 18 and over who were students, private and government employees were participated in a cross-sectional study. Participants were given a questionnaire through google form online and completed the questions about duration of WFH, BMI status, and physical activity. All of the variables were analyzed. Participants engaged in this study were 40% students, 33% private employees, 27% government employees. The majority of the population had overweight BMI status (39.2%). Furthermore, most participants were doing light physical activity (74.5%). About 46.1 % of the participants rarely doing WFH (1-2 days). On the other side, a population with overweight BMI status were often doing WFH. Based on the research about the effect of pandemic on BMI profile, it can be concluded that the BMI status of the majority of respondents is overweight, and most of the respondent’s physical activity are rare. The amount of WFH frequencies can affect BMI status profile.

scholarly journals Identifying asymptomatic Leishmania infections in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouh Saad Mohamed ◽  
Hussam A. Osman ◽  
Mohamed S. Muneer ◽  
Abdallah M. Samy ◽  
Ayman Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Light Traps ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asymptomatic Infections ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Planted Tree

Abstract Objectives: Infection with the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. In this study we aimed at investigating the prevalence of asymptomatic infections of leishmania in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan. A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted during September and October 2014. Blood samples were collected for serological and molecular analysis. Sticky-traps, knockdown spray and CDC-miniature light traps were used for the collection of sandflies. Results: Ninety-Five participants were included; 52 from Abukishma, 15 Algadamblia Tirfa, 25 Abualnaja and 3 were from Algadamblia Aljabal . Females constituted 56 (58.9%) of the study participants while males were 39 (41.1%). The most frequent age group was >40-years (54.7%). Balanites/Acacia trees were the most planted tree inside the houses; 78 (82.1%). Also, 85 (89.5%) of the participants breed animals inside the house. DAT test revealed 5 positive participants (5.2%). 4/5 DAT positive were past VL infection. PCR detected 35 (36.8%) positive participants. A total of 31/35 was considered asymptomatic infections based on PCR. Households planted Balanites/Acacia trees or breed domestic animals were found in high percentages with L. donovani PCR positive participants (60.1%, 91.4%). No statistically significant was found for VL associated risk factors and VL asymptomatic participants.

scholarly journals Identifying asymptomatic Leishmania infections in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouh Saad Mohamed ◽  
Hussam A. Osman ◽  
Mohamed S. Muneer ◽  
Abdallah M. Samy ◽  
Ayman Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Light Traps ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asymptomatic Infections ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Planted Tree

Abstract Objectives: Infection with the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. In this study we aimed at investigating the prevalence of asymptomatic infections of leishmania in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan. A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted during September and October 2014. Blood samples were collected for serological and molecular analysis. Sticky-traps, knockdown spray and CDC-miniature light traps were used for the collection of sandflies. Results: Ninety-Five participants were included; 52 from Abukishma, 15 Algadamblia Tirfa, 25 Abualnaja and 3 were from Algadamblia Aljabal . Females constituted 56 (58.9%) of the study participants while males were 39 (41.1%). The most frequent age group was >40-years (54.7%). Balanites/Acacia trees were the most planted tree inside the houses; 78 (82.1%). Also, 85 (89.5%) of the participants breed animals inside the house. DAT test revealed 5 positive participants (5.2%). 4/5 DAT positive were past VL infection. PCR detected 35 (36.8%) positive participants. A total of 31/35 was considered asymptomatic infections based on PCR. Households planted Balanites/Acacia trees or breed domestic animals were found in high percentages with L. donovani PCR positive participants (60.1%, 91.4%). No statistically significant was found for VL associated risk factors and VL asymptomatic participants.

scholarly journals Relationship between Visual Impairment and the Use of Electronic Devices in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 512-520
Author(s):  
Nawal Ali Mohd Arishi ◽  
Hoda Jehad Abousada ◽  
Ghada Badr Alghubaini ◽  
Manar Salah Ahmed ◽  
Rahaf Salah Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vision Impairment ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Overuse of electronic gadgets has been highlighted as a possible preventable risk factor for eyesight loss. Excessive use of electronic gadgets, on the other hand, has been linked to vision impairment in a variety of ways. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study to spotlight on the relationship between visual impairment and addiction to electronic devices use. The study's goal was to see if there was a link between Saudis' vision impairment and their addiction to using electronic devices, this is the suitable design for this research. The study was carried out among Saudi population. Data were collected from general population using questionnaire during the period from 22 August to 22 November 2020. Results: The study included the participation of 344 participants from both genders and different age groups in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There were 211 female participants (61.3%) and 133 males (38.7%) took place in this study. The most prevalent age group was under the age of 25 years (n= 111, 32.3%) followed by the age group 25-35 (n= 104, 30.2%) while the least frequent age group was above 45 years (n= 54, 15.7%). On asking the participants whether they think that they have vision impairment or not, their answers were as follows: yes (n= 156, 45.3%), no (n= 131, 38.1) and maybe (n= 57, 16.6%). Due to the use electronic devices, there were 107 participants complained of headache (31.1%). And this was significantly related to the number of hours spent by study participants using electronic devices (P= 0.002) as well as significant for female gender more than male gender (P= 0.03). Conclusion: The study showed statistically significant relationship between the number of hours spent on using electronic devices and visual impairment among study participants especially among female population more than male population. There is a need for awareness campaigns to increase health awareness among population to cut down the use of electronic devices.

scholarly journals Identifying asymptomatic Leishmania infections in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouh Saad Mohamed ◽  
Hussam A. Osman ◽  
Mohamed S. Muneer ◽  
Abdallah M. Samy ◽  
Ayman Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Light Traps ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asymptomatic Infections ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Planted Tree

Abstract Objectives Infection with the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. In this study we aimed at investigating the prevalence of asymptomatic infections of leishmania in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan. A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted during September and October 2014. Blood samples were collected for serological and molecular analysis. Sticky-traps, knockdown spray and CDC-miniature light traps were used for the collection of sandflies. Results Ninety-Five participants were included; 52 from Abukishma, 15 Algadamblia Tirfa, 25 Abualnaja and 3 were from Algadamblia Aljabal. Females constituted 56 (58.9%) of the study participants while males were 39 (41.1%). The most frequent age group was > 40-years (54.7%). Balanites/Acacia trees were the most planted tree inside the houses; 78 (82.1%). Also, 85 (89.5%) of the participants breed animals inside the house. DAT test revealed 5 positive participants (5.2%). 4/5 DAT positive were past VL infection. PCR detected 35 (36.8%) positive participants. A total of 31/35 was considered asymptomatic infections based on PCR. Households planted Balanites/Acacia trees or breed domestic animals were found in high percentages with L. donovani PCR positive participants (60.1%, 91.4%). No statistically significant was found for VL associated risk factors and VL asymptomatic participants.

Variations in Maxillary Frenal Morphology in a Sample of Newari Children of Bhaktapur

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Ujjwal Joshi ◽  
Megha Pradhan ◽  
Aastha Neupane ◽  
Nita Lawaju ◽  
Nirma Khadka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Clinical Problems

Introduction: Frenum attachments are fold of mucous membrane attaching the lips to alveolar mucosa and underlying periosteum. Aberrant location of attachment of maxillary labial frenum poses many clinical problems such as mucogingival problems and midline diastema. Objective: The study was performed to assess the variations in morphology of maxillary labial frenum in a sample of Newari children of Bhaktapur, Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed enrolling 340 Newari children residing in Bhaktapur from August 14, 2020 to March 30, 2021. The study comprised both genders within age group of 6 to 16 years. The frenal attachment was recorded according to Mirko and Sewerin classification. The data was analysed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16 using descriptive statistics. Results: In total, 340 Newari children participated in this study. The mucosal type was observed in 204 (60%) of the participants followed by gingival type 101 (29.7%). More than 80% of the participants had simple frenum (283, 83.2%). The frenum with nodule was present in 25 (7.4%) and frenum with appendix in 22 (6.5%) of study participants. Frenum with appendix was mostly present in males 18 (10.1%) than females 4 (2.5%). Conclusion: Within the Newari children, the mucosal type of maxillary labial frenum was more prevalent followed by gingival type. The simple frenum was the most common type on basis of morphology.  

scholarly journals Isolation Of Potential Pathogenic Bacteria From Nasopharynx From Patients Having Cough For More Than Two Weeks.

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazi Yesmin ◽  
S M Shamsuzzaman ◽  
Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury ◽  
Khadeza Khatun ◽  
Jahangir Alam
Keyword(s):  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Socioeconomic Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Single Organism ◽  
Study Participants

This cross sectional study was done from January 2009 to June 2010 in Microbiology department of Dhaka Medical College on isolation of potential pathogenic bacteria from nasopharynx from patients having cough for more than two weeks. The nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from 290 patients for culture and 101 blood samples were collected for slide agglutination test against anti- Bordetella antibody. In case of culture of nasopharyngeal swabs, 117 (73.12%) samples yielded growth of single organism, 16 (10%) yielded mixed growth and 27 (16.88%) samples yielded no growth in children. In adults, 85 (65.39%) samples yielded growth of single organism, 1 (0.77%) yielded mixed growth and 44 (33.84%) samples yielded no growth. Highest incidence (33.33%) of S. pneumoniae was found in age group of 1-5 years, highest incidence (32.20%) of N. meningitidis was found in age group of 18-25 years and highest incidence (32%) of Staph. aureus was found in age group of 25-50 years. One (0.63%) B. pertussis was isolated from a child and 5 (3.84%) B. parapertussis were isolated from adults. In this study, 116 (83.45%) samples yielded growth in lower socioeconomic group and 101 (70.62%) yielded growth in the samples of middle socioeconomic group. Among the study participants, 31(30.70%) were positive and 70 (69.30%) were negative for antibody against B. pertussis. In anti-Bordetella antibody positive cases, 14 (93.33%) children had duration of cough for 2-3 weeks, 7 (43.75%) adults had duration of cough for 3-4 weeks and 1 (6.25%) adults had more than 6 weeks.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmm.v4i2.10826 

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on relationship between body mass index and menstrual irregularity among rural women in Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4635
Author(s):  
Dinesh Kumar Ganesan ◽  
Gokul Kumar Krishnan ◽  
Rajan Rushender Chitharaj ◽  
Ramkumar Boopathirajan
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Pattern ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Menstruation is a normal physiological process and irregular menstrual pattern is a problem affecting the quality of life among women in the reproductive age group. Although many factors contribute to the irregularity in menstrual cycles this study was conducted to find out the relationship between the body mass index (BMI) and irregular menstrual pattern.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural health and training centre of SRM hospital between August and October 2018 by using a convenience sampling method and data was collected from 163 women in the reproductive age group and analysed to find out the relationship between the BMI and menstrual irregularity.Results: The mean age of the study participants was 31.29 (±8.32) years and their mean age at menarche was 12.59 (±1.86) years. Majority of the study participants belongs to lower middle class (25%), Hindus (85%) by religion, married (82%), homemakers (53%) belongs to nuclear family (45%) having education up to high school level (61%). Only 44% of the participants have their BMI within normal range and 8% are obese. Irregular menstrual pattern was present in 13% of the study participants. The association between the BMI and the irregular menstrual pattern was found to be significant with a p<0.05.Conclusions: A significant association between the BMI and the irregular menstrual pattern highlights the importance of adapting simple and effective lifestyle and behavioural modifications in the reduction of excess weight thereby leading to healthy reproductive life among women.

scholarly journals Identifying asymptomatic Leishmania infections in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouh Saad Mohamed ◽  
Hussam A. Osman ◽  
Mohamed S. Muneer ◽  
Abdallah M. Samy ◽  
Ayman Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Animals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Light Traps ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asymptomatic Infections ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Planted Tree

Abstract Objectives: Infection with the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. In this study we aimed at investigating the prevalence of asymptomatic infections of leishmania in non-endemic villages in Gedaref state, Sudan. A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted during September and October 2014. Blood samples were collected for serological and molecular analysis. Sticky-traps, knockdown spray and CDC-miniature light traps were used for the collection of sandflies. Results: Ninety-Five participants were included; 52 from Abukishma, 15 Algadamblia Tirfa, 25 Abualnaja and 3 were from Algadamblia Aljabal . Females constituted 56 (58.9%) of the study participants while males were 39 (41.1%). The most frequent age group was >40-years (54.7%). Balanites/Acacia trees were the most planted tree inside the houses; 78 (82.1%). Also, 85 (89.5%) of the participants breed animals inside the house. DAT test revealed 5 positive participants (5.2%). 4/5 DAT positive were past VL infection. PCR detected 35 (36.8%) positive participants. A total of 31/35 was considered asymptomatic infections based on PCR. Households planted Balanites/Acacia trees or breed domestic animals were found in high percentages with L. donovani PCR positive participants (60.1%, 91.4%). No statistically significant was found for VL associated risk factors and VL asymptomatic participants.

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