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Developing A Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs In Elderly Nursing Home: A Brief Descriptive Analysis, Melinda Harini, Dosmaria Dosmaria, Herry Herry, Lisa Emilda, Listyani Herman, Nelfidayani Nelfidayani, Putu K. Mahardini, Shynta D. Hantogo, Widya Meiliana, Ikhsan Johnson, Peggy Peggy, Wanarani Aries, Widjajalaksmi Kusumaningsih, Luh K. Wahyuni

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

The need for rehabilitation services in nursing homes (NH) for the elderly is increasing each year, and this need is fulfilled both with ordinary clinical rehabilitation center visits, as well as community-based rehabilitation (CBR) inside the facility. However, a proper situation analysis is needed to establish a well-delivered CBR program in the NH, a niche to be fulfilled in this study. This study used a descriptive measurement and cross-sectional design to target the elderly who are living in the NHs. Consecutive sampling was done in the largest NH in Jakarta, in Cipayung District. Participants who were dependently ambulated were assessed …

Factors Associated With Length Of Stay Of Covid-19 Patients At Serui Regional General Hospital Papua Province: Cross-Sectional Study, Fahri Ahmad Baihaqi, Henny Rumaropen

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 has become a global health problem. The length of stay of the patient is related to the use of hospital resources. COVID-19 patients are at risk of increasing length of stay due to various factors and the increased length of stay can increase the burden of health services. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the length of stay of COVID-19 patients.Methods. An observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted at Serui Regional General …

Program Asuhan Gizi Olahraga (Pago) Atlet Sepatu Roda Sebagai Strategi Memperbaiki Profil Status Gizi, Biokimia Dan Kualitas Asupan, Fillah Fithra Dieny, Firdananda Fikri Jauharany, Ayu Rahadiyanti, Deny Yudi Fitranti, A. Fahmy Arif Tsani, Dewi Marfu㢂¬„¢Ah Kurniawati

Jurnal Keolahragaan

Penelitian bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh pemberian intervensi gizi berupa edukasi dan konseling gizi pada atlet sepatu roda remaja terhadap status gizi, status hidrasi, status biokimia, dan asupan gizi. Penelitian one group pre and post test design yang melibatkan 11 atlet di Klub Sepatu Roda Kairos Semarang. Variabel terikat adalah profil antropometri (berat badan, tinggi badan, fat mass, massa otot, body water), status hidrasi, status biokimia (kadar gula darah puasa, asam urat, kolesterol, hemoglobin), dan asupan makan. Uji Wilcoxon digunakan untuk menganalisis perbedaan profi antropometri, status hidrasi, status biokimia, dan asupan makan subjek antara sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Terdapat perbedaan yang …

Gender Differences In Academic Productivity Within Pediatric Dentistry Departments In Turkey, Basak Kiziltan Eliacik, Meltem Karahan

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: To investigate the differences in the academic productivity of male and female academicians from the departments of pediatric dentistry in the Faculties of Dentistry in Turkey. Methods: A search was made of international studies indexed in PubMed published up until January 2021 by a total of 241 academicians in the Departments of Pediatric Dentistry of 79 Faculties of Dentistry in Turkey. The total number of international publications for each faculty member was obtained from the institutional websites and thorough searches of PubMed and Web of Science. H-index and the number of citations were established through an advanced search of …

The Relationship Of Facial Measurements With The Mesiodistal Width Of The Maxillary Anterior Teeth, Nur Ilyana Aifa Aziz, Nadia Che Mohd, Izyan Hazwani Baharuddin, Aiemeeza Rajali, Tong Wah Lim, Su Keng Tan, Rohana Ahmad

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The relationship between facial measurements and the size of the maxillary anterior teeth in the Malaysian population is still a point of contention. Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish a relationship between facial measurements and the mesiodistal width of the maxillary anterior teeth (MDW), which could be used to guide the selection of anterior teeth for complete denture construction. Methods: The facial and dental measurements were obtained directly from 170 Malay adults aged between 19 to 35 who had morphologically normal permanent maxillary anterior teeth from canine to canine. The facial dimensions measured were interpupillary distance (IPD), …

Financial Implication Of Covid-19: A Story Of Malaysian Dental Practitioner, Nor Faharina Abdul Hamid, Azlan Jaafar, Nurul Haini Najwa Mohamd Mahmod, Raja Nur Nabiha Raja Amir Hamzah

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused series of lockdown in Malaysia which led to the significant financial impact to dental practitioner in Malaysia. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate factors affecting dental practice and its implication to financial situation during the pandemic in Malaysia. Methods: Registered Malaysian dental practitioners were invited to participate in online questionnaire via google form. Descriptive and Pearson’s chi-square test analysis were conducted (p<0.05). Results: 468 of dental practitioners had responded to our survey. More than three-quarter of dental practitioners worked in government sectors while almost a quarter worked in private sectors. 49.2% …

The Relationship Of Subjective Global Assessment (Sga) With Energy Intake, Protein, Hand Grip Strength And Body Mass Index In Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) Patients With Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (Capd), Yudhi Adrianto, Ni Made Hustrini, Triyani Kresnawan, Annisa Eka Amelia, Fitri Hudayani

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Energy and protein intake in chronic kidney disease (CKD) with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) therapy plays an important role in balancing hypercatabolic conditions. Unbalanced intake will result in energy and protein deficits which are increasing the risk of muscle catabolism, decreasing body mass index (BMI), and malnutrition. Subjective global assessment (SGA) as the gold standard in nutritional assessment is needed in assessing nutritional status and determining malnutrition, therefore nutritional intervention can be delivered and improve CAPD patients’ quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between SGA with energy and protein intake, hand grip strength, …

Body Posture Evaluation Of Dental Specialty Groups And Risk Of Developing Musculoskeletal Disorders, Fatemeh Jahanimoghadam, Naimeh Hasheminejad, Naser Hashemi-Nejad

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: Adopting correct body postures is extremely essential in preventing future musculoskeletal disorders in Dentists. The aim of this study was to evaluate the body posture of general and specialist dentists to find awkward body postures, badly postured body parts and the risk of developing future MSDs. Methods: Stratified sampling method was used to recruit 224 dentists in Kerman and Mashhad. The most frequently adopted body posture was selected and based on Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method, scores were given to the angulation of different body parts. T-test and ANOVA test were performed to analyze the data. Results: …

The Investigation Between Voiding Function Medication And The Risk Of Bladder Cancer In Patients With Spinal Cord Injury, Kai-Hua Chen, Ting-Yao Wang, Chien-Min Chen, Chuan-Pin Lee, Yao-Hsu Yang, Chu-Hsu Lin, Kuan-Yu Kung, Vincent Chin-Hung Chen

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Bladder cancer (BC) is a chronic complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). Limited studies have focused on the risks of BC in SCI patients using voiding function medication for bladder dysfunction. In this retrospective, national-wide, population-based cohort study, SCI patients with registration in the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) from 1998 to 2013 were included. We investigated the risk of BC in SCI patients administered voiding function medications and other comorbidities by 2-year landmark analysis. SCI patients were divided into medication user (bethanechol, oxybutynin, or tolterodine) and non-medication user groups at landmark period. They were followed until the development …

Tibial Neuropathy After Revision Total Knee Prosthesis: A Casereport, Chun-Ping Wang, Wei-Ting Wu, Lin-Fen Hsieh

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

We describe a 74-year-old woman with right knee osteoarthritis experiencing right tibial neuropathy because of complications of total knee arthroplasty revision. Weakness in the right toe flexors and paresthesia over the sole of the right foot were observed after operation. A nerve conduction study and electromyographic examination indicated right tibial neuropathy. Radiography indicated a prosthesis fragment in the right popliteal fossa, and its location was different before and after surgery. Prosthesis fragment dislodgement was also confirmed through ultrasonography, and the nearby tibial nerve may have been entrapped because of the dislocation process and surrounding tissue fibrosis. Ultrasonography confirmed the prosthesis …

The Health Insurance Resources Utilization And Rehabilitation Intervention In Patients With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Study, Pao Huang, Jen-Hung Wang, Chih-Cheng Fan, Po-Ting Chen, Chung-Chao Liang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Spinal cord injury is associated with a substantial and long-term economic burden on both the patients and the national health insurance. Due to the advancements in medical techniques, the mortality rate of patients with spinal cord injury has decreased. Moreover, as the life expectancy has increased in Taiwan, patients with spinal cord injury may need long-term rehabilitation to restore their functions of daily living and prevent further complications. Nonetheless, long-term rehabilitation would increase the economic burden on the long-term care facilities, as expected. This study aimed to analyze the impact (from admission to 3-year follow-up after discharge) of medical expenses …

Dermoscopic Features Of Uncomplicated Tinea Versus Steroid-Modified Tinea: An Observational Study In Indian Patients, Mithila Ninad Gadekar, Nausheen Syed, Ashutosh Chate, Sushrut Save

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Tinea is one of the most common superficial fungal skin infections. Steroid-modified tinea infections may present with atypical morphology. This study aims to observe the difference between dermoscopic features of uncomplicated dermatophytosis and steroid-modified dermatophytosis.
Methods: This observational study was conducted in 60 patients with tinea cruris, tinea corporis and tinea faciei in the outpatient dermatology department of a tertiary care center. Patients were divided into group A and group B. Group A included 30 patients with no history of steroid use in the past three months. Group B included 30 patients with a history of steroid …

Plasma Malondialdehyde Levels Related To Acne Vulgaris Severity, Fitri Puspita, Nelva Karmila Jusuf, Ariyati Yosi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a multifactorial disorder characterized by the formation of open and closed comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of AV. Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), especially lipid peroxides (LPO), plays a role in mediating acne inflammation. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is one of the byproducts of LPO commonly used as a biomarker of cell damage.
Methods: This cross-sectional analytic study consisted of sixty patients with AV. The samples were taken from the blood plasma of AV subjects. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) examination was performed. The normality of data …

Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, And Barriers Of Pharmacovigilance Among Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Survey From Lahore, Pakistan, Zia U. Mustafa, Muhammad Salman, Noman Asif, Alina Z. Rao, Qurat U.A. Khan, Asma S. Nawaz, Muhammad W. Mumtaz, Athar Masood, Muhammad F.A. Khan, Naureen Shehzadi, Khalid Hussain

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are associated with increased length of hospital stay, permanent disability and even death. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP), and barriers related to Pharmacovigilance (PV) among Pakistani healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the second largest metropolitan city (Lahore) of Pakistan during a period of 4 months (JuneeSeptember 2018). A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the doctors, pharmacists, and nurses from 8 tertiary care hospitals, recruited via convenient sampling. All data were analyzed in SPSS version 21. Results: A total of …

Study The Effects Of Taurine Oral Supplement Used For Type 2 Diabetic Patients On Body Weight; Glycemic Control And Some Bone Mineralization Biochemical Markers, Falah Hassan Sheri, Hiba Dawood, Jubran K. Hassan, Qais A. Aljazaeari

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Background: Taurine is sulfur containing semi-essential amino acid that has important roles in many biological processes, but; its effects on glucose homeostasis, weight; growth and bone mineralization were not well defined in human. Objectives: evaluation the effects of oral taurine used for 3 months on bone mineralization biomarker; glycemic control and body weight in type II diabetic patients. Methods: interventional double-blind placebo-controlled study in which 80 patients with type2 diabetes mellitus (age range 45e55) assigned in either control (n ¼ 40) or study (n ¼ 40) group. The last group received 1000 mg capsule of taurine once a -d for …

Factors Affecting Renal Function On Ileostomy In Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study, Lam Sihardo, Agi S. Putranto

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. Every year, about 30—60 ileostomy with various underlying diseases and indications were created in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (CMGH). There were a lot of complications attributable to these creations; one is the decline of renal function. The study goal was to find out factors influencing the renal function of ileostomy in CMGH.

Method. A cross-sectional study was conducted using medical records in April – May 2021. Samples were taken using the purposive sampling method. Inclusion criteria include male or female patients who underwent ileostomy closure in CMGH in the last four years with complete BMI, ileostomy creation and …

Survival Rate Of Critically Ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients On Tracheostomy In Indonesia, Aris Ramdhani, Dita Aditianingsih, Raihanita Zahra, Muhammad A. Putra, Wuryantoro Soeharto, Melvin D.B. Kwa

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. During COVID-19 global pandemic, tracheostomy is often performed on critically ill COVID-19 patients. There is no available data on the survival rate of critically ill COVID-19 patients on tracheostomy in Indonesia. This study aimed to find the survival rate of critically ill COVID-19 patients on tracheostomy in Indonesia.

Methods. A descriptive survival analysis study enrolled critically ill COVID-19 patients in RSUI who underwent a tracheostomy procedure. Baseline data, including clinical characteristics and laboratory findings before tracheostomy, were recorded. Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier plot.

Results. Forty-two subjects were enrolled in the study: 25 males (59.5%) and 17 …

Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Saudi Citizens On Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Region Survey, Maha Sanat Alreshidi, Nojoud Abdullah Daaya Alreshidi, Ebaa Felemban, Ferdinand Gonzales

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Although policies and guidelines may not always be optimal in all settings, a tailor-fitted guideline is appropriate. This study aims to determine the differences in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Saudi citizens toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods: A quantitative-comparative-correlational approach was carried out from March 21 to May 22, 2020. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and t-test were used to determine the differences in knowledge and demographic characteristics. Linear regression was used to determine relationships among KAP.

Results: The participants’ knowledge yielded 82.83%, positive attitudes (M = 2.10; SD = 1.15) and good …

Perceived Preparedness Of Healthcare Workers To Cope With Covid-19 Pandemic In Hail Region Hospitals, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Farhan Alshammari, Evalynn Rondilla, Abdalkarem Asharari, Fahad Alshammari

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: All hospitals must have emergency plans because they play a crucial role in providing critical care. This study assesses the perceived hospital preparedness of healthcare workforces to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic regarding their demographic characteristics.

Methods: This study utilized a descriptive, cross-sectional design to investigate the preparedness of hospital and healthcare workers in the city of Hail, Saudi Arabia. A convenience and snowball sampling method was used. A total of 330 healthcare workers participated in the study, which utilized a Google Form survey and was adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Descriptive …

Depression And Behavioral Changes Associated With Social Media Dependency During Covid-19 Pandemic Among University Students In Bangladesh: A Cross- Sectional Study, Sushmita Karmokar, Md. Ashraful Islam, Mohammad Hamid Al Muktadir, Rakibul Hasan, Abu Montakim Tareq, Mohammad Nurul Amin, Talha Bin Emran

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: With its rapid spread, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a detrimental effect on students’ psychological well-being, depression, and behavioral changes due to indefinite educational leaves, lockdowns, restricted outdoor activities, and excess use of social media. This study aims to assess the relationship of social media exposure with the psychological well-being, depression, and behavioral changes of Bangladeshi university students.

Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey was carried out on 530 students from June 17 to July 10, 2020, to evaluate psychological well-being, depression, behavioral changes, and social media exposure via self-reported measures.

Results: The prevalence of …

Parental Differences In Knowledge, Perception, And Safety Behaviors Regarding Home Injuries In An Urban Malaysian District, Munirah Mohd Basar, Mohd Fairuz Ali, Aznida Abdul Aziz

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Parents play an essential role in the prevention of home-related injuries among children. Traditionally, mothers provided direct overall care, whereas evidence on fathers' roles in children’s injuries is limited. This study assesses the differences between parents of children attending kindergarten regarding their knowledge and perception of home injuries and safety behaviors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2018 in 10 private kindergartens in the Selangor district in Malaysia. Self-administered questionnaires on sociodemographic data, knowledge of home injuries, perceptions toward home injuries, and safety behaviors at home were distributed. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were …

Trends And Determinants Of Family Planning Utilization Among Men In Indonesia, Haerawati Idris, Willyana Syafriyanti

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Population growth rate in the world is still increasing. To control population growth, governments issue family planning programs for married women and men. However, contraception use is still dominated by women. This study aims to analyze the trends and determinants of family planning utilization among men in Indonesia.

Methods: This study is quantitative in nature with a cross-sectional design, using secondary data from the Indonesian Health Demographic Survey (2007–2017). The sample comprised married men with a total of 27,859 respondents. For the final analysis, we conducted logistic regression statistical tests to determine family planning utilization among men. …

Does Quran Memorization Influence Adolescents’ Intelligence Quotient And Memory Level?: A Cross-Sectional Study In Malaysia, Ismarulyusda Ishak, Amira Aqilah Shaidin, Dzalani Harun, Nor Malia Abdul Warif, Vanitha Mariappan, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Ahmad Rohi Ghazali, Farah Wahida Ibrahim, Normah Che Din

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The process of memorizing various reading materials enhances the brain capacity to process, store, and assemble memories and increases the intelligence quotient (IQ) level. However, the connection between the memorization of Quran and the enhancement of memory level is not fully understood. Hence, a cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the correlation between Quran memorization and the IQ level among Muslim adolescents from selected Islamic schools in Selangor, Malaysia.

Methods: The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence was used to measure the student’s IQ level, whereas Digit Span and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test were used to evaluate …

Cutaneous Horn On The Right Supraclavicular Region In An Adolescent Female, A Rare Case Report, Rohit Gupta, Manoj Kumar, Ruchi Sinha, Reva Shankar Sahu

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Cutaneous horn (CH) is an outgrowth from the skin surface, composed of keratin, and associated with benign to malignant skin lesions. We report a case of CH in a 15-year-old female associated with Keratoacanthoma. It is uncommon in young people and is associated with a good prognosis because of its benign nature. This case needs to be reported as it highlights the rare occurrence of this condition in the younger age group and its good prognosis. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice, with histopathologic diagnosis playing a critical role in determining the nature and further treatment of this condition …

Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Dizziness Among A National Community-Dwelling Sample Of Older Adults In India In 2017–2018, Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of dizziness in older community-dwelling adults in India.

Methods: The cross-sectional sample was composed of 21,343 individuals (≥65 years) from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) Wave 1 in 2017–2018. Dizziness was assessed by determining if the individuals suffered from “persistent or troublesome dizziness or light headedness” in the past 2 years.

Results: Women and men had the overall prevalence of 14.6%/17.2% and 11.6% in past 2-year dizziness, respectively. Adjusted logistic regression analysis revealed that sociodemographic factors (female sex), physical chronic conditions (angina), geriatric conditions …

An Investigation Into Caffeine Consumption And Self-Reported Dependency In The Republic Of Ireland, Gavin Buckley, Ciara Murphy, Nora O'Sullivan, Róisín Spriggs

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Objectives: To explore the consumption of caffeine containing beverages by the Irish population and to investigate their self-perceived dependency on such products.

Methodology: An online survey was distributed with national access to Irish adults which was open to responses from 25^th February to 7^th March 2021 inclusive. A total of 417 responses from participants over 18 years of age were validated and analysed using Microsoft Excel.

Results: Tea was the most commonly consumed caffeinated product among the Irish population, with the majority of respondents stating their consumption began before 10 years old. The majority of respondents did not …

Analysis Of The Reasons And Extent To Which Irish College Students Use Vitamins And Supplements In 2021, Ellen Faherty, Kelsey Hough

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

The aim of the current study was to establish the health, personal and social factors that influence the use of vitamin/supplements (VS) among college students in Ireland. Ethical approval was obtained from MTU Research Ethics Committee with supervision from Dr Brigid Lucey and Dr Annemarie Burns for the duration of this novel investigation. An online questionnaire was carried out on 495 Irish third level students during March 2021. The questionnaire included enquiries about demographic characteristics, understanding of health, VS use and factors that influence this. VS use was reported by 82.6% of the surveyed population despite it being acknowledged that …

An Investigation Into College Induced Stress & Coping Mechanisms And Its Effect On Mental Health, Gráinne Morgan, Madeleine Quinn, Clíodhna Ní Shúilleabháin

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

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A Snapshot Investigation Into The Availability And Access To Codeine-Containing Medications Amongst The Irish Population., Katie O'Brien, Pádraig Mckeown, Joseph Phelan

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Codeine phosphate is a mild to moderate analgesic and has a weak cough suppressant activity that is available to purchase as an over the counter (OTC) painkiller in Ireland as a compound product. In recent years, countries such as Australia have introduced laws that prohibit the sale of the drug without a valid prescription. This move by Australia begs the question as to why this legislation was introduced and should Ireland follow suit.

The primary aims of the study were to determine knowledge among the general public of codeine-containing medications and their usage levels. The survey also investigated whether current …

The Knowledge, Prevalence And Perception Of Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) Among The Third-Level Student Population In Cork, Ireland, Stephen Mckenna, Anna Pohrebyannyk, Cathal O' Regan, Claudia Mayer

International Undergraduate Journal of Health Sciences

Background

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person and these infections are capable of causing health problems such as infertility. In Ireland, the majority of STIs have been on the increase since the early 2000s, particularly among young people aged 15-24 years old.

Aims

The aims of this study were to investigate the knowledge, prevalence, and perception of third-level students in Cork, Ireland regarding STIs and to generate incentives which may encourage and increase the number of students to attend STI screening or testing.

Methodology

The survey created using Google Forms™ was distributed to …