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Sarcopenia: The Prevalence And Associated Factors In Community-Dwelling Elderly, Sumandar Sumandar, Mersi Ekaputri, Arya Ramadia

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by a decrease in skeletal muscle mass and function due to aging. This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia among the elderly in the Pekanbaru. 275 samples were selected using cluster sampling technique. The independent variables were socio-demographic characteristics, metabolic syndrome, independence level, physical activity, quality of life, depression, and nutritional status. Meanwhile, the dependent variable was sarcopenia. Data analysis was carried out through SPSS using statistical tests including descriptive statistics, chi-square, and multivariate logistic regression. The results show that 45.5% of the participants experienced sarcopenia. The mean age of …

Identifying Factors Contributing To Under-Five Mortality In Nigeria, Olateju Alao Bamigbala, Ayodeji Oluwatobi * Ojetunde

Tanzania Journal of Science

The under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) is the probability that a child born in a specified year will die before turning 5 years of age. U5MR is still high in Nigeria. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors contributing to under-5 mortality in Nigeria. The data used in this study were from the 2018 NDHS, encompassing 2013–2018. The methods of analysis used for this study were frequency, percentage, and Zero Inflated Negative Binomial (ZINB) regression. Data were analyzed using R programming v.4.1.2 and p < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. The result showed 35.4% under-5 mortality out of the 33,924 infant mortality sample data that were collected. The findings revealed maternal age, regions (North East and North West), maternal education (no education), wealth index (poorest households), and size of child at birth (very small birth size) as significant factors associated with under-5 mortality in Nigeria. The results also showed that the odds of under-5 mortality increase as the age of the mother increases. Therefore, the Nigerian government should understand that poverty is not just an economic problem but also a significant factor in health; as a result, the battle against poverty needs to receive the necessary attention.  Keywords:    Under-5 mortality; World Health Organization; Zero inflated distribution; Risk factors; Nigeria.

Investigation Of Antidiabetic Activities Of Cu(Ii) Complex Of Anacardium Occidentale Leaves Crude Extract, Mary Adelaide Oladipo, Folasade Omobolanle Ajao, Adewusi John Adepoju, Kayode Taiwo Ishola, Deborah Omowumi Afolabi

Tanzania Journal of Science

Many synthetic chemical drugs have been widely used for the treatment of diabetes. However, many of these drugs are not locally available, are less effective, and are unaffordable for many diabetic patients in developing and underdeveloped countries. Therefore, in order to search for a locally available, effective, and cost-effective antidiabetic agent, this study synthesized the Cu(II) complex of crude leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale and investigated its antidiabetic activity in alloxan induced albino rats. The leaf crude extract and its metal complex were characterized using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. Experimental diabetic animals were induced by a …

In-Vitro Antisickling Activity Of Pergularia Daemia, Canna Indica And Petiveria Alliacea Plants Used In The Treatment Of Sickle Cell Anaemia In Edo State, Nigeria, Osaro Iyekowa, Felix E Okieimen, Clifford O Ehisuoria

Tanzania Journal of Science

Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and transportation of the red blood cells (RBCs) in blood vessels, leading to various clinical complications. Available medicines for treating the disease are insufficiently effective, toxic or expensive. Therefore, there has been a pressing need for effective and inexpensive therapeutic agents from indigenous medicinal plants. Petiveria alliacea, Canna indica and Pergularia daemia, respectively were evaluated for their cationic constituents as a measure for their antisickling activity in sickle cell anaemia disorder. The three medicinal plants were extracted separately with methanol solvent using maceration method for 72 hours. The …

The Potential Of Economic Loss Due To Stunting In Indonesia, Esty Asriyana Suryana

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Stunting cases continue to increase, along with the high risk of undernutrition, the increasing prevalence of malnutrition, and decreasing productivity. If this condition is not handled correctly, it can affect Indonesia's development performance, inequality, and poverty. Stunting can hinder economic growth and labor productivity, affecting 11% of GDP (gross domestic product) and reducing the income of adult workers by up to 20%. Based on this, it is necessary to make prevention and control efforts in nutrition intervention activities an economic investment. Therefore, this study estimates the economic potential lost due to stunting in children under five. This descriptive study is …

Do We Need A New Paradigm? An Invitation To Reassess Business Education, Michael J. Garanzini, S.J.

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

No abstract provided.

Characteristics Of Yogurt And Culture Bacteria As Affected By Ingredients That Help Treat Leaky Gut, Ricardo Jose Santos Aleman

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

At least 100 million people have leaky gut syndrome. This syndrome is associated with multiple health problems such as diabetes, celiac disease, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease, costing more than $3 billion per year to treat. L-Glutamine, quercetin, slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (NAG), licorice root, maitake mushrooms, and zinc orotate have been reported to help treat leaky gut.

The objectives were to explore the characteristics of yogurt and culture bacteria as affected by ingredients that help treat leaky gut. In yogurt, the pH, titratable acidity, syneresis, viscosity, color, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, yeast and mold and …

Exploring The Effects Of Walking Backwards On Senior High School Students Of De La Salle University, Maria Gabrielle R. Alvaran, Francesca Anne Denise C. Catolico, Jeroen M. Roxas, Brendan James S. Saripe

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The current pandemic has led to numerous health issues, including decreased public physical activity. To address this, it is vital to maintain and improve the physical condition of the general public. Backward walking is a simple exercise used in rehabilitation and various sports such as football, tennis, and basketball. This study examines the effects of a low-intensity but high-frequency intervention of backward walking on balance, strength, and ankle mobility. The data was collected from Grade 12 students at De La Salle University Laguna Campus and analyzed using various statistical techniques such as standard t-test, paired t-test, and descriptive statistics. Results …

Pow3rsteps: Designing A Portable Piezoelectric-Triboelectric-Electromagnetic Triple Hybrid Floor Mat Generator, Trish Ann Danielle C. Aguarin, Vienn Rowen G. Balcita, Anna Margarita C. Escober, Jodel Benedict B. Muñoz

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Nowadays, nanogenerators are being developed to be alternative renewable energy sources by harnessing energy from ambient vibrations and mechanical motions. From this, several state-of-the-art designs have hybridized piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs), triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), and electromagnetic generators (EMGs) for integration into tiles, pavements, and shoes to capitalize on the biomechanical energy exerted from human footsteps. However, existing devices featuring hybridized nanogenerators lack the ability to harvest bulk mechanical energy while being portable simultaneously. Hence, this research aimed to design a portable triple hybrid piezoelectric, triboelectric, and electromagnetic portable mat generator that could harvest ambient mechanical energy from multiple sources at once. …

Pangasinan’S Best: Microplastics Properties Found In Pangasinan Mangrove Crab (Scylla Serrata) Production, Jediaelle Denise Y. De Castro, Sophia Bianca C. Fabia, Allysandra B. Merlin, Karol Anne Yzavel B. Tadina

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Microplastic consumption is a pressing global issue, yet it has received limited attention in the Philippines. This lack of awareness may lead to health problems among Filipinos, as microplastics can contain harmful substances that disrupt human processes and cause diseases. To address this, a study was conducted in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, focusing on microplastic properties in Scylla serrata production. Samples were collected and examined under a light compound microscope, while in-person observations and interviews with mangrove crab growers provided data on the crabs' environment. Of the 120 samples, 30 mangrove crabs were analyzed, with each crab having four subsamples. Results …

Efficacy Of Canarium Ovatum (Pili Tree) Pulp Fixed Oil Extract As A Natural-Based Larvicide Against Aedes Aegypti, Roebin Jilliana R. Dela Cruz, Gene Vincent G. Eledia, Bianca Heleina C. Lijuaco, Shaina Alyssa V. Marasigan, Fiona Marithe M. Tabi

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Aedes aegypti, the primary vector of the endemic Dengue Fever (DENV) has always been a vector of concern in the Philippines due to its infectivity and known resistance against major commercial insecticide compositions. This challenge requires an effective natural-based alternative, specifically the Canarium ovatum (Pili) exocarp, an unexplored biowaste that exhibits strong larvicidal potentials for its phytochemical and bioactive compositions. This research sought to determine the efficacy of C. ovatum pulp oil extract as a natural larvicide against A. aegypti. Five (5) different C. ovatum pulp oil concentrations in triplicates were tested against the positive control (Temephos) in the mortality …

Evaluating The Synergistic Larvicidal Effects Of Pistia Stratiotes (Water Lettuce) And Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf Ethanolic Extract On Aedes Aegypti (Yellow Fever Mosquito) Larvae, Audric B. Vitangcol, Rein Erin C. Dalawampu, Vianne Germaine D. Gonzalvo, Annika Stacey A. Parungao, Shannen Anziel D. Tucay

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Mosquito-borne diseases have been a global concern for centuries, and dengue is still a major problem in the Philippines. However, the widespread use of synthetic chemical larvicides has negatively affected the environment, particularly aquatic biodiversity, by killing other organisms and target larvae. This study aims to create an effective but more environmentally friendly alternative using Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce) and Azadirachta indica (neem). Aedes aegypti larvae were subjected to a mortality assay using five different combinations of A. indica and P. stratiotes leaf extracts and compared to commercial larvicide temephos. The concentration with 100% A. indica had the highest mortality …

Assessment Of The Antibacterial Activity Of Crescentia Cujete (Calabash) Ethanolic Fruit Extract Against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa And Bacillus Subtilis, Jan Allaine Margareth B. Bautista1 B. Bautista, Judina T. Hilario, Princess Eiralyn R. Reyes, Desrhey Lianne S. Sangalang, Andriana Louisse B. Sister

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are bacterial species that are known to rapidly develop antibacterial resistance against antibiotics used to treat the infections that they cause. Crescentia cujete is a tropical tree that is considered as a herbal plant due to the secondary metabolites that it contains. This study seeks to determine if C. cujete ethanolic fruit extract is effective against B. subtilis and P. aeruginosa. This study also aims to compare if there is a difference in the effectivity of Crescentia cujete ethanolic fruit extract in four concentrations of 10 mg/mL, 5 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, and 1.25 mg-mL, as …

Assessing The Influence Of A Rotating Indoor Vertical Farm System On Iceberg Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa Var. Capitata L.) Growth, Quality, And Yield In Aeroponic Horticulture, Maeveley Dayne T. Chua, Mozart Rhyme O. Adviento, Reuel Cedric A. Lichangco, Martin Anthony L. Lim

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Global climate challenges must be mitigated by the agricultural sector, which can be addressed through sustainable food production methods. The Philippines faces food scarcity and resource strain, which serves as the context of this study. To further improve sustainability in food production, this research uses low-pressure aeroponic atomizers to analyze the growth of Iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata L.) in a rotating vertical aeroponic system. A vertically stacked system was utilized, wherein the study assessed the advantages of utilizing a rotating mechanism in vertical aeroponic systems. An experimental group was tested in a rotating set-up, and a control group …

Self-Care Strategies Of Athletic Trainers, Lindsey E. Eberman, Justin P. Young, Matthew J. Rivera, Kenneth E. Games

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Strategies for reducing burnout and improving work-life balance have been recommended for both organizations and individual athletic trainers. Little is known about what types of self-care (SC) strategies are already being used by athletic trainers. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the number and type of SC strategies used by athletic trainers on a weekly basis. Methods: We used a cross-sectional design with web-based survey to explore the SC strategies used by athletic trainers. The survey instrument consisted of a SC checklist which asked the participants to select all the SC strategies they engage in …

Strategies To Facilitate Professional Student Collaboration Focused On An Interprofessional Understanding, Nicole Trupiano, Tommy Lau, Kelsey Dods, Olivia S. Anderson

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Newer studies have suggested that interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives led by students can be successful in engaging their peers in IPE. Despite this, few studies exist that examine the student response to student-led IPE activities. The objective of this paper is to describe a student-led IPE program where health professional students learn from each other or from practicing health professionals through a seminar series. Method: Three seminars were arranged with presenters representing dentistry, dietetics, and occupational therapy. Student attendees completed a pre- and post-survey to analyze their interest, knowledge, and likelihood to collaborate with the profession featured in each …

Evaluation Of Undergraduate Internship Interprofessional Experiences Using The Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (Jtog ), Erin Choice, Shelene Thomas

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and describe the healthy behaviors of teamwork at internship sites of undergraduate health and exercise science students. Data from the Jefferson Teamwork Observation Guide (JTOG) tool, in conjunction with five open-ended debrief questions were used as an innovative means of assessment to evaluate the quality of interprofessional experiences at various internship sites, as reviewed by the internship coordinator. Methods: Students observed an interprofessional team at their internship site and completed the JTOG, for the observed team. The JTOG is a two-part assessment (Likert Scale questions; qualitative questions) of identifiable characteristics of …

Experiences And Outcomes Of Athletic Trainers Using Complementary And Integrative Health: A Qualitative Study, Katherine Cantlebary, Matthew J. Rivera, Shannon Hamilton, Lindsey E. Eberman

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Complementary and integrative health (CIH) is common among patients in the U.S. and is a useful tool for athletic trainers to provide holistic treatment. There is currently minimal literature regarding athletic trainers’ experiences and outcomes of using CIH modalities for patient treatments. The purpose of this project was to explore the experiences and outcomes of collegiate athletic trainers using CIH modalities. Methods: This study used qualitative semi-structured interviews, analyzed by phenomenological approach, using consensual qualitative research analysis. Trustworthiness and credibility of the consensus codebook were established by member checking, multi-analyst triangulation, and auditing. Fourteen athletic trainers (7 females, 7 …

Caregiver Experiences Of Feeding Instruction For Infants Born With Cleft Lip And/Or Palate, Clare Huang, Kimberly Green, Lauren E. Bland, Jamie D. Fisher

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to attempt to describe how feeding education was provided to a group of caregivers of infants with cleft lip and/or palate and how they viewed the feeding experience. Method: Participants (n=5) were recruited from two Facebook support groups, Cleft Lip and Palate Support Group and Cleft Mom Support. The data were collected using Qualtrics™ software. The questionnaire consisted of eight demographic questions and seven topic-specific questions. The demographic questions included the exclusion and inclusion criteria. The participants of this study were required to be an English-speaking parent or a caregiver of …

Telerehabilitation: An Updated View Of Practices, Cost Analysis, And Client Perceptions, Gokcen Akyurek, Selen Aydoner

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Telerehabilitation is an alternative and complementary rehabilitation method in which information and communication technologies are used to remove the distance between healthcare professionals and clients. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid adoption of telerehabilitation services, limiting the in-person rehabilitation services available all over the world. The restrictions that started with the COVID-19 pandemic also negatively affected rehabilitation services, clients, and healthcare professionals, and it was considered essential to provide services using telerehabilitation technology. Therefore, this review aimed to examine and inform health professionals' telerehabilitation practices such as remote assessment, evaluation, intervention, monitoring, supervision, education, and follow-up during the …

Dental Hygienists’ Intentions To Provide Anticipatory Guidance Recommendations: Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behavior, Melissa E. Calhoun, Irina Smilyanski, Linda D. Boyd, Jared Vineyard

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the relationship between the behavioral, normative, and control beliefs of dental hygienists (DHs) and their behavioral intention to provide anticipatory guidance (AG) to expecting parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey design used convenience sampling strategies to recruit DHs (n=335) who provided oral health care to expecting parents and caregivers of children 0-5 years old. A survey was developed based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and validated. Descriptive, correlation and regression analyses were conducted to assess the relationships among variables. Results: The survey completion rate was 72% …

Students Ability To Self-Regulate In A First-Year Experience Health Sciences Course, Michael Holik, Patricia Davidson

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Research has shown students in general do better throughout their post-secondary education if they participated in a First Year Experience (FYE) course. Research questions whether first-year students peform better in face-to-face, online, or blended courses. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of first-year health science students in online and blended learning environments and self-regulation, in a FYE course.

Methods: The study utilized educational design and research tools designed to create and improve teaching and learning practices. For the design of the learning environment, analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) was implemented. Action-based research (ABR) …

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation In Bilateral Lower Limbs Amputations Following Dry Gangrene: A Case Report, Pranali R. Gaikwad, Manish P. Shukla, Santosh P. Dobhal

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: Bilateral lower limb amputation is becoming more frequent in recent years. This case report will outline the pre-operative and post-operative physiotherapy protocol for bilateral lower limb amputations following dry gangrene. Additionally, this case was evaluated to see if postoperative physiotherapy treatment consisting of prevention of complications, patient education, independent self-care, and functional mobility improved outcome. Case: A 76-year-old man came to the hospital with clinical features of dry gangrene of both feet. Preoperatively he was given education on care for his limbs along with the therapy plan following surgery. Pain on VAS scales were taken prior to surgery and …

An Analysis Of The Impact And Efficacy Of An Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention As A Support For First-Year University Students, Wyndham Chalmers, Aiden Carthy, Maria Kenneally, Niamh Bruce, Colm Mcguinness, Philip Owende

Articles

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many university courses transitioned to online delivery, therefore, educators and students faced new challenges associated with the delivery of modules and the provision of necessary student supports. Given the scale of this transition, it is likely that many universities will continue to teach remotely far beyond the reach of any pandemic specific restrictions. This study sought to explore the impact and efficacy of a five-week online mindfulness course to a cohort of first year university students (n = 25) at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland. Results demonstrated that participation in the course …

Uab Study Reveals Alarming Trend In Cardiovascular Health For Foreign-Born Asian Americans, Anna Jones

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Urban American Indian Experiences Living With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Elin E. Kambuga, Yitza A. Arcelay-Rojas

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

This qualitative interpretive study aimed to describe the experiences of 13 American Indians living in urban settings and their use of traditional healing and biomedical health services for type 2 diabetes. Urban American Indian adults living in the United States who used traditional healing and biomedical health services for type 2 diabetes were recruited for the study through purposive sampling, including snowball sampling. Thirteen participants completed semi-structured interviews. Participants reported positive experiences and barriers to traditional healing and Western biomedical services. They also discussed feelings of disorientation when diagnosed at a young age with type 2 diabetes but self-empowerment as …

Alternative School Breakfast Service Models And Associations With Breakfast Participation, Diet Quality, Body Mass Index, Attendance, Behavior, And Academic Performance: A Systematic Review, Deborah A. Olarte, Marisa M. Tsai, Leah Chapman, Erin R. Hager, Juliana Cohen

Health Sciences Faculty Publications

The United States (US) School Breakfast Program provides Breakfast After The Bell (BATB) to alleviate hunger, provide nutrition, and ensure students have a healthy start to the day. This study aims to review the evidence regarding the impact of BATB on students’ diet and academic outcomes, including participation, diet quality and consumption, body mass index (BMI) and weight status, attendance, classroom behavior, and academic performance. The articles were extracted from three electronic databases and published since the start of the literature through December 2022. Studies were peer-reviewed; quantitative research articles or government reports; and conducted in public or private elementary, …

Tillage, Green Manuring And Crop Residue Management Impacts On Crop Productivity, Potassium Use Efficiency And Potassium Fractions Under Rice-Wheat System, Sandeep Sharma, Pritpal Singh, Hayssam M. Ali, Manzer Hussain Siddiqui, Javed Iqbal

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

The conventional crop production practices including intensive tillage and open field crop residue burning in world’ largest rice-wheat system (RWS) are adversely affecting crop productivity besides deteriorating natural resources and ecosystems’ sustainability. In order to improve system productivity, potassium (K) use efficiency and apparent K balance, adoption of conservation tillage in a RWS with residue management is considered highly effective. We therefore, studied the effect of wheat straw retention and green manure (GM) in rice (main plot treatment), and tillage and rice residue management in subsequent wheat (sub-plot treatments) on crop productivity, K use efficiency and its transformation amongst different …

Research And Development Of Intelligent Greenhouse Monitoring And Control System：A Review, Jiang Ru, Zhang Dong

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Today, smart technologies are rapidly entering various areas of our lives. The role of intelligent technologies in the effective organization of control and management processes in the field of agriculture is incomparable. At the same time, intelligently controlled greenhouses are one of the main elements of agriculture. The article analyzes the importance of smart farming technologies associated with intelligent observing and control systems for greenhouses. These technologies include aspects such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and intelligent control. Based on the results of the analysis, prospects for the development of a monitoring and control system for a smart …

Conversation Analysis Of Clients’ Active Resistance To Veterinarians’ Proposals For Long-Term Dietary Change In Companion Animal Practice In Ontario, Canada, Hannah Wheat, Clare Macmartin, Jason B. Coe

Peninsula Medical School

The impact of nutrition on animal health requires effective diet-related treatment recommendations in veterinary medicine. Despite low reported rates of veterinary clients’ adherence with dietary recommendations, little is known about how clients’ resistance to nutritional proposals is managed in the talk of veterinary consultations. This conversation-analytic study investigated clients’ active resistance to veterinarians’ proposals for long-term changes to cats’ and dogs’ diets in 23 segments from 21 videotaped appointments in Ontario, Canada. Clients’ accounts suggested the proposals themselves or nutritional modifications were unnecessary, inappropriate, or unfeasible, most often based on patients’ food preferences, multi-pet feeding issues, current use of equivalent …