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Efektifitas Metode Emotional Demonstration Terhadap Breastfeeding Self Efficacy (Bse) Ibu Primipara Di Kota Bengkulu, Lissa Ervina, Reka Lagora Marsofely

Perilaku dan Promosi Kesehatan : Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Behavior

Background. Primiparous mothers have a higher risk of experiencing difficulties in providing breast milk (ASI) due to lack of experience and preparation to become mothers. 90% of mothers in Indonesia have breastfed their children, but those who provide exclusively for 6 months are still low at 20%. One of the reasons for the failure of the success of providing exclusive breastfeeding is the low self-confidence or belief (Self Efficacy) of primiparous mothers in providing breast milk. Therefore, it is necessary to provide education about breastfeeding by implementing the emotional demonstration method developed by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition …

Pengaruh Media Ceramah, Kipas Dan Poster Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Junk Food Pada Remaja Awal, Lulu' Luthfiya, Mufidatul Khoiriyah, Hafidhotun Nabawiyah, Kartika Pibriyanti, Ladya Mayu Pinasti

Perilaku dan Promosi Kesehatan : Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Behavior

Background. Consuming excess junk food lead to degenerative diseases and cause various nutritional problems. This is due to the lack of information regarding the dangers of junk food in teenagers from education media. Fan media and posters as a media intermediari for delivering information related to the dangers of junk food in adolescents.

Aim. This study conducted to determine the effect of educational media of lecturer fan and poster) on knowledge of junk food in adolescents.

Method. The study was conducted by quasi-experimental method with a pre-post test group design. Sample was 174 respondents that divided into …

Impact Of Lifestyle Factors On Breast Cancer Risk And Outcomes: A Scoping Review, Nada Alhazmi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Aim: This scoping review summarizes evidence on the impact of environmental factors on breast cancer risks and outcomes.

Methodology: A systematic search was performed on PubMed, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect to identify peer-reviewed, English-only sources published between 2020 and 2025 on the impact of lifestyle factors on breast cancer risk and outcomes.

Results: A total of 15 studies (three cohort studies, two cross-sectional studies, five systematic reviews, four narrative reviews, and one case-controlled study) met the inclusion criteria. Evidence from the sources identified physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, alcoholism, tobacco smoking, menopause, and delayed first-first as lifestyle factors that impact breast …

Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Adults In Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Sarah N. Alsharif, Doaa A. Alyoubi, Wadyan R. Alzahrani, Sali M. Alamoudi, Abeer A. Aljahdali

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are a potential modifiable factor in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. There is a dearth in the knowledge on PUFA knowledge and dietary intake among Saudis.

Objectives: The study aimed to assess PUFA knowledge and dietary intakes among Saudi Arabian adults with CVD risk factors. Furthermore, the sociodemographic and lifestyle factors related to PUFAs knowledge were investigated, shedding light on the factors associated with PUFAs.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 211 adults. The level of PUFAs knowledge was assessed using six close-ended questions, and a correct answer was worth one point. PUFAs intake was …

Relationship Of Prolonged Exclusive Breastfeeding To Infant Anemia, Maryam A. Ahmed, Aveen S. Shareef, Farhad S. Armishty, Dunya P. Nizar, Ronahi Y. Ibrahim, Lina Y. Mohammed, Snor H. Husain, Berivan R. Rajab, Omar Khatab, Dalal A. Jameel, Amna A. Omar, Iman H. Yaseen, Hevy A. Ahmad

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences

Background: Anemia can adversely affect cognitive development in infants and children, potentially leading to challenges in cognition, motor control, social interaction, and neurophysiological functioning. Full-term infants do not develop iron deficiency anemia within the first four months of life, as they are born with sufficient iron stores accumulated during their intrauterine life. These stores are usually adequate for four to six months of postnatal life. However, exclusive breastfeeding beyond six months without iron supplementation can increase the risk of iron deficiency anemia, as breast milk does not provide enough iron to meet the growing infant’s demand. The American Academy of …

Isolation And Importance Of Endophytic Actinomycetes Of Some Red Sea Algae And Their Biological Activities, Najla Ali Alburae

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Marine Science

Endophytic Actinomycetes attract scientist's attention and in particular, endophytes from marine algae were documented and showed many biological activities that maintain ecological balance in various habitats that solve many health problems. This research aimed at the development of antimicrobial and antioxidant agent from endophytic Actinomycetes. Three seaweed algal samples were collected from the Red Sea Umluj corniche, nestled in northwestern of Saudi Arabia and identified as Ulva lactuca (Chlorophyta), Dictyota dichotoma (Phyaephyta) and Gelidium sp. (Rhodophyta). The collected algal samples were washed, surface sterilized, cut into small squares for Endophytic Actinomycete isolation on Starch nitrate medium containing 10% NaCl. Twelve …

The Lived Mental Health Experiences Of African American/Black Mothers With An Infant In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit During Covid-19, Dr. Shewonyui S. Lurker

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American/Black (AA/B) women are more likely than other women in the United States to give birth prematurely. Experiencing premature birth and infant hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) during the COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively affected AA/B mothers’ mental health and led them to experience elevated rates of increased posttraumatic stress disorders, depression, anxiety, and postpartum depression. The purpose of this study was to understand the lived mental health experiences of AA/B mothers of infants in the NICU during COVID-19. Feminist theory provided a lens for understanding intersectionality in the experiences of AA/B mothers. Semistructured interviews were …

Havana To Port-Au-Prince: Cuba’S Medical Internationalism Aid To Haiti, Wilner Saint Cyr

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Haiti ranks among the lowest in healthcare quality in the Americas, according to the health indicators used by the World Health Organization. Despite national and international efforts to improve health service delivery, access to primary medical care and preventive services is limited, especially in rural areas. In response to a request from the Haitian government following the devastating Hurricane Georges, the arrival of the first Cuban doctors to support ongoing public health needs commenced in December 1998. Recognizing an opportunity for international cooperation, the Haitian president sought assistance from Cuba by signing a bilateral cooperation agreement for initial and ongoing …

Idling Vehicles: Practices And Perceptions Among Malaysian Drivers, Paul Ting Hock King, Shaharin Anwar Sulaiman

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

Although modern cars may not require long warming up, the practice of long engine idling has long been accepted by drivers as vital for various reasons, usually by old traditions. The practice, which can shorten the life of engines, in addition to wasting fuel and causing harm to the environment, is commonly found in Malaysia. However, no statistics are available on this detrimental practice, rendering it challenging to determine the essential corrective measures for society. This study aimed to examine the habits of Malaysian drivers concerning car warming-up and idling practices, with the goal of identifying potential strategies to promote …

Banana Postharvest Quality: Current Technologies And Future Perspectives, Mohamed Ibrahim Elsayed

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Banana (Musa spp.) is a main economic crop. Several pre and postharvest factors are controlling fruit quality. Oweing to its climacteric nature numerous biological and metabolic changes occur rapidly within fruits and accelerate their ripening and senescence. These changes cause considerable postharvest losses that reduce supply chain efficiency. There is always a pressing and persistent necessity to minimize these losses and develop the current postharvest technologies. Nanoparticle technology has shown promising potential in fruit postharvest including banana. Further research is needed to provide more comprehensive knowledge of these promising materials.

Evaluation Of Some Faba Bean Genotypes Under Soil Salinity In Nubaria Region, Egypt, Azza F. El-Sayed, A. A. Abou-Zeid, Doha M. Kandeel, A. A. Sallam

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

A field experiment was carried out at Nubaria Research Station during winter of 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 growing seasons, to evaluate salt stress tolerant of new faba bean genotypes and analyze the relationship between the yield potential and physiological traits. Nine diverse faba bean genotypes (M4, M6, L1, L5, L6, L13, L16, L17 and L18) and commercial three faba bean cultivars (Nubaria 1, Nubaria 3 and Nubaria 5) were used in this study. Genotypes were arranged in a randomized complete block design with five replicates. Among these genotypes, the Nubaria 3 cultivar recorded the highest average values for the number of …

Bayesian-Weighted Mendelian Randomization Reveals Sleep Apnea Syndrome Mediates The Bmi-Chronic Pain Link, Wenbao Shi, Jing Luo, Liu Yang, Dalin Chen, Yongqin Zhang, Jun Peng, Kurt Ruetzler, Manyun Sun, Hua Jin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Body mass index (BMI) has a complex association with a variety of chronic pain conditions, which may be influenced by sleep apnea syndrome (SAS). However, the role of SAS within the causal pathway linking BMI to chronic pain remains unconfirmed. This study explored whether and to what extent SAS serves as a mediator between BMI and chronic pain using Bayesian-weighted Mendelian randomization (BWMR) techniques.

Methods: This study utilized genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary data for BMI (N=461,460) and SAS (N=476,853; based on ICD-10 code diagnostic registries) from the IEU OpenGWAS database, along with chronic pain GWAS data (ICD-10 code-based …

Effect Of Genotype On Herbivory And Growth Rate In Heliconia Stricta In A Common Garden Experiment In The Amazon, Xaali O’Reilly-Berkeley, Abhiraj Chakraborty, Javier L. Patiño Uyaguari, Hannah L. Mossman, Richard F. Preziosi, Jennifer K. Rowntree

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Plant genotype is known to affect plant-invertebrate interactions. However, in megadiverse tropical habitats there has been relatively little exploration of the influence of the plant genotype on plant growth and biotic interactions in an experimental setting. We set-up three adjacent plots in rainforest at the foothills of the Andes (Orellana, Ecuador), where we planted clones of 37 individual Heliconia stricta rhizomes collected from up to 4 km away. Each rhizome was split into at least three individual pieces, resulting in three genetically identical replicates. At least one representative of each genotype was planted in each plot. Shoot height was measured …

Obesity And Smoking Status: Relationships With Specific Pulmonary Functions In University Of Babylon College Of Pharmacy Students, Safa W. Aziz

Muthanna Medical Journal

Adult pulmonary function impairment is associated with both smoking and obesity, albeit the consequences vary from person to person. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between smoking and obesity and their relationship to specific pulmonary functions in a selected group of the population (University of Babylon College of Pharmacy students, Iraq). Materials and Methods: The observational study was carried out on 90 male students at the college pharmacy in the University of Babylon, Iraq. Students enrolled in this study were aged between 19-23 years. The control group (30 males) from general students in the college pharmacy without smoking, …

The Frequency Of Hla-Dr4/Dr4 Type And Interleukin-35 Level Among Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients In Al-Muthanna Governorate/Iraq, Salam Allawi Hassan, Orass Madhi Shaheed

Muthanna Medical Journal

Background: The autoimmune illness recognized as (T1DM) causes weight loss, polyuria, polydipsia, and hyperglycemia along with the progressive death of β-cells. The disease primarily affects children and adolescents. The HLA genes might production a significant part in predisposing to type 1 diabetes. Interleukin-35 as a fellow of the IL-12 family that affects of immune modulation in a number of diseases, for instance (T1D), inflammatory bowel illness, Graves' illness, rheumatoid arthritis. Aim of Study: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of HLA-DR4/DR4 type in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and evaluate of interleukin-35 Level in patients compared with healthy …

Fabrication Of A Pineapple Peeling Machine And Performance Evaluation As Influenced By Pineapple Dimensions, Dare E. Ibiyeye, Olusegun J. Adedipe, Oluwole S. Ariwoola, Taiye R. Afolabi, Funmilayo B. Okanlawon, Paul O. Ogunbamowo, Afolake E. Roberts

Journal of Bioresource Management

A pineapple peeling machine was completed, and the functionality was. The Central composite rotate strategy CCRD involving three variables at five (5) stages was employed for the investigations plus the investigational variables been weight, diameter and height of pineapple, while weights of peeled pineapple and peel, machine peeling time and efficiency were the dependent variables. Data was analysed using quadratic interaction regressions model at P ≤ 0.05 levels of significance, then the working variables were correlated to the pineapple machine peeling efficiency. The investigational outcomes were applied to confirm the predicted optimal settings. Maximal pineapple peeling efficacy of 91.89 % …

Impact Of Insurance Status On Progression To Sinus Surgery Following Ct Imaging In Patients With Sinusitis, Steven Goicoechea

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Self-Removal Of A Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator: Challenges And Lessons Learned, Obinnaya Wamuo

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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The Effects Of Gastrostomy Tube Placement On The Utilization Of Healthcare Services In Patients Undergoing Free Flap Reconstruction, Timothy Corpuz

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Development Of Adult Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Rounding Teams: Prevalence, Template For Starting And Analysis For Diffusion Of Innovation, Sarah Schmoker

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Pediatric Intracranial Non-Germinomatous Germ Cell Tumor With Extracranial Extension: A Case Report, Bailey Ballock

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Unwanted Travel Souvenirs; Parasite Causing Fever In A Returning Traveler, Cristina Torres

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Unmasking Constrictive Pericarditis Through Multimodality Imaging: A Rare Case, Mansi Oberoi

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Subclassification Of Peripheral Artery Disease Based On Muscle Force: Leg Failure With Reduced Muscle Force And With Preserved Muscle Force, Yuqian Tian

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Muscle Oxygen Levels In Patients With Claudication: Measurements During Rest, Walking, And Temporary Occlusion Of Blood Flow, Yuqian Tian

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Bite By Bite: How Ungulate Browsing Shapes North America's Forest Future, Darius Hardalau, Vladut Stefanescu, Mindaugas Bakševičius, Michael Manton, Charles Ruffner, Gediminas Brazaitis, Georgeta Ionescu, Ovidiu Ionescu

Aspen Bibliography

Ungulate browsing represents a contemporary issue for forest development, influencing forest regeneration, composition, and management practices across the world, especially in North America. This review synthesizes findings from 101 studies conducted between 1980 and 2025 to examine patterns of herbivory damage through browsing by moose, elk, white-tailed deer, black-tailed deer, and bison. Despite regional variation, high ungulate density consistently emerges as the primary factor driving browsing intensity and ecological and economic impact, leading to decreased social acceptance of coexistence with ungulates. This review highlights the selective suppression of palatable species such as balsam fir, red oak, and white cedar, leading …

Paternal Characteristics Associated With Low Birth Weight In India, Sadashiva Hegde, Jang Bahadur Prasad, Rajeshwari Annappa Biradar, Alex Motes Carvalho

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

There are both interim and long-standing effects of low birth weight, which is a significant global public health issue. Using data from the National Family Health Survey-5, which was conducted in 2019–21.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE:

This study aimed to determine the relationship between the father's attributes and low birth weight in India. Materials and Method: Both bivariate and multivariate approaches were used to analyze a total of 18,950 samples of families with kids.

RESULT:

The overall percentage of low birth weight in India was 16.6%. The highest prevalence of low birth weight was among younger fathers and mothers (17.6% …

Comparative Evaluation Of Postoperative Pain After Single Sitting Pulpectomy Using Hand And Rotary Instrumentation In Primary Molars Of Children – A Randomized Control Study, Nivedita Saxena, Shivayogi M. Hugar, Pooja K. Dialani, Neha Kohli, Shweta Kajjari, Niraj S. Gokhale

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIM:

The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare postoperative pain after single sitting pulpectomy using hand and rotary instrumentation in the primary molars of children.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Sixty children of age 4–8 years were selected using standard sample size formula for the single sitting pulpectomy after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria and all participants were equally divided into two groups. Single sitting pulpectomy procedure was carried out in both groups. In the control group, K files and in the experimental group Pro AF baby gold pediatric rotary files were used, followed by obturation with zinc oxide-eugenol …

Low Birthweight And Its Associated Factors In India A Comparative Study Of National Family Health Survey From The 4, Sadashiva Hegde, Jang Bahadur Prasad, Rajeshwari Annappa Biradar, Alex Motes Carvalho

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

A serious global public health issue is low birth weight.

OBJECTIVE:

This study used information from NFHS rounds 4 and 5 to gauge the shift in predominance of lower birth weight difference between the 2 rounds.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Surveys on National Family Health from 2015–2016 (NFHS 4) and 2019–2021 (NFHS 5) were utilized to compile the data. This sample contained 2,09,266 under-5 children from NFHS-5 and 1,93,345 under-5 children from NFHS-4. Both bivariate and multivariate approaches were used for analysis.

RESULT:

In India, the prevalence of LBW was marginally reduced from 17.6% to 17.4% although it was not …

Mustadi Yapana Basti (Medicated Enema) In The Management Of Oligozoospermia: A Case Series, Ankur Kumar Tanwar, Sujata Rajan, Manoj Kumar Shamkuwar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Infertility is a global issue of concern in the modern era, affecting 8%–12% of couples globally. Although the etiology of infertility is varied and difficult to determine, a good proportion of cases can be attributed to male. The most common cause of male infertility is oligozoospermia. Oligozoospermia is a decrease in sperm concentration below 15 million sperm/ml in semen ejaculate.

Shukra Kshaya

is a similar clinical condition mentioned in

Ayurveda

in which the

Shukra Dhatu

is diminished both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Ayurveda

has specified many therapeutic interventions and practices, including the

Panchakarma

procedure,

Basti Karma

, for the strengthening of …