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Community Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices For Protection Against The Malaria A Cross-Sectional Study In A Rural Area Of Aspirational District In Haryana, India, Abhishek Singh, Rajni Kumari Rai, Sanjeet Panesar, Vikas Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Malaria poses a great socioeconomic burden on humanity as it affects the majority of countries in the tropical and subtropical regions. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 445,000 in 2016, a similar to the previous year (446,000). This study was conducted with the aim to assess community knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) for protection against the malaria.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was community-based with a cross-sectional study conducted for 4 months in the 6 villages under the subcenter Sangail, with household as a sampling unit, and study participants were selected by randomized multistage sampling technique. A pretested, …

Model Rural Health Research Unit’S Ns1-Based Serosurveillance Recommends For Vector Control In Rural Villages Of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India, Chetram Meena, Supriya Chouhan, Suresh Yadav, Mahendra Thakor, Suman Sundar Mohanty

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Infectious diseases are important public health issues in India. Rajasthan state reported 20,749 numbers of dengue fever (DF) cases in 2021, which was 10.73% of the country’s total dengue cases.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aim of the study was to diagnose fever cases in the nearby villages of Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU) through the use of its diagnostic facility and to mitigate the diseases using appropriate control methods.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is a community health center (CHC)-based serosurveillance study. The study subjects were the patients who reported at the Outpatient Department of the CHCs Bhanpur Kalan …

Utilization Of Online Health Information By Smartphone Users Of An Urban Area Of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu – A Cross-Sectional Study, Kalaivani Annadurai, Ragavi Vetrivel

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Internet has become a popular first-hand source of information for preventive, promotive, and curatives services. Online health information seekers face a big challenge with unregulated flow of information from Internet.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE:

To assess the utilization of online health information of smartphone users and to study the various determinants of utilization of online health information of smartphone users of an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 216 adult smartphone users residing in an urban area of Thiruporur, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Through a systematic random sampling method, …

Assessment Of Nutritional And Mental Health Status Of Institutionalized Geriatric People, K. Remitha Joyce, Sheila John, Sarah Jane Monica

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Health and nutritional assessment of the institutionalized geriatric population is essential in providing better health care.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the institutionalized geriatric population’s nutritional and mental health status.

METHODOLOGY:

One hundred elderly people aged 60 years and above residing at Little Drops – Old Age Home, Mangadu, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, were selected for the study. General information was obtained using a structured interview schedule. Nutrient intake was assessed using the three day dietary recall method. Standard methods were used to measure anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical parameters. Mental health was assessed using the Depression, anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42) …

Maternal And Neonatal Determinants Of Perinatal Mortality In Selected Tertiary Care Hospital Of North Karnataka, Uma Laxman Kole, Sudha Annasaheb Raddi, Anita Dadi Dalal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Goal 3 of sustainable development aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people of all ages. One of the components for achieving this objective is the improvement of maternal and child health, with the perinatal mortality (PM) rate serving as an indicator. This study aimed to know the probable cause of perinatal death at a medical center of tertiary care to reduce the incidence of perinatal death and enhance the quality of care.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to study the incidence and associated risk factors of PM in a selected tertiary care hospital. …

Clinicoepidemiological Profile Of Severe Acute Malnutrition Children Admitted To The Nutritional Rehabilitation Center Of A Tertiary Care Center In Davangere A Retrospective Study, Shalini Hurlihal, G. S. Vidya, R. Varalakshmi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major public health problem which the world is facing right now. Nineteen million children in the world are suffering from SAM. The current study was undertaken to study the clinicoepidemiological profile and the treatment outcome of SAM children admitted to the nutritional rehabilitation center (NRC).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A retrospective record-based study was carried out in children with SAM and those who were admitted to NRC during the period of 1 year (March 2018–2019) were included in the study. One hundred and eighteen children were included in the study.

RESULTS:

Seventy-one (60.16%) belonged …

Awareness Of Stroke In A Teaching Hospital In North Karnataka A Cross-Sectional Study, Saraswathi N. Tenagi, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Karkal Ravishankar Naik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

The 2018 consensus statement of the Indian Stroke Association ranks stroke as the second leading cause of death in India, thus making it a public health challenge. The associated stigma and inadequate knowledge stand as a hurdle in early detection of the disease, which delays treatment leading to disabilities.

AIMS:

To assess the awareness of risk factors, warning symptoms, and treatment of stroke and its consequences.

METHODOLOGY:

This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted between July 2019 and January 2020. Relatives of patients who came to the outpatient and inpatient departments of psychiatry in a tertiary care teaching hospital …

Determinants Of Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescent Students In North Karnataka, Mahaling Mallikarjun Hulagbali, Sangeeta N. Kharde

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Globally, childhood and adolescent obesity prevalence has reached alarming levels with grave public health consequences. It is believed that a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of calorie-dense and low-nutritional-value foods are two of the most significant etiological factors contributing to the rising prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity in developing countries.

OBJECTIVE:

The main objective was to study the contributing factors (determinants) of obesity among adolescent students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to October 2019 among 1050 schoolchildren from different schools in Belagavi. The results used for comparison were based on descriptive statistics, …

A Comparison Of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy Of Opioid-Free Anesthesia Using Intravenous Paracetamol (15 Mg/Kg), Lignocaine (2 Mg/Kg), And Magnesium Sulfate (20 Mg/Kg) Versus Standard Opioid Anesthesia Using Intravenous Tramadol (2 Mg/Kg) For Preemptive Analgesia In Abdominal Surgeries Under General Anesthesia, Neena Jain, Neha Surendran, Meera Kumari, Pradeep Kumar, Veena Patodi, Kavita Jain

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience and is considered the fifth vital sign. Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is a technique where no intraoperative systemic, neuraxial, or intracavitary opioids are administered during the anesthesia. The prescription misuse/overuse has generated an opioid crisis which has led to the need for OFA. In this study, we will investigate the 24-h postsurgical analgesia and analgesic consumption with the use of OFA versus opioid anesthesia (tramadol) in patients undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.

METHODOLOGY:

Sixty patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Grade I-II scheduled for various abdominal surgeries were randomly assigned …

Re-Emergence Of Rabies Assessment Of Knowledge And Self-Reported Practices Regarding Rabies Among Youth In Central Kerala, Anit Maria Thomas, V. Lakshmi, Akash Arun, Shaliet Rose Sebastian

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In India, about 15 million people are bitten by animals, mostly dogs, every year and need post-exposure prophylaxis. During and after the Covid era, there has been an increase in the number of cases of rabies and deaths due to rabies. It is estimated that number of animal bites may be many times more than those reported. The recent rabies death among people who have taken anti-rabies vaccines on schedule have triggered concerns.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the existing knowledge and self-reported practices among youth regarding rabies in central Kerala.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The present cross sectional study was conducted …

Meta-Analysis Of Interrelation Between Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen-4 (+49a>G) Polymorphism And Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion, Animesh Chowdhury, Ratan Kumar Das, Manoj Lama

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The most frequent consequence of pregnancy is a miscarriage, which occurs when a pregnancy terminates before the fetus achieves viability. Fifteen percent of clinically confirmed pregnancies result in miscarriage, and overall reproductive losses are closer to 50%. The prevalence of RSA ranges from 1% to 5% of all couples attempting to conceive. Approximately, half of all recurrent miscarriages (RMs) are unexplained. The objective of this study was to explore the plausible association of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) +49A>G polymorphism and recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) susceptibility. We conducted a comprehensive search in various databases for research articles published in relation …

Prevalence And Predictors Of Stress During Covid Pandemic Among Health-Care Workers In India A Systematic Review, Janmejaya Samal, Bornali Datta, Subbanna Jonnalagada

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of its kinds of public health emergencies that the world is grappling with. The health-care workers (HCWs) were at the forefront of the battle against this scourge. As a result of continuous service delivery, they experienced stress and burnout which varied from the type of HCWs, gender, type of service, and the length of service rendered by them. Given the context, this systematic review assessed the prevalence and predictors of stress among different types of HCWs in India. The systematic review was conducted using PubMed search engine and 13 articles were selected for the purpose …

Innovation In Health Care – A Roadmap For This Paradigm Shift, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The increasing burden of disease, rising health-care costs, rise in the patients’ and public’s expectations, and aging population all emphasize the constraints in providing quality health care with limited resources. The ability to innovate will be the determining factor in the future of health-care organizations. The editorial gives an overview of the dimensions that come into play to develop an organizational culture or an innovation ecosystem in health science organizations.

Impact Of Low-Calorie Diet Plans And Structured Strength Training Regimens On Body Recomposition A Four-Month Case Report, Anu Sasidharan, Suja Gopalakrishnan, Sreelakshmi Mohandas

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

A normal body weight can be maintained by balancing skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and body fat mass (BFM). InBody™ 270 is an easy-to-use bioelectrical impedance device when it comes to monitoring body parameters such as SMM and BFM. Such body parameters when kept in balance can reduce lifestyle diseases. This case report is an attempt to elucidate the impact of different diet plans and exercise regimens on changing (recomposition) the body composition parameters (SMM, BFM, etc.). One of the authors performed the experiments and recorded the observations. The blueprint for the diet included strategies such as low-calorie plans and intermittent …

Bilateral Perisylvian Syndrome Management And Drug-Related Problems, Nirupama Kulkarni, Sarwamangala S. Nanjayyanamath, D. S. Usha, Sanatkumar B. Nyamagoud

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Perisylvian syndrome is a noncurable condition characterized by polymicrogyria in the perisylvian or perirolandic region. Perisylvian means the region or area of the brain that is responsible for language. The bilateral perisylvian syndrome is a congenital neurological condition marked by abnormal neuron distribution in the cortex. We report the case of a 21-year-old female patient with the complaints of recurrent generalized clonic–tonic seizures with intellectual development disorder, loss of consciousness (5–10 min), blurring of vision, poor academic performance, slurring of speech, and history of clubfoot. An intelligence quotient assessment was conducted, and the result showed borderline intelligence. She was diagnosed …

Age At Marriage And First Birth Interval A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Anushri Pradip Patil, Naresh K. Tyagi, Jang Bahadur Prasad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Age at marriage is one of the proximate determinants of fertility. Women with early age at marriage experiences early motherhood, associated with high fertility, low education, and rural residence accompanied with poverty. In the present study, an attempt has been made to evaluate age at marriage and factors affecting it and its effect on first birth interval (FBI) using systematic review and meta-analysis.

METHODOLOGY:

Inclusion criteria were availability of full- and free-text articles, published in English language, and current married age of mother being 13 years and above. PubMed and Google search was used for systematic review for the …

Evaluating The Validity Of The National List Of Essential Medicines 2015 For “Anesthetic Agents” In 2022 An Observational Cost Analysis, H. Shafeeq Ahmed

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND AIMS:

The concept of essential medicines (EMs) was introduced in 1977 by the World Health Organization. The most recent National List of EMs (NLEM) is the NLEM 2015, comprising 376 drugs. The following study was undertaken due to the lack of similar studies conducted on anesthetic agents and aims at evaluating “Section 1 – anesthetic agents” of NLEM 2015 and the relevance of EMs in India.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study takes into account the drugs under Section 1 anesthetic agents. Data were collected from MedGuideIndia, a database of medicines marketed in India. Both cost ratio and percentage …

Does A Ban On Liquor Sales Benefit Alcohol Dependence Patients? A Study On Usage And Procurement Of Alcohol During The Covid-19 Lockdown, Naren Albert Rajendran, Kailash Sureshkumar, Shabeeba Z. Kailash, Sivabackiya Chitravelu, Niha R. Rumaisa

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Restricting the availability of alcohol in “dry states” and during the COVID-19 lockdown reveal illegal trading and consumption of illicit liquor leading to deaths and use of alternate harmful substances. The current study aims to fill the gaps in the literature to study alcohol usage and its procurement during its complete ban of sale.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study of purposively sampled alcohol-dependent patients (

n

= 62) was conducted in an OPD setting, comparing two time periods: before and during total lockdown 2020. After reinforcing confidentiality and privacy, data were collected and analyzed.

RESULTS:

Alcohol usage during …

Epidemiological Profile Among Young Patients (≤45 Years) Suffering From Acute Myocardial Infarction In A Tertiary Care Center In Goa, Shubham Kumar, Bhargav Pandurang Sawant Dessai

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) is increasing among the young population in India. Change in lifestyle is the main reason for such an increase in prevalence. Although MI in young is less severe than in old patients, it causes a significant morbidity to the individual. Young MI has the potential of being a major public health problem in our country and its complications can cause major morbidity and mortality. Hence, it is necessary to understand the prevalence of risk factors in order to improve our strategies for the prevention and management of young MI.

AIM:

To study profile …

Evaluation Of Functional Disability In Cervical Radiculopathy Patients, Shreya Singh, Prachi Khandekar Sathe, Abhinav Sathe, D. Vijay Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIM:

The main aim of this study was to evaluate functional disability in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Our second aim was to compare neck disability between males and females.

METHODS:

The study included 35 participants of both sexes, in which 21 were female and 14 male. We have used three scales for the evaluation of neck disability: (1) Cervical radiculopathy Impact Scale (CRIS), (2) Neck Pain and Disability (NPAD) Scale, and (3) Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability (CNFD) Scale.

RESULTS:

The mean scores of CRIS were 14.35 ± 15.59 in males and 33.22 ± 17.58 in females. The NPAD Scale scores …

Prevalence Of Near-Miss Events And Its Impact Among Medical Students Using Bikes And Cars In Chennai A Cross-Sectional Study, Janakiram Marimuthu, S. Pravinraj

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

The WHO's Global Status Report on road safety 2015 indicates that worldwide the total number of road traffic deaths has plateaued at 1.25 million per year, with the highest road traffic fatality rates in low-income countries. Urgent action is needed to achieve the determined target for road safety, reflected in the newly adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (goals 3 and 11), and halving the global number of deaths and injuries from road traffic crashes by 2020.

AIM:

This present study aims to estimate the prevalence of near-miss events among medical students using bikes and cars in Chennai.

MATERIALS …

Hiv/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Stigma, Perceived Social Support, And Medical Adherence Among Hiv/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Children A Mediation Analysis, Varsha Singh, Anupriya, Swaran Lata

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The present study brings forward the relationship among HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) stigma, perceived social support (PSS), and medical adherence found among HIV/AIDS children.

METHODOLOGY:

A sample of 90 HIV/AIDS-affected children aged 10–18 years from motilal nehru hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, was selected for the study. Participants were assessed HIV/AIDS stigma, pss, and medical adherence. The tools of descriptive statistics, correlational and regression analysis, and mediation analysis were performed to accomplish the desired objective of the study.

RESULTS:

Correlational analysis makes it evident that HIV/AIDS stigma is prominently negatively correlated to PSS (r (88) = −0.670, P …

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Of Rational Use Of Medicines Among The Postgraduate Residents Of A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In North Karnataka A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Nishtha Malhotra, M. S. Shivaswamy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The overuse, underuse, or misuse of medicines by the postgraduate residents results in wastage of scarce resources and widespread health hazards. “Rational use of medicines” (RUMs) would bring health care within the reach of the poor by reducing costs. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of RUMs among the postgraduate residents of a tertiary care teaching hospital.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of 6 months (November 2019–April 2020). With the help of universal sampling, a self-developed, prevalidated, semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to 200 residents, to obtain information …

Evaluation And Comparison Of Antibacterial Effects Of A Licorice Gel And Chlorhexidine Gel On, Alpana Andrews, Neelamma Shetti

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Periodontitis is known to cause inflammation and progressive breakdown of tooth-supporting structures. The treatment for periodontitis includes scaling and root planing that effectively removes the disease causing plaque and antimicrobial agents such as chlorhexidine (CHX) used as an adjunct to maintain the healthy state of tissues. However, these antimicrobial agents have unpleasant side effects that have led researchers toward discovering, isolating, and developing natural herbal plant extracts as effective antimicrobial agents. Hence, the purpose of the study was to assess and compare the antimicrobial activity of the one such herbal plant extract

Glycyrrhiza glabra

(licorice) gel and CHX gel …

Repeatability Of Arterial Pulse-Based Diagnosis ( An Observation Study, Usharani S. Sanu, B. S. Prasad, Rudramma R. Hiremath, Sunil S. Vernekar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Naadi pariksha

is a historical diagnostic skill of physicians to examine the state of

dosha (dosha avasta)

in patients. Although this is a commonly used examination, there is still a need for standardization in the collection of data and reliability of the diagnostic technique. Considerable researchers have been conducted on the pulse classification based on its characters but this study was conducted to analyze the repeatability of arterial pulse-based diagnosis

(Naadi pariksha)

by test–retest method in a single group.

AIM:

The study aims to test and retest the repeatability of the arterial pulse-based diagnosis. The naadi parameters such as …

Value Of Interdisciplinary Approach In The Management Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Periodontitis, And Tooth Loss Narrative Review, Sunila Bukanakere Sangappa, Harsha Mysore Babu, Sona Elizabeth Chacko, Ashwini Jithendra, M. Srinath Kenkere

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The effects of diabetes mellitus (DM) Type 2 and periodontitis have been studied for several years. In this review, the bidirectional effects on both these chronic inflammatory diseases have been evaluated. Both the diseases are known to exacerbate the pathophysiology of each other and reduce the quality of life of individuals suffering from these conditions with added risk factors. Increased blood sugar levels act adversely on dental plaque and the immune system causing inflammation leading to periodontitis and bone loss which in turn affects insulin sensitivity. Identifying and treating one of these conditions will help in reducing the severity of …

A Brief Overview Of Various Vaccines Against Ncovid19, Including Safety, Efficacy, Reported Cases, Clinical Trials, And Progress, Sumel Ashique, Shubneesh Kumar, Himanshu Kumar, Jayita Roy, Soumen Pal, Swagata Pal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Even if many countries are against it since vaccinations are not readily available, industrialized countries continue to make some vaccines designated under the World Health Organization's emergency use listing mandatory for entry into their countries. The first half of 2021 has seen the introduction of SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations in several countries, after the exceptional speed of vaccine development and testing in 2020. Using keywords in online databases such as Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Embase, this systematic search was carried out. The findings were collected into a report. We were unable to do an adequate human study because we …

Human Monkeypox Pandemic In 2022, Rathinasamy Muthusami, Kandhasamy Saritha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Social Media In Research Boon Or Bane, Punnya V. Angadi, Harpreet Kour

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Need For Microlevel Reforms To Promote Research Studies By Medical College Faculties And Students, Gajanan D. Velhal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.