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Knowledge And Practice Of Needlestick Injury Preventive Measures Among Nurses Of Sana'a City Hospitals In Yemen, Gawad M. A. Alwabr

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

A needlestick injury is an accidental skin-penetrating stab wound from a hollow-bore needle containing another person's blood or body fluid, leading to infection of diseases transmitted by blood such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus. The purpose of this study is to assess the level of knowledge and practice of needlesticks injury prevention measures and to estimate the incidence of exposure to needlestick injury among nurses working in the governmental hospitals in Sana'a city, Yemen.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study among a random sample of nurses (

n

= 259) were conducted. A …

Vitamin B12 Insufficiency In Excess Folic Acid Downregulates Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene And Increases Homocysteine, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, And Oxidative Stress In Hepatocytes, Tejas Shah, Kalpana Joshi, Sanjay Mishra

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVE:

Folate and Vitamin B12 (B12) are crucial for normal growth, development, and cellular functions. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of required and excess folic acid (FA) concentration and imbalance of FA and B12 caused due to folate fortification on hepatocytes health and function

in vitro

.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells were cultured in FA and B12 deficient media for 15 days and further were supplemented with required FA: (6 μM) and excess FA: (60 μM) individually and in combination with B12: (500 nM). We assessed HepG2 proliferation, viability, tumor necrosis …

Review Of Selected Herbal Phytoconstituents For Potential Melanoma Treatment, Bhaskar Kallappa Kurangi, Sunil Satyappa Jalalpure

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, with a high mortality rate. The current chemotherapies have a relatively low success rate due to the development of multidrug resistance and side effects. Hence, there is need of discovering new compounds that are safe and more effective against melanoma to improve the efficiency and to lower the treatment cost for cancer care. Melanoma chemoprevention with natural herbal phytoconstituents is an emerging strategy to prevent, cure, or treat melanoma. This review summarizes the latest research in melanoma chemoprevention and treatment using the herbal phytoconstituents. Relevant mechanisms involved in the pharmacological …

Female Factors Infertility Laparoscopic Evaluation At A Public Health Facility In Ilorin, Nigeria, Lukman Omotayo Omokanye, Sabi Ibrahim, Abdulwaheed Olajide Olatinwo, Kabir Abayomi Durowade, Sikiru Abayomi Biliaminu, Ganiyu Adekunle Salaudeen

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Infertility is a problem of global proportions, the majority being the residents of developing countries. The contribution of female factor is assuming a tremendous proportion. Laparoscopy remains an indispensable tool in the evaluation of the fertility potential of these female partners.

Aims:

This study was aimed at determining the various causes of female factor infertility among female partners of infertile couple in a tertiary health facility.

Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study of ninety seven (97) eligible infertile women who underwent diagnostic laparoscopy between 1st January 2012 and 31st December 2015 were enrolled for the study. The data were analyzed …

Assessment Of Knowledge Regarding Hazards Of Tobacco Use Among Police Personnel In Belagavi City A Cross-Sectional Study, Sudheer Shivalingappa Mang, Appasaheb S. Wantamutte, Ashwini Narasannavar, Mubashir Angolkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Tobacco is a serious threat to health and ranks second as a cause of death globally, and it also ranks fourth in its input to years of life lost. The worldwide tobacco related mortality rate reached up to 4 million per year in 1998 and is expected to become 10 million per year in 2030. This is more than the total deaths from tuberculosis, malaria, maternal, and major childhood conditions combined.

Objective:

The aim is to assess the level of knowledge regarding hazards of tobacco use among police personnel in Belagavi city.

Methodology:

This study design was a cross-sectional …

Analysis Of Risk Factors Of Late Preterm Birth A Case-Control Study, Soumya Patil, Kamal P. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Objective:

The aim of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with late preterm births (LPBs).

Methodology:

This case-control study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, teaching hospital attached to KLE University's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi during May 2015–April 2016. A total of 918 women were enrolled into the study, 459 in each group. Women who delivered between 34 and 36 weeks 6 days were considered cases and controls were women who delivered from 37 weeks onward immediately after a case occurred. Gestational age was confirmed with ultrasonography before 20 weeks. Data were collected …

The Effect Of Periodontal Status And Occlusal Support On Masticatory Performance A Cross-Sectional Study, Priyanka Subramanian Iyer, Vinayak Kumbhojkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

The destruction of periodontal tissue caused by periodontitis affects the sensory function of the periodontal ligament, reduces the mechanical support of teeth, and ultimately results in reduced masticatory performance in natural dentitions. Research on those who have lost a large number of teeth and the effect of periodontal status on masticatory ability remains unknown.

Objective:

The aim of the study was to assess the correlation between the effect of periodontal status and occlusal support on masticatory performance among various age groups.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 240 patients included in the study were divided into three groups according …

A Study Of Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Of Menstrual Health Among Adolescent School Girls In Urban Field Practice Area Of Medical College, Tumkur, Purva Shoor

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Menstruation is a phenomenon unique to females. In India, limited access to products of sanitary hygiene and lack of safe sanitary facilities could increase the likelihood of resorting to unhygienic practices to manage menstruation.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2013 to April 2014 by interviewing 452 adolescent school girls using a semi-structured, pretested questionnaire. There were 6 schools and 1 PUC college in the study area. Data were analyzed using Epi Info 3.5.3.

Objectives:

The objectives of this study were (1) to study the knowledge and attitude toward menstruation among adolescent school girls, (2) …

Knowledge Of Anganwadi Workers Regarding Different Components Provided By Integrated Child Development Scheme A Cross-Sectional Study, Prithutam Bhattarai, Padmaja R. Walvekar, Ashwini Narasannavar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Integrated child development service (ICDS) program was launched on October 02, 1975 and is the world's largest and unique program for early childhood care and development. It is working in urban and rural areas through Anganwadi centers. The beneficiaries that come under ICDS are 0–6 year's children, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls. There are six core services provided by ICDS through Anganwadis. It is very essential to assess the knowledge of Anganwadi workers (AWWs) about different components of ICDS.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge status of AWW regarding different ICDS components …

Scientific Writing In Health Professionals, Vivek Saoji

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Bibliometric Evaluation Of Published Indian Research On “Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices”, Sandeep Sachdeva, T. R. Sachdev, Ruchi Sachdeva

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Objective:

Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) based published Indian research on selected parameters.

Methodology:

A bibliometric analysis of Indian KAP research manuscript published in journals indexed in PubMed for the last 2 years and/or published in Indian Journal of Community Medicine (IJCM) and Indian Journal of Public Health (IJPH) for the last 15 years (year 2000–2014) was undertaken under certain criteria.

Results:

PubMed (

n

= 196) revealed maximum KAP research undertaken from the states of Karnataka (16.8%) followed by Delhi (9.6%), Maharashtra (9.1%), and more than two states (11.7%). There was poor reflection with no publication of …

A Study Of Clinical Profile In Different Serological Diagnostic Parameters Of Dengue Fever, Rohit Morlawar, V. A. Kothiwale

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background and Objectives:

Dengue fever a mosquito borne viral infection poses an serious situation due to lack of antiviral drugs or vaccine.

[1]

Worldwide, an estimated 2.5 billion people are at risk of infection.

[2]

It is estimated that more than 50 million infections occur each year, of which 500,000 hospitalizations are of dengue haemorrhagic fever with the case fatality rate exceeding 5% in some areas. The objective of this research was to study the clinical profile in different serological diagnostic parameters of dengue fever.

Methodology:

The present study was conducted in Department of Medicine, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital …

Comparison And Assessment Of The Oral Hygiene Status And User Satisfaction Of A Novel Toothbrush And A Regular Commercial Toothbrush A Questionnaire Study, Rishi Ashok Bhimani, Shaila Veerappa Kothiwale

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Periodontal disease is the most prevalent diseases of the oral cavity. Etiology of periodontal diseases has been related to the dental plaque biofilm. Therefore, regular removal of dental plaque and prevention of its formation is essential to maintain optimum oral health. Plaque control measures have been broadly classified into - mechanical and chemical plaque control. Mechanical plaque control is a simple and effective tool for oral prophylaxis. Particularly, the daily use of a manual toothbrush with a toothpaste prevents oral diseases. A variety of toothbrush designs and configurations have been manufactured and evaluated for their efficacy

Aims:

To design …

Correlation Of Computed Tomography And Nasal Endoscopic Findings In Chronic Rhinosinusitis A Hospital-Based Study, Dharmistha Rajesh Kaku, Anilkumar Suryadev Harugop

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Computed tomography (CT) scan is a diagnostic tool for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). This study was attempted to correlate preoperative CT scan and endoscopic findings in patients with CRS.

Aims:

This study aimed to correlate CT scan and nasal endoscopic findings in the assessment of patients with CRS.

Study Design:

This is a hospital-based study.

Subjects and Methods:

One-year observational study was conducted in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belgaum. Thirty patients meeting 2007 revised criteria for CRS underwent CT scan of paranasal sinus, diagnostic nasal endoscopy, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery. …

Utilization Of Janani Suraksha Yojana By Eligible Pregnant Women In Rural South India A Qualitative Study, Biswamitra Sahu, Anita Nath, R. Anil Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

In India, the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) scheme, translated as “safe motherhood scheme,” has been implemented to tackle this financial insecurity by giving cash incentives to women who give birth in public health facilities and accredited private health facilities. Although there is a reported increase in the number of institutional deliveries, there has not been much improvement in maternal or neonatal mortality rates.

Objective:

To explore the utilization of and barriers toward the use of JSY scheme by eligible rural pregnant women.

Design:

Qualitative research method in the form of in-depth interview was used for data collection and analysis. …

Risk Of Depression In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Its Determinants, Sujeer Khan, Bhagyashri B. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background and Objectives:

Depression is an important comorbid condition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is a risk of undertreatment for depression in patients with COPD as depressive symptoms, including suicidal tendencies, can erroneously be conceptualized as an understandable reaction to COPD and not as signs of an independent depressive disorder. The exact prevalence of depression in COPD patients among the Indian population is unknown.

Aim:

This study aims to know the prevalence of depression in COPD patients attending tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 120 COPD patients were enrolled in the study according to Global …

Publication Explosion And Ethics A Cause Of Concern, Subarna Roy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Comparative Prevalence Of, Olatunji Matthew Kolawole, Olugbenga A. Mokuolu, Yetunde A. Olukosi, Tolulope O. Oloyede

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

In Okelele, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, malaria remains an important public health concern with a little information about its prevalence.

Objective:

To determine the prevalence of malaria infection at Okelele Health Centre, Okelele, Ilorin.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional descriptive study in which patients were diagnosed clinically with severe or uncomplicated malaria at the study site was conducted. Rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) for malaria and microscopy using Giemsa staining by thick and thin blood smears were done for study patients.

Results:

In this study, 200 malaria patients attending Okelele Health Centre, Okelele, Ilorin, were tested for malaria infection, with females having …

Formulation And Evaluation Of Gastroretentive-Floating Multiparticulate System Of Lisinopril, Manasa Moganti, H. N. Shivakumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Aim and Objective:

The main objective of this research was to formulate and evaluate gastroretentive-floating multiparticulate system of lisinopril to prolong the gastric residence time.

Materials and Methods:

Gastroretentive system of lisinopril was developed by ionotropic-gelation technique using isabgol (

Plantago ovata

F.) husk mucilage (IHM) as a floating agent, sodium alginate as a mucoadhesive polymer, and sodium bicarbonate as a gas-generating agent.

Results:

The beads were evaluated for entrapment efficiency (EE),

in vitro

drug release, and

ex vivo

mucoadhesion. The beads of batch F-2 exhibited high-EE (96.04 ± 0.74%), complete drug release (95.27 ± 0.12%), and good mucoadhesion (50% …

Awareness Of Demand Generation Schemes Among Pregnant Women In Rural Area Of Belagavi, Nilesh Narayan Jadhav, M. S. Shivaswamy, M. D. Mallapur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Mothers and children are one of the most vulnerable or special risk groups, and the risk for this group is associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and also in postnatal period. A number of demand generation schemes have been launched by the Government of India for the welfare of the pregnant women, but still a significant reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity has not been achieved yet.

Objective:

To assess the awareness of various demand generation schemes among pregnant women.

Methodology:

A community-based cross-sectional study was done among 540 pregnant women in Primary Health Centre area of Handiganur, Belagavi.

Results:

Among …

Prevalence Of Substance Use Among Adolescents In Urban Slums Of Belagavi, Ravikiran Padmakar Kamate, Girija S. Ashtagi, M. D. Mallapur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

The recent years have witnessed a substance abuse epidemic with serious health, social, economic, and political repercussions. Initially, a problem of the developed countries, but now has assumed alarming dimensions even in developing countries. India too has been caught in this vicious circle of substance abuse.

Materials and Methods:

Six hundred adolescents of age group between 10 and 19 years in the area of UHC Ram Nagar and Rukmini Nagar were interviewed with the help of predesigned and pretested questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.

Results:

Out of 600 participants, 505 were males and 95 were females. …

Clinical Significance Of Microalbuminuria And Hypoxemia In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, J. Sujay, Gaude S. Gajanan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in patients with mild to moderate severity. Microalbuminuria (MAB) has a strong association with cardiovascular events and death, and it reflects generalized endothelial dysfunction. There is evidence of vascular dysfunction in patients with COPD.

Objectives:

(a) To study the prevalence of MAB in stable COPD patients. (b) To determine the relationship of MAB with clinical and physiological descriptors of COPD severity and cardiovascular risk factors.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study in 150 COPD patients over a period of 1 year. Lung function, 6-min …

Journey Of Dengue In Rajasthan In The Last 15 Years (2001-2015) With Special Reference To 2015, Monika Rathore, Amita Kashyap, Priyanka Kapoor

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Dengue is an underestimated and under-reported disease. We have analyzed the last 15 years data of dengue reported in Rajasthan with special reference to the year 2015 to assess the trends.

Materials and Methods:

This observational, descriptive study was conducted during January 2016-August 2016. Secondary data were collected from Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) Cell, Directorate, Medical and Health, Jaipur, the website of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, Census 2011. Reports of P form and L form and line listing of dengue cases of 2015 were collected.

Results:

Rajasthan had 1452 laboratory-confirmed cases in 2001 and 1850 in …

No Compromise To Ethical Research And Publications, Kusal K. Das

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Organophosphorus Poisoning A Rare Case Of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Muzafar Naik, Tariq Bhat, Mohammed Farooq Mir, Ummer Jalaali, Arif Bhat, Waiz Gowhar, Mubarik Naqash

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

A 32-year-old female was admitted with Organophosphorus (OP) poisoning and was managed with gastric lavage, intravenous pralidoxime, and atropine. On the 3

rd

day, she developed swelling and pain in the right upper extremity. Color Doppler confirmed upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT). In addition to the neurologic manifestations patients of OP poisoning patients should also be monitored carefully for the development of DVT as these agents can lead to persistent inflammatory response which increases the risk of DVT. Upper limb DVT is rare and generally secondary to cancer, strenuous exercise, and insertion of central venous catheters. We hereby report …

Dengue Fever Presenting As Epididymo-Orchitis, Mansoor C. Abdulla, Jemshad Alungal, K. N. Nagabhushan, Ram Narayan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Dengue is an arthropod-borne viral infection of humans with potential fatal complications. Dengue virus infection can clinically manifest as dengue fever, dengue shock syndrome, and dengue hemorrhagic fever. Usual symptoms during the early febrile stage include fever, malaise, headache, body pains and rash. Atypical manifestations of dengue can be diverse and multisystemic. We describe a case of dengue presenting with epididymo-orchitis which to our knowledge is the first such report.

Assessment Of Antidiabetic Potential Of, Thakur Rakesh Singh, Laxmi Narayan Gupta, Neeraj Kumar, Vikas Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Objectives:

To assess the antidiabetic potential of

Shilajatvadi Lauha

(SL) processed with

Daruharidra

(modified SL [MSL]) in streptozotocin (STZ)-nicotinamide (NA)-induced diabetic rats.

Materials and Methods:

Animals were divided into diabetic and nondiabetic groups. Type 2 diabetes in rats was induced with a single dose of STZ (65 mg/kg) NA (110 mg/kg) intraperitoneal diabetic rats were treated with formulation MSL (10, 30, and 100 mg/kg) and glibenclamide (10 mg/kg) once daily for 14 days orally. After 14 days treatment, fasting blood glucose and plasma insulin were assayed. Different biochemical parameters such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TGs), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density …

Study Of Hepatic Enzyme Activity As A Predictor Of Perinatal Asphyxia And Its Severity And Outcome, Chaitali Patra, Shatanik Sarkar, Malay K. Dasgupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

In spite of major advances in the knowledge of fetal and perinatal medicine, perinatal asphyxia is one of the significant causes of mortality and long-term morbidity. Outcome of asphyxiated babies depends on the severity of hypoxia which adversely affects the liver, kidney, brain, heart, and other organs leading to leakage of intracellular enzymes.

Aims and Objectives:

We undertook this study to estimate hepatic enzyme activity in perinatally asphyxiated babies in relation to nonasphyxiated babies and to know whether hepatic enzyme activity correlates with the severity and outcome of asphyxia.

Materials and Methods:

This cohort study was conducted in the …

Factors Associated With Family Burden In Schizophrenia, Sateesh Rangarao Koujalgi, Raghavendra B. Nayak

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Family burden affects the health of both patient and caregivers. Identifying determinants of family care burden in patients with schizophrenia has significant psychosocial implications.

Aim:

To investigate the sociodemographic factors associated with caregiver burden in patients with schizophrenia.

Materials and Methods:

A series of one hundred schizophrenia within the age group of 18–47 and above and having more than 2 year's history of illness and 100 caregivers of such a patient have been taken up for the study, within the age group of 18–63 and above. To identify the primary care givers of the above patients, Pollack and Perlick …

Iodine Nutrition Of School Children Residing In Area Of Local Noniodized Salt Production, Kenechukwu C. Onyekwelu, Ikechukwu E. Ezeagu, Sylverter O. Igbedioh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

In 1993, Nigeria enacted a law making it mandatory for all salt both for human and animal consumption to be fortified with iodine in a bid to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs). IDD is a silent threat to the growth and development of the child and also to national development. The aim of this study was to assess the status of iodine nutrition in schoolchildren in areas known for the production of local uniodized salt.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was performed in two Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Urinary iodine concentration (UIC) was measured in …