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Yoke Between Covid-19 Infection And Cardiovascular Diseases: Evidence Briefing From Indian Studies, Melita Sheilini

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Abstract:

Globally, Cardio[ES[M1] [m2] vascular diseases (CVDs) are of major concern. The current pandemic situation of COVID 19 infection has further hiked the burden of cardiovascular problems.

Since India has a large number of cases with cardiovascular problems the interlink between the COVID 19 infection and CVD has greatly challenged the field of medicine.[ES[M3] [m4] Also, the surge in COVID-19 cases in India hampered the regular follow-up of individuals with cardiovascular problems resulting in people seeking health care services only when the health condition gets deteriorated and in need of emergency medical aid. The main reason for this …

Assessment Of Maternal Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight At A Tertiary Care Hospital Of South India - An Exploratory Study., Shilpa Varghese, Priya Reshma Aranha

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background : Low birth weight is a major public health problem in many of the developing countries. Though the causes are multiple, maternal factors of low birth weight are significant. A large number of infant deaths can be prevented if these factors are identified early and prompt management of low birth weight babies could save life.

Aim :To identify the maternal factors associated with low birth weight in new born among postnatal mothers

Methods : An exploratory research design was adopted to assess the maternal factors associated with low birth weight in new born. Non probability convenience sampling technique was …

Economic Burden Of Hospitalization On Parents Of Children Inpatient For Surgery: A Systematic Review Protocol, Edlin Glane Mathias Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Hospitalization and surgery is a stressful period for the parents and the family. Families those children are undergoing surgery are faced with financial burden of direct and indirect costs.

Objective: To systematically analyse the available evidence on the economic burden of hospitalization among parents of children inpatient for surgery.

Methods and analysis: This systematic review protocol is developed based on “The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols” (PRISMA-P) guidelines. A comprehensive electronic bibliographic search will be conducted in MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature), ProQuest, …

Anxiety And Depression Among Students Using Tobacco In A Selected College Of Sonitpur District, Assam: A Crosssectional Study, Monalisa Saikia, Nurnahar Ahmed, Arunjyoti Baruah

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Tobacco use is one of the major public health concerns around the world, accounting for many deaths and disabilities. The use of tobacco is linked to many physical and mental ailments. A large population of adolescents are enrolled in colleges and universities in India, making them a vulnerable population for the use and abuse of tobacco. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the level of anxiety and symptoms of depression among college-going students who consume tobacco. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional approach was selected for the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select college students …

An Extreme Preterm Infant With Multiple Complications: A Case Study, Yashoda Sathish

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Extreme preterm birth is the most critical risk factor, which leads to adverse effects on medical and developmental outcomes. We report a case of an extremely preterm infant admitted to NICU and had a prolonged period of non-invasive ventilation. The neonate had hepatosplenomegaly and antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral treatment. She was recovered and shown significant improvement in her health status and growth and development were assessed until five years of corrected age.

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Related To Covid-19 Among People- A Descriptive Survey, Pramilaa R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Corona virus can be deemed as one of the rapidly spreading viral infections. More than 200 countries in less than four months were infected. Findings of a study proved that insight of people in the community is remarkable to render care during pandemics. Characteristics that influence the people to adhere with sound healthy practices and desirable behaviors can be acquired by examining the level of awareness related to COVID-19 among people. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess knowledge, attitude and practice related to COVID-19 among people; correlate the knowledge, attitude and practice scores related to COVID-19 …

Social Media Addiction And Self-Esteem Among Students Of Degree Colleges Of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka, India, Sriparna Sarkar, Linu George, Latha T

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Abstract

As a quintessential part of our routine life, social media users are projecting the success or their achievements to potentially large virtual onlookers to obtain visible recognitions through positive comments from other social media users.

Objective: The objective was to determine the relationship between social media addiction and self-esteem among college students.

Methods: A correlative survey was conducted among 658-degree college students from selected colleges. Prior to the study, administrative permissions were obtained from the colleges which were selected by using simple random sampling technique. The Social Media Addiction scale, Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale, and Background proforma were used for …

Professional Values Among Bsc Nursing Students And Their Perception Of The Status Of Nursing As A Profession, Joselin Mariet

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

ABSTRACT

Professional values are the values reflected in our relationship with clients, colleagues and the significant others. The ‘Code of Ethics’ for nurses provide directions for relationship of nurses to clients, community and the profession and it delineates the fundamental values of professional nursing. Objectives: To describe and correlate the professional values of B Sc Nursing students and their perception on status of nursing as a profession; to compare the professional values and perceptions of I, II, III and IV year students; to find out the relationship of professional value and perception scores of students with their socio-economic status. …

Prevalence And Quality Of Life Among People With Iodine Deficiency Disorders In Selected Villages Of Udupi District, Karnataka, Manjula Upendra Ms, Malathi G. Nayak, Reshma R. Kotian Ms, Shashidhara Yn

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: In India, the entire population is prone to iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) due to iodine deficiency in the soil of the subcontinent and consequently, the food derived from it. People with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism report a decreased quality of life (QOL). The study aimed to determine the prevalence and QOL of people who were diagnosed with IDD. Methods: A total of 2,360 people residing among 252 houses were surveyed using the nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Results: Out of 2,360 people surveyed, 16 cases were identified that were diagnosed with IDD. Thus, the prevalence of diagnosed IDD in the …

Incidence Of Tuberculosis In The Association Of South-East Asia Nation (Asean) Countries And Its Relation With Health Expenditure: A Secondary Data Analysis., Vaanita Shanmuham, Jeevan K. Shetty, Venkatesh Ramaswamy Naik

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Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. ASEAN is responsible for the high incidence of tuberculosis recorded worldwide. Therefore, this study analyses the trend of tuberculosis and its association with per capita health expenditure in ASEAN.

Methods: The incidence of tuberculosis and the per capita health expenditure are collected from Global Health Observatory resources and World Bank Organization. The data were interpreted using SPSS Software Version 23 and the results were presented in graphs and tables.

Results: Six ASEAN countries showed a declining trend, three countries had a fluctuating trend, and one country had an …

A Review On Drug Regulation Policy In The Netherlands And India: The History Of Current Policy Development, And Policy Analysis, Tapashi Adhikary, Pratik Kumar Bal, Kumar Sumit

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Background

Drug use and illicit trafficking of drugs have been a common problem in both the Netherlands and India since historical times. The Dutch Drug Policy (DDP) model is a combination of both leniency and strict laws whereas the Indian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) went from being a stringent policy in the past to a more flexible lenient policy in recent years. The objective of the current review was to explore the history of the development of the Netherlands and India's drug regulating policies, followed by the analysis of the policies using the Walt & Gilson …

Demography, Comorbidities, Biomarkers, And Severity Of Infection In Admitted Covid-19 Patients: Experience From A Tertiary Care Hospital In South India, Indira Kedlaya, Yashas V. Kedlaya, Saad H. Usmani

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Introduction: This retrospective study analyses the demographics, clinical features, and comorbidities of patients admitted with COVID-19. The study also evaluates the association of two biomarkers namely D-dimer and CRP (C-reactive protein) with the severity of the infection. Methods: Data of COVID-19 patients admitted from 1 June 2020 to 31 August 2020 was collected based on age, sex, date of admission and discharge, the severity of infection, final disposition, treatment, biomarkers (C-reactive protein and D-dimer), other associated presentations, and comorbidities through a chart review. The severity of infection was categorized into asymptomatic, mild, moderate, or severe, based on WHO criteria. Results: …

Pharmacotherapy For Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis - Current Status And Future Prospects, Ganesh Bhat

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is emerging as a leading cause of cirrhosis worldwide. Weight reduction through lifestyle modification is accepted first line treatment for these patients. Histological improvement in highrisk patient is the primary target of pharmacotherapy in NASH patients. Even though currently many drugs are available for these high-risk patients, none of them has been approved USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) until now. Among these, vitamin E and pioglitazone has been approved by AASLD (American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases) in selected group of patients. There are more than a dozen drug targeting different pathways in NASH …

Post-Coarctectomy Syndrome And The Use Of Gabapentin For Gi Ileus: A Case Report, Vinay Krupadev

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Post-coarctectomy syndrome is a complication of aortic arch repair that occurs due to a sudden increase in reperfusion of the body’s vasculature following surgery. One complication related to postcoarctectomy syndrome is ileus which can prolong a patient’s ICU stay and delay discharge home. While traditionally supportive care has been used to resolve this condition, this case highlights the use of gabapentin as a relatively novel treatment for post-coarctectomy syndrome gastrointestinal ileus.

Post-Operative Vision Loss Following Cataract Surgery: Lessons Learned From An Eight-Year Analysis, Thanigasalam Thevi

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Cataract is an ageing process and surgery is the only mode of restoring vision. Patients who undergo surgery have only one aim in mind, which is improvement in their visual acuity (VA). However, some patients do not achieve this aim for improved vision after having undergone the surgery. Reasons for worsening vision after cataract surgery should be identified to counsel the patients on the possibility of poorer outcomes so that patients are prepared for such eventualities should they happen. Objective: While cataract surgery restores vision in most, a subset of patients experience worsening vision post-operatively. We investigated various reasons …

A Cross-Sectional Study On Perinatal Mortality In Jasin District, Malaysia, Yadneshwar Khobragade

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Since 2003 perinatal mortality rate of Malaysia is in range of 7.5 -8.5/1000. But higher deaths rates were observed in Jasin District from 2014-2017, hence this study was conducted to find out the prevalence and causes of perinatal mortality and suggest the steps to prevent it. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted in Jasin district health office. Registered cases for delivery and birth records covering the period of 2014-2017 were checked. Total births (including stillbirths) were 8092. The files of stillbirths and early neonatal deaths were segregated, and data entered in excel sheet. Statistical Analysis: Processing and analysis …

A Rare Presentation Of Miller Fisher Syndrome, A Rare Variant Of Guillain Barre Syndrome, Saumya Mittal

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Guillain Barre syndrome presents as acute onset of gradually progressive ascending flaccid paralysis with hyporeflexia or areflexia. The variants are acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute motor axonal neuropathy, acute motor sensory axonal neuropathy, and Miller Fisher syndrome. Miller Fisher syndrome includes symptoms that form a classical triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and hyporeflexia or areflexia. This case presents a case of Miller Fisher syndrome with atypical features wherein the patient had normal reflexes and his reflexes remained normal in follow-up.

Percutaneous Tracheostomy; As It Stands Today, Devaraja K

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Conventionally, tracheostomy includes surgical creation of tracheo-cutaneous communication. It is done either to bypass the upper airway obstruction or to facilitate optimal mechanical ventilation and early weaning off the ventilator support in neurologically unstable patients. For many years now, percutaneous tracheostomy has been proposed as an alternative to open surgical tracheostomy in ventilator-dependent patients. This review briefly narrates the principles and procedure of percutaneous tracheostomy. In addition, the article sheds light on a few critical problems that one could encounter during the process and discusses countermeasures to overcome those difficulties. Finally, the role of intra-procedure bronchoscopy or ultrasonography and of …

Malabar Pit Viper Envenomation Presenting With Symptomatic Hyperkalaemia In A Tertiary Care Centre In South Karnataka, Vrinda Lath

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A 25-year-old male was bitten by a pit viper over the foot and presented with a tender and oedematous bitten limb a day after the bite. He had received anti-snake venom (ASV) at a local centre and developed anaphylaxis. He was admitted for observation and developed sudden onset hyperkalaemia and hemodynamic instability which responded to anti-hyperkalemic measures. We highlight envenomation by a species not known to cause any life-threatening complications, and emphasize the need for intensive monitoring and discuss the importance of species identification, knowledge of regional herpetofauna and treatment modalities including the need for a species-specific antivenin.

A Rare Case Of Chorioretinitis Sclopetaria- A Pellet In A Haystack, Yogish Kamath

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Chorioretinitis sclopetaria is a rare event with a poor visual prognosis, with less than a hundred cases reported worldwide. We report a case of an 8-year-old boy who presented with swelling and decreased vision in the left eye after an alleged fall. On examination, the affected eye showed periorbital ecchymosis, ptosis, subconjunctival haemorrhage, hyphema, and an afferent pupillary defect. A CT scan showed a foreign object lodged in the left orbit which was removed surgically. This case report intends to describe the rare occurrence of chorioretinitis sclopetaria in a child, wherein the history of gun pellet injury, elicited in retrospect, …

Ct Guided Percutaneous Vertebral Body Biopsy: Our Experience In Spine Mining, Ullas Va, Shriram V, Tiwari S, Verma A, Pendharkar H, Saini J

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Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Caps) – A Case Report, Belisha Dmello, Latha T. Bhat, Barkur Ananthakrishna Shastry

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome is a rare disease with positive antiphospholipid antibodies that progresses to a life-threatening condition resulting in multiple organ dysfunction and thromboses. Here is a 19-year young woman who presented to the emergency room in a haemodynamically unstable condition requiring immediate mechanical ventilator support. She had involvement of the disease in the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and central nervous systems. She also developed gangrene of the left toes for which amputation was done. She was successfully treated with Dexamethasone Cyclophosphamide Pulse (DCP) therapy. The collaborative care by the health team members in the intensive care unit was successful in …

Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser Syndrome: A Case Of Mullerian Agenesis, Anu Baby, Simi Kurian, Rani Jose

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Developmental anomalies of the Mullerian duct are one of the fascinating congenital disorders encountered in which Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome (MRKH) is one of the wide variety of malformations. The most common presentation in MRKH syndrome is primary amenorrhea with normal development of secondary sexual characteristics and normal female karyotype (46, XX). The ovaries and fallopian tubes are usually functional, but the uterus and upper two-third vagina are either underdeveloped or absent. MRKH syndrome can either be an isolated utero-vaginal aplasia (Type I) or associated with extragenital anomalies (Type II). A case of Type I MRKH syndrome is reported …

Assessment And Oral Care: An Essential Nursing Activity For Patients Receiving Cancer Treatment, Radhika R. Pai, Ravikiran Ongole, Sourjya Banerjee

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Head and neck radiation therapy and chemoradiation are inherently associated with severe oral complications such as oral mucositis, infection, and functional issues of the oral cavity, significantly affecting the quality of oral cavity health in cancer patients. Oral care in cancer patients is a vital part of nursing care but can be seen as a most neglected job, along with other duties or a tedious task to undertake. Recognizing the effect of cancer treatment and delivery of oral care as per the specific guidelines to cancer patients is not well known, and it is not clear. Literature review reports that …

Effect Of Empowered Female Labour Companion On Anxiety, Birth Outcome, And Maternal Satisfaction Among Primiparturients, Jisha C, Sreeja G. Pillai

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Labour companionship is a core element of care for improving maternal and infant health outcomes and providing respectful maternity care for a positive childbirth experience.Objective: Evaluate the effect of empowered female labour companion on anxiety, birth outcome and maternal satisfaction among primiparturients. Methods: Quantitative approach with Quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group post-test only design was used to collect data from 34 (Experimental group-17, Control group-17) primiparturients selected by consecutive sampling technique from the labour room of Govt. Medical College Hospital, Kannur. Data was collected using an interview schedule, labour specific anxiety scale, maternal satisfaction scale and birth outcome observation record, and …

Indian Healthcare System: Reflections Of Swedish Nursing Students, Elisabeth Mangrio

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Internationalization within nursing programs is essential to provide nurses with cultural competence and for nursing students to gain an international perspective. It has also been shown to be effective to gain a cultural understanding. This paper aims to illuminate and explain the experiences that Swedish nursing students had while they engaged in clinical training during an exchange program in India and to provide a comparison between the health service in both countries. Nursing students from Sweden did a four-week clinical placement within the primary healthcare in India in 2020. During the clinical placement, which consisted of a variety of healthcare …

Menstrual Pattern, Practices, Problems And Its Impact On Activities During Menstruation Among Adolescent Girls At Chennai, India, Prema Janardan, R Sudha

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

A descriptive correlational study was undertaken to assess the menstrual pattern, practices, problems, and its impact on activities during menstruation among adolescent girls. Total of 123 adolescent girls were selected by using the non-probability convenience sampling technique. Demographic proforma and self report checklist was used to collect the data.The results revealed that the majority of the adolescent girls had a partially abnormal menstrual pattern and all used sanitary napkins as absorbent. The majority had reported some problems during menstruation with dysmenorrhea being the predominant one and had reported some impact on the activities during menstruation with special reference to absenteeism …

Effectiveness Of Mirror Therapy On Upper And Lower Limb Function Among Stroke Patients With Hemiparesis, Silpa C

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The upper and lower limb function impairment remains an undesirable consequence followed by a stroke that increases activity limitation. Objective: To find the effectiveness of mirror therapy on upper and lower limb function among stroke patients with hemiparesis admitted at Govt Medical College, Kannur. Methods: Quasi experimental, non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test research design was used among 24 stroke patients with hemiparesis who met inclusion criteria by using consecutive sampling technique and allotted to both experimental (n=12) and control group (n=12). Mirror therapy was administered to the experimental group daily for two weeks. A semi-structured interview schedule and Fugl-Meyer …

Effectiveness Of Video-Assisted Teaching On Awareness (Knowledge And Attitude) Towards Mental Illness Among Public, Vinisha Almeida, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi, Asha K. Nayak

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Introduction: Knowledge and attitude of mental illness affect behaviour tremendously. The attitude of people towards mental health problems are negative, condemned, ignorant, and apprehensive. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching (VAT) on knowledge and attitude of the public towards mental illness. Methods: A quantitative, pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used among 80 people using a judgmental sampling technique. For data collection, a knowledge questionnaire and an attitude scale were developed. An appropriate VAT was developed that was administered as an intervention. The intervention was done after four weeks and the effectiveness of the program was assessed by …

Systematic Review Protocol Examining The Effect Of Prefeeding Oromotor Stimulation On Preterm Neonate’S Feeding Outcomes, Suvarshi Sasmal, Asha P. Shetty

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Introduction: Feeding difficulty is a common problem among preterm babies as sucking-swallowing and breathing coordination matures by 32-34 weeks of postmenstrual age. There is a growing consensus among healthcare providers worldwide that oromotor stimulation influences feeding outcomes of preterm babies, but limited evidence influences its clinical applicability. Objectives: To critically appraise the available evidence on the effect of prefeeding oromotor stimulation (OMS) on preterm neonate’s feeding outcomes. Methods and analysis: This review will include only randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Electronic databases will be searched from January 2000 to December 2019. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines (PRISMA) …