Pub Date : 2023-12-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0101
S. Kouara, J Branya, Z. Lebbar, M Mahmoud, G Yahyaoui
Enterobacteriaceae producing carbapenemases (EPCs) and extended-spectrum betalactamases (E-BLSEs) are an emerging threat. The aim of this study is to specify the epidemiological profile of E-BLSEs and EPCs, determine their prevalence in patients hospitalized in the adult intensive care unit of the CHU Hassan II hospital center, and describe their current antibiotic resistance profile for better patient management based on local data. Our study is retrospective, carried out at the microbiology laboratory of CHU HASSAN II in Fez over a one-year period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, and concerns all E-BLSE and EPC strains isolated from all urine, pus, blood cultures and respiratory samples taken from adult intensive care units at CHU Hassan II in Fez. Of the 1,792 bacteriological samples processed during this period, 352 were positive for Gram-negative bacilli (GNB), including 71 BMR, giving an overall prevalence of 20.17%. During our study, we retained 71 BMR, including carbapenemase-producing enterobacteria with 30.98% of cases (22 strains) and 49 strains of E-BLSE B (64.01%). The overall prevalence of EPCs among enterobacteria was 6.25%. The blaOX-48 gene predominated at (45.45%), followed by bla-NDM a (31.81%).and finally the two genes with a (22.72%). The overall prevalence of E-BLSE was 14%. Among these E-BLSE, Escherichia coli constituted the majority (59.18%) of isolates, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae with a rate of (32.65%). Then Enterobacter cloacae with a rate of (8.16%). All EPC enterobacteria isolated showed resistance to quinolones. However, the sensitivity of our strains to amikacin was 98%, while colistin showed a sensitivity rate of 100%. This study has shown that the prevalence of EBLSE and EPC in the adult intensive care setting is significant. We need to continue our efforts in early detection of these BMRs in hospitals to control their spread both in the hospital environment and in the community.
{"title":"Prevalence of enterobacteria producing carbapenemases and BLSE in the adult resuscitation environment at Hassan ii hospital in Fes","authors":"S. Kouara, J Branya, Z. Lebbar, M Mahmoud, G Yahyaoui","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0101","url":null,"abstract":"Enterobacteriaceae producing carbapenemases (EPCs) and extended-spectrum betalactamases (E-BLSEs) are an emerging threat. The aim of this study is to specify the epidemiological profile of E-BLSEs and EPCs, determine their prevalence in patients hospitalized in the adult intensive care unit of the CHU Hassan II hospital center, and describe their current antibiotic resistance profile for better patient management based on local data. Our study is retrospective, carried out at the microbiology laboratory of CHU HASSAN II in Fez over a one-year period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, and concerns all E-BLSE and EPC strains isolated from all urine, pus, blood cultures and respiratory samples taken from adult intensive care units at CHU Hassan II in Fez. Of the 1,792 bacteriological samples processed during this period, 352 were positive for Gram-negative bacilli (GNB), including 71 BMR, giving an overall prevalence of 20.17%. During our study, we retained 71 BMR, including carbapenemase-producing enterobacteria with 30.98% of cases (22 strains) and 49 strains of E-BLSE B (64.01%). The overall prevalence of EPCs among enterobacteria was 6.25%. The blaOX-48 gene predominated at (45.45%), followed by bla-NDM a (31.81%).and finally the two genes with a (22.72%). The overall prevalence of E-BLSE was 14%. Among these E-BLSE, Escherichia coli constituted the majority (59.18%) of isolates, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae with a rate of (32.65%). Then Enterobacter cloacae with a rate of (8.16%). All EPC enterobacteria isolated showed resistance to quinolones. However, the sensitivity of our strains to amikacin was 98%, while colistin showed a sensitivity rate of 100%. This study has shown that the prevalence of EBLSE and EPC in the adult intensive care setting is significant. We need to continue our efforts in early detection of these BMRs in hospitals to control their spread both in the hospital environment and in the community.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139137946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0099
Meryem Kadiri, Raounak El Yaacoubi, Zineb Tlamçani
Digestive protozooses are caused by parasites of the protozoan group. Some species are commensal and recognized as little or non-pathogenic for humans, while others are pathogenic and can induce malabsorption syndromes, diarrhea, altered general condition and staturo-ponderal retardation in children. Their prevalence reflects the hygiene status of the population and, given their frequency, represents a public health problem in developing countries. Our study will focus on the group of pathogenic digestive protozooses, notably Amoebiasis, Giardiasis and Intestinal Coccidioses. This is a descriptive retrospective study carried out in a population of 4400 patients, conducted in the parasitology-mycology department of the Hassan ll University Hospital in Fez over a period spread between 2016 and 2021. Each patient received at least one parasitological stool examination. Each stool was processed in two stages: · Direct examination in the fresh state with and without staining (Lugol 2%, MIF...) · Direct examination after concentration. Followed by staining with Ziel Neelsen modified for immunocompromised patients.
{"title":"Epidemiological profile of digestive protozooses at the parasitology-mycology laboratory of Chu Hassan II","authors":"Meryem Kadiri, Raounak El Yaacoubi, Zineb Tlamçani","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0099","url":null,"abstract":"Digestive protozooses are caused by parasites of the protozoan group. Some species are commensal and recognized as little or non-pathogenic for humans, while others are pathogenic and can induce malabsorption syndromes, diarrhea, altered general condition and staturo-ponderal retardation in children. Their prevalence reflects the hygiene status of the population and, given their frequency, represents a public health problem in developing countries. Our study will focus on the group of pathogenic digestive protozooses, notably Amoebiasis, Giardiasis and Intestinal Coccidioses. This is a descriptive retrospective study carried out in a population of 4400 patients, conducted in the parasitology-mycology department of the Hassan ll University Hospital in Fez over a period spread between 2016 and 2021. Each patient received at least one parasitological stool examination. Each stool was processed in two stages: · Direct examination in the fresh state with and without staining (Lugol 2%, MIF...) · Direct examination after concentration. Followed by staining with Ziel Neelsen modified for immunocompromised patients.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139138514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Continuous and long-term use of chemical fertilizers in lowland rice fields can have negative impacts on the environment, causing harm to aquatic life and a decrease in soil health. Applying Azolla pinnata and inoculating phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) in organic farming is an appropriate strategy to increase soil nutrients and lowland rice production. Azolla pinnata plays a role in increasing N nutrients, while phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) increase available phosphate in the soil. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of varying doses of Azolla pinnata and PSB inoculant in increasing soil available P, plant-P concentration, plant hegh, productive tiller, and rice yield. The experimental design used a Factorial Randomized Block Design of two factors in three replications. The first factor was Azolla pinnata application (0 ton ha-1; 10 ton ha-1; 20 ton ha-1; 30 ton ha-1), and the second factor was PSB inoculation (0 kg ha-1; 12.5 kg ha -1; 25 kg ha-1). The experimental results showed that the Azolla pinnata application at a dose of 10 t ha-1 with inoculation of 12.5 kg ha-1 PSB significantly increased the highest soil available P by 48.3 ppm. The application of Azolla pinnata 30 t ha-1 significantly increased the P content of plants—0.26 mg g-1. Azolla pinnata 30 t ha-1 application and PSB inoculation produced significantly the highest productive tillers of rice plants, 38 plants pot-1. Azolla pinnata 10 tons ha-1 application with BPF inoculant 12.5 kg ha-1 significantly increased the highest grain yield, namely 81.47 g pot.-1
{"title":"Azolla pinnata ammendment and P-solubilizing bacteria inoculation for improving Inceptisols fertility and rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield production","authors":"Pujawati Suryatmana, Wildan Maulana Ridho, Betty Natalie Fitriatin, Mieke Rochimi Setiawati","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0104","url":null,"abstract":"Continuous and long-term use of chemical fertilizers in lowland rice fields can have negative impacts on the environment, causing harm to aquatic life and a decrease in soil health. Applying Azolla pinnata and inoculating phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) in organic farming is an appropriate strategy to increase soil nutrients and lowland rice production. Azolla pinnata plays a role in increasing N nutrients, while phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) increase available phosphate in the soil. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of varying doses of Azolla pinnata and PSB inoculant in increasing soil available P, plant-P concentration, plant hegh, productive tiller, and rice yield. The experimental design used a Factorial Randomized Block Design of two factors in three replications. The first factor was Azolla pinnata application (0 ton ha-1; 10 ton ha-1; 20 ton ha-1; 30 ton ha-1), and the second factor was PSB inoculation (0 kg ha-1; 12.5 kg ha -1; 25 kg ha-1). The experimental results showed that the Azolla pinnata application at a dose of 10 t ha-1 with inoculation of 12.5 kg ha-1 PSB significantly increased the highest soil available P by 48.3 ppm. The application of Azolla pinnata 30 t ha-1 significantly increased the P content of plants—0.26 mg g-1. Azolla pinnata 30 t ha-1 application and PSB inoculation produced significantly the highest productive tillers of rice plants, 38 plants pot-1. Azolla pinnata 10 tons ha-1 application with BPF inoculant 12.5 kg ha-1 significantly increased the highest grain yield, namely 81.47 g pot.-1","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139138891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The study examined income analysis of turmeric marketing in Onitsha agricultural zone, Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, it described the socioeconomic characteristics, profitability, economic efficiency, and constraints of turmeric marketing. Multistage and sample random sampling methods were used to select 160 intermediaries 80 wholesalers and 80 retailers for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, enterprise Budgeting, Shepherd-Futrell techniques, and relative index techniques. Findings from socioeconomic characteristics revealed that the turmeric market is dominated by males mostly at wholesale marketing than women (60.00%) showing signs of gender sensitivity at different levels in the study area. Findings from the profitability of turmeric marketing showed that for every 1 Naira invested in the business, wholesalers returned 24 kobo while retailers returned 1.61 kobo. The result of the analyses revealed that both the wholesalers and retailers did not attain efficiency of 100% in the marketing of turmeric implying the existence of good level of inefficiencies among the actors (wholesalers and retailers). The level of inefficiency was higher (80.29%) among the wholesalers than the retailers (38.3%) implying that the retailers were more efficient in the marketing of turmeric than the wholesalers. The findings on constraints showed that online marketing, transportation and taxes, and LGA charges were the most perceived constraints on the wholesale level while on the retail level were online marketing, irregularity of market days, and insufficient start-up capital. Marketers should be encouraged to learn the act of on-line marketing to avoid being left out in modern trading and soft loan and grants should be made available for genuine marketers for efficient marketing were recommended.
{"title":"Income analysis of turmeric marketing in Onitsha agricultural zone, Anambra state, Nigeria","authors":"Chinwe Annunciata Isibor, Chineze Darlington Nkamigbo","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0080","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined income analysis of turmeric marketing in Onitsha agricultural zone, Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, it described the socioeconomic characteristics, profitability, economic efficiency, and constraints of turmeric marketing. Multistage and sample random sampling methods were used to select 160 intermediaries 80 wholesalers and 80 retailers for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, enterprise Budgeting, Shepherd-Futrell techniques, and relative index techniques. Findings from socioeconomic characteristics revealed that the turmeric market is dominated by males mostly at wholesale marketing than women (60.00%) showing signs of gender sensitivity at different levels in the study area. Findings from the profitability of turmeric marketing showed that for every 1 Naira invested in the business, wholesalers returned 24 kobo while retailers returned 1.61 kobo. The result of the analyses revealed that both the wholesalers and retailers did not attain efficiency of 100% in the marketing of turmeric implying the existence of good level of inefficiencies among the actors (wholesalers and retailers). The level of inefficiency was higher (80.29%) among the wholesalers than the retailers (38.3%) implying that the retailers were more efficient in the marketing of turmeric than the wholesalers. The findings on constraints showed that online marketing, transportation and taxes, and LGA charges were the most perceived constraints on the wholesale level while on the retail level were online marketing, irregularity of market days, and insufficient start-up capital. Marketers should be encouraged to learn the act of on-line marketing to avoid being left out in modern trading and soft loan and grants should be made available for genuine marketers for efficient marketing were recommended.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139201737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0096
Jihad Branya, Youssef Kfal, Soukaina Adadi, Z. Tlamçani, Mohamed Himmich, Ahmed Bennis, F. Chraibi, Meriem Abdellaoui, Idriss Benatiya Andaloussi
Fungal keratitis is a destructive ocular infection, representing a serious diagnostic and therapeutic problem, difficult to treat and with poor results. It can cause irreversible damage. Keratomycoses are rare and may be under-diagnosed. Direct microscopic examination and culture are essential for early specific diagnosis and must be taken into consideration to establish the most effective treatment and avoid serious complications. The pathogenesis of this infection is based on three factors: colonization, tissue damage and immunosuppression. We report 2 cases of Fusarium oxysporum keratomycosis treated with amphotericin B. The diagnosis of corneal abscess was made after ophthalmological examination in 2 adult males with no previous ophthalmological history, referred to the Omar Drissi hospital in Fez for decreased visual acuity, photophobia, redness and intense pain in the right/left eye. Corneal scrapings were taken for microbiological analysis, and after initial mycological results, local and systemic antifungal treatment was initiated with amphotericin B and natamycin eye drops. The evolution was marked by a corneal perforation with a tenon patch graft for the first patient, and healing for the 2nd
真菌性角膜炎是一种破坏性眼部感染，是一个严重的诊断和治疗问题，治疗困难且效果不佳。它可能造成不可逆转的损害。真菌性角膜炎很少见，而且可能诊断不足。直接显微镜检查和培养对早期特异性诊断至关重要，必须考虑到这一点才能确定最有效的治疗方法，避免严重的并发症。这种感染的发病机制基于三个因素：定植、组织损伤和免疫抑制。我们报告了两例用两性霉素 B 治疗的镰刀菌角膜霉菌病病例。这两名成年男性既往无眼科病史，因视力下降、畏光、右眼/左眼发红和剧烈疼痛而转诊至非斯的 Omar Drissi 医院，经眼科检查后确诊为角膜脓肿。在得出初步的真菌学结果后，医生开始使用两性霉素 B 和纳他霉素滴眼液进行局部和全身抗真菌治疗。病情发展的特点是，第一名患者的角膜穿孔，需要进行腱膜贴片移植，第二名患者的角膜穿孔愈合，第三名患者的角膜穿孔愈合。
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Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0076
Naibi Keitoyo, Amedé, Banbo Bebanto, Antipas, Ngandolo Bongo, Naré Richard, Rahila Loum Gazida, Ardina Dominique, ABDEL-AZIZ Arada Izzédine, A. A. Batil, M. F. Abakar, Soula Lagué, Taitouin Sankréo, Dickmu Jumbo, Simon, Mariamou Halidou
Objective: The objective of this work is to detect the ASF virus genome in the carcasses and viscera of apparently healthy pigs slaughtered at different slaughter sites in Chad. Material and method: The study was conducted over a period of 12 months from September 2021 to September 2022 in the provinces of Chari Baguirmi, Mayo Kébbi East and N’Djamena. It began with two censuses. A first census among 492 farmers who had already recorded ASF and then a second census on 26 slaughter areas in the study area. A total of 50 organs were collected and analyzed by the conventional PCR technique for the detection of viral DNA. The data from the interviews as well as the molecular biology results were analyzed with the R Studio software. Results: The results of this study revealed a prevalence viral which varies from 13.33% to 52.17% from one province to another. In cities and sub-prefectures, the prevalence was between 22.22% to 57.14% and 16.66% to 40% varied from one city to another. The prevalence in the arrondissements was between 38.46% to 70% as well as in the cantons and it was from 0% to 50%. The study also revealed that variations in the detection of ASF virus DNA are linked to types of breeding, age groups of pigs, gender of animals, breed, general and physiological condition of animals before slaughter. The prevalence of viral genome detection in organs ranged from 25.19% to 50.19% Conclusion: This work has shown that the ASF virus replicates quietly in some pig farms in Chad, despite the absence of apparent clinical signs. The presence of this virus in farms is maintained by the inadequacy of biosecurity measures and poor farming practices, but above all the lack of a slaughter area dedicated to this sector.
{"title":"Use of conventional PCR for the detection of the African Swine Fever virus in apparently healthy traditional and semi-modern pig farms in Chad","authors":"Naibi Keitoyo, Amedé, Banbo Bebanto, Antipas, Ngandolo Bongo, Naré Richard, Rahila Loum Gazida, Ardina Dominique, ABDEL-AZIZ Arada Izzédine, A. A. Batil, M. F. Abakar, Soula Lagué, Taitouin Sankréo, Dickmu Jumbo, Simon, Mariamou Halidou","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0076","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The objective of this work is to detect the ASF virus genome in the carcasses and viscera of apparently healthy pigs slaughtered at different slaughter sites in Chad. Material and method: The study was conducted over a period of 12 months from September 2021 to September 2022 in the provinces of Chari Baguirmi, Mayo Kébbi East and N’Djamena. It began with two censuses. A first census among 492 farmers who had already recorded ASF and then a second census on 26 slaughter areas in the study area. A total of 50 organs were collected and analyzed by the conventional PCR technique for the detection of viral DNA. The data from the interviews as well as the molecular biology results were analyzed with the R Studio software. Results: The results of this study revealed a prevalence viral which varies from 13.33% to 52.17% from one province to another. In cities and sub-prefectures, the prevalence was between 22.22% to 57.14% and 16.66% to 40% varied from one city to another. The prevalence in the arrondissements was between 38.46% to 70% as well as in the cantons and it was from 0% to 50%. The study also revealed that variations in the detection of ASF virus DNA are linked to types of breeding, age groups of pigs, gender of animals, breed, general and physiological condition of animals before slaughter. The prevalence of viral genome detection in organs ranged from 25.19% to 50.19% Conclusion: This work has shown that the ASF virus replicates quietly in some pig farms in Chad, despite the absence of apparent clinical signs. The presence of this virus in farms is maintained by the inadequacy of biosecurity measures and poor farming practices, but above all the lack of a slaughter area dedicated to this sector.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139207116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0089
None Alexandra Skodra, None Vasiliki Matziou, None Sofia Zyga, None Ioannis Kasimis, None Varvara Boutopoulou, None Effrosyni Vlachioti, None Koumpagioti Despoina, None Konstantaki Evanthia, None Pantelis Perdikaris
Introduction: Type 1 Diabetes Melitus (T1DM) treatment is demanding, due to daily blood glucose monitoring, certain diet plan, specific exercise program, multiple daily insulin injections, and management of episodes of hypo- or hyperglycemia. Family conflict may play a significant role in the adherence of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Purpose: To evaluate Greek families’ conflicts and determine their relationship with T1DM adolescents’ adherence. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to June 2022. Due to COVID-19 restriction, all the interviews were conducted through online survey. Three questionnaires were distributed to the adolescents. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory tool, Diabetes Self-Management Profile and Collaborative Parent Involvement Scale for Youths Questionnaire. PeDsQL was distributed to their parents as well. Results: 59 adolescents (N=21) aged 10-19 years and their parents (N=38) participated. The mean values of PedsQL for all five factors ranged from 55.7 (Worry subcategory) to 77.8 (Treatment adherence), showing an overall moderate QoL. According to the mean values, parents’ perspectives PedsQL for all five factors ranged from 38.6 (Worry subcategory) to 77 (Treatment adherence), showing an overall moderate QoL. Mean DSMP score indicated a high level of adherence of children with diabetes mellitus to their treatment, whilst mean cooperation score indicated a high level of cooperation between parents and adolescents with T1DM and low level of FC. Bivariate analysis revealed that less FC was related to better treatment adherence in adolescents. Conclusions: T1DM management remains challenging, particularly as children grow older and move into adolescence. The family can play a significant role in T1DM management. Diabetes multidisciplinary teams should evaluate and understand family members' interactions detecting inter-family problems such as high frequency of FC. Provision of family support can improve communication between adolescents and parents and may reduce FC resulting in better T1DM treatment adherence and outcomes.
{"title":"Family conflict: Risk factor for low adherence in adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Greek families","authors":"None Alexandra Skodra, None Vasiliki Matziou, None Sofia Zyga, None Ioannis Kasimis, None Varvara Boutopoulou, None Effrosyni Vlachioti, None Koumpagioti Despoina, None Konstantaki Evanthia, None Pantelis Perdikaris","doi":"10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0089","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Type 1 Diabetes Melitus (T1DM) treatment is demanding, due to daily blood glucose monitoring, certain diet plan, specific exercise program, multiple daily insulin injections, and management of episodes of hypo- or hyperglycemia. Family conflict may play a significant role in the adherence of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Purpose: To evaluate Greek families’ conflicts and determine their relationship with T1DM adolescents’ adherence. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to June 2022. Due to COVID-19 restriction, all the interviews were conducted through online survey. Three questionnaires were distributed to the adolescents. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory tool, Diabetes Self-Management Profile and Collaborative Parent Involvement Scale for Youths Questionnaire. PeDsQL was distributed to their parents as well. Results: 59 adolescents (N=21) aged 10-19 years and their parents (N=38) participated. The mean values of PedsQL for all five factors ranged from 55.7 (Worry subcategory) to 77.8 (Treatment adherence), showing an overall moderate QoL. According to the mean values, parents’ perspectives PedsQL for all five factors ranged from 38.6 (Worry subcategory) to 77 (Treatment adherence), showing an overall moderate QoL. Mean DSMP score indicated a high level of adherence of children with diabetes mellitus to their treatment, whilst mean cooperation score indicated a high level of cooperation between parents and adolescents with T1DM and low level of FC. Bivariate analysis revealed that less FC was related to better treatment adherence in adolescents. Conclusions: T1DM management remains challenging, particularly as children grow older and move into adolescence. The family can play a significant role in T1DM management. Diabetes multidisciplinary teams should evaluate and understand family members' interactions detecting inter-family problems such as high frequency of FC. Provision of family support can improve communication between adolescents and parents and may reduce FC resulting in better T1DM treatment adherence and outcomes.","PeriodicalId":14144,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Life Science Research Archive","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136227850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0088
None Yuan Yuan, None Azlina Abu Bakar, None Taufiqnur Selamat, None Sun Jingcheng, None Rao Yahui
Research in the field of psychology is constantly evolving, and one of the important areas of study is the influence of social support and basic psychological needs on well-being. Social support encompasses emotional exchange, practical assistance, and the sharing of information to help individuals cope with life's challenges. Basic psychological needs refer to fulfilling an individual's requirements for self-determination, self-satisfaction, and a sense of ownership. These factors significantly impact personal well-being.This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the studies of these two factors and offer insights into future research and development.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0079
C. A. Isibor, Chineze Darlington
A study was conducted to analyze the market structure and determinants of turmeric marketing in the Onitsha agricultural zone of Anambra State, Nigeria. The research aimed to understand the socioeconomic characteristics, market structure, factors influencing net marketing income, and constraints in turmeric marketing. The sample consisted of 160 intermediaries, including 80 wholesalers and 80 retailers, selected using multistage and random sampling methods. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Gini coefficient, multiple regression, and relative index techniques. The findings revealed a male dominance in the turmeric market, particularly among wholesalers, where 60.00% of marketers were men. This indicates gender sensitivity within the market at various levels. The market structure analysis showed Gini coefficients of 0.6866 and 0.7495 for wholesalers and retailers, respectively. These coefficients suggest a high level of income inequality in terms of sales margin and a concentration of sales among a small group of marketers, indicating the presence of imperfect competition in the market. Among the eleven independent variables included in the analysis, age, education, source of finance, and engagement in other business activities significantly influenced the net marketing income of wholesalers. At the retail level, household size, gender, engagement in other business activities, marketing experience, and product price were identified as factors influencing net marketing income. The constraints analysis revealed that online marketing, transportation costs, taxes, and local government charges were perceived as the main constraints at the wholesale level. On the retail level, the constraints were online marketing, irregular market days, and insufficient start-up capital. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the government and relevant agencies reduce taxes and charges imposed on marketers to alleviate their burden. Additionally, addressing the poor condition of roads is necessary for proper marketing in the region.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-30DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2023.5.2.0087
None Patang
Background: Mandalle Beach, Pangkep Regency, is located in a coastal area with areas consisting of beaches, river estuaries, mangrove forests, rice fields, ponds, and residential areas. This area has potential for fish cultivation, especially milkfish cultivation. To support data and information about the prospects for cultivating milkfish in this region, a study was carried out on biological aspects, especially plankton. Materials and Methods: The research was carried out at five research locations, namely: location 1 is on the coast, which borders the coast of Barru Regency; location 2 is the location around the Pangkep State Agricultural Polytechnic Campus Pier; location 3 is on the beach, where mangrove vegetation grows around it; location 4, namely at the mouth of the river, which borders Mandalle Village and Tamarupa Village; and location 5, namely in the part adjacent to the rice fields and ponds of Mandalle Village. The plankton parameters tested were plankton abundance, variety, and dominance. The data obtained was then processed and analyzed using descriptive analysis. The plankton parameters tested were abundance, uniformity, diversity, and plankton dominance. The data obtained was then processed and analyzed using descriptive analysis. Results: The results showed that plankton abundance (cells/ml) was in the range of 250–300 cells/ml. Each research location has different types of plankton, which have the highest abundance. The plankton uniformity index value is in the range of 0.18108–0.22653, with the highest uniformity value occurring at location 2 and the lowest at location 3. The types of plankton that dominate in each research location are Chaetoceros sp., Gyrodinium sp., Thallasionema sp., Gymnodinium, and Cosconodiscus, but the most dominant type of plankton in all research locations is Chaetoceros sp., namely 0.461538462. Conclusions: Based on the study of the type, abundance, diversity, uniformity, and dominance of plankton, it can be stated that, based on the plankton aspect, the waters of Mandalle Beach, Pangkep Regency, are suitable and meet the requirements for cultivating milkfish; however, due to the large number of fishing activities and the proximity of residential areas and rice fields, the cultivation technique What is recommended is traditional or semi-intensive milkfish cultivation.
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