Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These symptoms can be mild or severe and can come and go over time. Although asthma can be a serious condition, it can be managed with the right treatment. People with symptoms of asthma should speak to a health professional. The approach used for this study was Descriptive survey approach. By using purposive sampling technique 60 sample were selected, tool consist of two parts, Part I is Socio demographic variable and Part II Knowledge on Pulmonary function tests. Findings revealed that that majority 55.0% of nursing students had Moderate Knowledge and 45.0% had In adequate Knowledge on pulmonary function tests (PFTs). The overall pulmonary function tests of respondents were found to be 51.33% with standard deviation 4.59. Keywords: Knowledge, Asthma, Pulmonary function tests.
{"title":"Knowledge Regarding Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTS) Among Nursing Students","authors":"Halemaneyavaradananagowda, B. A. Y. Swamy Gowda","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240253","url":null,"abstract":"Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These symptoms can be mild or severe and can come and go over time. Although asthma can be a serious condition, it can be managed with the right treatment. People with symptoms of asthma should speak to a health professional. The approach used for this study was Descriptive survey approach. By using purposive sampling technique 60 sample were selected, tool consist of two parts, Part I is Socio demographic variable and Part II Knowledge on Pulmonary function tests. Findings revealed that that majority 55.0% of nursing students had Moderate Knowledge and 45.0% had In adequate Knowledge on pulmonary function tests (PFTs). The overall pulmonary function tests of respondents were found to be 51.33% with standard deviation 4.59.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Knowledge, Asthma, Pulmonary function tests.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"82 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141701129","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}
Introduction: The Rate pressure product is the valuable marker of cardiac function. It is the product of heart rate and systolic blood pressure. It plays a pivotal role in understanding the relationship between exercise and the cardiovascular system, particularly in hypertensive individuals. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, renal failure and peripheral vascular disease. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of cycling and cross trainer on rate pressure product in hypertensive patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study includes 30 hypertensive patients with age group of 25-65 years and those who have any recent surgery or any neurological or psychological issues are excluded. Patients vitals were monitored pre exercise. Every patient does exercise on both cross trainer and cycling for 15 min each on alternate day to avoid superimpose effect of each other. Rate pressure product was calculated and compared between cross trainer and cycling exercise. Result: Result has been obtained from SPSS 20. Mean age of patients is 45.9+10.2. Comparison between cycling and cross trainer found using independent t-test (t=-2.534). There was significant difference of RPP between patients performing cycling and cross trainer. RPP of cross trainer (mean=19.09) is more than RPP of cycling (mean=18.14) having significant difference p<0.05. Conclusion: This study concluded that there is greater rate pressure product during cross trainer exercise than in cycling. This shows that more myocardial oxygen consumption is greater in cross trainer as it involves both upper and lower extremity. So, cross trainer and cycling can be used effectively for exercise prescription and preventing cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients, but the cycling was more effective as the mean difference was low compared to cross trainer. Keywords: Static cycling, rate pressure product, cross trainer, hypertension
{"title":"Comparison of Cycling and Cross Trainer on Rate Pressure Product in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Sweety Shah, Pankti Gajera","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240252","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The Rate pressure product is the valuable marker of cardiac function. It is the product of heart rate and systolic blood pressure. It plays a pivotal role in understanding the relationship between exercise and the cardiovascular system, particularly in hypertensive individuals. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, renal failure and peripheral vascular disease. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of cycling and cross trainer on rate pressure product in hypertensive patients.\u0000Methodology: A cross-sectional study includes 30 hypertensive patients with age group of 25-65 years and those who have any recent surgery or any neurological or psychological issues are excluded. Patients vitals were monitored pre exercise. Every patient does exercise on both cross trainer and cycling for 15 min each on alternate day to avoid superimpose effect of each other. Rate pressure product was calculated and compared between cross trainer and cycling exercise.\u0000Result: Result has been obtained from SPSS 20. Mean age of patients is 45.9+10.2. Comparison between cycling and cross trainer found using independent t-test (t=-2.534). There was significant difference of RPP between patients performing cycling and cross trainer. RPP of cross trainer (mean=19.09) is more than RPP of cycling (mean=18.14) having significant difference p<0.05.\u0000Conclusion: This study concluded that there is greater rate pressure product during cross trainer exercise than in cycling. This shows that more myocardial oxygen consumption is greater in cross trainer as it involves both upper and lower extremity. So, cross trainer and cycling can be used effectively for exercise prescription and preventing cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients, but the cycling was more effective as the mean difference was low compared to cross trainer.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Static cycling, rate pressure product, cross trainer, hypertension","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"8 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141711773","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}
Complementary Feeding for breast milk is food or drink containing nutrients given to babies or infant aged 6-24 months and should be taken when giving complementary feeding, namely frequency, number of doses, texture, and type. adjusted to the baby's condition so that it can be digested, and malnutrition does not occur. The aim of the research is to analyse the dominant factors in providing complementary feeding for breast milk. The design of this research was a cross sectional approach. The research population was 45 maternal who had babies or infant aged 6-24 months in Hidayat Boarding House, Sungai Bangkong Village, Pontianak. The instruments used are questionnaires on maternal knowledge, maternal attitudes, and the implementation of complementary feeding that have been tested. Data analysis using Logistic Regression The results of the research show that the majority of maternal knowledge of giving complementary feeding for breast milk is in the good category with ρ-value = 0.001 (ρ<0.05), maternal occupation towards giving complementary feeding for breast milk in the category of mostly working maternal category with ρ-value = 0.002 (ρ<0.05), maternal attitudes towards giving complementary feeding for breast milk in the category of mostly good attitudes with ρ-value = 0.001 (ρ<0.05) there is a correlation between giving complementary feeding for breast milk. The dominating factor is knowledge with a ρ-value = 0.006 (ρ<0.05) and influences 18,621 times. The research conclusion is that knowledge is the dominant factor that has the greatest influence. If the maternal knowledge is good, the maternal attitude will be better in providing complementary feeding for breast milk to babies or infant aged 6-24 months so that complementary feeding is carried out correctly. Keywords: Complementary feeding, breast milk, infant
{"title":"Determinants of Giving Complementary Feeding for Breast Milk to Infant Aged 6-24 Months at Hidayat Boarding House Pontianak","authors":"Ayuk Novalina, Melly Nirma Syahriani, Nur Latifah","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240140","url":null,"abstract":"Complementary Feeding for breast milk is food or drink containing nutrients given to babies or infant aged 6-24 months and should be taken when giving complementary feeding, namely frequency, number of doses, texture, and type. adjusted to the baby's condition so that it can be digested, and malnutrition does not occur. The aim of the research is to analyse the dominant factors in providing complementary feeding for breast milk.\u0000The design of this research was a cross sectional approach. The research population was 45 maternal who had babies or infant aged 6-24 months in Hidayat Boarding House, Sungai Bangkong Village, Pontianak. The instruments used are questionnaires on maternal knowledge, maternal attitudes, and the implementation of complementary feeding that have been tested. Data analysis using Logistic Regression\u0000The results of the research show that the majority of maternal knowledge of giving complementary feeding for breast milk is in the good category with ρ-value = 0.001 (ρ<0.05), maternal occupation towards giving complementary feeding for breast milk in the category of mostly working maternal category with ρ-value = 0.002 (ρ<0.05), maternal attitudes towards giving complementary feeding for breast milk in the category of mostly good attitudes with ρ-value = 0.001 (ρ<0.05) there is a correlation between giving complementary feeding for breast milk. The dominating factor is knowledge with a ρ-value = 0.006 (ρ<0.05) and influences 18,621 times.\u0000The research conclusion is that knowledge is the dominant factor that has the greatest influence. If the maternal knowledge is good, the maternal attitude will be better in providing complementary feeding for breast milk to babies or infant aged 6-24 months so that complementary feeding is carried out correctly.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Complementary feeding, breast milk, infant","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"51 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140230983","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}
Background: Premature rupture of membranes is defined as rupture of membranes after 28th weeks of gestation before the onset of labor is called preterm PROM when it occurs after 37 completed weeks of gestation and before onset of labor, then it is term PROM. Spontaneous rupture of the membrane any time beyond 28th weeks of pregnancy but before the onset of labor is called Premature Rupture of Membrane (PROM). The management of maternal and fetal outcome in PROM is very important to decrease maternal as well as neonatal mortality and for better management and prevention of complications which has essential significance for the further fate pregnancy. Thus, the study aims to find out the factors and outcomes of PROM among the women who will be admitted in maternity ward at Chitwan Medical College. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a teaching hospital of Chitwan, Nepal during the study period of six months from 13th Feb 2023 to 14th August 2023 after getting ethical approval from Chitwan Medical College- institutional Review Committee (Reference number-CMC-IRC/079/080). Women were selected via convenience sampling technique. Face to face interview was conducted to gather socio-demographic and obstetric data by structured interview schedule whereas, data related to the feto maternal outcomes were obtained from patient charts and delivery record books. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 was used for data analysis. Point estimate at 95% confidence interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Result: The prevalence of premature rupture of membrane was found to be 15.3% out of 503 delivered mothers during six-month period. More than half (67.5%) of postnatal mother were between age of 35-45 years. More than half (57.1%) of mother were at 33-35weeks of gestation. Only 3.9 % of mother has Postpartum hemorrhage as maternal outcome. Only 2.6% of fetus have meconium aspiration syndrome as fetus outcome. Conclusion: The burden of premature rupture of membrane was found quite higher as compared to other similar studies done in Nepal. Hence, awareness, early screening, and treatment are necessary for the hospital attended pregnant women to minimize the risk of premature rupture of membrane. Keywords: Outcomes, premature and Rupture of membrane
{"title":"Outcomes of Premature Rupture of Membrane Among Women Admitted in Teaching Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal","authors":"Sabita Sharma, Jayalaxmi Shakya, Basanta Thapa","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240135","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Premature rupture of membranes is defined as rupture of membranes after 28th weeks of gestation before the onset of labor is called preterm PROM when it occurs after 37 completed weeks of gestation and before onset of labor, then it is term PROM. Spontaneous rupture of the membrane any time beyond 28th weeks of pregnancy but before the onset of labor is called Premature Rupture of Membrane (PROM). The management of maternal and fetal outcome in PROM is very important to decrease maternal as well as neonatal mortality and for better management and prevention of complications which has essential significance for the further fate pregnancy. Thus, the study aims to find out the factors and outcomes of PROM among the women who will be admitted in maternity ward at Chitwan Medical College.\u0000Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a teaching hospital of Chitwan, Nepal during the study period of six months from 13th Feb 2023 to 14th August 2023 after getting ethical approval from Chitwan Medical College- institutional Review Committee (Reference number-CMC-IRC/079/080). Women were selected via convenience sampling technique. Face to face interview was conducted to gather socio-demographic and obstetric data by structured interview schedule whereas, data related to the feto maternal outcomes were obtained from patient charts and delivery record books. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 was used for data analysis. Point estimate at 95% confidence interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data.\u0000Result: The prevalence of premature rupture of membrane was found to be 15.3% out of 503 delivered mothers during six-month period. More than half (67.5%) of postnatal mother were between age of 35-45 years. More than half (57.1%) of mother were at 33-35weeks of gestation. Only 3.9 % of mother has Postpartum hemorrhage as maternal outcome. Only 2.6% of fetus have meconium aspiration syndrome as fetus outcome.\u0000Conclusion: The burden of premature rupture of membrane was found quite higher as compared to other similar studies done in Nepal. Hence, awareness, early screening, and treatment are necessary for the hospital attended pregnant women to minimize the risk of premature rupture of membrane.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Outcomes, premature and Rupture of membrane","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"52 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140231129","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 lack of sperm in the ejaculate is the hallmark of azoospermia. 15% of male infertile individuals have azoospermia. Obstructive azoospermia (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) are the two main types of azoospermia. Infertility is a widespread chronic condition that affects mostly people aged 25 to 44, accounting for around 15% of all couples worldwide. The specific causes of azoospermia are not often obvious, but when the pathophysiology is idiopathic, the sickness is primarily linked to difficulties with ciliary function and mucus quality. The lack of gonadotropin production or intrinsic testicular dysfunction might be the reason for the NOA analysis. Silber and Owen developed microsurgical procedures for treating obstructive azoospermia in 1977, which have since become the norm for reconstructive surgery in male reproductive tract disorders. Micro TESE, an innovative method based on microsurgical procedures, is successful for sperm retrieval in males with NOA having ICSI. Keywords: Azoospermia, Invitro fertilization (IVF), Spermatogenesis, Chromosome, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
{"title":"Azoospermia - An Overview","authors":"Aashutosh Sinwal, Mudit Bhardwaj, Mohit Nair","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240141","url":null,"abstract":"The lack of sperm in the ejaculate is the hallmark of azoospermia. 15% of male infertile individuals have azoospermia. Obstructive azoospermia (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) are the two main types of azoospermia. Infertility is a widespread chronic condition that affects mostly people aged 25 to 44, accounting for around 15% of all couples worldwide. The specific causes of azoospermia are not often obvious, but when the pathophysiology is idiopathic, the sickness is primarily linked to difficulties with ciliary function and mucus quality. The lack of gonadotropin production or intrinsic testicular dysfunction might be the reason for the NOA analysis. Silber and Owen developed microsurgical procedures for treating obstructive azoospermia in 1977, which have since become the norm for reconstructive surgery in male reproductive tract disorders. Micro TESE, an innovative method based on microsurgical procedures, is successful for sperm retrieval in males with NOA having ICSI.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Azoospermia, Invitro fertilization (IVF), Spermatogenesis, Chromosome, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone.","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"98 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140228452","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 rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of society, mirroring the transformative impact of the steam engine on human socio-economic systems. AI technologies enable the recognition of intricate patterns within vast datasets, profoundly influencing fields such as social, economic, educational, medical, legal, and moral systems. This paradigm shift may arguably surpass the impact of the mechanical revolution brought about by the steam engine. Looking ahead, healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists are poised to leverage AI within expansive information networks to enhance patient care. This article explores the profound implications of AI on physiotherapy practice, highlighting the imperative for evolving Physiotherapy education to prepare professionals for the complexities of 21st-century healthcare. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Patient Care, Physiotherapy
{"title":"Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Physiotherapy Treatment: Brief Review","authors":"Arpita Rathod, Rajkiran Tiku","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240131","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of society, mirroring the transformative impact of the steam engine on human socio-economic systems. AI technologies enable the recognition of intricate patterns within vast datasets, profoundly influencing fields such as social, economic, educational, medical, legal, and moral systems. This paradigm shift may arguably surpass the impact of the mechanical revolution brought about by the steam engine. Looking ahead, healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists are poised to leverage AI within expansive information networks to enhance patient care. This article explores the profound implications of AI on physiotherapy practice, highlighting the imperative for evolving Physiotherapy education to prepare professionals for the complexities of 21st-century healthcare.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Patient Care, Physiotherapy","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"43 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140229150","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}
Introduction: Cat-eye syndrome is a rare genetic disease with extremely diverse phenotypes. Its most common manifestations include ocular coloboma, anal atresia, preauricular skin tags and pits. Case report: We report the third case of Cat-eye syndrome associated to Mullerian agenesis in a 28 years-old female, to highlight the possibility of a link between partial trisomy or tetrasomy of chromosome 22 (specifically of the region 22q11) and Müllerian agenesis. Discussion and Conclusion: In patients with CES, the short arm (p) and a small part of the long arm (q) of chromosome 22 are present three or four (trisomy or tetrasomy) times rather than twice in every cell of the organism. Schinzel et al, described in 1981 the first case of Cat eye syndrome associated to Mullerian agenesis in their series of 11 patients with CES. The second case of Müllerian agenesis in a patient with CES was reported by AlSubaihin et al. This rare association is suggesting that there may be genes in or near the 22q11 CES critical region that are important for normal mullerian development. Keywords: Cat-eye syndrome – Mullerian agenesis – Malformations – Genetic analysis
导言猫眼综合征是一种罕见的遗传病，表现型极其多样。其最常见的表现包括眼球畸形、肛门闭锁、耳前皮赘和凹坑：我们报告了第三例伴有穆勒氏管发育不全的猫眼综合征（28 岁女性），以强调 22 号染色体部分三体综合征或四体综合征（特别是 22q11 区域）与穆勒氏管发育不全之间存在联系的可能性：在 CES 患者中，22 号染色体的短臂（p）和长臂（q）的一小部分在机体的每个细胞中出现了三次或四次（三体或四体），而不是两次。Schinzel 等人于 1981 年在他们的 11 例 CES 患者系列中描述了第一例与穆勒氏不发育相关的猫眼综合征。AlSubaihin 等人报告了第二例 CES 患者的缪勒氏管发育不全。这种罕见的关联表明，22q11 CES 临界区内或附近可能存在对缪勒氏管正常发育非常重要的基因：猫眼综合征 - 穆勒氏管发育不全 - 畸形 - 遗传分析
{"title":"Rare Association of Cat Eye Syndrome and Mullerian Agenesis: Third Reported Case","authors":"Zineb Ait Si Ali, M. Alahyane, Sana Rafi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240138","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Cat-eye syndrome is a rare genetic disease with extremely diverse phenotypes. Its most common manifestations include ocular coloboma, anal atresia, preauricular skin tags and pits.\u0000Case report: We report the third case of Cat-eye syndrome associated to Mullerian agenesis in a 28 years-old female, to highlight the possibility of a link between partial trisomy or tetrasomy of chromosome 22 (specifically of the region 22q11) and Müllerian agenesis.\u0000Discussion and Conclusion: In patients with CES, the short arm (p) and a small part of the long arm (q) of chromosome 22 are present three or four (trisomy or tetrasomy) times rather than twice in every cell of the organism. Schinzel et al, described in 1981 the first case of Cat eye syndrome associated to Mullerian agenesis in their series of 11 patients with CES. The second case of Müllerian agenesis in a patient with CES was reported by AlSubaihin et al. This rare association is suggesting that there may be genes in or near the 22q11 CES critical region that are important for normal mullerian development.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Cat-eye syndrome – Mullerian agenesis – Malformations – Genetic analysis","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"3 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140230667","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}
Onyema Maduakolam, Afe Joseph Abayomi, Ayomide Jimoh N
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in high-burden countries like Nigeria. Despite efforts to combat TB, a substantial number of cases remain undiagnosed and untreated, contributing to the continued spread of the disease. In response to this public health crisis, the USAID/Nigeria Tuberculosis Local Organization (USAID/Nigeria TB LON) project, implemented by the Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) in Lagos State, initiated a novel approach to TB case finding. This journal article provides an overview of the strategies, activities, challenges, and achievements of the Program within the USAID TB LON 3 project in Lagos State, with a focus on the period from March to September 2021 Methods: This approach involves collaboration with Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) to identify and link presumptive TB cases to testing and treatment services. Result: From March to September 2021, only 30 out of the 94 TMPs trained reported a total of 8,333 clients screened for Tuberculosis infections across 7 LGAs in Lagos State. 715 presumptive TB cases were identified (representing 0.09% of screened cases) and 628 samples were further evaluated for TB (88% of identified presumptive cases) with 12 confirmed TB positive cases reported (2% of presumptive cases), 11 linked to treatment, and 1 death reported. Conclusion: This research offers compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of engaging Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in enhancing active Tuberculosis (TB) case finding in Lagos State. The substantial and positive impact observed underscores the potential of this approach to play a pivotal role in TB control initiatives, fortifying the healthcare system's resilience in addressing TB within community outside hospital facility. Keywords: Tuberculosis (TB), Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMP),
{"title":"Improving Tuberculosis Active Case Finding Through the Engagement of Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Lagos State, Nigeria","authors":"Onyema Maduakolam, Afe Joseph Abayomi, Ayomide Jimoh N","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240132","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in high-burden countries like Nigeria. Despite efforts to combat TB, a substantial number of cases remain undiagnosed and untreated, contributing to the continued spread of the disease. In response to this public health crisis, the USAID/Nigeria Tuberculosis Local Organization (USAID/Nigeria TB LON) project, implemented by the Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) in Lagos State, initiated a novel approach to TB case finding. This journal article provides an overview of the strategies, activities, challenges, and achievements of the Program within the USAID TB LON 3 project in Lagos State, with a focus on the period from March to September 2021\u0000Methods: This approach involves collaboration with Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) to identify and link presumptive TB cases to testing and treatment services.\u0000Result: From March to September 2021, only 30 out of the 94 TMPs trained reported a total of 8,333 clients screened for Tuberculosis infections across 7 LGAs in Lagos State. 715 presumptive TB cases were identified (representing 0.09% of screened cases) and 628 samples were further evaluated for TB (88% of identified presumptive cases) with 12 confirmed TB positive cases reported (2% of presumptive cases), 11 linked to treatment, and 1 death reported.\u0000Conclusion: This research offers compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of engaging Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in enhancing active Tuberculosis (TB) case finding in Lagos State. The substantial and positive impact observed underscores the potential of this approach to play a pivotal role in TB control initiatives, fortifying the healthcare system's resilience in addressing TB within community outside hospital facility.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Tuberculosis (TB), Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMP),","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"19 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140230785","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}
Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare disorder with an approximate incidence of 3-11 new cases per million of population per year. It’s associated to an increased risk of benign and malignant neoplasms, especially thyroid, colorectal and breast cancer. Case Series: We report 2 cases of two patients followed in our department for acromegaly who were diagnosed also with papillary thyroid carcinoma. Discussion and Conclusion: IGF1 inhibit cell apoptosis and promote cell proliferation in multiple tissues. An association between IGF1 levels and cancer risk such as thyroid cancer was detected. Careful screening for thyroid cancer, with periodic thyroid examination, should be an important part of the management of acromegalic patients. Keywords: Acromegaly - malignancy - papillary thyroid carcinoma
{"title":"A Case Series of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Patients with Acromegaly","authors":"Zineb Ait Si Ali, O. Jaddi, Sana Rafi","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240136","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare disorder with an approximate incidence of 3-11 new cases per million of population per year. It’s associated to an increased risk of benign and malignant neoplasms, especially thyroid, colorectal and breast cancer.\u0000Case Series: We report 2 cases of two patients followed in our department for acromegaly who were diagnosed also with papillary thyroid carcinoma.\u0000Discussion and Conclusion: IGF1 inhibit cell apoptosis and promote cell proliferation in multiple tissues. An association between IGF1 levels and cancer risk such as thyroid cancer was detected. Careful screening for thyroid cancer, with periodic thyroid examination, should be an important part of the management of acromegalic patients.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Acromegaly - malignancy - papillary thyroid carcinoma","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"81 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140228367","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}
Aim: The quality of life of any individual is influenced by various determinants. No study evaluated the relationship of quality of life with perceptions of physical fitness and exercise activity level in the elderly Indian population, so the present study aimed to find out the relationship of quality of life with perceptions of physical fitness and exercise activity level in the elderly. Methods: The study had a cross-sectional research design. Eighty- five participants with a mean age of 67 years participated in the study. SF-36 was used to evaluate the quality of life and the Physical Fitness and Exercise Activity of Older Adult’s scale was used to evaluate physical activity perceptions. Karl Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess correlations and a t-test was used to see any gender differences. Results: Significant but weak to moderate associations were found between the perceived physical fitness, and exercise frequency with the physical functioning component of quality of life in the elderly. The Perceived motivators only mildly affect the social functioning aspect of an individual’s life. The Perceived barriers show moderate correlations with multiple components of the quality of life of an individual. Conclusion: Elderly people’s perception regarding physical fitness and exercise activity level significantly affects their quality of life, especially their physical functioning and exercise frequency. Keywords: Elderly population, Perceived physical fitness and exercise activity level, Physical activity, Quality of life, SF-36
{"title":"Relationship of Quality of Life with Perceptions of Physical Fitness and Exercise Activity Level in the Elderly","authors":"Megha Gakhar, Bhawna Verma, Pooja","doi":"10.52403/ijshr.20240134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240134","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The quality of life of any individual is influenced by various determinants. No study evaluated the relationship of quality of life with perceptions of physical fitness and exercise activity level in the elderly Indian population, so the present study aimed to find out the relationship of quality of life with perceptions of physical fitness and exercise activity level in the elderly.\u0000Methods: The study had a cross-sectional research design. Eighty- five participants with a mean age of 67 years participated in the study. SF-36 was used to evaluate the quality of life and the Physical Fitness and Exercise Activity of Older Adult’s scale was used to evaluate physical activity perceptions. Karl Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess correlations and a t-test was used to see any gender differences.\u0000Results: Significant but weak to moderate associations were found between the perceived physical fitness, and exercise frequency with the physical functioning component of quality of life in the elderly. The Perceived motivators only mildly affect the social functioning aspect of an individual’s life. The Perceived barriers show moderate correlations with multiple components of the quality of life of an individual. \u0000Conclusion: Elderly people’s perception regarding physical fitness and exercise activity level significantly affects their quality of life, especially their physical functioning and exercise frequency.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Elderly population, Perceived physical fitness and exercise activity level, Physical activity, Quality of life, SF-36","PeriodicalId":506640,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research","volume":"45 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140230048","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}
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