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Knowledge and Attitude of The Medical Staff Toward Poliomyelitis and Polio Vaccination Campaign: A Cross–Sectional Study in Al-Najaf Al -Ashraf City–Iraq 医务人员对脊髓灰质炎和脊髓灰质炎疫苗接种运动的认识和态度:伊拉克纳杰夫阿什拉夫市的横断面研究
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.16212
Hawraa Makki Kareem, Huda Ghazi Hameed
Background: Medical staff needs to understand factors that affect poliomyelitis vaccination because their attitudes about vaccination are highly associated with rates of childhood vaccination if medical staff do not view a specific vaccine as necessary or acceptable, vaccination campaigns can be ineffective. Aim of the study: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of the medical staff toward poliomyelitis and polio vaccination campaigns. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study conducted from 1st of January 2019 to 29th February 2020, and included (332) medical staff from randomly selected hospitals and primary health centers. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed for the study, which consists of three parts: socio-demographic and personal information, knowledge, and attitude. for knowledge, each correct answer scored 1 while the wrong one scored 0. For attitude, each “agree” answer scored 1 while “disagree” or “I don’t know” scored 0. Statistical analyses were done using SPSS version 26 and a P- value ≤0.05 was considered Statistically significant. Results: The study included 332 medical staff: 143 (43.1%) doctors, 77 (23.2%) dentists, and 112 (33.7%) pharmacists. The mean knowledge score was higher among doctors than dentists and pharmacists (18.22, 15.38, and 15.67, respectively, p = 0.0001). As age increased, the mean knowledge score also increased (20.22 for 50-59 years old vs. 14.81 for 23-29 years old, P = 0.0001). The attitude score followed the same trend, being higher among doctors and older age groups (2.97 vs. 2.68 and 2.82, P = 0.0001) and higher for the older age group (3 vs. 2.82, P = 0.0001).  Conclusions: The mean knowledge and attitude scores of doctors are significantly higher than dentists and pharmacists and for the older age group. 
背景:医务人员需要了解影响脊髓灰质炎疫苗接种的因素,因为他们对疫苗接种的态度与儿童疫苗接种率密切相关。研究目的评估医务人员对脊髓灰质炎和脊髓灰质炎疫苗接种活动的认识和态度。患者和方法:这项横断面研究于 2019 年 1 月 1 日至 2020 年 2 月 29 日进行,研究对象包括随机抽取的医院和初级保健中心的(332 名)医务人员。数据收集采用为本研究设计的调查问卷,问卷由三部分组成:社会人口学和个人信息、知识和态度。对于知识,每个正确答案记 1 分,错误答案记 0 分;对于态度,每个 "同意 "答案记 1 分,"不同意 "或 "我不知道 "记 0 分。统计分析采用 SPSS 26 版,P 值≤0.05 为具有统计学意义。研究结果研究包括 332 名医务人员:其中医生 143 人(43.1%),牙医 77 人(23.2%),药剂师 112 人(33.7%)。医生的平均知识得分高于牙医和药剂师(分别为 18.22、15.38 和 15.67,P = 0.0001)。随着年龄的增长,平均知识得分也在增加(50-59 岁为 20.22 分,23-29 岁为 14.81 分,P = 0.0001)。态度得分也呈同样的趋势,医生组和年龄较大组的态度得分更高(2.97 对 2.68 和 2.82,P = 0.0001),年龄较大组的态度得分更高(3 对 2.82,P = 0.0001)。 结论医生的知识和态度平均得分明显高于牙医和药剂师,在老年组中也是如此。
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Role of Cathepsin G in Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis and Disease Activity Evaluation Cathepsin G 在类风湿关节炎诊断和疾病活动性评估中的作用
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.16114
Mays Saleh Khamees, Raad Abdulameer Alasady
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects 1% of the world's population. It causes chronic inflammation of synovial tissue, leading to joint destruction, poor quality of life, and disability. Cathepsin G (CTSG), which acts as a proteolytic enzyme, can be a factor in RA. These proteases belong to the serine protease family and have a role in autoimmune disorders. They can cause bone and cartilage destruction and an immune response in cases of inflammatory arthritis. The objective of this study is to determine if CTSG could serve as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis and evaluation of the activity of RA. Methods: The study involved 132 patients with inflammatory arthritis, and their serum levels of CTSG and anti-citrullinated peptide antibody (ACPA) were measured using ELISA. Other routine biomarkers, including C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and rheumatoid factor (RF), were also measured. Results: The mean of CTSG was significantly lower in RA patients (110.53 pg/ml ± 49.959) than in those with other types of inflammatory arthritis (132.65 pg/ml ± 30.199). According to DAS-28 ESR and DAS-28 CRP, the study found no significant difference in CTSG levels across the four disease activity groups (P = 0.585, P = 0.823, respectively). Additionally, CTSG had a significant negative correlation with diabetes mellitus and treatment intake in newly diagnosed RA (P = 0.009, P = 0.041, respectively). This study is the first to evaluate CTSG as an RA diagnostic tool, showing a sensitivity of 70.1% and a specificity of 60.0% at a cut-off value of ≤133.33 pg/ml. Conclusions: The study results suggest that CTSG has potential as a diagnostic biomarker for RA when used alongside other clinical and laboratory criteria. However, it should not be solely relied upon for evaluating RA activity.
背景:类风湿性关节炎(RA)是一种慢性自身免疫性疾病,影响着全球 1%的人口。它导致滑膜组织慢性炎症,导致关节破坏、生活质量低下和残疾。Cathepsin G(CTSG)是一种蛋白水解酶,可能是导致 RA 的一个因素。这些蛋白酶属于丝氨酸蛋白酶家族,在自身免疫性疾病中发挥作用。在炎症性关节炎的病例中,它们会导致骨和软骨的破坏以及免疫反应。本研究的目的是确定 CTSG 是否可作为诊断和评估 RA 活动的潜在生物标记物。研究方法研究涉及 132 名炎症性关节炎患者,采用 ELISA 方法测定了他们血清中的 CTSG 和抗瓜氨酸肽抗体(ACPA)水平。此外,还测定了其他常规生物标志物,包括 C 反应蛋白(CRP)、红细胞沉降率(ESR)和类风湿因子(RF)。结果显示RA患者的CTSG平均值(110.53 pg/ml ± 49.959)明显低于其他类型炎症性关节炎患者(132.65 pg/ml ± 30.199)。根据 DAS-28 ESR 和 DAS-28 CRP,研究发现四个疾病活动组的 CTSG 水平无显著差异(分别为 P = 0.585 和 P = 0.823)。此外,在新诊断的RA患者中,CTSG与糖尿病和治疗摄入量呈显著负相关(分别为P = 0.009和P = 0.041)。该研究首次将CTSG作为一种RA诊断工具进行评估,结果显示,在临界值≤133.33 pg/ml时,CTSG的灵敏度为70.1%,特异度为60.0%。结论研究结果表明,当与其他临床和实验室标准一起使用时,CTSG具有作为RA诊断生物标记物的潜力。但是,不应仅依靠它来评估 RA 的活动性。
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The Sensitivity and Specificity of Measuring the Thickness of Myometrium to Predict the Time of Spontaneous Labour in Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes and Oligohydramnios 测量子宫肌层厚度预测早产胎膜早破和少胚层孕妇自然分娩时间的敏感性和特异性
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.15206
Luma Zeiny
Background: Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) accounts for one- third of cases of preterm labour which is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The time from the rupture of membranes until labour, i.e. the latent period (LP), is an important factor in neonatal outcome.  Aim of the study: The present study aims to determine the sensitivity and specificity of measuring the thickness of myometrium for the prediction of LP. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional observational study was performed in Az-Zahraa Teaching Hospital in Najaf-Iraq during the period from the first of August 2016 to the first of October 2017. A total of 89 patients who admitted with the diagnosis of PPROM at the 26th to the 34th weeks of gestation with oligohydramnios were included in the study. The thickness of myometrium was measured via transabdominal ultrasound in the lower uterine segment (LSMT), anterior (AMT), posterior (PMT) and fundal (FMT) parts of uterus within 24 hours of membranes rupture. Results: The mean measurements of LSMT, AMT, PMT and FMT in patients with PPROM and oligohydramnios were 7.25±2.31, 7.87±3.45, 8.71±3.88 and 8.65±3.72 respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of measuring AMT for prediction of LP > 7 days were 80% and 53%; those for PFT were 80% and 34.1% respectively at a cut-off point of 6.5 mm while the FMT was found to be 60% sensitive and 34.1% specific. LSMT was 80% sensitive and 43.9% specific for recognition of LP > 7 days at a cut-off point of 7.5mm. Conclusions: measurement of the thickness of the myometrium may be a sensitive but non-specific tool for the prediction of the latent period.
背景:早产胎膜早破(PPROM)占早产病例的三分之一,是围产期发病率和死亡率的主要原因。从胎膜破裂到分娩的时间,即潜伏期(LP),是影响新生儿预后的重要因素。 研究目的本研究旨在确定测量子宫肌层厚度对预测潜伏期的敏感性和特异性。患者和方法:这项横断面观察性研究于 2016 年 8 月 1 日至 2017 年 10 月 1 日期间在伊拉克纳杰夫的 Az-Zahraa 教学医院进行。研究共纳入了 89 名在妊娠第 26 周至 34 周被诊断为先兆流产并伴有少血妊娠的患者。在胎膜破裂 24 小时内,通过经腹超声测量子宫下段(LSMT)、前段(AMT)、后段(PMT)和宫底(FMT)部位的子宫肌层厚度。结果胎膜早破和胎膜早破患者的 LSMT、AMT、PMT 和 FMT 平均值分别为 7.25±2.31、7.87±3.45、8.71±3.88 和 8.65±3.72。以 6.5 mm 为临界点,测量 AMT 预测 LP > 7 天的敏感性和特异性分别为 80% 和 53%;预测 PFT 的敏感性和特异性分别为 80% 和 34.1%,而 FMT 的敏感性为 60%,特异性为 34.1%。以 7.5 毫米为临界点,LSMT 对 LP > 7 天的识别敏感度为 80%,特异度为 43.9%。结论:测量子宫肌层厚度可能是预测潜伏期的一种敏感但非特异性工具。
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Evaluation of serum CTLA-4 levels in patients with HBs Ag (-)/HBc IgG (+)/Hbs Ab (+): Across sectional study in the Najaf Government 评估 HBs Ag (-)/HBc IgG (+)/Hbs Ab (+) 患者的血清 CTLA-4 水平:纳杰夫政府的横断面研究
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.14656
Baneen Abdul Hadi Jalaout Al-Hamdani, Saif Jabbar Yasir Al-Mayah
Background: Hepatitis B virus is a virus that attacks the liver, leading to viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer in humans. The diagnostic markers for hepatitis B, anti-HBc IgG and anti-HBs Ab, are widely recognized. A cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 called CTLA-4 is an immune checkpoint protein that stops the HBV infection from spreading. It accomplishes this by serving as a sort of inhibitory receptor, restricting the quantity of damage that an acute infection can cause to the hepatocyte and enhancing the infection's capacity to remain in the body throughout a chronic illness. Aim of the study: The study aims to evaluate serum CTLA-4 levels in individuals with HBsAg-negative, HBc IgG-positive, and HBs-positive Ab and explore the association between these findings and the existence and development of HBV infection.  Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study was performed from July to October 2023. The serum was taken from 200 individuals, all of whom were tested by using an immunochromatographic assay for HBsAb, HBsAg, HBcAb, HBeAg, and HBeAb and also by using an ELISA technique for CTLA-4 and HBc IgG. The statistical analysis was conducted by using SPSS version 26. Results: Serum CTLA-4 level positively correlated with HBsAg-negative, HBc IgG-positive, and HBs-positive patient antibodies (p = 0.000), serum HBs Ab positivity (P = 0.000), and total HBc Ab positivity (P<0.001), all linked to the amount of CTLA-4. Serum HBe Ab negativity was not linked to CTLA-4 (p = 0.181). Conclusions: Elevated serum CTLA-4 level in patients with HBs Ag-negative, HBc IgG-positive, and HBs-positive Ab. 
背景:乙型肝炎病毒是一种攻击肝脏的病毒,可导致病毒性肝炎、肝硬化和肝癌。抗-HBc IgG 和抗-HBs Ab 是公认的乙型肝炎诊断标志物。被称为 CTLA-4 的细胞毒性 T 淋巴细胞抗原-4 是一种免疫检查点蛋白,可阻止 HBV 感染扩散。它的作用是作为一种抑制受体,限制急性感染对肝细胞造成的损害,并增强感染在整个慢性疾病期间留在体内的能力。研究目的该研究旨在评估 HBsAg 阴性、HBc IgG 阳性和 HBs 阳性 Ab 患者的血清 CTLA-4 水平,并探讨这些结果与 HBV 感染的存在和发展之间的关联。 患者和方法:2023 年 7 月至 10 月进行了一项横断面研究。研究人员抽取了 200 名患者的血清,使用免疫层析法检测了所有患者的 HBsAb、HBsAg、HBcAb、HBeAg 和 HBeAb,并使用 ELISA 技术检测了 CTLA-4 和 HBc IgG。统计分析采用 SPSS 26 版进行。结果血清 CTLA-4 水平与 HBsAg 阴性、HBc IgG 阳性和 HBs 阳性患者抗体呈正相关(P = 0.000),血清 HBs Ab 阳性(P = 0.000)和总 HBc Ab 阳性(P<0.001),均与 CTLA-4 的含量有关。血清 HBe Ab 阴性与 CTLA-4 无关(P = 0.181)。结论HBs抗体阴性、HBc IgG阳性和HBs抗体阳性患者的血清CTLA-4水平升高。
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Long Term Effect of Post-Covid-19 Syndrome on Hematological Parameters in Iraqi People 后科维德-19 综合征对伊拉克人血液参数的长期影响
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.15305
Sara Basim Zwain, Sami Raheem Al-Katib, Falah Mahdi Dananah, Basim MH Zwain
Background: The COVID-19 epidemic, which is still ongoing, has a significant effect on health care both in Iraq and worldwide. Further strain on health systems was caused by successive waves of altered viruses, further enhancing virus dissemination.  Persistent symptoms may last for several months following the initial COVID-19 infection. The illness is called post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or Long COVID (PASC). Long-term COVID-19 infection can affect various organs and systems, including the hematological system, and cause many symptoms. Hematological problems have been observed in several investigations with COVID-19 individuals. Poor outcomes and an increased risk of severe disease are linked to the majority of these changes. Objective: This study aims to find the post-COVID-19 effects on the hematological parameters. Methods: This study was a case-control investigation at the Al-Sader Teaching Hospital in Maysan City between October 13, 2023, and November 13, 2023. There are fifty-eight patients in all, along with fifty-eight controls. In this study, randomly selected controls were matched to patients with COVID-19 symptoms. Except for not having COVID-19 disease, the controls had to fulfill the same requirements as the cases. Clinical profiles and hematological markers were examined and contrasted between the two groups. Results: The data show no significant differences (P > 0.05) in age, BMI, and sex between cases and control group. The results confirm alterations in hematological parameters. Analysis of blood samples showed significantly a higher mean of RBC and a decline in MCHC, and MCV in comparison to the control. However, there are no significant differences in hemoglobin and hematocrit parameters between cases and control. Mean HCT% and HGB are significantly lower for the age group 18-29 years than for 30-39 and 40-49 years and the alterations were more noticeable in male COVID-19 patients. Conclusion: The results show altered hematological parameters after 3 years of COVID-19 infection. The changes include reduced Hg, MCH, and MCHC and higher RBC values that might affect oxygen transport through the body. The alterations were more noticeable in male COVID-19 patients, indicating that males are more affected by the disease than females. In light of the increasing number of individuals with Long-COVID, more research is required to determine the precise underlying causes of the extended altered RBC and hemoglobin value among different age groups.
背景:COVID-19 疫情仍在持续,对伊拉克和全球的医疗保健产生了重大影响。接二连三的变异病毒进一步加剧了病毒的传播,给医疗系统造成了更大的压力。 最初感染 COVID-19 病毒后,持续症状可能会持续几个月。这种疾病被称为 SARS-CoV-2 感染急性后遗症或长期 COVID(PASC)。长期感染 COVID-19 可影响各种器官和系统,包括血液系统,并导致多种症状。在对 COVID-19 感染者进行的多项调查中都发现了血液系统问题。这些变化大多与不良预后和严重疾病风险增加有关。研究目的本研究旨在发现 COVID-19 后对血液学参数的影响。研究方法本研究是一项病例对照调查,于 2023 年 10 月 13 日至 2023 年 11 月 13 日在迈桑市的 Al-Sader 教学医院进行。共有五十八名患者和五十八名对照组。在这项研究中,随机挑选的对照组与出现 COVID-19 症状的患者进行了配对。除不患有 COVID-19 疾病外,对照组必须满足与病例相同的要求。研究人员对两组患者的临床特征和血液学指标进行了检查和对比。结果显示数据显示,病例组和对照组在年龄、体重指数和性别方面无明显差异(P > 0.05)。结果证实了血液指标的变化。血液样本分析显示,与对照组相比,RBC 平均值明显升高,MCHC 和 MCV 下降。不过,病例和对照组的血红蛋白和血细胞比容参数没有明显差异。18-29 岁年龄组的平均 HCT% 和 HGB 明显低于 30-39 岁和 40-49 岁年龄组,男性 COVID-19 患者的变化更为明显。结论结果显示,感染 COVID-19 3 年后,血液参数发生了变化。这些变化包括 Hg、MCH 和 MCHC 值降低,RBC 值升高,这可能会影响氧气在体内的运输。这些变化在男性 COVID-19 患者中更为明显,这表明男性比女性更容易受到这种疾病的影响。鉴于长COVID患者人数不断增加,需要进行更多的研究,以确定不同年龄组的红细胞和血红蛋白值发生扩展性改变的确切原因。
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Investigation the Influence of Stress on Salivary Features, Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health Condition among a Group of Adolescents Male Students 调查压力对一组青少年男学生唾液特征、口腔卫生和牙龈健康状况的影响
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.14843
Assawer Ahmed Al-awadei, Alhan A Qasim
Background: Stress is a condition that causes pressure and is caused by several factors in teens, such as unplanned events. Subjects and Method: This observational comparative study included 260 male students divided into three groups: low stress, moderate stress, and high stress who were provided according to the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire Scale (ASQ-S). Oral hygiene examination, including plaque index, was done according to Silness and Loe,1964 index, and calculus examination was done according to Ramfjord,1959 index, while gingival health examination was performed according to Loe and Silness,1967 index. Salivary pH, flow rate, salivary Vitamin B₁₂, and Folic acid were measured in unstimulated saliva samples from the low and high-stress groups. Results: It has been shown that the higher means of plaque and gingival indices among high-stress level students was statistically non-significant (p>0.05). The high-stress group has a reduced salivary flow rate, with significant differences (P ˂ 0.05). Vitamin B₁₂ and Folic acid levels were more critical in the high-stress group (P > 0.05). Among both low and high-stress groups, there was a negative, non-significant correlation between pH and flow rate with plaque and gingival indices. In high-stress students, the correlation of Vitamin B₁₂ and Folic acid with plaque and gingival index was damaging. Conclusion: Augmentation of stress is linked with disturbance of psychological well-being, which tends to influence oral hygiene and gingival health by lowering the rate of saliva flow and impacting the levels of Vitamin B₁₂ and Folic acid in saliva.
背景:压力是一种导致压力的状态,青少年的压力由多种因素造成,例如意外事件。研究对象和方法:这项观察比较研究将 260 名男生分为三组:低度压力组、中度压力组和高度压力组。口腔卫生检查(包括牙菌斑指数)根据 Silness 和 Loe(1964 年)的指数进行,牙结石检查根据 Ramfjord(1959 年)的指数进行,牙龈健康检查根据 Loe 和 Silness(1967 年)的指数进行。对低压力组和高压力组的未刺激唾液样本进行了唾液 pH 值、流速、唾液维生素 B₁₂和叶酸的测量。结果显示结果表明,高压力水平学生的牙菌斑和牙龈指数均值较高,但无统计学意义(P>0.05)。高压力组的唾液流速降低,差异显著(P ˂0.05)。高压力组的维生素 B₁₂和叶酸水平更为关键(P > 0.05)。在低压力组和高压力组中,pH 值和流速与牙菌斑和牙龈指数呈负相关,但不显著。在高压力学生中,维生素 B₁₂和叶酸与牙菌斑和牙龈指数的相关性是破坏性的。结论压力的增加与心理健康受到干扰有关,而心理健康受到干扰往往会降低唾液的流速,影响唾液中维生素 B₁₂和叶酸的水平,从而影响口腔卫生和牙龈健康。
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Terms Used to Describe Abnormalities of Joint Kinematics: An Overview 用于描述关节运动学异常的术语:概述
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.14725
Jagar Omar Doski
Background: In the joints, the movements, active or passive, occur normally in certain physiological planes: axes or directions, and within certain limits. In certain pathologies, the joint kinematics may be affected in one of the following ways: limitation of the normal movements, movement beyond the normal limits, or movement in the non-physiological planes. Different terms were used to describe the abnormalities of the joint kinematics. Nowadays, terms like joint hypermobility, joint laxity, joint instability, and ligamentous laxity are, synonymously or not, still used in some literature in their correct place. The current article aimed to review the abnormalities of joint kinematics and the new concepts of optimum application of the terms used to describe them. It has reached to some conclusions like: limitation of joint movement is the term used to describe any incomplete joint movement within a physiological plane and standard limits; Joint hypermobility is the term used to describe the ability to do a joint movement in a physiological plane but beyond the usual limits. Joint instability is the term used to describe the liability of a joint to move in non-physiological planes.
背景:在关节中,主动或被动运动都是在一定的生理平面、轴或方向上以及一定的限度内正常进行的。在某些病理情况下,关节运动学可能会受到以下方式之一的影响:正常运动受限、运动超出正常限度或在非生理平面上运动。人们曾用不同的术语来描述关节运动学的异常。如今,关节过度活动、关节松弛、关节不稳定和韧带松弛等术语,无论是否同义,仍在一些文献中被正确使用。本文旨在回顾关节运动学的异常现象,以及对描述这些异常现象的术语进行最佳应用的新概念。文章得出了一些结论,如:关节运动受限是指在生理平面和标准限度内任何不完全的关节运动;关节过度活动是指在生理平面内能够进行关节运动,但超出了通常的限度。关节不稳定性是指关节在非生理平面内活动的能力。
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Causes of Neonatal Re-admission in 24 hours after Cesarean Section 剖腹产后 24 小时内新生儿再次入院的原因
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.16179
Hayder Abdulsalam Alnakkash, Raid Mohammed Ridha Umran, Alaa Jumaah Manji Nasrawi
Background: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a mother who gives birth to a healthy, term baby should stay in the hospital for as long as necessary to detect any possible issues and give caregivers time to get the child (and family) ready for release. The infant's risk of readmission may be heightened by diagnostic mistakes, or misdiagnosis, and inadequate assessment by healthcare personnel. In order to assess the frequency and cause of hospital readmissions within the first twenty-four hours of life, this study will examine the local pattern of neonatal readmissions in healthy infants. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 33 neonates who had a c-section birth, after being discharged, and readmission within 24 hours of delivery. The following newborn characteristics were examined: gestational age, birth weight, gender, duration of initial hospital stay (LOS), infant feeding method, and the type of ward from which the neonate was released following the initial evaluation. The following factors related to pregnancy and delivery were evaluated: advanced maternal age (>35 years), low socioeconomic status, low maternal education, high birth order (>2), joint family, rural area residents, primi gravida, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), chorioamnionitis, preeclampsia, diabetes, psychosocial issues, thyroid disorders, and epidural/spinal anesthesia. Results: Sixteen patients out of 33 readmitted neonates were male. the rate of neonatal readmission was 1.34%. Their average birth weight and gestational age were 2918.2 ± 619.2 gm and 36.8 ± 21.72 weeks respectively. They spent 2.62 ± 1.83 hrs. and readmitted at 7.82 ± 5.35 hrs. intervals. The main causes of readmission were vomiting and poor feeding. Regarding the maternal factors; epidural anesthesia and low education was the most significant risk factors. Conclusions: An important component of the quality-of-care consequences of existing discharge rules and procedures may be revealed by this study. We come to the conclusion that vomiting and poor feeding are the main causes of hospital readmission in the first 24 hours of life, necessitating a proper intervention in the early hours of life. The early development of efficient lactation should be the focus of efforts to lessen digestive issues.
背景:根据美国儿科学会(AAP)的规定,如果母亲生下了一个健康的足月婴儿,那么她应该在医院住上尽可能长的时间,以便发现任何可能存在的问题,并让护理人员有时间让孩子(和家人)做好出院的准备。由于诊断错误或误诊以及医护人员评估不足,婴儿再次入院的风险可能会增加。为了评估婴儿出生后 24 小时内再次入院的频率和原因,本研究将对当地健康新生儿再次入院的模式进行调查。患者和方法:这项横断面研究包括 33 名剖腹产新生儿,他们出院后在 24 小时内再次入院。对新生儿的以下特征进行了研究:胎龄、出生体重、性别、初次住院时间(LOS)、婴儿喂养方式以及初次评估后新生儿出院的病房类型。还评估了以下与妊娠和分娩有关的因素:高龄产妇(大于 35 岁)、社会经济地位低下、产妇受教育程度低、高胎次(大于 2)、联合家庭、农村居民、初产妇、胎膜早破(PROM)、绒毛膜羊膜炎、先兆子痫、糖尿病、社会心理问题、甲状腺疾病和硬膜外/脊髓麻醉。结果33 名再次入院的新生儿中有 16 名男性,新生儿再次入院率为 1.34%。他们的平均出生体重和胎龄分别为(2918.2 ± 619.2)克和(36.8 ± 21.72)周。她们的分娩时间为(2.62 ± 1.83)小时,再入院时间为(7.82 ± 5.35)小时。再次入院的主要原因是呕吐和喂养不当。在产妇因素方面,硬膜外麻醉和教育程度低是最重要的风险因素。结论本研究揭示了现有出院规则和程序对护理质量造成影响的一个重要组成部分。我们得出的结论是,呕吐和喂养不当是导致婴儿在出生后 24 小时内再次入院的主要原因,因此有必要在婴儿出生后的早期进行适当干预。为减少消化道问题,应重点关注有效泌乳的早期发展。
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Admission Pattern and Treatment Outcome in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Al Zahraa Teaching Hospital, Iraq, Najaf 伊拉克纳杰夫扎赫拉教学医院儿科重症监护室的入院模式和治疗结果
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.16144
Neam Arkan Mohsen, Alaa Jumaah Manji Nasrawi
Background: The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) represents a specialized healthcare setting dedicated to providing critical care for infants, children, and adolescents facing severe and life-threatening medical conditions. The rate of pediatric mortality in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) varies worldwide, reflecting the diverse healthcare landscapes and socioeconomic factors influencing pediatric critical care outcomes. The objective of this study was to describe the pattern of admission and outcome of patients who received intensive care. Patients and Methods: A retrospective study in which records of admissions (from 1st of January 2019 to 31 December 2023) were obtained from the PICU patient's file in Al Zahraa Teaching, Najaf, Iraq. Data used from the records included age, sex, residency, address, source of admission, diagnosis, duration of stay in the unit, need for intubation and mechanical ventilation, and patient outcome.Results: A total number of 1501 patients were admitted to the PICU during the study period. The patients were referred mainly from the Emergency Room 47% followed by the neonatal intensive care unit 21%. The case fatality rate was 54.1%. the main cause of death was RDS, sepsis, meningitis, and congenital heart diseases (29.2, 8.5, 6.6, and 6.6% respectively). 47.9% of PICU deaths occurred in patients admitted from the ER followed by NICU 24.2%. (P value 0.043, OR 1.082, 95% CI 1.002-1.168). The mean age of dead PICU patients was 15.697±32.79 months versus 23.301±39.91 months for discharged outcome (P value 0.000). Hospital stay length mean for PICU dead patients was 5.1±3.8 days versus 6.173±3.8 days for discharged patients (P value 0.000).  That means the smaller age patients carry a higher risk of death in PICU, also the situation with fewer hospital stays days.  Conclusion: In conclusion, this study showed the case fatality rate was high (54.7%.). The most common causes of admission and death were RDS (22.7% and 29.2% respectively). The highest percentage of death occurs in the infant age group (78.1%). Neither gender nor residency represents a risk factor for PICU patient's death but endotracheal intubation does. The fewer days of hospital stay carry a higher risk factor for death.
背景:儿科重症监护病房(PICU)是专门为面临严重和危及生命医疗状况的婴儿、儿童和青少年提供重症监护的专业医疗机构。儿科重症监护病房(PICU)的儿科死亡率在全球范围内各不相同,反映了影响儿科重症监护结果的不同医疗环境和社会经济因素。本研究旨在描述接受重症监护的患者的入院模式和治疗结果。患者和方法:这是一项回顾性研究,研究人员从伊拉克纳杰夫 Al Zahraa 教学中心 PICU 患者档案中获取了入院记录(2019 年 1 月 1 日至 2023 年 12 月 31 日)。记录中使用的数据包括年龄、性别、居住地、地址、入院来源、诊断、住院时间、插管和机械通气需求以及患者预后:研究期间,PICU 共收治了 1501 名患者。这些患者主要来自急诊室,占 47%,其次是新生儿重症监护室,占 21%。病死率为 54.1%,主要死因是 RDS、败血症、脑膜炎和先天性心脏病(分别占 29.2%、8.5%、6.6% 和 6.6%)。47.9% 的 PICU 死亡病例来自急诊室,其次是新生儿重症监护室,占 24.2%。(P值为0.043,OR值为1.082,95% CI值为1.002-1.168)。PICU 死亡患者的平均年龄为(15.697±32.79)个月,而出院患者的平均年龄为(23.301±39.91)个月(P 值为 0.000)。PICU 死亡患者的平均住院时间为(5.1±3.8)天,而出院患者为(6.173±3.8)天(P 值为 0.000)。 这说明年龄越小的患者在 PICU 死亡的风险越高,住院天数也越短。 结论总之,本研究显示病死率很高(54.7%)。最常见的入院和死亡原因是 RDS(分别为 22.7% 和 29.2%)。婴儿年龄组的死亡比例最高(78.1%)。性别和居住地都不是 PICU 患者死亡的风险因素,但气管插管却是。住院天数越少,死亡风险越高。
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Impact of Internet and Social Media on Academic Performance, Social Interaction, and Mental Health among a Sample of Iraqi University Students 互联网和社交媒体对伊拉克大学生学习成绩、社交互动和心理健康的影响
Pub Date : 2024-06-15 DOI: 10.36330/kmj.v20i1.13900
Taqi Mohammed Jwad Taher, Diana Mazlum Ali
Background: Social media is an online communication tool that is now a necessary component of our everyday existence. It enables people to communicate, exchange data, and produce web content. This article aims to display the effect of social media on academic performance, social interaction, and mental health among a sample of Iraqi university students. Patients and methods: The study was conducted on 440 Iraqi students from different colleges, and the data were collected through a questionnaire. Results: The majority of the sample (98.4%) mentioned they currently use social media, and the mobile phone was the most used device (95.9%) for viewing social media. The study found that social media has both positive and negative effects on social interaction and academic performance. Most of the participants (60.7%) and (21.6%) agreed and strongly agreed that the use of social media is improving connection and information exchange with others. However, (30.9%) strongly agreed that social media may lead them to limit their time with friends and family members. Regarding academic performance, most of the sample (44.5%) strongly agreed that the use of social media may lead to wasting time specified for studying, and 26.8% of them strongly agreed that it distracted them from studying. More than half of those students (53.4%) agreed and strongly agreed that social media harms their academic performance in general. Conclusion: The study concluded that social media has a significant impact on the academic performance, social interaction, and mental health of university students, and it is important to spread awareness among them to reduce excessive and bad use of social media.
背景介绍社交媒体是一种在线交流工具,现已成为我们日常生活的必要组成部分。它使人们能够进行沟通、交换数据和制作网络内容。本文旨在展示社交媒体对伊拉克大学生学习成绩、社交互动和心理健康的影响。患者和方法:研究对象为来自不同学院的 440 名伊拉克学生,通过问卷调查收集数据。研究结果大多数样本(98.4%)提到他们目前使用社交媒体,手机是浏览社交媒体最常用的设备(95.9%)。研究发现,社交媒体对社交互动和学习成绩既有积极影响,也有消极影响。大多数参与者(60.7%)和(21.6%)同意和非常同意社交媒体的使用能改善与他人的联系和信息交流。然而,(30.9%)非常同意社交媒体可能会导致他们限制与朋友和家人在一起的时 间。在学习成绩方面,大多数样本学生(44.5%)非常同意社交媒体的使用可能会导致他们浪费学习时间,26.8%的学生非常同意社交媒体会分散他们的学习注意力。超过一半的学生(53.4%)同意和非常同意社交媒体会损害他们的总体学习成绩。结论研究得出结论,社交媒体对大学生的学习成绩、社会交往和心理健康有重大影响,因此向大学生宣传减少过度和不良使用社交媒体的意识非常重要。
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